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Rogerborg
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PostPosted: 09:34 - 22 Sep 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
mrbox wrote:
just to add I have owned a cb500 with an oval rear drum.

ER5 is renowned for ovalling the drum, and there can't be that many still available from breakers that don't need re-lined.

Not a red flag, just be aware of it when buying.
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mkjackary
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PostPosted: 14:36 - 22 Sep 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
Out of interest what speeds can people get out of them? I have got mine up to 115 (indicated) and it felt like it could do more but I didn't have the balls to be honest. And that is with a massive 52L top box on it.
Don't know what that is in real terms.

Obviously this was on a private stretch of road... Very Happy
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mrbox
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PostPosted: 15:14 - 22 Sep 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
FredTheHorse wrote:
mrbox wrote:
just to add I have owned a cb500 with an oval rear drum.


Well so much for that idea. Is it obvious when its gone oval? Could you tell from an external inspection?


spin the back wheel with it off the ground apply a constant pressure on the rear brake pedal. you will feel the rear brake bite then release then bite then release etc.
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