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Back with a 500 ....
Nurse Julie:
Here's how the seat/ tank line up on our 500 K0. Maybe the seat lock plunger just needs adjustment on yours which is a simple job. I bet you can't wait to get your hands on it.
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Seabeowner:
Looks great standing still. Looks like original tank trim, or someone has arranged some joints in the right positions. Quite unusual on a refurb. All the new pipe supplies had about dried up when I looked in 2015. Although I do have a receipt from 1998 when they were £88 per pipe from DSS.
The Honda genuine fork shrouds are pricey, but last and last.
There were clips attached to the top of the breather cover originally for the 1 and 4 plug leads.
Even on dry days it can take some time to get dirt out of all the surfaces to keep it looking smart. Something for the winter.
Oddjob:
Is the kidney splitter a pressed metal one of a reversed engraved or Perspex one?
I've got to say I disliked the metal ones when they were fitted in the 70s but a nice single sided plate that's easy to clean makes a real difference. Even though my front guard is ABS plastic off a Cb900FZ I may think about getting some brackets and fitting one now.
Plus a perspex one would shatter rather than maim like the metal versions in the event of an accident of course.
SPR:
Thanks everyone ......
Yep the bike was from Bill Lomas and he had taken it to Scarcliffe.
The front plate is the pressed metal double sort - two piece back to back.
I'll check if the HT lead clips are present ... there are a few bits I've noticed that require some fettling - half the fun as long as it runs OK :)
It was refurbed some years ago - probably why the seat and pipes are originals - but doesn't look to have done much mileage since.
It's not mint by any stretch but should be rewarding riding and improving
Cheers
Simon
philward:
What a great bike! Brings back memories of my black 500 I bought new in 1972. Enjoy!
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