Post by: Trigger on September 23, 2017, 09:53:39 PM
Post by: Bryanj on September 23, 2017, 11:27:28 PM
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on September 23, 2017, 11:46:42 PM
Post by: Woodside on September 24, 2017, 03:28:20 AM
Post by: royhall on September 24, 2017, 08:33:27 AM
Post by: florence on September 24, 2017, 09:31:50 AM
Post by: kevski on September 24, 2017, 03:14:31 PM
Post by: Ashdowner on September 25, 2017, 11:01:06 AM
Post by: mickwinf on September 25, 2017, 04:59:33 PM
seriously though i seem to have been priced out of most sohc bikes, this last couple of years has seen prices for restoration projects go through the roof.
Post by: royhall on September 25, 2017, 05:06:06 PM
Post by: mike the bike on September 25, 2017, 05:07:02 PM
Post by: royhall on September 25, 2017, 05:11:03 PM
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Post by: Sgt.Pinback on September 25, 2017, 05:15:59 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on September 25, 2017, 05:53:28 PM
loads of pics ,and show us how to get those hard to obtains spares !!
the costing at the end would be interesting
Post by: mike the bike on September 25, 2017, 05:55:19 PM
Post by: matthewmosse on September 25, 2017, 09:01:39 PM
Post by: royhall on September 26, 2017, 07:58:58 AM
I have bought things not far behind that in condition. Would be tempted if it were closer and if I had time. A few years ago that would have been a wildly overpriced bike but prices do seem to be going silly. Unfortunately the same is true of both parts and bikes of the Sohc fraternity.I agree about the parts prices, but Honda's are still good value for money. I am rebuilding a Suzuki GS1000 at present and the parts prices for that are off the scale. Plus having done a Z900 in the past, they are now beyond economic rebuilding even though they sell for over 10k. Just hope the Honda parts prices don't go the same way.
Post by: K2-K6 on September 26, 2017, 09:36:48 AM
Post by: florence on September 26, 2017, 02:09:30 PM
At £270 there's money to be made in breaking it. The engine castings alone are worth that.
please don't say that, I threw away a siezed rusty 500/4 engine last year that was wasting space in my workshop. I thought it was scrap.
i think i need to check my scrap pile more carefully.
Post by: matthewmosse on September 26, 2017, 07:07:11 PM
Post by: Woodside on September 29, 2017, 10:25:40 AM
https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-500Four-/292268139504
shows how the market is for these old girls when the snotters are getting dug out
Post by: Woodside on September 29, 2017, 10:28:53 AM
Post by: Trigger on September 29, 2017, 10:49:17 AM
And here is another, don't let RGP see this one >>>>> http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-CB175-barn-find-project-bike/253176317305?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D47510%26meid%3D9208a545951741ceb3b930d94ce37e77%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D292268139504&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851
Post by: RGP750 on September 29, 2017, 11:47:29 AM
Post by: AshimotoK0 on September 29, 2017, 12:14:27 PM
Seen that one Trigg, still not my original bike :-\
Nice silencers though Rich ! :)
Post by: Johnwebley on September 29, 2017, 05:54:05 PM
reg would look good on one of the little honda cars wasnt that a 600n or n600
a N600 ,and even a N360,
I had one,my first car,a white ex-demo RVJ 366H
according to the DVLA,it was taxed till 1987
Post by: florence on September 30, 2017, 09:10:43 AM
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-CB500-CB-500-500-K2-1973-US-Import-Barn-Find-Brat-Style-Cafe-Racer-Bobber-/222634168039?hash=item33d607cee7:g:7toAAOSwyLFZqCnh
Post by: royhall on September 30, 2017, 10:37:38 AM
Post by: royhall on October 01, 2017, 08:32:39 AM
Post by: Woodside on October 01, 2017, 08:56:23 AM
alot to restore but you would make your money back plus some if you could be arsed..
the tank was clean as a whistle inside..due to having half a tank of old 4star still init...so it wasnt to screwed there was abit of rust where the water had sat in the chrome trim...
it does also still show on the dvla site so v5 would be easy to get back...
plenty of bits to sell on but plenty to bin too...
Post by: Woodside on October 01, 2017, 09:10:05 AM
dont think i been to greedy but reasonable prices...
frame could be screwed but the with a v5 ...you know where im going,?
frame with v5....£100
spare frame no v5 £50
rear hub if good £40
front wheel £50
carbs £50
clocks £40
trik pipes £40 silencer had rotted to dust
bars £10
switch gear £20
side panel £30
pegs brackets clips £100
engine £100
tank if not to thin £100
still loads of small parts
thats 730 ish plus the postage you could charge...
all like i say if you could be arsed
or spend 5+ grand and try to put it back together
Post by: Woodside on October 01, 2017, 09:11:13 AM
Post by: Trigger on October 01, 2017, 06:39:16 PM