Winter project #2

bosco659, That little white button on the left side of the carburetor, where you adjust the idle speed, is for starting the engine when it is warm. Press it up and it will click. It opens the throttle plate to the correct position for warm starting. You don't need to open the throttle with the twist grip. Once started rotate the throttle in the closed direction to return button to the closed position. Works real good. At least on my SR.
 
Bob Wegman said:
bosco659, That little white button on the left side of the carburetor, where you adjust the idle speed, is for starting the engine when it is warm. Press it up and it will click. It opens the throttle plate to the correct position for warm starting. You don't need to open the throttle with the twist grip. Once started rotate the throttle in the closed direction to return button to the closed position. Works real good. At least on my SR.
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Hi Bob, I had a look on mine and the button is just threaded and can’t be pushed up. Maybe you have a newer model? Thanks.

Edit - Bob was correct the knob was just seized up on mine. I think this will also improve my cold start. Thx
 
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jetmechmarty said:
FWIW, here’s a YouTube channel with lots of SR500 content. Much of it lifestyle. Good for long Canadian winter.

https://youtube.com/@yutube123?si=WueiimMgw2UQtr6h
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Cool looking bike. I couldn’t ride it with the clip ons. The Smiths instruments look great. If that girl can kick it over I should be able to with me having over twice her weight. lol. But it’s about technique too. Practice needed! Thanks for the vid Marty!
 
Just for entertainment a literal 1minute cleaning up some oxidation on the fins. Looks like I’m missing a few of the rubber dampers between the fins. A quick cleaning of the muffler too. I found some surprise scuffs and dings on the muffler. The chrome on the fenders needs a bit more attention than originally planned. But I’m not looking to make this a really pretty bike. I’ll save that effort for the Titan.

I’d say the stable is full. 😁 It should be fine for space once the beetle is put away. Right now that will most likely be after our Thanksgiving.

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QUOTE="650Skull, post: 923940, member: 316"]
HV Cycle sell them for the SR500

https://hvccycle.net/indicator-damper-3h3-83513-00-00-584-83513-00-00/

Might find this handy, I made my own gauge damper using a rubber from an automobile rubber shop.

https://www.xs650.com/threads/gauge...0-83-gauge-repair-honda-70-71-750-4-ko.52013/
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Thanks for the links @650Skull. I don’t know if I have the patience to make my own. I’m going to a swap meet Saturday- maybe I’ll see something there? I tried gluing the bits together but no luck. I haven’t given up yet!
 
Well a bit of spare time so I took the front wheel in for a tire swap. Cleaned a bit more corrosion from the head and jug. Installed the last vent tube for the carb. Cleaned the front fender. The underside needs treatment like the Titan. The right engine case cover is nasty and need the failed clear pat stripped off and polished.

Still couldn’t come up with a ball bearing for the choke detent so I ordered an assortment from Amazon, due tomorrow.
Do start up will be tomorrow afternoon.



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I recently saw a cool method for cleaning engine fins. It involved an oscillating tool with the cutting teeth ground down and a piece of scotch bright pad folded over. Add a touch of penetrating fluid and makes quick work of it.


I've also employed a gun cleaning kit with a .22 barrel bore brush and some degreaser, brake cleaner or pentrating fluid.
 
willis said:
I recently saw a cool method for cleaning engine fins. It involved an oscillating tool with the cutting teeth ground down and a piece of scotch bright pad folded over. Add a touch of penetrating fluid and makes quick work of it.


I've also employed a gun cleaning kit with a .22 barrel bore brush and some degreaser, brake cleaner or pentrating fluid.
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That’s essentially what I did but without the oscillating tool. I quadruple folded a piece of grey Scotcbrite pad over and old putty knife (with rounded corners) and worked it between the fins. I did this dry with no lubricant. I might go at it again in the winter time. Maybe do the same for the Titan too.
 
Well the Thumper is a Stumper. I put the choke back together and tried starting it. Not even a fart. I removed the air cleaner and gave it a couple of shots of ether. One hardly noticeable pop heard in the air box then nothing. I removed the plug and spun the motor with a drill. Plenty of spark.

Dunno what to try next. If it had e-start it would be simpler to keep trying. The kick starting of that big motor gets unattractive real fast.

Any suggestions what I might try next? I was thinking about borrowing my friends starter rollers for his track bike to assist in spinning the motor while trouble shooting it.
 

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