Honda-SOHC

SOHC.co.uk Forums => CB500/550 => Topic started by: mickwinf on December 13, 2015, 03:47:16 PM

Title: now bikeless
Post by: mickwinf on December 13, 2015, 03:47:16 PM: well my 500 has gone to a new home so now bikeless. not sure if I will get another or not so might have some spares to sell. Was great meeting Graham and Julie (Trigger and nurse Julie) and I know its in good hands. will still be around the forum though in case I get another!
Title: Re: now bikeless
Post by: matthewmosse on December 13, 2015, 04:31:15 PM: Being bikeless is my worst nightmare, Hope you can cope, sans bike. A cb500/4 will be a hard act to follow though I found an Ntv650 to be fun to ride and nearly zero maintenence with that legendary Honda Quality and cheap insurance. Doesn't look half as good though.
Title: Re: now bikeless
Post by: mickwinf on December 13, 2015, 05:31:38 PM: The bikes I can afford I don't like, the ones I like I cant afford!
Title: Re: now bikeless
Post by: Chris400F on December 13, 2015, 06:21:11 PM: Quote from: mickwinf on December 13, 2015, 05:31:38 PM
The bikes I can afford I don't like, the ones I like I cant afford!
Know that feeling ....
Title: Re: now bikeless
Post by: matthewmosse on December 13, 2015, 08:39:09 PM: I so know that feeling, but there are the odd cheap gems out there, my NTV was £380 with 4 months of tax and test still on it and has needed only tyres and fuel plus a set of fork seals. Buy ratty, enjoy riding, only bit you can see when riding is the clocks and mirrors.
Title: Re: now bikeless
Post by: corromant on December 14, 2015, 12:36:24 PM: Can always bring my engine for you to work on Mick.
Title: Re: now bikeless
Post by: Nurse Julie on December 14, 2015, 07:41:51 PM: Quote from: mickwinf on December 13, 2015, 03:47:16 PM
well my 500 has gone to a new home so now bikeless. not sure if I will get another or not so might have some spares to sell. Was great meeting Graham and Julie (Trigger and nurse Julie) and I know its in good hands. will still be around the forum though in case I get another!

We met two very nice members in one day...Colin from Leeds, who had very kindly gone out of his way to pick up a frame for us many weeks ago and stored it until we moved and Mick from Scunthorpe. The roads up this end of the country are a real pleasure to drive on, not a traffic jam in sight anywhere !!!. Mick, your old bike will be well looked after as you have obviously done in the past. Great meeting you both.
Title: Re: now bikeless
Post by: JamesH on December 14, 2015, 08:11:26 PM: Good result all round. Nice roads. Jealous!
Title: Re: now bikeless
Post by: mickwinf on December 14, 2015, 10:01:41 PM: Quote from: corromant on December 14, 2015, 12:36:24 PM
Can always bring my engine for you to work on Mick.
Any help needed just ask!
Title: Re: now bikeless
Post by: mickwinf on January 14, 2016, 09:41:58 PM: well ebay strikes again, bought 2x goldwings plus spares, made a cheeky offer which was accepted. didn't really want a project but could not resist! here we go again!
Title: Re: now bikeless
Post by: Trigger on January 14, 2016, 09:57:56 PM: Quote from: mickwinf on January 14, 2016, 09:41:58 PM
well ebay strikes again, bought 2x goldwings plus spares, made a cheeky offer which was accepted. didn't really want a project but could not resist! here we go again!

So how are those Goldwings going to repair your conservatory roof ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: now bikeless
Post by: JamesH on January 14, 2016, 10:08:20 PM: The pull is too strong eh mick..early GL1000's I hope??
Title: Re: now bikeless
Post by: mickwinf on January 15, 2016, 08:52:53 AM: 1976 and 1977 k1 I think James, house repairs can wait Trigg!
Title: Re: now bikeless
Post by: AshimotoK0 on January 15, 2016, 09:03:03 AM: Quote from: mickwinf on January 15, 2016, 08:52:53 AM
1976 and 1977 k1 I think James, house repairs can wait Trigg!

Good on you Mick. Not on my resto list but I know about 4 people who have restored them and they love 'em. Strong user group too. Plus yours are early. Are you going to do a warts and all resto log on here? I find it really useful and spurs you on to 'get on with it'.
Title: Re: now bikeless
Post by: mickwinf on January 15, 2016, 04:43:00 PM: haven't decided what to do with them yet, I really wanted a roadworthy cheaper bike as I don't get much free time, so will assess things once I get them home.
Title: Re: now bikeless
Post by: UK Pete on January 16, 2016, 08:49:37 AM: There is a fella who rides up the cafe i go to, he has an early goldwing the naked one, the more i look at them the more i want one , the trouble is my want list of bikes is huge, and come to think of it the already have list is bloody huge as well, anyway good luck with the wings i hope you decide to see it through getting a good one out of the two and have it on the road
pete
Title: Re: now bikeless
Post by: JamesH on January 16, 2016, 08:40:45 PM: I'm the same pete - have always hanckered after a really nice GL1000. Class bikes.
Title: Re: now bikeless
Post by: UK Pete on January 17, 2016, 01:48:50 PM: Yes and they are still affordable classics james