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Title: I have done it again
Post by: mickwinf on October 27, 2021, 09:46:42 PM: well the devil came and made me do it. I prefer the look of the 500 rather than the 550 f2 that i already own but cant afford to buy a good example, soooo here it is......
Title: Re: I have done it again
Post by: mickwinf on October 27, 2021, 09:51:06 PM: horrible isnt it, but fairly original with what looks like a piper exhaust, engine is seized and really rusty so will be a long term project. oh well will keep me busy well into my retirement!
Title: Re: I have done it again
Post by: Nurse Julie on October 27, 2021, 10:08:21 PM: Are you going to make it look like my 500/4 Mick? 😁😁😁😁😁 Is it a K1 or K2?
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Post by: SumpMagnet on October 27, 2021, 10:10:10 PM: plenty of tread on that rear tyre. Bit of WD40, and I reckon that would pass an MOT
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Post by: Laverdaroo on October 27, 2021, 11:03:20 PM: oosh, thats had a hard one hasn't it? :o

get cracking, only a few bits to sort and she'll be singing. Besides, hat else would you be doing? I'd invest in a swear jar though :D
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Post by: nairb on October 27, 2021, 11:57:48 PM: Brave
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Post by: Sesman on October 28, 2021, 06:27:28 AM: Project Lazarus ::)
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Post by: paul G on October 28, 2021, 07:46:01 AM: It can be done Mick just time and of course MONEY ;) ;D
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Post by: Bryanj on October 28, 2021, 07:55:06 AM: How much were you paid to remove it?

I dont think even i have enough stash to resurect that one!
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Post by: Sesman on October 28, 2021, 08:27:55 AM: I jut heard David Silver has bought a Yacht on the strength of this one :-\
Title: Re: I have done it again
Post by: Nurse Julie on October 28, 2021, 08:29:41 AM: Quote from: Sesman on October 28, 2021, 08:27:55 AM
I jut heard David Silver has bought a Yacht on the strength of this one :-\
🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 Love it.
Title: Re: I have done it again
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on October 28, 2021, 09:16:03 AM: In another 50 years that would be a great barn find. ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Laverda Dave on October 28, 2021, 09:38:54 AM: I saw that being used only last week.........
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Post by: Bryanj on October 28, 2021, 09:41:31 AM: I could be unkind and ask if it was being used as an anchour
Title: Re: I have done it again
Post by: Spitfire on October 28, 2021, 09:47:18 AM: Poor bike, it used to be someone's pride and joy, it would be great if it can be resurrected.

Cheers

Dennis
Title: Re: I have done it again
Post by: H2Eric on October 28, 2021, 10:15:43 AM: Well, there's a challenge. Nothing that time, elbow grease and whole heap of pesos can't fix.
Good luck and please keep us posted on progress.
Title: Re: I have done it again
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on October 28, 2021, 10:28:19 AM: Resto thread to be called “Lazarus” please

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Post by: Johnny4428 on October 28, 2021, 10:48:47 AM: Anything you do with that is going to inmprove it! Even hitting it with a big hammer.
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Post by: Sesman on October 28, 2021, 12:56:28 PM: Quote from: Laverda Dave on October 28, 2021, 09:38:54 AM
I saw that being used only last week.........

As an anchor?
Title: Re: I have done it again
Post by: mickwinf on October 28, 2021, 01:34:17 PM: Thanks for all your kind comments, it does have some good points, er well, umm, yes its, ahh, no ok it has no redeeming qualities at all except it a honda and it will live again! maybe.
Title: Re: I have done it again
Post by: Laverdaroo on October 28, 2021, 01:54:03 PM: course it will ;) :) 8)
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Post by: Johnny4428 on October 28, 2021, 01:55:33 PM: Some of that casing screws look as if they are going to be a delight to slacken. It will be very interesting to see the inside of the engine Mick. I assume it has seized just with standing? Good luck with this worthwhile project. We don’t doubt you are going to amaze us.
Title: Re: I have done it again
Post by: mickwinf on October 28, 2021, 03:34:07 PM: not sure how long it has been standing, the story i have is the petrol tap broke and it was wheeled into a shed and left to rot. I may put some diesel down the bores to see if it will unstick but does feel quite solid.
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Post by: Sesman on October 28, 2021, 04:03:53 PM: And I thought Ben Hur was an epic.

Joking apart, this could be the best ever. Crack on….
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Post by: philward on October 28, 2021, 04:44:14 PM: Good luck Mick! Anything can be restored with enough money and time. The worst the starting point, the better sense of achievement when finished
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Post by: Tomb on October 28, 2021, 05:45:01 PM: I must be odd, I seem to be the only one thinking "ooh great start for a resto"

Tank seems (without looking inside) useable/the right shape, as are the side panels, frame and swing arm look good and solid, engine looks externally in good nick, as are the carbs. The whole bike is complete and looked to have been a runner before it was laid up which is always a good start, a lot of bikes laid up for a mechanical problem that wasn't solved and the bike is missing something removed/lost.

In fact it looks good enough to free the engine off, oily rag wipe it and use as is for its excellent patina. I've done that with similar bikes. And I've restored much much worse, some needing whole frame sections welding up.

Just me then :o ;D

Enjoy the resto Mick.
Title: Re: I have done it again
Post by: Laverdaroo on October 28, 2021, 06:05:35 PM: Quote from: SteveD CB500K0 on October 28, 2021, 10:28:19 AM
Resto thread to be called “Lazarus” please

That's PERFECT! ;D

Just looking at that swing arm, looks a little jaded but as a project, it's cock on, even the 'lump of Leggo' under the seat as a connector, bloody thing! Always get used as a 'CYJ' and get forgotten about. I always have an audible sigh when I see those on bikes Im playing with. Its' always a case of...."ere we go again" :-\ No doubt there'll be a new loom going on that or at least a thorough fettle repair/replace session or 5. Honest, if a little tired, little gem. Bit jealous tbh.
Title: Re: I have done it again
Post by: mickwinf on October 28, 2021, 06:43:44 PM: Had a look at it a bit closer today, rubbed at some of the rusty bits on the frame and swing arm and not as bad as it looks, will clean up ok, rims are shot but will be replaced anyway. Wiring has been messed with so will probably replace, carbs open and shut. I took out the spark plugs and filled with diesel just in the hope it will free the engine, we will see!
Title: Re: I have done it again
Post by: Laverdaroo on October 28, 2021, 07:18:53 PM: You're a rotter Ken ;D