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Offline onetruepunk87

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Re: 1972 CB500K - Resto-Mod
« Reply #175 on: July 13, 2015, 04:27:18 PM »
 Thanks Mick, any updates on your 500?

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Re: 1972 CB500K - Resto-Mod
« Reply #176 on: July 14, 2015, 11:19:59 AM »
OTP life's been incredibly busy and not much happened on the bike. I still have no power from the starter button to the starter even though shorting the solenoid gets it to spin over.  Exhaust modifications have been finalised, some work on Saturday.

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Re: 1972 CB500K - Resto-Mod
« Reply #177 on: July 14, 2015, 01:05:41 PM »
Yea, life can get in the way sometimes. Are you sure your switch is good? I might have some right control parts if you need them, let me know.

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Re: 1972 CB500K - Resto-Mod
« Reply #178 on: July 21, 2015, 07:28:22 PM »
Just finished going through this build, outstanding work! Gotta say, I now have very high expectations for your 750 build  ;D ;D

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Re: 1972 CB500K - Resto-Mod
« Reply #179 on: July 21, 2015, 08:51:09 PM »
Just finished going through this build, outstanding work! Gotta say, I now have very high expectations for your 750 build  ;D ;D
Thanks Rafi! I think I'll just stick to enjoying this ride for the rest of the summer before I start turning anymore wrenches. Luckily, when I do get back to it, the 750 is already pretty clean from when I fixed it up a couple years ago. I've put nearly 5000 miles on it since then and it could use a little TLC.

Beautiful job on yours too, can't say it enough!

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Re: 1972 CB500K - Resto-Mod
« Reply #180 on: July 21, 2015, 08:57:45 PM »
Just went through that thread too, love that Mustang color!! My K3 got a Mustang color too (GT Race Red directly from Ford).



This is going to be my custom 836 build so I have some creative freedom on that one. Really itching to get to it, BUT, responsibility gets in the way :(

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Re: 1972 CB500K - Resto-Mod
« Reply #181 on: July 22, 2015, 04:01:46 PM »
Nice, can't go wrong with those classic Mustang colors, my first bike was Wimbledon White! I was going to keep with tradition for my 500 but that GM blue was too nice to pass up. I just subscribed to your '73 build, can't wait to see where it goes. I know what you mean with responsibility getting in the way. I've got to wait for my wallet to get a little fatter before I can start working on anything else. For now I can enjoy the fruits of my labor.

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Re: 1972 CB500K - Resto-Mod
« Reply #182 on: July 22, 2015, 04:37:12 PM »
Nice, can't go wrong with those classic Mustang colors, my first bike was Wimbledon White! I was going to keep with tradition for my 500 but that GM blue was too nice to pass up. I just subscribed to your '73 build, can't wait to see where it goes. I know what you mean with responsibility getting in the way. I've got to wait for my wallet to get a little fatter before I can start working on anything else. For now I can enjoy the fruits of my labor.
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Re: 1972 CB500K - Resto-Mod
« Reply #183 on: February 18, 2016, 04:41:56 PM »
Not sure if anyone was aware, David Silver Spares is selling HM323 exhaust reproductions for the CB500/CB550 now. I just picked up a #3 pipe to replace my dented/scuffed up one. Quality seems really good, I'll have to get it on the bike in the next few weeks to be ready for spring. I got the heads up from someone on a vintage Japanese motorcycle Facebook group. The guy I talked to had gotten a whole set, looks like pipes #1 and #3 are the only ones they have left in stock.


Pipe #1 link: https://www.davidsilverspares.com/CB500K1-FOUR-1972/part_290680/

Pipe #3 link: https://www.davidsilverspares.com/CB500K1-FOUR-1972/part_290688/

The pipe had a discounted price for a slight imperfection on the back of the header facing the engine. Shouldn't be visible at all when mounted but it's about a 2 inch imperfection in the casting under the chrome.
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Re: 1972 CB500K - Resto-Mod
« Reply #184 on: February 18, 2016, 05:09:14 PM »
"Significantly reduced" to $271?!   Wondering what was the regular price?
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Re: 1972 CB500K - Resto-Mod
« Reply #185 on: February 18, 2016, 05:35:27 PM »
Yeah, don't know what their full price is but it wasn't too bad of a hit when I only needed one pipe.

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Re: 1972 CB500K - Resto-Mod
« Reply #186 on: February 18, 2016, 09:52:22 PM »
I think CMSNL sells them for close to twice that.  BUMMER they only have numbers 1 and 3 left.   :(
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