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CB 500 resurrection
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
--- Quote from: Trigger on November 10, 2022, 11:43:02 PM ---I am very impressed on how quick you did that Gary for a first timer ;D
Just looked back through the forum project board and there are too many projects that members have been on for over 3 years :o
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When you reach a certain decade Graham there is no longer a need for speed, plus as I have discovered once it's finished you need another dam project as it's been so rewarding this restoration mullarky. Considering the costs involved I think pacing yourself to 3 yrs plus is admirable .
Oddjob:
I've been doing mine now for around 3 years, I space it out, a few hours or so every day and maybe a day or even a week when I do nothing. Plus I've got my 1300 to do and now my lads VT1100, I think it's better to take your time and get it right than do it in a rush and regret it later.
This is my last one, it will however be my best one as I'm not cutting corners and I'm going way OTT on making it so it lasts.
Seabeowner:
Yes looks really stunning in the pics. Well done! (as they say on strictly) I have really enjoyed reading the large batch of 500/550 threads that seem to have dominated here recently. (James H and a few others excepted).
Scanned back, but probably missed it, is it garnet brown or just similar? I have another spare tank and a few panels and was looking at getting them done in garnet brown, or similar and don't want to spend a fortune. My 500 bought new in 74 was brown, but became metallic blue after about a year.
Should sell well, although I think there is a bit of a downturn at this time of years and other spending priorities.
Phil
Oddjob:
Yeah, it's called Candy Garnet Brown.
gary123:
Couple of improvements made. A gear lever that works (thanks oddjob), a new generator cover badge and a new neutral thingy bob. This appeared identical to the old one but has transformed the gear selection so something wasn't right. Also swapped the jubilee clips on the balance pipes for genuine ones which look so much better.
So after much deliberation I have decided to sell it. 5 bikes take up too much room so 2 must go to make room for the next project, hopefully another 500 or 550.
Ive put it on car and classic and and be interested in ANY comments on the price. I thought it was high but friends have told me to go for it. Guess I can always come down and Im not desperate to sell for now. The next week or two will be spent giving a Multisrada some much needed love and anybody who thinks Hondas can be a pain should try working on one of these.
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