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Re: 1973 T500 cafe build
Posted: Sun Nov 28, 2021 5:27 am
by jabcb
Being from the other side of the pond, I’m not sure what you said.
Re: 1973 T500 cafe build
Posted: Sun Nov 28, 2021 8:25 am
by Alan H
Some common gudgeon pin circlips just look like bits of bent wire - like the ones on your youtube link, but others are like a letter 'e' with an internal tang that can be gripped with long nosed pliers to install or remove them, or even with 2 internal tangs to make it easier.
Pics here -
https://duckduckgo.com/?q=Images+for+pi ... &ia=images
Re: 1973 T500 cafe build
Posted: Sun Nov 28, 2021 8:42 am
by jabcb
Interesting. Learn something new every day.
Wiseco provides the circlips. Instuctions show the circlip gap facing up. This exposes the circlip wire at the notch.
Even crazier are the Spirolox retainining rings used in high performance car engines. Special tool for that job too:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGvSWhS3WWM
Re: 1973 T500 cafe build
Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2021 6:47 am
by dollydog
those plain 'c' type circlips are the best and tbh i've never known one to come out, unless it's been re-used over and over, which is something i'd never do. but boy, are they a b'stard to fit? the 14mm ones are the worst by far and likely to go flying across the shed never to be found again. the legged circlips that alan mentioned are easy to fit, but also seem to come out on their own easier. i NEVER use them. if i get a piston kit and they're included they go straight in the bin
cheers, dd.
Re: 1973 T500 cafe build
Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2022 5:35 pm
by jabcb
Test fit.
Using early T500 tank with the gold winged “S” badges. Gold on the “S” badges, tank stripe & brake disk are a close match.
Acewell CA80-400 speedo/tach + ACE-IHO bracket + ACE-S7 speedo cable.
Rizoma Corsa turn signals + extender.
cafe-T500-2094 by
jabcb, on Flickr
Re: 1973 T500 cafe build
Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2022 5:38 pm
by jabcb
Re: 1973 T500 cafe build
Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2022 5:44 pm
by jabcb
Re: 1973 T500 cafe build
Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2022 1:57 am
by Alan H
Very pretty.
Re: 1973 T500 cafe build
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2022 1:18 pm
by jabcb
Testing switchback turn signals.
https://flic.kr/p/2mZFPbd
(Don't know how to embed a video so I provided a link.)
Re: 1973 T500 cafe build
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2022 7:39 pm
by badgereng
Love the colours and the simplicity of the bike. Sometimes less is more.
Great work
Pete
Re: 1973 T500 cafe build
Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2022 12:43 pm
by jabcb
Took some pics while working on the design & dimension of the oil tank.
Rear fender is going to be powder coated to match the frame. Front fender is a plastic & for some Suzuki GS. Will be shorted & painted.
cafe-T500-2117 by
jabcb, on Flickr
Re: 1973 T500 cafe build
Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2022 12:49 pm
by jabcb
Re: 1973 T500 cafe build
Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2022 5:18 pm
by Alan H
Very tidy, but maybe a tad loud?
Re: 1973 T500 cafe build
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2022 4:00 am
by Zunspec4
Hi jabcb,
Wow, you have a great build going on there. I love the basic lines and style (and paint
) .
Cheers Geoff
Re: 1973 T500 cafe build
Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2022 10:15 am
by jabcb
Working on custom wiring. Using a brake light modulator & 4 switchback LED drivers.
cafe-T500-2125 by
jabcb, on Flickr
