CB 500 resurrection

[taysidedragon]

Congratulations Gary. That's a very nice job. It reminds me of one in the same colour scheme that I used to lust after years ago when I lived down in Cornwall.  The bike was sitting in a joiners workshop and covered in sawdust and chippings, looking very sorry for itself. I wanted to rescue it but didn't have the space or the money at the time. ☹

[mickwinf]

great job Gary, i hope Lazarus turns out as good. I like the brown colour too.

[gary123]

Thank you all for the kind words. Regarding "brown" it is a bit of a marmite color but a good friend of mine had one brand new in 1975 ish and I always liked it.
Having said I didnt seek one out, its just what was available at the time I was looking.

[gary123]

I am very impressed on how quick you did that Gary for a first timer 
Just looked back through the forum project board and there are too many projects that members have been on for over 3 years 

Cheers Trig, couldnt have done it without you, or Julie.
I might darken your doorstep again if all goes to plan. thats if you dont move darn sarf.

[gary123]

Well done Gary, lovely job and a credit to your hard work. I'm not a fan of brown paint BUT.....when combined with the black panel on the tank it looks perfect. Excellent job, congratulations.

My 500 is a similar  brownish colour (except faded & scratched) I have to say it is a colour of it's time - everyone was buying cars in shades of brown in the 1970's.

That said mine will probably end up Black like Simon's another colour associated with earlier decades e.g. Mr Ford's Model T.

PS I've downloaded your pictures as a reference for when I start putting mine together.

Yep, its definitely a colour of the 70s. British Leyland bought buckets of it. Nowt wrong with black though, looking forward to seeing yous.

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

I am very impressed on how quick you did that Gary for a first timer 
Just looked back through the forum project board and there are too many projects that members have been on for over 3 years 

When you reach a certain decade Graham there is no longer a need for speed, plus as I have discovered once it's finished you need another dam project as it's been so  rewarding  this restoration mullarky. Considering the costs involved I think pacing yourself to 3 yrs plus is admirable .

[Oddjob]

I've been doing mine now for around 3 years, I space it out, a few hours or so every day and maybe a day or even a week when I do nothing. Plus I've got my 1300 to do and now my lads VT1100, I think it's better to take your time and get it right than do it in a rush and regret it later.

This is my last one, it will however be my best one as I'm not cutting corners and I'm going way OTT on making it so it lasts.

[Seabeowner]

Yes looks really stunning in the pics. Well done! (as they say on strictly) I have really enjoyed reading the large batch of 500/550 threads that seem to have dominated here recently. (James H and a few others excepted).
Scanned back, but probably missed it, is it garnet brown or just similar? I have another spare tank and a few panels and was looking at getting them done in garnet brown, or similar and don't want to spend a fortune. My 500 bought new in 74 was brown, but became metallic blue after about a year.

Should sell well, although I think there is a bit of a downturn at this time of years and other spending priorities.
Phil

[Oddjob]

Yeah, it's called Candy Garnet Brown.

[gary123]

Couple of improvements made. A gear lever that works (thanks oddjob), a new generator cover badge and a new neutral thingy bob. This appeared identical to the old one but has transformed the gear selection so something wasn't right. Also swapped the jubilee clips on the balance pipes for genuine ones which look so much better.
So after much deliberation I have decided to sell it. 5 bikes take up too much room so 2 must go to make room for the next project, hopefully another 500 or 550.
Ive put it on car and classic and and be interested in ANY comments on the price. I thought it was high but friends have told me to go for it. Guess I can always come down and Im not desperate to sell for now. The next week or two will be spent giving a Multisrada some much needed love and anybody who thinks Hondas can be a pain should try working on one of these.

[Laverdaroo]

Oh, fully aware