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Offline Raymundo

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I GOT ONE! MUCH EXCITE!!!
« on: August 05, 2016, 12:05:29 PM »
Hey, SOHC/4-ers. Thanks for allowing me to be a part of the community. I've been lurking around for a couple of weeks trying to figure things since I recently acquired a 1972 CB500. I've always had a soft spot for the older 60s-70s era of motorcycles. Many months ago I took a picture of one particular motorcycle while visiting the Barber Motorsports Museum, not realizing I'd actually get to own one of it's family members. That motorcycle is this:


Last month I got a CB500 for, ironically, $500. It needs a lot of work but I should have it mobile by next week. I suppose I'll save the details for a build thread but for now here's a picture of the bike when I took delivery.


See you all around the interwebs!
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Offline Stev-o

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Re: I GOT ONE! MUCH EXCITE!!!
« Reply #1 on: August 05, 2016, 02:06:18 PM »
Welcome, Raymundo!  [I had a good friend with that name, wow we had some fun!]

Appears you got a great deal!  Yes, do a thread in project shop....
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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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Re: I GOT ONE! MUCH EXCITE!!!
« Reply #2 on: August 05, 2016, 04:25:40 PM »
Howdy! Welcome!  Looks like the previous owner was mighty short...
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Offline kslrr

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Re: I GOT ONE! MUCH EXCITE!!!
« Reply #3 on: August 05, 2016, 04:49:38 PM »
Welcome!  Looks like she should clean up quite nicely.
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        1981 CB650c Custom with '79 engine (wifes)
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        1977 Yamaha XS750D (in progress)
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Offline 70CB750

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Re: I GOT ONE! MUCH EXCITE!!!
« Reply #4 on: August 06, 2016, 01:38:16 AM »
Welcome!
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Offline Raymundo

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Re: I GOT ONE! MUCH EXCITE!!!
« Reply #5 on: August 06, 2016, 05:51:59 AM »
Quote from: CycleRanger on August 05, 2016, 04:25:40 PM
Howdy! Welcome!  Looks like the previous owner was mighty short...

Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone. Actually the PO was on the shorter side.
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Offline Stev-o

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Re: I GOT ONE! MUCH EXCITE!!!
« Reply #6 on: August 06, 2016, 06:55:29 AM »
Quote from: Raymundo on August 06, 2016, 05:51:59 AM
Quote from: CycleRanger on August 05, 2016, 04:25:40 PM
Howdy! Welcome!  Looks like the previous owner was mighty short...

Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone. Actually the PO was on the shorter side.


If you havent noticed, the rear end has been lowered by a 16" wheel and shock lowering hardware. 
Bringing it back to stock would most likely improve handling. 
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Re: I GOT ONE! MUCH EXCITE!!!
« Reply #7 on: August 06, 2016, 09:31:13 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on August 06, 2016, 06:55:29 AM
Quote from: Raymundo on August 06, 2016, 05:51:59 AM
Quote from: CycleRanger on August 05, 2016, 04:25:40 PM
Howdy! Welcome!  Looks like the previous owner was mighty short...

Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone. Actually the PO was on the shorter side.


If you havent noticed, the rear end has been lowered by a 16" wheel and shock lowering hardware. 
Bringing it back to stock would most likely improve handling.

Well #$%*... I'll have an interesting video coming out soon then. I've been making videos but I don't have anything posted here. I guess you'll see the "well #$%*" moment soon.
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Offline vfourfreak

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Re: I GOT ONE! MUCH EXCITE!!!
« Reply #8 on: August 07, 2016, 09:37:52 AM »
Very nice condition for a very reasonable price.

Welcome. The real fun begins now  ;)

Kev
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