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mickwinf:
would cost that to restore a poor example so not bad price, exhausts make it a good deal.

petersy:
If you could post a couple of pictures of the bike, we would be better placed to advise on price.

As mentioned above, the silencers were the Achilles heel on these bikes, which is a pity because they were part of the Honda Four concept back in the day.

I fitted pair of mag wheels on a new Honda CB500 that I bought back in '74, (when they were quite a rarity on road bikes) and really liked them, so if you do buy the bike and aren't keen on the mags, I, and possibly others might be interested in them.

corromant:
SteveD
Have added my location.
Others have suggested I get some training which I may consider, I am already well versed in observation & defensive driving techniques & I feel I just need to become more familiar with my current bikes handling characteristics first.

mickwinf
I had figured as much on the costs of restoring one in less than perfect condition & I want something I can ride sooner rather than later.

petersy
If I had any pictures I would post but unfortunately nothing at the moment, if I get it I will certainly offer the mags for sale once I have some spoked wheels. There is a front hub comes with it, but the rears seem a bit like rocking horse shit in this country the only ones I have found up to now are all abroad. Guess I will just have to stump up if that's what I want.

Conrad

matthewmosse:
Don't reject rear hubs with cracked liners, they can be fixed. I have done them on a diy basis, but there are proffessionals who do it with the right insurance and liability cover. This may give more candidates for rear wheel rennovation.

mickwinf:
Hey Conrad im in Scunthorpe and have just got my 500 on the road and have had a few of them so any help or advise just ask, also have some spares if you need any.
Mick

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