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Re: Newby 1972 CB500 project
« Reply #50 on: April 05, 2018, 10:32:28 AM »
I'm still waiting for the paint to be finished and the upholstery on the seat but I've been ordering a few parts and pushing forward.  I finally made a decision on the mirrors. 

I also ordered a new badge for the stator cover.  Unfortunately a cover for the air box seems to be a bit hard to find and also the retaining spring for the air filter. I've already posted in the parts wanted section but let me know if anyone has one for sale.  I'd also be interested in suggestions for retaining the air filter that would be a bit more glamorous than the cabinet shim I am currently using. 


1972 CB500 four
1972 CT90
1974 CT90
1978 BMW R100S
1983 CX500
1986 GL1200 Aspencade
1986 CH150 Elite Deluxe
1984 NH125 Aero
2005 Genuine Stella 2T
2007 KLR650
2002 KLR250
1985 XR350R plated
1994 DR350SE
2004 Concours ZG1000
1987 KDX200 C
1992 KDX200 E
2010 BMW F800GS
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Re: Newby 1972 CB500 project
« Reply #51 on: April 12, 2018, 05:48:48 AM »
Bike looks good! Glad to see that you’re dedicated to finishing the build.

I kind of skimmed over the thread, what did you decide to do with your exhaust?

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Re: Newby 1972 CB500 project
« Reply #52 on: April 12, 2018, 11:20:10 AM »
I put a Mac 4 into 1 on it.  I'm pleased with how easily it bolted up and it sounds really good. I was afraid it would be too loud but it is actually not too bad and it has a nice tone.    For now I just bolted it on but I'm expecting the paint to burn off. When that starts to happen I'm going to pull it back off and have it ceramic coated.  When I take it in for the coating I'm going to pull the baffle for coating as well and I'm thinking I may try packing it a bit when I put it back in.   Right now I just want to get this thing in the road. 

I'm not going to reveal my paint scheme for the bike but even though it is a custom design I'm trying to create a bike that has a factory (ish) look to it.   The paint scheme has been the most difficult decision I've had to make throughout this entire build.   My thread doesn't show it but I've put much more work into this bike than I intended.   It should ride like a new CB500 and be very reliable when I get it finished.   If not, it won't be from lack of effort.
1972 CB500 four
1972 CT90
1974 CT90
1978 BMW R100S
1983 CX500
1986 GL1200 Aspencade
1986 CH150 Elite Deluxe
1984 NH125 Aero
2005 Genuine Stella 2T
2007 KLR650
2002 KLR250
1985 XR350R plated
1994 DR350SE
2004 Concours ZG1000
1987 KDX200 C
1992 KDX200 E
2010 BMW F800GS
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Re: Newby 1972 CB500 project
« Reply #53 on: April 12, 2018, 01:47:55 PM »
Very nice. I like it. Looking forward to the big reveal!


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Re: Newby 1972 CB500 project
« Reply #54 on: April 12, 2018, 05:32:39 PM »
Also looking forward to it.

My Mac 4 into 1 arrived today. Gonna be a minute before I reassemble though. Glad to hear it’s not too crazy loud, but loud enough that you want to quiet it just a little. Sounds about perfect to me! 
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Re: Newby 1972 CB500 project
« Reply #55 on: April 25, 2018, 04:25:28 PM »
I've still got some work to do but I picked up the tank and hard bags from the painter.  It's a long story but the guy that is painting my bike became good friends with my father-in-law when he painted his 32 Ford Roadster.  The Roadster has won many awards including the Grand National Roadster Show and has been on display at the Peterson Museum.  Unfortunately my Father-in-law passed away about a year ago. I contacted Harold and asked if he would be interested in any of my father's trophies or memorabilia.  He has a shop about 60 miles from me and builds rods and muscle cars and I knew he would like to add to his collection.  I also figured that he would love to have the GNRS trophy to display in his lobby.  After all, it was his work that earned it.  Anyway, he was very happy to get some of my father's things to display.  I had boxed them up and he picked them up at my shop one day.  He saw my CB sitting on the lift and I told him I was almost done with it except for the paint.  I told him I would like for him to paint it and described what I wanted.  He instantly insisted that he was going to paint it for me and that there would be no charge.  An argument ensued but he was very determined.  In the end, he agreed that I could buy him a nice steak dinner.   I will be forever grateful.  He even insisted on painting the front fender and side covers for my Goldwing. 

