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07-17-2010, 10:42 AM ScrapMetal Joined on 07-18-2009 NY/CT Posts 104 Help removing HBox from 79 Custom I'm removing the exhaust from my 79 CX500C and running into trouble. I've done all the hard stuff (unstuck rusty parts, removed bolts, etc.) and just have the H-Box and header pipes hanging there. How do I get them off of the right side? They keep getting stuck on the brake/foot peg! FYI, I have the bike on the center stand. Thanks, Scrap 1979 CX500C - blown engine 1980 CX500C - a work in progress 2003 Aprilia SL1000R "Falco"    Report

07-17-2010, 11:08 AM Shep Joined on 01-30-2007 UK.2x1980CX500A Posts 7,647 Re: Help removing HBox from 79 Custom Try and get the header pipe out.The boxes can be a pain to manoeuvre/angle out.I've just used a Home-made rust release using 50/50 Brake fluid and Acetone(Nail Varnish Remover) and it works better than commercial rust release agents + some heat. My Music http://www.reverbnation.com/pauldouglas/ Join Just In Case :) http://globalcxglvtwins.hostingdelivered.com/ Id quot circumiret, circumveniat    Report

07-17-2010, 11:19 AM ScrapMetal Joined on 07-18-2009 NY/CT Posts 104 Re: Help removing HBox from 79 Custom I've got all the pipes out and can move the whole unit freely, just can't seem to get past the foot brake. Any angle suggestions? 1979 CX500C - blown engine 1980 CX500C - a work in progress 2003 Aprilia SL1000R "Falco"    Report

07-17-2010, 12:52 PM Harold Joined on 12-28-2006 Beside Washademoak Lake, N.B. Canada Posts 851 Re: Help removing HBox from 79 Custom You could take the brake pedal off. I always do when I remove the exhaust but I take the headers, hbox and mufflers off in one piece. "People are more violently opposed to fur than leather because it's safer to harass rich women than biker gangs." 1978 CX500 1980 CX500 Custom 1981 CX500 Custom 1982 GL500 Silverwing 1975 XL-100 http://www.myspace.com/downwiththebutterfly    Report

07-17-2010, 1:40 PM Abes_CW Joined on 04-17-2007 saskatoon Posts 3,036 Re: Help removing HBox from 79 Custom Yep, take the pedal off. Note it's location on the spline. 1983 GL650i Had 4 CX/GL's at one point this year, down to one, next spring is another adventure! age 38 (29 plus tax)    Report

07-17-2010, 2:34 PM ScrapMetal Joined on 07-18-2009 NY/CT Posts 104 Re: Help removing HBox from 79 Custom OK. I was hoping to avoid that step but seems as though it is a must. Much appreciated. Back to work. 1979 CX500C - blown engine 1980 CX500C - a work in progress 2003 Aprilia SL1000R "Falco"    Report

07-18-2010, 9:22 AM ScrapMetal Joined on 07-18-2009 NY/CT Posts 104 Re: Help removing HBox from 79 Custom Well, after a bit of a workout, I finally got it done. Man are my legs tired from last night's "bend, twist, pull, shake, stand, wiggle, pound, yank, REPEAT" routine! That was to remove to the rusty tail pipes in case you were thinking otherwise. Then after removing the right foot rest and apparantly breaking the brake, I finally got the H-Box off. I'm just guessing here, but being able to move the rear brake rod with just two fingers is probably a bad sign, huh. The 1980 with the MAC exhaust took all of 5 minutes. That was a welcomed turn about. Thanks again for the inputs. 1979 CX500C - blown engine 1980 CX500C - a work in progress 2003 Aprilia SL1000R "Falco"    Report

07-20-2010, 6:28 AM Abes_CW Joined on 04-17-2007 saskatoon Posts 3,036 Re: Help removing HBox from 79 Custom Scrap, you get your brake sorted yet?  As I said mind where the splines line up on the pedal before removal.  To reinstall, you have to do it with the foot peg off.  The install position will actually be at about 2 oclock, not the normal 3 oclock it rests at against the peg.  then rotate the peg down on the spring and hold it down while you put the foot peg back on.  You won't get enough tension for the brake otherwise. Darren 1983 GL650i Had 4 CX/GL's at one point this year, down to one, next spring is another adventure! age 38 (29 plus tax)    Report

07-20-2010, 8:01 AM ScrapMetal Joined on 07-18-2009 NY/CT Posts 104 Re: Help removing HBox from 79 Custom Abes, Working on removing/reinstalling engines tonight. Haven't tried the brake pedal yet. I think I loosened the pedal then promptly broke/snapped something in the hub area. I'll inspect after the engine is loaded and fired up. Thanks, I'll take care to line things up if needed. No brakes is just not a good idea. 1979 CX500C - blown engine 1980 CX500C - a work in progress 2003 Aprilia SL1000R "Falco"    Report

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