Hi from Spalding-S Lincs

[gary123]

Morning all, just saying hello.
I'd like to say I've bought a cb 500 four but its more a collection of boxes of parts. It was was on here in the newbies section posted by Nasher but I got it through the Ducati forum of which we are both members. Its a big mix of CB 500 550 750 and ss50 but I think I can get a complete 500 out of it.
This is it so far.

[Johnny4428]

Morning Gary and welcome to the forum. This is a great place to be for the build that you are doing at the minute. Looking good so far.

[K2-K6]

Welcome to the forum, good that it's been bought by someone interested in bringing it back to complete again.

Hope you enjoy the buld etc, and is that a 750 K2 in your sig picture?

[Nurse Julie]

Welcome to the forum Gary. We're not far away from you, we're in Mareham le Fen, less than 30 mins apart. Good luck with your project.

[gary123]

Thanks all
Yes, my 1972 k2 pictured in 1976. Bike is long gone but still got the girl.

[smoothoperator]

It's good to see this bike on here and we get to see the build.

[mickwinf]

welcome to the forum, i reckon that will make a nice bike, i was tempted to buy it.

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

I was tempted as well but never got a handle on how much he was looking for on behalf of his friend - the distance was the final hurdle - pleased it's found a home.

[philward]

Welcome to the forum Gary - I'm sure you will find it helpful and enjoyable

[gary123]

Thanks for all the kind words.
It is certainly an interesting project and I was surprised no one on here bought it.
So far there have been some good and bad moments but I have plenty of time and this forum is proving very useful.
When I can Ill put some pics up in the build section.

[Bryanj]

I thought the asking price was too high as it was a real mix n not match of engine bits

[Sesman]

Congratulations. It’s not all about the price. I think you’l do mighty fine with that machine and the satisfaction and enjoyment will be remembered long after the price has been forgotten. And to be fair, I thought the price was just fine. Good luck and keep posting.

[gary123]

To be honest it was a bit of an impulse buy, but I really need something to do. A 500 four was never on my radar even though as a 17 year old I wanted one.
Im really enjoying it and price wise theres a lot going for it including a small box of NOS ss50 parts that could do well on ebay.

[Sesman]

👍

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

I never knew the actual asking price so can't comment except to say there was a lot of parts in the photos so when selling the left overs that should be a hefty credit refund for the purchaser.

Looking forwards to the project page when pics are posted - I'll try my best to not be too envious.