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Forgotten just how much fun these bikes are!

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SteveD CB500K0:
I went out on my 500 today after months of riding Triumph 900 and 955i bikes every day.

I had forgotten how much fun they were! Forget the lack of power, the crap brakes and the sh*t handling; if you're not in a hurry they're a blast!!

Although I do 20k miles a year on my various Triumphs, I try to put at least 250 miles a year on the old 'un between MOTs.

It was Honda day at the Ace today but it was persisting down all morning. The sun came out just after Lewis Hamilton won the GP...

Dave M:
As long as you're aware of their limitations they are great fun as you say Steve.

I really enjoy riding my old 550.

matthewmosse:
I prefer the lower power, keeps me to a sensible speed but still feeling like it's fast. used to fell like the speed limmit was way too slow on my bmw. Licence was in serious danger of damage......... I really need to get a 500 solo up and running.

Dave M:
Having ridden twins for most of my biking life the 550 sounds like it's revving it's nuts off by the time it gets to about 4k rpm. That keeps the licence safe!

The rev counter works though and the needle will go into the red bit.

Bryanj:
According to the early 500 handbooks you can go right through the red bit!

Spent 2 years doing that in gears up to 3rd on one cos i was fed up with the reliability---know what damn thing still never went bang and when i pulled it to do the oil weep (Thats built in at the factory sir!) EVERYTHING was still well inside tolerance so i twin disced it with one caliper in front and one behind--looked odd but stopped well

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