Post by: petebog on June 07, 2020, 08:00:54 PM
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It's in very nice condition but I've actually taken a bit of a punt on it as a non runner. Most recent mot certificate that came with the bike was 1997. It was then restored at some point after that by the seller's father, and seems to have been recently only used for vintage displays at NW200 and such like. Seller reckoned it needs a new alternator / rectifier and probably the carbs cleaned etc. The battery is completely flat so as bought there's no life in it at all. It looks nice though...
I'll start another thread for work ongoing to try and get it running, so any advice much appreciated, cheers, Pete.
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Post by: Nurse Julie on June 07, 2020, 08:05:11 PM
Post by: adespin on June 08, 2020, 09:53:59 AM
Welcome Pete, nice looking bike, what are your plans with it? get it running and use it as it is or further restoration?
Post by: Laverda Dave on June 08, 2020, 10:52:12 AM
I always use Motobatt batteries myself, never had a problem with them and they hold their charge for long periods.
Post by: mike the bike on June 08, 2020, 12:16:16 PM
+1 on the Motobatt battery. That's your first item for replacement, you can't do much fault finding with a 23 year old battery.
Post by: petebog on June 08, 2020, 12:23:07 PM
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Post by: Bryanj on June 08, 2020, 02:59:55 PM
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on June 08, 2020, 11:04:40 PM
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Caught my eye there 2 years ago and one of few SOHC Honda's there.
Post by: Moorey on June 08, 2020, 11:10:22 PM
Post by: petebog on June 09, 2020, 01:08:20 AM
Bryanj, thanks for the offer of rear inner guard, I’m not certain if it’s same as 500 or not but from memory it looks pretty similar. I do have some bits in boxes that have been stored away for years and I think there might be one in there from a 500 I had that went completely stripped down cafe racer. I’ll have a look and if I don’t have one I’ll give you a shout. Hadn’t seen the LPM website before, looks the same as what you can get from David Silver but maybe a bit cheaper? And looked at stickers from Piki as well so will be getting some of those.
Oddjob, would probably be interested in that side panel if you can find it, I do actually quite like the glitteryness of the flake sunrise!
Rozabikes Tim, nice to see pic of bike from couple of years ago. I only just peeled those stickers off the headlamp yesterday! So it’s been for sale for a while then, and I’m the first one that’s been mug enough to take it on as a non runner! I do think it’s going to turn out well though…
Post by: Bryanj on June 09, 2020, 07:16:11 AM
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on June 09, 2020, 09:39:58 AM
Thanks again for the input, have been looking at batteries on ebay and Motobatt is around £60, Yuasa seems to be a bit more, but noticed you can get a lithium battery for just under £100, don’t know if there would be any point in spending the extra £40 though?
Bryanj, thanks for the offer of rear inner guard, I’m not certain if it’s same as 500 or not but from memory it looks pretty similar. I do have some bits in boxes that have been stored away for years and I think there might be one in there from a 500 I had that went completely stripped down cafe racer. I’ll have a look and if I don’t have one I’ll give you a shout. Hadn’t seen the LPM website before, looks the same as what you can get from David Silver but maybe a bit cheaper? And looked at stickers from Piki as well so will be getting some of those.
Oddjob, would probably be interested in that side panel if you can find it, I do actually quite like the glitteryness of the flake sunrise!
Rozabikes Tim, nice to see pic of bike from couple of years ago. I only just peeled those stickers off the headlamp yesterday! So it’s been for sale for a while then, and I’m the first one that’s been mug enough to take it on as a non runner! I do think it’s going to turn out well though…
Don't think you are a mug as long as the money was right. It looks very nice and original pipe is a real result on those.
I was blown away by the scenery in the area at the NW200. Are you lucky enough to live near there then?
Post by: petebog on June 09, 2020, 10:43:38 AM
I don’t live on the north coast but the ride there from Belfast up round the Antrim coast road is a firm favourite with just about anyone over here on 2 wheels. (Also a firm favourite with the Sunday drivers unfortunately.. ) You’ll find it in those lists they make of best rides in the UK, and scenery is spectacular alright!
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on June 09, 2020, 11:41:19 AM
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on June 09, 2020, 12:52:44 PM
The bike racing went ahead though
We stayed in Cookstown (don’t they have a race as well?)
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Post by: Rozabikes Tim on June 09, 2020, 01:21:41 PM
Back to the scenery at the NW200 picture below taken just off the track, by York corner in Portstewart. Dramatic setting or what...
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Post by: petebog on June 09, 2020, 04:28:39 PM
I’ve continued with another post on the electrical problem in a new thread in the 500 / 550 section, cheers.
Post by: petebog on June 19, 2020, 10:32:53 PM
It's a right hand side panel I need anyhow, so I'll probably just get a new one from LPM and spray the whole lot to match. Paint on the tank is pretty good but does have a few chips around the edges and is starting to bubble a bit, although mostly just on the bit that's hidden by the front of the seat.
That link to all the colour options that were available is interesting, especially the 500s. I'd always thought that all the 500s were the same brown and black, in fact I'm pretty sure someone once told me that way back in the mists of time, and as already discussed, colours aren't my strong point!
Haven't decided yet what colour I'm going to do this one but as I don't register anything subtle I'll probably either keep it the same Shiny Orange or change it to the even less subtle Flake Sunrise Orange. Are there paint codes available for those colours or anywhere that would specialise in mixing old Honda colours?
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Post by: Bryanj on June 20, 2020, 07:01:57 AM
Post by: SeanFD on June 20, 2020, 08:27:32 AM
Just seeing your posts. Where in NI are you? I am in Glengormley, currently struggling to resurrect a 400F.
You can find colour codes here:
http://www.vsource.org/VFR-RVF_files/BHondaPaintCodes.htm (http://www.vsource.org/VFR-RVF_files/BHondaPaintCodes.htm) or here
https://www.motorcyclespareparts.eu/en/honda-parts/honda-color-codes (https://www.motorcyclespareparts.eu/en/honda-parts/honda-color-codes)
FSO is R-2C-F-LV
SO is YR-26
Post by: Bryanj on June 20, 2020, 10:40:46 AM
Post by: petebog on June 21, 2020, 10:57:35 PM
And looks like RS paints could be the least hassle source for getting the right colour then, cheers.
Post by: SeanFD on June 21, 2020, 11:09:54 PM
Bike is completely dismantled now. Parts off to be powder-coated. Engine cleaned, mostly, and ready for painting and polishing.
Then it’s just a matter of putting it back together. :D
I only have my travelling tool-kit to work with, so I go down to a mate’s place in Millisle fairly often to use his tools - you know essential things like a vice and a blow torch. I’ll give you a shout before I go next and maybe we can meet up.
Post by: petebog on June 29, 2020, 10:57:02 AM
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