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Offline johnmmjr89

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What's up! First bike!
« on: September 02, 2014, 07:26:48 AM »
Picked me up my first bike. 1971 Honda CB500 for $300 with a title. Lots of auto experience, but this will be my first time working on a bike. Most of the parts are there and I plan on giving her the lovin' she deserves. Name is John.
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Offline 70CB750

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Re: What's up! First bike!
« Reply #1 on: September 02, 2014, 07:28:34 AM »
Welcome!
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Re: What's up! First bike!
« Reply #2 on: September 02, 2014, 07:37:05 AM »
Great looking bike to start with. How's the motor?
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Re: What's up! First bike!
« Reply #3 on: September 02, 2014, 08:11:39 AM »
Honestly the motor is concerning me. Didn't notice till I got it home, but it looks like someone started to take the top end apart. The valve cover was just sitting on the motor, which I noticed. It cranks over and feels good. Just to be safe I most likely will rebuild the top end.
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