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SOHC.co.uk Forums => CB500/550 => Topic started by: philward on April 13, 2021, 11:07:53 PM

Title: Seems like a bargain?
Post by: philward on April 13, 2021, 11:07:53 PM: Anybody after a project?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-cb550/194021798871?hash=item2d2c99b3d7:g:pRQAAOSw4YdgbY73
Title: Re: Seems like a bargain?
Post by: Bryanj on April 13, 2021, 11:22:30 PM: Was looking ok till i saw the carbs!!
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Post by: SumpMagnet on April 14, 2021, 10:59:14 AM: I do like the way the seller has balanced newer parts on the bike to hide the corrosion and rot, and to make it look like a bit of polish and a quick bolt on of the bits gives you a classy cafe racer.......and lets not worry about the missing bits like the fuel tank.

I see a money pit unless the retail value of iron and aluminium oxide has gone up a lot recently
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Post by: andy120t on April 14, 2021, 11:57:44 AM: ...especially if the 'headlight bowl (painted)' isn't in the bag.... "sorry mate, you were bidding for a plastic bag..."
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Post by: paul G on April 14, 2021, 12:14:00 PM: Looks like it's been used as a boat anchor ;)
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Post by: Sesman on April 14, 2021, 12:20:16 PM: Looks like a good buy. A goodbye to a lot of cash :D

Thinking of making an offer, doubt it will meet the reserve though.....
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Post by: royhall on April 14, 2021, 04:48:18 PM: What a POS.
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Post by: MrDavo on April 14, 2021, 05:36:57 PM: Are the plant pots and trailer included?

If it was free I'm not sure I'd bother. A friend of mine inherited a 350 Triumph that had, over many years, become a garden feature, he asked me for advice but sadly it really wasn't worth saving.
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Post by: murdock on April 14, 2021, 07:30:30 PM: poor motorcycle, I feel like the ladies who take pity on abandoned cats and dogs,

Someone rescue that soul!
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Post by: philward on April 14, 2021, 07:31:48 PM: Thought it would get that response! Money Pit
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Post by: mike the bike on April 14, 2021, 08:07:30 PM: It's a bit far to collect, I'll give it a miss.
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Post by: Sesman on April 14, 2021, 08:14:29 PM: They are all money pits, this one looks like a money ‘black hole’. Having said that, it might be hiding a gem....might take some finding though. Still, it’s on ‘offer’ and at the right money it could be of use in some way, some how. Better to be out there than not?

If it was round the corner I’d take a look. Many years ago a went to look at a right BOS described as a neglected 650 BSA. Turned out to be a rocket goldie with 2xK2FC mags and 3x long dynamos, not to mention rare thick flange barrels and other stuff. No bad for £65!!