This guy doesn't know what a UK 500K1 should look like

[Trigger]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/honda-cb500-four-1973-UK-registered-not-a-import-/263126147519?hash=item3d438a61bf:g:4iEAAOSwjTlZhXmN

And for that money I would want the right clocks and switch gear

[matthewmosse]

Price is indeed a bit high, he should be counting his rivets and getting details spot on. Not that I would do much better on that count but I've not stuck a bike on the bay with that price tag. Looks nice but my internet is too slow to get pictures big enough to see decently.

[Bryanj]

RH switch is US, brake hose not in mudguard clip, rear indicator wiring bodged, different plug caps on two outer cylinders, not woth what hes asking or if it is mine should have been 4 grand not 2

[Seabeowner]

Like one of those comic games "spot the difference"
Ok, Master cylinder repro, looks like 17mm head on oil filter bolt, mirrors, rear footpegs, no plug on kickstart end, vin plate on frame, front guard is later rubber mounted, no lifting/grab bar, repro clutch cable with no rubber at engine end + no 4 has run very hot. + all that mentioned above.
Love the carbs and paint though.
Now must get back to fixing the fences before it rains again!

[AndyH]

Tell 'im he's dreamin' !!

[MrDavo]

Speaking from experience, even if he's fixed the carb intake rubber airleak on number 4 cylinder, that blueing is not going to polish out.

[paulbaker1954]

My 2 Penneth

Suspicious no number plate I wonder why.......

Yes RH switchgear is US that leads me to think import
Indicators look like same as mine that was a K0 us import
Caliper doesn't look like my K0 one that has ribs cast in it ( suspect it's aftermarket)
Yes clocks are wrong
Yes master cylinder is aftermarket
I'd worry about that leaning on cylinder 4 as could damage piston

Interesting comment about the VIN plate on frame I didnt know that was only on us bikes

Having said that a nice looking bike but no way worth that money but maybe someone is daft enough !!!

[Bryanj]

That cap latch is all Honda supply now thanks to the Yanks and safety control, original type catches are only available pattern

[royhall]

Blimey, you guys have eyes like a hawk. It looked okay to me until I read through the posts. Next bike I buy your all coming with me. Can you imagine the poor seller.

[AshimotoK0]

Blimey, you guys have eyes like a hawk. It looked okay to me until I read through the posts. Next bike I buy your all coming with me. Can you imagine the poor seller.

Best thing Roy is for seller to give a 'warts and all description Roy' ..if you get my drift 

[toucheturtle]

Looks like he's painted the engine in one complete unit and not sure if he's painted the carb bodies and carb mounting plate too. He certainly likes his silver paint, used it on the front brake pipe and caliper mount as well. Certainly well overpriced wants mint original money for a so so resto job

[MrDavo]

While we're at it, a strange mix of crosshead and allen screws, and visible wires to the rear indicators that you shouldn't see, complete with insulation tape. Chewed screw visible on #1 intake rubber, he's been having trouble sealing them and doesn't have the right size screwdriver (best not start the JIS debate again). The steel part of the front brake pipe needs bending or replacing to get the rubber in the hose clip, and I don't understand why pattern master cylinders are all ribbed like that, some of Frank's bikes have them also.

Ultra picky point of the day, the seams on the gaiters shouldn't be at the side, but on the front/rear axis so the drain hole is at the back.

Yes we are picky sods, but this is top dollar, we wouldn't treat a two grand bike like this. It looks well from a distance though, my mate had a new one that colour and I  always fancied it.

[Seabeowner]

Yes I'm never keen on the pattern master cylinders because of the ribbing and that the reservoir is mounted to the rear and overhangs the bars. Original hangs forward.

[kevski]

Oh crap, i best not put my 350 up for sale it's got one of those master cylinders and a dozen stainless fixings, and no June 1972 air in the tyres, looks like i'm stuck with it

[mike the bike]

I can get some Japanese air for your tyres.  I just open up some Japanese bubble wrap.