So anyway, here's a few pics of the tank and the bags.  The Trail 90 frame tube cover in the pics was my inspiration.   I gave him that and told him where I wanted the stripes and to use the same gray color for the tank and the bags.  The headlight bucket and side covers will be a different color. 

My whole plan was to try to create a custom but try to make it look like something Honda might have built.  I'm not sure if I'll succeed but I sure do like the results and I can't wait to get it assembled.  The final hurdle is the seat but I finally found the material that I wanted and I'll be working with my upholstery guy pretty soon to come up with a design. 

Here's some crappy pics but you can kind of see where I'm headed with this.

1972 CB500 four
1972 CT90
1974 CT90
1978 BMW R100S
1983 CX500
1986 GL1200 Aspencade
1986 CH150 Elite Deluxe
1984 NH125 Aero
2005 Genuine Stella 2T
2007 KLR650
2002 KLR250
1985 XR350R plated
1994 DR350SE
2004 Concours ZG1000
1987 KDX200 C
1992 KDX200 E
2010 BMW F800GS
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Re: Newby 1972 CB500 project
« Reply #56 on: April 25, 2018, 04:30:01 PM »
Very cool! I love that design. Do you have any pictures of that Roadster? Sounds like it must be quite a machine

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Re: Newby 1972 CB500 project
« Reply #57 on: April 25, 2018, 04:46:53 PM »
Very cool! I love that design. Do you have any pictures of that Roadster? Sounds like it must be quite a machine

I don't have any pics of the Roadster on my phone that I can post right now but I'll post one when I can.  It's nothing crazy, it is black with tan interior and red steel wheels but it is very tastefully done and the craftsmanship is top notch.  Thanks for the reply.  I
1972 CB500 four
1972 CT90
1974 CT90
1978 BMW R100S
1983 CX500
1986 GL1200 Aspencade
1986 CH150 Elite Deluxe
1984 NH125 Aero
2005 Genuine Stella 2T
2007 KLR650
2002 KLR250
1985 XR350R plated
1994 DR350SE
2004 Concours ZG1000
1987 KDX200 C
1992 KDX200 E
2010 BMW F800GS
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Re: Newby 1972 CB500 project
« Reply #58 on: February 05, 2021, 09:23:11 AM »
It’s been well over two years since I posted my progress so I figured I wouldn’t seem overzealous if I posted an update. 

After a few failed attempts by Upholstry guys that had no idea what they were doing I finally have a guy that knows what he’s doing.  I decided to make a custom cover and modify the foam. I ordered some leather basketweave material from Corbin and it is all in his hands.

Unfortunately, when I handed everything to the painter I also gave him some water slide decals that I ordered from Italy to put on the side covers.  I showed him the correct orientation but he completely botched it.   I haven’t been able to find the same decals but I do have the paint that he used so I think I’m going to have a local guy sand them out and respray them in the same British Racing Green. Then I’ll figure out some sort of badge to put on there.  I knew he had botched it when I picked them up but considering he painted this bike at no charge I thanked him profusely and figured I would deal with it later.  The headlight bucket is the same green color.  It really pops out in the sun.

I’m not a total slacker. I have completed several other projects over the years that I have been working on this one.  This has just been a pet project that I work on when I can and it looks awful purty sitting on the lift.  Everyone that comes in my shop comments on it and I have had some ridiculously high offers to buy it but it is not for sale.  lol

