shiver
5 November 2011 13:22
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Picked this up from st monk earlier and it’s a big shock from the sv.
To do list
New rider peg
Front disc
Rebuild master cylinder
New headlight
Fix both brake light switches yes both!
Repair the dents in the tank/replace
Full clean/remove rust
Paint everything
GP
5 November 2011 13:48
3
have fun cb500’s are great little bikes and that one is in pretty good condition considering your to-do list,comfy ride eh?
…and for what you prob paid for it bargain in my eyes
shiver
5 November 2011 14:04
4
It’s not a bad position to ride but the grips are too firm or I’m too soft plus a constantly surging front disc is erm interesting.
GP
5 November 2011 14:07
5
when you get it sorted take it for a bimble along the BCR route…you’ll be pleasantly surprised
I love the CB500 - a real classic.
Joby
7 November 2011 11:27
8
I think it needs a straight through pipe.
shiver
7 November 2011 12:11
9
And pin it at every tunnel and bm
You got it for a decent price if you got it for your original offer. Well done.
Are you keeping it or selling it on?
Joby
7 November 2011 17:04
12
Some OEM bar end weights can damp out the vibes through the bars. It looks like there are after market ones on there which probably are not as good.
matt
7 November 2011 18:03
13
i havnt rode a cb500 for a while, last one i rode was a customers. dropped off an SV650 courtesy bike for them, and preferred the CB! if only they didnt look so dull it would be a definite winner
shiver
7 November 2011 18:23
14
When I said big shock from the sv I mean:
Small/poor braking performance
Soft forks
Not as much bottom end power
Skinny tyres
shiver
7 November 2011 22:33
15
All done I didn’t bother fixing the dent but everything else cleaned up nicely
how did you sort the engine/crank case covers?
shiver
7 November 2011 23:03
17
Wire brush and vht paint. I could of got it smooth and looking good but it’s just a hack.
shiver
8 November 2011 14:04
18
Well it’s gonna have to be sold as my insurance is too much on two bikes
selling it? you just gave it to me for free!
shiver
8 November 2011 14:12
20
Yeah but only once you give me the hornet