hello all, i've been on some of the forums in the past when i owned a 750. back then it was mostly an email list serve, but i got some great help there.
sold that bike for college money. took about 15 years and i finally bought this beauty.
So, my first goal is to upgrade the headlight to the best light i can find. any suggestions?
here's the listing for the bike. i've had it a few days and man, i'm in love.
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Offered is a very nice 1973 CB500 Four. This bike is completely unmolested and original. Color is Candy Garnet Brown and Black. The original paint is faded on the top of the tank (actually looks like the clear coat has faded not the actual color). Please see the pictures. The tank is dent free and extremely clean inside. The side panels are very good and are crack free. All the paint has a very nice shine. The chrome throughout has some minor pitting. Still a great shine on all surfaces. The seat has been recovered at some point in it's life and looks excellent. The original exhaust is in very good to excellent condition. Very light surface rust at the cylinders. The rest of the exhaust is rust free. The front and rear rims have some minor pitting and still have a nice shine. Several of the spokes do have some surface rust. The engine is extremely clean, grease free and no leaks. Turns over nicely with electric start or kicker. When first started the idle speed screw has to be adjusted a few times as the idle speed increases as the motor warms up. Once warmed up the bike idles fine at 1000 rpms and runs well. I would suggest a carb cleaning and air filter replacement. The clutch works nicely, the trans shifts smoothly through all gears. The brakes front and rear work excellent. Front and rear tires have good to very good tread. The front tire is showing some cracking along the sides and probably should be replaced very soon. New spark plugs and new battery installed 6/16. All lights work... gauge lights, head light (low beam only), turn signals, tail and brake light. Horn works. Original tool kit still under the seat and of course included with the bike.
