Almost there.

Project now back from dyno and ive just been for a very short test ride. Got a slight weep from one fork seal so i'll change those before mot. Also a little popping on the overrun but seems to be running well. I already have an idea on what to do to it next, it might just be one of those projects thats never actually finished! Chinese levers/master cylinder look funky but might have to go in favour of originals.

I like that, you've done a lovely job

Thank you teamster. But what about a bratstyle seat and army green tank???

I can see where you're going with that, it does look cool as it is though

Wow well done! nice paint job. Maybe paint the wheels black ? Where did the battery go, at the taillight ?

EDIT: found the answer in another topic. Mind to share the exact battery type ?

Yeah the battery is an Aliant ylp07 from Sportsbikeshop. It measures 114 x 40 x 90mm and lies flat under the seat with most of the other electrical bits, the reg/rec is mounted behind the airbox to allow moŕe air circulation. I had a cheap megaphone type can but it was way too loud for me so I tried extending the very short baffle and wrapping it but it just strangled the motor so I got the Delkevic short trioval which is (allegedly) road legal but still fruity. Primary jets and mains are both bigger with needles lifted to suit the can and Hiflo air filter. Actually when seen in the flesh the red paint is rather dull, almost brownish so I may have to do something with that over winter. It was just cheap rattle cans from the local warehouse. It started life as a 2002 500s in black which had stood for 6 years in a ladies garage and was disgusting. All in and with the exception of the dyno setup, it has cost me a grand including buying it in the first place. Ive had fun doing it and I'm sure the tinkering will continue!

Yes indeed. But I seem to have a new idea about once a week so we'll see. Decided to go back to  the original levers but front master cylinder is completely cacked up. Ive stripped it and tried to order a repair kit but honda are out of stock till mid August. I'll try David Silver.

Tiny red and black infill panel would finish it off 

Hi James, got other projects on the go at the mo so just waiting for master cylinder kit from David Silver and then tax, insurance, mot and ride it till winter sets in then we'll see what happens. How are you doing anyway? Doing plenty riding?

wrighty wrote:Hi James, got other projects on the go at the mo so just waiting for master cylinder kit from David Silver and then tax, insurance, mot and ride it till winter sets in then we'll see what happens. How are you doing anyway? Doing plenty riding?

I wish.. I really wish. 

150 miles on the cb500 this year 
3500 miles on the hornet 900 this year
180 miles on Beresford's cb500

Bugger! Fitted the master cylinder kit and.....nothing! I've put a bit of fluid in with no internals and it runs through no problem but it seems like the fluid is not getting to the front of the piston to be pushed down the hose. I've cleaned up the old kit and put that back in and it's the same, which makes me think I'm doing something wrong. There only seems to be one way to put it together so I'm stumped! Any ideas welcome.