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Updated; 83 Honda VT500 cafe racer/street tracker
« on: June 21, 2007, 12:42:25 PM »
Does anybody know anything about these bikes? I've found some decent info online, but I thought I'd ask here, too.

Not the best starting point for a cafe/track style bike, but I got it cheap, so I'll give it a shot. I'll post pics when I get it, probably this weekend... Until then, I found a few pics of one that is kind of like where I'd like to go with mine...







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Re: 83 Honda VT500
« Reply #1 on: June 21, 2007, 01:16:24 PM »
So what if its not a 'normal' subject for that look? Go for it, and end up with something that is really eye catching. Good luck...and post before and after pics.
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Re: 83 Honda VT500
« Reply #2 on: June 21, 2007, 01:39:22 PM »
I wanted one of those for quite a while.  Personally, I wouldn't change a thing.  Ride it man... ;D
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Re: 83 Honda VT500
« Reply #3 on: June 21, 2007, 04:21:44 PM »
Quote from: medic09 on June 21, 2007, 01:39:22 PM
I wanted one of those for quite a while. Personally, I wouldn't change a thing. Ride it man... ;D

Same here. Still don't know if i want a red one or a black one though.
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Re: 83 Honda VT500
« Reply #4 on: June 22, 2007, 11:27:19 AM »
About all it needs is some paint and maybe a tracker tail and away you go with a nice lil bike.
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Re: 83 Honda VT500
« Reply #5 on: June 23, 2007, 07:38:48 AM »
wow those bikes are cool ina strange sort of way. all you really need to do is swap the square headlight for a round one. that would make a HUGE difference.
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Re: Updated; 83 Honda VT500 cafe racer/street tracker
« Reply #6 on: July 26, 2007, 10:06:18 AM »
Well, I haven't been keeping great records/pics, but here it is anyway...

As I got it:


After removing headlight/gauge cluster/side cover/fender/rear exhaust/oher useless stuff, stripped wheels, new tires, lower bars, bar end mirror...




Still to come, custom fg seat using original seat pan, headlamp, Honda S2000 Silverstone Met paint for seat and tank.

Thanks for looking.
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Re: Updated; 83 Honda VT500 cafe racer/street tracker
« Reply #7 on: July 26, 2007, 03:16:04 PM »


         Now This is gonna be Another very interesting buid to keep track of! :o ;D 8) I can see this one starting some new trends.

                                     Later on, Bill :) ;)
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Re: Updated; 83 Honda VT500 cafe racer/street tracker
« Reply #8 on: July 26, 2007, 04:29:52 PM »
Im def gonna keep tabs on this one too bill!
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Re: Updated; 83 Honda VT500 cafe racer/street tracker
« Reply #9 on: July 26, 2007, 07:59:38 PM »
I'd have to agree with the previous posters. I DO like that very much. Looks like a perfect 'fun' bike. Must resist urge to go to eBay....and look for my own..... ;D


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Re: 83 Honda VT500
« Reply #10 on: July 26, 2007, 08:13:18 PM »
Quote from: OutlawZ24 on June 22, 2007, 11:27:19 AM
About all it needs is some paint and maybe a tracker tail and away you go with a nice lil bike.

             Sounds like a good recipe to me! 8)

                               Later on, Bill :) ;)
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