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Offline JBCB500

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New Guy In Texas - '73 CB500 Build
« on: November 21, 2016, 08:25:15 AM »
Hello all,

Just thought I'd better introduce myself as I'm sure I'll be here often with lots of questions!

I just picked up what I believe to be a '73 CB500, partially intact, with many parts (original and not) in boxes.  I'm looking forward to getting this thing running before I tear it back down again, clean it up, and hopefully end up with a fairly well restored version.

I'm open to any advice from those of you who have done similar. 

Plan A is to order some new plugs, wires, and a length of hoses to see if this thing will kick over in the next few days.

Pics of my new mess attached.

Cheers,

Jordan

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Re: New Guy In Texas - '73 CB500 Build
« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2016, 11:03:08 AM »
Howdy! Welcome!  :)
Do you have a copy of the Honda Shop Manual or Parts List for your bike? Get one here:
https://www.honda4fun.com/materiale/documentazione-tecnica
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Offline Stev-o

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Re: New Guy In Texas - '73 CB500 Build
« Reply #2 on: November 21, 2016, 04:50:58 PM »
Welcome from Lake Travis.  Where abouts are you in TX?
'74 "Big Bang" Honda 750K [836].....'76 Honda 550F.....K3 Park Racer!......and a Bomber!............plus plus plus.........

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Re: New Guy In Texas - '73 CB500 Build
« Reply #3 on: November 22, 2016, 12:16:32 PM »
Hello and thank-you Calj737 for the good advice already.  Steve-o, I'm in Houston.