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« on: January 25, 2020, 02:13:30 PM »
Hi Speedbrace, I wondered from your avatar if you worked at Boscombe Down, or are you a TSR2 fan?
Gareth
Hi Gareth No, the TSR2 was before my time but I did spend 22 years in the RAF.
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« on: January 24, 2020, 11:48:58 AM »
If you are looking to spend that kind of £ and you want a original bike. There is a forum member putting a very rare UK 500K0 back together that has a original new seat, exhausts, paint etc,etc and it will be a top bike if woodside finishes by the spring 
I will keep myself posted on how this develops. Thanks.
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« on: January 24, 2020, 10:53:03 AM »
You know, that’s the real benefit of forums like this with genuine people who are willing to help the less informed, like me, to at least try and find a clear path through a minefield.
Thank you Nurse Julie, and others for your guidance. At least now my eyes have been opened, a bit, and I am now very much erring on the side of maximum caution with the purchase.
Nurse Julie, can you send me a couple of pics of your K1.
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« on: January 24, 2020, 10:28:22 AM »
It's just a typical American import that someone has cobbled together to be able to sell it. It depends on what you are intending to do with it, if you just want it as a riding bike and are happy with a mish mash of parts, the value is whatever you are happy to pay. On the other hand, if you buy it with the intention of getting it back to original spec and in a very nice condition, it would cost a lot of money. It may be more cost effective in the long run to pay more for a really nice bike that needs minimal work on it.
Looking at the photos, it looks as though it has already been brought up to a good standard. My concern is originality and that is what I am looking for in a bike of this type. Are you saying, from viewing the photos I’ve posted, that there are some big issues to overcome before getting it back to original standard ? The rear fender and reflectors have been mentioned but are these a real headache to obtain and replace ? Is there something more concerning that Could help me make an informed judgement on its suitability ? I am not looking to purchase a concours bike but I do want originality or something close to original which may not need too much work and effort on my part. BTW, the asking price for this bike is £8,449.
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« on: January 24, 2020, 09:18:47 AM »
And more
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« on: January 24, 2020, 09:16:23 AM »
More pictures, as requested.
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« on: January 24, 2020, 09:12:54 AM »
As this does not appear to be a boafide CB500/4 then what should a bike like this cost me to buy.
Also, despite it being a bitsa, how easy would it be to get it into the correct specification. i.e. is the rear fender with correct tail light and the reflectors still obtainable, and at a reasonable price.
I am guessing the answer is no otherwise the previous owner would have fitted the correct spec parts unless, of course, he/she didn’t know what they were doing !
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« on: January 23, 2020, 11:36:48 AM »
Welcome to the forum. Do you have a specific CB500/4 in mind and if so, tell us about it, or just a general wish to buy any 500/4?
Thanks for your welcome messages. Attached is a picture of the 1972 model (K1 ?) I intend to purchase. Any guidance in what I should look for or ask about before I purchase on the weekend would be more than welcome. Further pictures of my bikes to follow. [ Guests cannot view attachments ]
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« on: January 20, 2020, 09:53:39 PM »
Just joined as I may be purchasing, in the very near future, a CB500 Four 1972. So, hello to all.
I have been biking since age of 17 but owned only a handful of bikes during all these years. I am now at an age where I love to be surrounded by my 'collection' of bikes (have 7 Hondas), going to shows and learning to restore.
I would like to tap in to the combined experience and knowledge on this forum, and will be more than happy to share my experiences and knowledge to other forum users of the bikes that I am familiar with.
I would be very obliged if anyone would be kind enough to give me some guidance in what to look out for on the CB500/4 and the right questions to ask before I part with my hard earned cash.
Thanks.
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