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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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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?

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.
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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!