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Offline verslagen1

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Honda newb
« on: November 08, 2011, 01:56:02 PM »
Just acquired my 1st Honda, a '72 CB500F   8)
A neighbor of mine had it in his garage for 20 years.
Unfortunately, must've been behind the dryer, chrome is pitted.  :'(

He stopped riding it when he caught a peg in a corner.
Headlight shell broken, ears managled and such.
A 'friend' of his said he could change the tires...
they got the rear tire off and quit cause he ran out of beer.
the PO hadn't a clue to go any further. 
When I got it, he thought the tires were tubeless.   ::)

Been riding for the last 6 or so years a '88 suzuki savage, big a$$ single.
Now I'm going back in time to a '72.
'88 Savage Daily rider
'72 CB500 Garage find

Offline Bob Wessner

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Re: Honda newb
« Reply #1 on: November 08, 2011, 04:44:56 PM »
Welcome. Post a pic when you can.
We'll all be someone else's PO some day.

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Re: Honda newb
« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2011, 04:46:56 PM »
Welcome!

Another Honda saved.  8)

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Re: Honda newb
« Reply #3 on: November 08, 2011, 10:18:30 PM »
Here she is 1st day in my garage...


My other little beastie...
« Last Edit: November 08, 2011, 10:20:42 PM by verslagen1 »
'88 Savage Daily rider
'72 CB500 Garage find

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Re: Honda newb
« Reply #4 on: November 09, 2011, 07:37:25 AM »
I believe you have a "K" model.

Sweet!  8)

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Re: Honda newb
« Reply #5 on: November 09, 2011, 07:40:22 AM »
Looks like a pretty solid start for the old Honda. The old Honda will be a much different ride when you get it done. Welcome to the insanity  :o
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