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Offline Dirk D

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1971 Honda CB500 almost done
« on: September 27, 2011, 06:49:49 PM »
I need a few more things to finish up but I thought I would share a pic.


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Offline Greggo

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Re: 1971 Honda CB500 almost done
« Reply #1 on: September 27, 2011, 06:57:28 PM »
Really like that paint!
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Re: 1971 Honda CB500 almost done
« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2011, 07:06:39 PM »
Nice one Dirk - looking good!
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Re: 1971 Honda CB500 almost done
« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2011, 07:07:36 PM »
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Offline phil71

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Re: 1971 Honda CB500 almost done
« Reply #4 on: September 27, 2011, 07:17:06 PM »
that is fkn awesome!
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Re: 1971 Honda CB500 almost done
« Reply #5 on: September 27, 2011, 11:21:10 PM »
You need a fork brace/original fender or the forks will flex too much
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Re: 1971 Honda CB500 almost done
« Reply #6 on: September 28, 2011, 12:46:28 AM »
Beautiful. Love the paint job.
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Re: 1971 Honda CB500 almost done
« Reply #7 on: September 28, 2011, 01:05:42 AM »
Did you make that seat? I'm picking up a 73 350F in a week, and after I get it completely mechanically sound I'm going to go towards this Japanese bratbike style.

What I'm trying to say is... I really love your bike.
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Re: 1971 Honda CB500 almost done
« Reply #8 on: September 28, 2011, 01:39:38 AM »
yeah nice blue,a sort of a cyan?
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Re: 1971 Honda CB500 almost done
« Reply #9 on: September 28, 2011, 03:02:06 AM »
Good job. I like the color scheme.
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Re: 1971 Honda CB500 almost done
« Reply #10 on: September 28, 2011, 04:01:30 AM »
Stunning .... but that's all we get one measly pic. LOL

cough it up man we need more pics.

Great job
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Re: 1971 Honda CB500 almost done
« Reply #11 on: September 28, 2011, 05:28:02 AM »
Thanks for the comments guys. The paint was done by a friend of a friend  for $100. He had the color already but it came out pretty much just what I was hoping for. As for the fork braces I did look briefly look for them. Found a company called SpecII. Has anyone had any experience with them? The seat was made by a local upholster. I printed out a bunch of pics and he made it. At first he made it to thick. I had him take over an inch of foam out. Also I'll put up some more pics after I paint the rear hoop.
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Re: 1971 Honda CB500 almost done
« Reply #12 on: September 28, 2011, 06:45:33 AM »
Sweet, love the wheels, seat, and paint, with the stubby exhaust.  I will steal some ideas...........:-)
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Re: 1971 Honda CB500 almost done
« Reply #13 on: September 28, 2011, 07:20:09 AM »
Wow!

I was just thinking that I might put some new paint on the bike after I clean the inside of the tank and that I wondered what a blue would look like.  I now know that it would look INCREDIBLE.
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Re: 1971 Honda CB500 almost done
« Reply #14 on: September 28, 2011, 08:24:29 AM »
Well done! I'm about 85% finished with my '71 500 as well. Mine's going stock but totally dig the seat/pipes/bars combo you've got goin' on. And dig that blue too!
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Re: 1971 Honda CB500 almost done
« Reply #15 on: October 02, 2011, 06:35:07 PM »
More pics after painting the hoop.







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Re: 1971 Honda CB500 almost done
« Reply #16 on: October 03, 2011, 01:32:46 PM »
I really like those headers!
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Re: 1971 Honda CB500 almost done
« Reply #17 on: October 03, 2011, 07:18:25 PM »
does your friend want more paint work?
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Re: 1971 Honda CB500 almost done
« Reply #18 on: October 04, 2011, 10:57:26 AM »
Yeah, those headers are rad!! Keep it up!!!! :)
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1971 Honda CB500 almost done
« Reply #19 on: October 04, 2011, 01:07:44 PM »
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Re: 1971 Honda CB500 almost done
« Reply #20 on: October 04, 2011, 06:34:42 PM »
Thanks for the comments. The headers are Kerker and loud as hell. I put my mac exhaust back on for a few days because I was riding my bike to work and I know I wake my neighbors up early when  it starts. I notice it does run better with some backpressure. I think I need to rejet if I put the Kerker back on.
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Re: 1971 Honda CB500 almost done
« Reply #21 on: October 05, 2011, 12:40:40 PM »
Wow!  That is sweet!
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Re: 1971 Honda CB500 almost done
« Reply #22 on: November 10, 2011, 07:34:40 AM »
How do you like the shocks? Exactly what PN are they/where did you get them? Also what weight are you? I'm 225 and will be refurbing a CB350F this winter and am looking for "ride reports" on people with aftermarket shocks so I know what to get. Do you like them? Decent ride or too firm? Etc. Thanks!
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Re: 1971 Honda CB500 almost done
« Reply #23 on: February 28, 2012, 10:56:02 AM »
Oh, Hey! I bought this bike about a month ago. She's a beauty, and got plenty of looks and comments when I was riding it. She's currently grounded for now.
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Re: 1971 Honda CB500 almost done
« Reply #24 on: February 28, 2012, 11:08:53 PM »
Uh-oh. trouble in paradise?
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