My XBR500 1987......

[Fuzz]

Got it last week.
Its a runner with 60,500 miles
Engine sounds OK
Micron 2-1
Recent rear shocks
VERY good AVON tyres

Chain & Sprocket JUST ordered....
As the centre stand was used as a chain tensioner.....

[el vencejo]

Hi, what's the plan... ride, restore or modify? 

[Fuzz]

Hi, what's the plan... ride, restore or modify? 

Running resto.
I am doing that on my 1981 XT500H at the moment too !

[Fuzz]

Day off work today.....
So drove 15 miles to work.....
to work on my Xbr.
& have my 1st ride on it around the industrial estate......

Nice.

Fitted
new chain & sprockets
Oil & oil filter
Adjusted the tappets,,,,MUCH easier than a C90 !   

http://www.mildhogs.8m.com

[Fuzz]

Anyone here fitted a new camchain ?

I AM capable of doing it ..
Have fitted camchains to Triumph Hinckley triples, XT500, CB250RS.
Need to know if its just the usual cam box / clutch cover off job ?

Anyone got a FREE link to a workshop manual or a CD one PLEASE

Mine is clacking now & again & gets quieter if you move the chrome tensioner plate
at the top of the cylinder head..

Also ive noticed that my tensioner is horizontzal...
Does this show that the camchain is worn out as im sure ive seen some vertical

What would you recommend I change , its covered 60 thousand miles & otherwise sounds fine after I adjusted the tappets.
No smoke either...

[SteveC#222]

There use to a link on the internet but I'm not sure if it's still there...it was pretty hard to find.

PM me your address  and I'll send you a copy on CD along with the parts manual and a load of other XBR stuff. 

[guest833]

Mr Fuzz- XBR Manual on t'interweb

I have downloaded with no problems- just click on download then click save and put it where you want on your computer

http://www.4shared.com/file/92491583/a00cd62c/Honda_XBR_500_shop_manual.html?cau2=403tNullV

If you want one printed out i know paulp2655 has/ had a photocopied one - i have just bought his old xbr and i had a manual so didn't need his

Cheers

John

Anyone here fitted a new camchain ?

I AM capable of doing it ..
Have fitted camchains to Triumph Hinckley triples, XT500, CB250RS.
Need to know if its just the usual cam box / clutch cover off job ?

Anyone got a FREE link to a workshop manual or a CD one PLEASE

Mine is clacking now & again & gets quieter if you move the chrome tensioner plate
at the top of the cylinder head..

Also ive noticed that my tensioner is horizontzal...
Does this show that the camchain is worn out as im sure ive seen some vertical

What would you recommend I change , its covered 60 thousand miles & otherwise sounds fine after I adjusted the tappets.
No smoke either...

[Fuzz]

Got my clutch cover gasket ready.
Found a place to respray the tank for me..
Camchain nearly ordered
Forks need a MAJOR looking at.

Thanks for the parts Simmo....

[guest833]

Hi Fuzz,
If you do go for the Rhine Blue metallic paint- the code is PB150M-U  I got some from www.rsbikepaint.co.uk

And the blue wing decals and side panel decals are still available from Honda (if not a little pricey)

Cheers

John

 

[Fuzz]

So.
Latest update.

Brand new DID camchain fitted.

Rocker box off, clutch cover off, Clutch off, oil pump drive & crank r/h gear side off.

Replace 1 x cam follower...
& rebuild.

Sounds really sweet now.

Thanks again for the other parts Simmo....

Will use 1 of the fork legs & one of mine, to make a good set.

[guest833]

Sh!t hot- that worked out well   

Cheers

John

[Fuzz]

I really cant believe how good the engine was inside , for the mileage its covered ( 60,500 )
The clutch side just had the golden stuff that wipes away with a cloth, on the inside of the crankcases, & it sounds GREAT with NO knocks or rattles whatsoever....

What have I missed , since that 1st ride on one of the ORIGINAL press bikes !!!!

My leaking forks have now seemed to have stopped leaking after a few up & downs on the road near the workshop where I work.
Have heard this happen before , as the seals dry out through standing & then rejuvinate themselves with a bit of use ....

[Dick Scratcher]

My leaking forks have now seemed to have stopped leaking after a few up & downs on the road near the workshop where I work.
Have heard this happen before , as the seals dry out through standing & then rejuvinate themselves with a bit of use ....

Or there's b****r-all oil left in there !.

[Fuzz]

Started on the cosmetics now.
Side panels & front mudguard stripped, sanded, primed & sprayed.
Just need the decals adding & 2 pack laquer on top.

THEN the tank & rear panel.
Engine has been sprayed & looks good.

I have used Silver Hook Metallic silver..
Really good stuff & is very similar to Hondas original HIGH metallic silver as used on enclosed chainguards etc...

[guest833]

What colour you goin for?