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Offline kwilliams

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71' CB500 Build
« on: October 25, 2014, 03:44:02 PM »
So this was my first time to build a motorcycle pretty much from the frame up with an intact motor. The build had its ups and downs like any other I imagine but am pleasantly surprised with the outcome of it.
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Offline Slinky

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Re: 71' CB500 Build
« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2014, 05:29:20 PM »
very nice man, how'd you go about the seat pan
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Offline jvandyke

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Re: 71' CB500 Build
« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2014, 12:33:12 PM »
looks great, I'm embarking on my first hack, a '72 500k, just like yours.  Very interesting to see you seat and such as I was trying to envision that.  I'm debating lopping off the frame so the seat won't have to be so long, don't really want to though.  Nice.
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1972 CB500, 7500 miles, in family since '73

Offline kwilliams

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Re: 71' CB500 Build
« Reply #3 on: December 28, 2014, 05:47:29 PM »
The seat pan and seat I actually made myself. I made pan out of carbon fibre by molding it directly to the frame and then fitted the cushion and sewed up the leather.
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Offline Stev-o

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Re: 71' CB500 Build
« Reply #4 on: December 28, 2014, 07:30:09 PM »
Quite a transformation, doesnt even look like the same bike.
Hows it run?
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'74 "Big Bang" Honda 750K [836].....'76 Honda 550F.....K3 Park Racer!......and a Bomber!............plus plus plus.........
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