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Offline sh1bby69

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73 CB500 with Hack :D
« on: November 28, 2010, 11:54:57 AM »
This is my first project bike. I'm very excited to work on a bike and learn as I go. This website and all the members are very help. Right now what I have done so far is replace the Oil Pressure Switch, changed the rear shocks and currently working on the rear wheel. Today I am going to remount the sidecar and enjoy riding it before I tear it down and send it out for paint.

Current issues so far before send it out is:
-Turn signals not working
-Exhaust leak on the furtherest pipe to the right
-Bike won't keep charge on the battery
-Front brake switch not working
-Replacing the front brake pads
-New chain soon

Those are all the issues I know so far. Here are the pics of it in it's current state






Thanks for looking guys!
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1973 Honda CB 500 with a Velorex Sidecar (Restoring)
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Offline Goofaroo

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Re: 73 CB500 with Hack :D
« Reply #1 on: November 28, 2010, 12:48:42 PM »
Helluva rig!  I've always wanted a hack rig but just haven't committed to buying one. Who's gonna be the monkey?
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
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Offline Stev-o

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Re: 73 CB500 with Hack :D
« Reply #2 on: November 28, 2010, 12:58:48 PM »
Nice bike w/sidecar!

Here's one I saw last month: [not a Honda]


'74 "Big Bang" Honda 750K [836].....'76 Honda 550F.....K3 Park Racer!......and a Bomber!............plus plus plus.........

Offline sh1bby69

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Re: 73 CB500 with Hack :D
« Reply #3 on: November 28, 2010, 01:25:24 PM »
My fiance. This is gonna be a learner rig. I plan to get a bike with a larger engine and ride up to Alaska. But that'll be a while before I can get that.
2008 Piaggio MP3 500
1973 Honda CB 500 with a Velorex Sidecar (Restoring)
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Offline harvey mushman

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Re: 73 CB500 with Hack :D
« Reply #4 on: November 28, 2010, 03:54:55 PM »
man you dont see many of those rigs around anymore...cool
I wonder what its like setting that low to the ground at highway speed??
gotta have faith I suppose!!

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Re: 73 CB500 with Hack :D
« Reply #5 on: November 29, 2010, 09:32:55 AM »
Way cool!  I like the looks better than a Ural. Speaking of your trip to Alaska, have you ever checked out Hubert's travels at thetimelessride.com?

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Re: 73 CB500 with Hack :D
« Reply #6 on: November 30, 2010, 02:23:59 PM »
Thats gonna look sharp. I need one for my schnauzer. My ol lady wont even look at my bike.
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Re: 73 CB500 with Hack :D
« Reply #7 on: November 30, 2010, 03:13:06 PM »
@theofam Thanks for the link!

Yea currently I am in search for someone to fabricate a subframe for the bike to make sure the sidecar is mounted safely.
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Re: 73 CB500 with Hack :D
« Reply #8 on: December 01, 2010, 10:36:19 AM »
Hubert does a great job documenting his travels. You'll lose a week reading if you're not careful!