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Couple nice Ninja's on CL too... Just got bill for step daughters wisdom teeth  No bike for me 
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RPKESQ thanks for the ID correction, I've been looking into the lowdown on this model. I hadn't realized that it is a single cyl. engine, what is the character of this engine? wide power band? Much vibration? I see some special suspension parts, what are the hard to find parts? Consumables or others?
The CL listing really has me thinking!! Does this seem the right price range? I also like the Phil Little cb 400 |
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Single 500s are typically torque monsters.
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If anyone wants the GB500 on craigslist...
I'll inspect it and arrange shipping + store it in my warehouse for a reasonable amount of time. The fee will be 500 miles give or take.
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If I only had a larger garage, Jim...
Maybe I can keep it in the office at work and call it office decor--take a tax deduction on it, too.
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I removed this from my parents basement.... needs an engine rebuild and new rubber bits. This should keep me busy over the winter.
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Does this count??? A guy showed up at the Jaguar tech session on it yesterday..
  
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An uncomfortable looking seat - vs. a very comfortable looking one....
 
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http://www.desmotimes.com/Images/Sport_Classic_1000/sport_classic_1000_1.jpg
sorry meant to open as a pic not a link can anybody fix?
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Some people bore it out (there used to be a kit for this) and some swap the engine for a more powerful Honda single (like a 650). With a larger carb and freeflowing exhaust, hotter cam, etc. some have tried to race it, without much success. It is a great bike to leave alone. It looks good (except for the mirrors, IMHO), sounds good to me and my neighbors, stops fine and sips gas (50 mpg). It needs nothing and is reliable and fun. The only thing I did for mine was bar end mirror, better rear shocks and revalving the forks. I used Mobil 1 in mine from new and it never had a single issue for over 50K miles. I am sorry I sold it. It made me happy every time I road it. Parts are a problem due to extremely low production numbers. All parts that are not common with other Honda models are rare. Exhaust, bars, frame, seat, tank, trim are all very difficult to find. As always buy the best one you possibly can.
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Hey RPKESQ, Great details on the GB500 et all. My reading has taken me on to the CB350 twin, then the 350 four and 500/550 four, these are really well spoken of. Now back to the 350 twin. built in large #s fairly simple bullet proof design , easy parts availability, Good riding qualities.
 This is all is purely in the theoretical as I have checked all the shops on island,craigslist, etc and have yet to see any CBs of any kind in the flesh. So this forum and other online info are my only guide at this point. Ay any rate the CB350 is at the top of my list right now. But I do wonder if I will soon be wishing that I had gone for a 550 or such. The shipping from the mainland is 700+ which drives the need to make the best choice the first time. So I am all ears to any thing you or others here might be able to add to the process. Cheers Richard Last edited by tevake; 12-01-2010 at 10:55 PM.. |
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Had a little incident with the Ducati...so it might get the cafe racer treatment.
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While we're on GB 500's, here's one with a little cafe' treatment...........600cc motor, exhaust, jetting, shocks, fork valving, ss brake line, bar ends, Dart flyscreen, hammered stainless steel front fender, taillight, and custom painted carbon fiber seat cowl.
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