Anyway, it gets a bit closer to being finished a little at a time. The led lighting in my shop doesn’t do it justice but here it is waiting for a seat.
1972 CB500 four
1972 CT90
1974 CT90
1978 BMW R100S
1983 CX500
1986 GL1200 Aspencade
1986 CH150 Elite Deluxe
1984 NH125 Aero
2005 Genuine Stella 2T
2007 KLR650
2002 KLR250
1985 XR350R plated
1994 DR350SE
2004 Concours ZG1000
1987 KDX200 C
1992 KDX200 E
2010 BMW F800GS
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Re: Newby 1972 CB500 project
« Reply #59 on: February 05, 2021, 09:30:43 AM »
Can’t get the pics to attach.  Still trying.....
1972 CB500 four
1972 CT90
1974 CT90
1978 BMW R100S
1983 CX500
1986 GL1200 Aspencade
1986 CH150 Elite Deluxe
1984 NH125 Aero
2005 Genuine Stella 2T
2007 KLR650
2002 KLR250
1985 XR350R plated
1994 DR350SE
2004 Concours ZG1000
1987 KDX200 C
1992 KDX200 E
2010 BMW F800GS
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Re: Newby 1972 CB500 project
« Reply #60 on: February 05, 2021, 10:25:36 AM »
An attempt
1972 CB500 four
1972 CT90
1974 CT90
1978 BMW R100S
1983 CX500
1986 GL1200 Aspencade
1986 CH150 Elite Deluxe
1984 NH125 Aero
2005 Genuine Stella 2T
2007 KLR650
2002 KLR250
1985 XR350R plated
1994 DR350SE
2004 Concours ZG1000
1987 KDX200 C
1992 KDX200 E
2010 BMW F800GS
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Re: Newby 1972 CB500 project
« Reply #61 on: February 05, 2021, 10:27:35 AM »
Again
1972 CB500 four
1972 CT90
1974 CT90
1978 BMW R100S
1983 CX500
1986 GL1200 Aspencade
1986 CH150 Elite Deluxe
1984 NH125 Aero
2005 Genuine Stella 2T
2007 KLR650
2002 KLR250
1985 XR350R plated
1994 DR350SE
2004 Concours ZG1000
1987 KDX200 C
1992 KDX200 E
2010 BMW F800GS
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Re: Newby 1972 CB500 project
« Reply #62 on: February 05, 2021, 10:31:35 AM »
There! lol.    Not sure why they wouldn’t go the first few tries. 
1972 CB500 four
1972 CT90
1974 CT90
1978 BMW R100S
1983 CX500
1986 GL1200 Aspencade
1986 CH150 Elite Deluxe
1984 NH125 Aero
2005 Genuine Stella 2T
2007 KLR650
2002 KLR250
1985 XR350R plated
1994 DR350SE
2004 Concours ZG1000
1987 KDX200 C
1992 KDX200 E
2010 BMW F800GS
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Re: Newby 1972 CB500 project
« Reply #63 on: February 05, 2021, 11:55:31 AM »
Wow!! That looks nice! Very nice color combo.

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Re: Newby 1972 CB500 project
« Reply #64 on: February 05, 2021, 12:40:11 PM »
Wow!! That looks nice! Very nice color combo.
Thanks!  Obviously the green wasn’t correct but the gray and the stripe design were correct for a 72 Honda.  The bike does have a sort of “factory” look to it.
1972 CB500 four
1972 CT90
1974 CT90
1978 BMW R100S
1983 CX500
1986 GL1200 Aspencade
1986 CH150 Elite Deluxe
1984 NH125 Aero
2005 Genuine Stella 2T
2007 KLR650
2002 KLR250
1985 XR350R plated
1994 DR350SE
2004 Concours ZG1000
1987 KDX200 C
1992 KDX200 E
2010 BMW F800GS
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Re: Newby 1972 CB500 project
« Reply #65 on: April 12, 2025, 09:17:27 AM »
It’s been about 4 years so I didn’t think I would seem pushy if I posted an update. 

Before I button this thing up I would like to order the Hondaman transistor ignition but I’m not finding how to do it.  Is it still available?   Or is there another upgrade that I should consider?
All input is appreciated.

