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Offline McCabe-Thiele (Ted)

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550 on e-bay
« on: March 18, 2024, 09:16:54 AM »
This looks a half decent starting point as long as the winning price is not too steep.


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/186342491170
Honda CB500 K1 (new pit dug out ready)
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Offline Johnny4428

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Re: 550 on e-bay
« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2024, 11:29:19 AM »
Looks alright Ted! I would say more like a K4. But maybe crossover model?
1952 Cymoto on Triumph bicycle.
1961 Matchless G3
1974 Honda CB550K1. Running resto,
1978 Honda CB550K3.
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Offline Seabeowner

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Re: 550 on e-bay
« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2024, 06:51:45 PM »
Just the one (lucky?) bidder £2500. A 550 to do refurbish is often in the region of £1200-£1300 + a couple of hundred to deliver. Why bother if you can ride this away a grand more?
Phil
1971  CB500K0  Candy Jade Green or Candy Gold
1973  CB500K1  Candy Ruby Red
1975  CB550F1   Shiny Orange
1978  CB550K     Excel Black

 

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