I’m still working on getting this CB650 working. Right now I’m somewhat frustrated with it, but I think I’ll get there soon.
Greater Boston Motorsports got the electronics running and replaced the tires for me. I took apart the carbs completely and cleaned them quite well. I replaced the front brake pads naively thinking that such would stop the front brake from grabbing. Overall I got it ‘running’ and took it back to GBM. They then tuned the carbs for me, put a new exhaust on it and attempted an inspection.
Seems that I need new front fork seals ($20 for the parts, semi-difficult installation by myself), the front brake is seizing completely which likely needs a caliper rebuild and perhaps a master cylinder rebuild (about $50 in parts, if I can find them). Then the rear brake light is acting up and it needs a new relay for turn signals. I’ve heard I can jury-rig a turn signal relay from the auto store to work, which I might try tonight.
The engine still doesn’t seem to be taking off like it should and I suspect that my acceleration pump is off and/or my air filter is clogged. Also a strange suspicion that I need new clutch plates, but this could just be in my head.
I’m really hoping to have this fixed soon. The brakes are certainly the most difficult thing there due to trouble in finding parts. Completely new brake assemblies are a possibility, but generally really expensive and might not fit properly. The neighbor across the street has offered to help out since he has a GL1100 that is quite similar in many ways.