Cheers!
1972 CB500 four
1972 CT90
1974 CT90
1978 BMW R100S
1983 CX500
1986 GL1200 Aspencade
1986 CH150 Elite Deluxe
1984 NH125 Aero
2005 Genuine Stella 2T
2007 KLR650
2002 KLR250
1985 XR350R plated
1994 DR350SE
2004 Concours ZG1000
1987 KDX200 C
1992 KDX200 E
2010 BMW F800GS
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Re: Newby 1972 CB500 project
« Reply #66 on: April 19, 2025, 11:46:35 AM »
Parts are filtering in and after all these years this pet project of mine is going to come to fruition. 
I’ve been laser focused on this bike for a few weeks and I’m planning to take it to a vintage bike show in Santa Fe this summer.  There’s always a lot of very interesting bikes there. 

I’ll post some pics and a resolution to this thread when it’s all buttoned up. 

Cheers!
1972 CB500 four
1972 CT90
1974 CT90
1978 BMW R100S
1983 CX500
1986 GL1200 Aspencade
1986 CH150 Elite Deluxe
1984 NH125 Aero
2005 Genuine Stella 2T
2007 KLR650
2002 KLR250
1985 XR350R plated
1994 DR350SE
2004 Concours ZG1000
1987 KDX200 C
1992 KDX200 E
2010 BMW F800GS
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Re: Newby 1972 CB500 project
« Reply #67 on: April 19, 2025, 11:51:10 AM »
Oops!   I forgot to give a big shout out to HondaMan!   He has been a huge help with jetting suggestions for my altitude and countless other suggestions.   I can’t thank him enough. 
1972 CB500 four
1972 CT90
1974 CT90
1978 BMW R100S
1983 CX500
1986 GL1200 Aspencade
1986 CH150 Elite Deluxe
1984 NH125 Aero
2005 Genuine Stella 2T
2007 KLR650
2002 KLR250
1985 XR350R plated
1994 DR350SE
2004 Concours ZG1000
1987 KDX200 C
1992 KDX200 E
2010 BMW F800GS
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Re: Newby 1972 CB500 project
« Reply #68 on: April 19, 2025, 04:21:10 PM »
It’s been about 4 years so I didn’t think I would seem pushy if I posted an update. 

Before I button this thing up I would like to order the Hondaman transistor ignition but I’m not finding how to do it.  Is it still available?   Or is there another upgrade that I should consider?
All input is appreciated.

Cheers!

It's good to get back to a lost project with an update!

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My current rides
1975 K5 Planet Blue my summer ride, it was a friend's bike I worked with at the Honda shop in 76, lots of fun to be on it again
1976 K6 Anteres Red rebuilding project, was originally my brother's that I set up from the crate, it'll breath again soon!
Project 750s, 2 K4, 2 K6, 1 K8
2008 GL1800 my daily ride and cross country runner

Prior bikes....
1972 Suzuki GT380 I had charge of it for a year in 1973 while my friend was deployed and learned to love street riding....
New CB450 K7 after my friend returned...
New CB750 K5 Planet Blue, demise by ex cousin in law at 9,000 miles...
New CB750 K6 Anteres Red, to replace the totaled K5, I sold this K6 at 45k in 1983, I had heavily modified it, many great memories on it and have missed it greatly.....
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Re: Newby 1972 CB500 project
« Reply #69 on: April 21, 2025, 07:08:13 AM »
I’m planning to take it to a vintage bike show in Santa Fe this summer.  There’s always a lot of very interesting bikes there. 

I've been to Santa Fe several times and really like it.  Great history, architecture and food!
And not a bad Ski Mt too, more of a beginner Mt than Taos, so it was a good place for me to learn to snowboard there many moons ago.
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Re: Newby 1972 CB500 project
« Reply #70 on: April 21, 2025, 08:55:11 AM »
I ride up to Santa Fe just to poke around and get lunch. 

I rode up to the ski area just a few days ago.
It’s a beautiful ride.  Still some snow up there but ski season is over. 
1972 CB500 four
1972 CT90
1974 CT90
1978 BMW R100S
1983 CX500
1986 GL1200 Aspencade
1986 CH150 Elite Deluxe
1984 NH125 Aero
2005 Genuine Stella 2T
2007 KLR650
2002 KLR250
1985 XR350R plated
1994 DR350SE
2004 Concours ZG1000
1987 KDX200 C
1992 KDX200 E
2010 BMW F800GS
Always room for one more.