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« on: December 09, 2017, 07:12:30 PM »
Hi Jason
My black K0 has silver stripes - I sent you the photo back in August - the bike is totally original.
Cheers
Geoff
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« on: December 08, 2017, 07:31:13 AM »
The very early K0 had a sticker under the badge saying Honda Motor CoTokyo Japan. The later models did not have this. Hope that helps
Thanks - it does help!
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« on: December 07, 2017, 04:21:14 PM »
Hi
My 1971 K0 doesn't have the HMC stickers on the side panels. I've bought some to put on but I've been told the early models didn't have them as standard which would mean my bike was ok as it is.
Does anyone know if this is correct?
Whilst posting, I have a brand new full set of stickers for a CB500/4 (including the stencil/mask for the black tank panel) - the chap I bought my bike from was intending to change its colour from black to candy gold but I have no intention of doing so - these were bought from Sunrise Graphics and are untouched. I've priced them up & new they cost £58 plus postage, I was thinking of £35 plus postage if anyone is interested.
Thanks
Geoff
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« on: November 10, 2017, 07:49:43 AM »
Thank you everyone for your replies.
In light of all your advice Cheshire will resound to the sound of a screaming 500 this weekend!!!!!
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« on: November 09, 2017, 07:50:47 PM »
I think I'm just just looking for some re-assurance here.
I just can't get comfortable with how much I need to rev my CB500 to get it to perform.
I'm sure the problem is me, I ride an R1200GS, a 66 Bonneville & a 74 Commando & my last Japanese bikes prior to buying the 500 were a CB750 & a Z900 so obviously none of these need the revs the CB500 does, but I just can't get comfortable revving an immaculate 45 year old bike at 6000 revs & above - I'm frightened it'll burst!!!!!!!
Any re-assurance/comments would be most welcome!!
Thanks
Geoff
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« on: October 01, 2017, 10:54:16 AM »
Hi
If anyone is interested I've just listed some parts, many NOS, I got with my CB500 K0 for sale on the members 4 sale forum, includes good but used tank, side panels, wiring loom, etc.
I also have a full set of NOS HM323 exhausts which I might sell if I get an offer too good to refuse.
Cheers
Geoff
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« on: August 01, 2017, 09:22:10 PM »
Dont think its that one trigg
 This one has had 2 owners, first Southampton area until about 2006, second near Manchester last 10 years.
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« on: August 01, 2017, 09:00:47 PM »
Was it registered 10/04/1972 ?
I bought a NOS set of exhausts a couple of years ago for about £1500 but, NOS 323's have dropped since repro's have been on the market.
Pretty sure it was registered May 72, not sure of the exact date but I'm told it was one of the first batch in to the UK, I'll know the exact date when I pick the bike up along with all the paperwork.
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« on: August 01, 2017, 08:57:23 PM »
Thanks - sounds like a good deal then, the asking price for all the spares is less than a set of repro exhausts!!!!!!
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« on: August 01, 2017, 08:27:50 PM »
Hi
I've agreed today to buy a stunning 1971 build, 1972 UK registered CB500 K0 and I've been given first refusal to a number of brand new original spares.
These include a complete set of NOS genuine original Honda exhausts for the bike - How much would these be worth???
Thanks
Geoff
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« on: July 01, 2017, 09:24:24 AM »
Need to know numbers and pictures to confirm.
Can't do pictures yet - I've not got access to it as, at this point, I've just said I'll have it if the provenance is correct, but the numbers are as follows: Frame:CB500 1015193 Engine: CB500E 1015492
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« on: June 30, 2017, 06:07:58 PM »
I'm looking at an early CB500 K0. The paperwork says it was sent from Japan in September 1971, first registered in the UK in early 1972. I'm told it was in the first batch to reach the UK. The bike is original and unmolested. Just 2 owners & seems to have excellent provenance.
The paintwork looks totally original and is in black. I can find photos of black ones on the internet but I can find no reference of this being a standard colour scheme for the K0. Does anyone know if it was, or have an explanation?
Many thanks
Geoff
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« on: June 21, 2017, 06:36:02 PM »
Welcome to the forum Geoff. I love your list of Brit Bikes, I would be a very happy bunny having any of them indoors. Just out of interest, how has the K1 been MOT'd in the past with no numbers, is it a UK or USA bike?.
Hi - thanks.
Its a UK bike. I don't know how it's been MOT'd - I'm speaking to the owner tonight & that's one of my questions but the V5 carries the numbers & if it's anything like my local MOT station it could have been done of the last MOT certificate!!!!
So how would you know the MOT relates to that bike and how would you know if it's a K1 engine in a K1 frame without stripping the engine to see if it has K1 bits in it?
Very good point!!!!
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« on: June 21, 2017, 04:48:49 PM »
Welcome ..
I didn't know correct Honda Font stamps were available outside use in the factory but I may be wrong.
I have a CB250K0 frame which is unstamped and I have the V5C for it in my name for it plus a NOS set of blank CB250K0 crankcases, so theoretically, I could build an engine using those cases and put it in the unstamped frame with the V5C and it would be perfectly legitimate. I suppose an MOT man would insist on me stamping at least the frame but they wouldn't be bothered about the font style. However your K1 is always going to be a 'bitsa' and this will reflect in it's value. K1's have risen in value a lot over the past few years but buyers of K0/K1's are often very fussy about matching numbers etc. As a guestimate I would knock 15-20% off the 'normal' matching no's price in similar condition for it and if he wants full value I would walk away. UK vs USA bike prices are also a lot different for 750 K0/K1's ....... UK bikes are rare and command a higher price.
My mate is into collecting Brit bikes and would probably be interested in the Tiger Cub if you are selling it,
Hi. Thanks. It's a UK bike & the price seems to be about right for the number issue. Regarding the Cub, I bought it as a project - more a construction kit really, engine has been professionally rebuilt, powder coating & paint done, wheels done, etc. The work done is top quality but the paint job isn't correct for the year - it's been done as a "mini Bonnie" - just as we used to do them back in the day! If it's of interest I can send him some pics. Cheers Geoff
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« on: June 21, 2017, 04:41:27 PM »
Welcome to the forum Geoff. I love your list of Brit Bikes, I would be a very happy bunny having any of them indoors. Just out of interest, how has the K1 been MOT'd in the past with no numbers, is it a UK or USA bike?.
Hi - thanks. Its a UK bike. I don't know how it's been MOT'd - I'm speaking to the owner tonight & that's one of my questions but the V5 carries the numbers & if it's anything like my local MOT station it could have been done of the last MOT certificate!!!!
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