Honda CB500 i hate it!!

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Is a CB500 any good

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Honda CB500 i hate it!!

#1 Unread post by kyle.H. »

:wink: hi, ive got a CB500 1999 twin in v good condition i recently bought, its been sitting in the garage while i pass my test. I recently tried to start it and it doesnt, it turns over fine, petrol is ON, battery is new and full, all lights etc side stand are fine. Ive tried starting without choke, with choke and without choke then choke and had no luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Before this a few days before i tried to start it and the exhaust made a banging sound like gunshot and sparks came out. I am mucho unhappy as all my other bikes have neverhad this problem. :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :frusty: :frusty:[/img][/url]
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#2 Unread post by niterider »

I believe it is floaded meaning you have too much feul in the intake and cylinders. let it set for a while than try to start with out using the choke and maybe even open the throttle up while cranking engine. I think the bike is a good bike. It just has starting problems. Good luck.
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#3 Unread post by kyle.H. »

thx ill try that
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#4 Unread post by cruisinflatout »

Don't be down on the bike...every bike has issues from time to time.

Some more than others *cough* Tiumph *cough* :mrgreen:
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#5 Unread post by britishjoe »

How long was it standing for, you may have to change the fuel, and drain the carbs and clean them, if its been a while the jets could be blocked and the floats stuck, not a big deal, just take your time and take them apart, clean everything with carb cleaner and a peice of firm thin wire to clean out the jets, best of luck and happy christmas,

also fopr whats its worth change the plugs
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#6 Unread post by kyle.H. »

its been standin 4 2 months and i dont want to take things apart
i feel like setting that thing on fire RRRRRRROOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
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#7 Unread post by cruisinflatout »

If there was no stabilizer put in it though...it's possibly it could have gummed things up already...it can take as little as 3 weeks...
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#8 Unread post by kyle.H. »

good news i bought an optimiser and hooked it up 2 the battery and after a few mins of clearing it gave it a bit of full choke and BAM it works
WWWWWWWWWWoooooooooooooooooooHHHHHHHhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
thx 4 the help
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#9 Unread post by cruisinflatout »

Good to hear...now you can sell it since you think it's apparantly such a piece of junk :mrgreen:
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#10 Unread post by kyle.H. »

i wish i could but i payed stupid money 4 it and now its my primary transport, ill just give it a good hard ridin until it learns the kyle way!! or it dies
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