Honda-SOHC

As requested by Steve,

Here are a few photos of my CB500-4 and CBX.

CB500-4 purchased from eBay in 2009. It was sold as a pair with a really scabby 550-4 '78, which I thought might it yield some spare parts.  I don't have many photos of it in poor condition, but one is attached.  The bike was a smooth, but a little lack lustre performance wise, and sold it on to another VJMC member.

I used very little of the 550-4 so I disposed of the large parts and kept some of the smaller ones.  I guess these are available to someone who is interested.  I would have to have a rummage in the loft though. I know I have a tank and crankshaft (same as 500-4 I believe).  Just ask.

The CBX I bought from a dealership in Colchester in 2001.  It was rough, but most it was there.  I spent a few grand with David Silver, eBay globally and many happy hours putting it all back together.  The engine and running gear was really worn out, so service hone rings crank and big end shell etc......yada...

I hope that relieves Steve's anxiety 

Cheers,
Jerry

Welcome Jerry to the forum there is a raft of expertise here.

I watched the auction on TV of the "Broughs of Bodmin Moor" held at Stafford Bike Show in 2016 by Sotherby's - over £300k for a double rear wheeled pile of rust Brough - an Austin 7 engined example I think it was.

New meaning to "hard to find" parts.

I know a bit of patina is regarded as preferable to stock shine these days, but that is crazy!

Cheers,

Jerry

welcome aboard!

I must agree.... for a first restoration of any model, having the thing as complete as you can get and in one piece makes life a lot easier. Basket cases always seem to lack small but expensive and hard to find knick-knacks that don;t manifest themself until you try and bolt it all back together. Having a rusty worn out part means you can always repair or refinish.

Plus I find making rough old parts live again is so rewarding!

I too like restoring parts.   Chrome parts are something I have tried to avoid as there are few places local to me.  Most other things come up well in the bead blaster and then paint.  Attention to detail makes this sparkle I find.

Cheers,

Jerry