Dresda CB500

[masonmart]

This is about the finished article apart from cosmetics and a few small jobs. Runs well and I think with a bit more hard work it can be made into a really good little bike. The original Dresda was a production racer but I didn't want a fairing and clip ons and tbh it looks OK for me, far better than I expected and I've learned so much, like don't ever start such ridiculous restorations of scrap heaps for which there are only engine parts available.

I have to put some decals now on the tank and side panels. I have some Dresda ones from DD but can anybody give me some thoughts on what would make it look nice but more on the understated side. I believe that to match the engine they should be silver?

Many thanks

[Nurse Julie]

That's nice 👍👍👍  Agree, silver would look good, mirror finish silver decals look great on a black bike
Piki (Diego) made these for my mongrel and he will make anything you want.
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[masonmart]

Very nice bike Julie and the decals are nice. I may be able to use those with the Dresda ones which are smaller.

[masonmart]

The bike is now registered as a Dresda 500 and the V5 is on the way, I'm doing a few cosmetic bits and pieces over winter and will try to use it next year when the weather warms up a bit.

[masonmart]

Well, when you pop yer clogs they can bury you in that tank to save expense 

Thank you oddjob but that is the tank they were sold with.

OK, this isn't a sales pitch but in the opinion of people on here what is the possible value? It's cost me around £15k (the clocks and wheels about £2k alone) but I learned so much from it and enjoyed the work. I have a feeling that the parts are worth more than the value of the bike.