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BigDogNZ

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Intro
« on: July 06, 2006, 12:43:46 AM »
Hi All,

Want to intro myself as a newbie.  I have just acquired a 1972 Honda CB500F for a whole $NZD100, about $USD62.00.  As you can see it has been parked under a tree for a significant number of years and cannabalised for parts like switches, master cylinder, seat, etc.  Then of course it has been dropped a number of times although the frame, forks and wheels are straight. The motor was reputed to have been running when last parked. Amazingly the tires held air! Anyway I have to decide whether to part it out or embark on the long road of restoration.  I am already subdued by the prices asked for individual parts!!!!  Of all the bikes I have previously owned the 1973 CB500F I bought new in Feb 1974 is the one I have most dreamed about all the years I was without a bike (18) and since. Already I have found a wealth of info in these forums so thank you to all who have contributed before.  I confess I will be a taker rather than a contributor for some time yet. If you are in NZ either as a visitor as a local and have an interest in the CB500F feel free to make contact. Any direct off-forum mail can be sent to me at johnhod@hotmail.com.  In  the meantime any contributions from those who have gone before are most welcome. Cheers.
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Offline Bob Wessner

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Re: Intro
« Reply #1 on: July 06, 2006, 02:32:40 AM »
Welcome to the group. Granted, I'm biased, but I wouldn't part it out, fixing it up would be fun. Of course, you may find something in your evaluation to change your mind, but if you do, then you can part it out. Good luck. Keep us posted.
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Offline toycollector10

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Re: Intro
« Reply #2 on: July 06, 2006, 03:00:42 AM »
Hi BigDog, always good to get another K1W1 onto the forum.....
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Offline Tim.

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« Reply #3 on: July 06, 2006, 07:53:21 AM »
I'd tend to find another 500 in a more complete state and then build one bike out of both.  You'll spend more on parts for this bike than another donor bike would cost.  Based on your signature you've got a few other toys to keep you busy too.
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BigDogNZ

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Re: Intro
« Reply #4 on: July 06, 2006, 09:43:55 AM »
Thanks all for the welcome.  My wife says "hell just go buy one that works.."  of course that would spoil all the fun... back to lurking.
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Offline ProTeal55

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Re: Intro
« Reply #5 on: July 06, 2006, 12:58:25 PM »
Welcome to the site.
I see you have  a BDM bike..
I used to sell those things, great bike for the money.
I have since switched to darkside, where I can have a complete bike(My Honda) that I wont see everyday for the same price as one BDM (BigDogMotorcycles) Wheel... ;D
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ElCheapo

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Re: Intro
« Reply #6 on: July 06, 2006, 04:05:49 PM »
I guess it is a matter of what you want to do with it. Somewhere there is another that is missing the opposite parts so you can make one killer bike. Not only would just going out getting one that is perfect and neglecting that one send yet another bike to the grave, it would take out all the fun of putting one together. If you can find another one you can do the nobel thing and save atleast one more of these bikes from the grave.  ;)

Welcome to the forum

Cheers
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Offline toycollector10

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Re: Intro
« Reply #7 on: July 06, 2006, 06:59:20 PM »
Enter a favourite search into TradeMe and get all new listings for CB500F in Motors auto-mailed to you each day. Saves searching all the time. Cheers...
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BigDogNZ

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« Reply #8 on: July 06, 2006, 09:59:33 PM »
Quote from: toycollector10 on July 06, 2006, 06:59:20 PM
Enter a favourite search into TradeMe and get all new listings for CB500F in Motors auto-mailed to you each day. Saves searching all the time. Cheers...

Yup, ahead of you on that one, and ebay,ebay.au etc
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BigDogNZ

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Re: Intro
« Reply #9 on: July 06, 2006, 10:01:31 PM »
Quote from: ElCheapo on July 06, 2006, 04:05:49 PM
I guess it is a matter of what you want to do with it. Somewhere there is another that is missing the opposite parts so you can make one killer bike. Not only would just going out getting one that is perfect and neglecting that one send yet another bike to the grave, it would take out all the fun of putting one together. If you can find another one you can do the nobel thing and save atleast one more of these bikes from the grave.  ;)

Welcome to the forum

Cheers

I am inclined to agree.  Urgent need is for gas tank, side covers, instruments and handlebar switch assemblies.  Oh, and a gear shift lever, I am reluctant todestroy the spline with vicegrips  ;)
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BigDogNZ

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Re: Intro
« Reply #10 on: July 06, 2006, 10:06:46 PM »
Quote from: ProTeal55 on July 06, 2006, 12:58:25 PM
Welcome to the site.
I see you have  a BDM bike..
I used to sell those things, great bike for the money.
I have since switched to darkside, where I can have a complete bike(My Honda) that I wont see everyday for the same price as one BDM (BigDogMotorcycles) Wheel... ;D

Hell you were'nt based in Florida were you? Bin looking for that dude ever since!  seriously, love the bike to bits and got a lotta fixes out of BD before it was right. Took 3 years.  Got 27k miles on it, nearly all in the USA.  Gonna have it mounted on a plinth in my hallway when i can no longer ride  8). Can't beat the Honda tho for knowing what you are going to get each time you climb on board.  With the BD it is always a mystery and a surprise.
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