Just checked the brake hoses....still soft, supple and like new, but with a date code of 7/75 (upper) and 3/75 (lower). I think it would be a smart move to replace them.
I just ordered some genuine Honda parts: fuel line, breather hoses, brake caliper seal (in case this one is leaking and that's why the paint on the caliper holder is flaking a little), drain plug washers, etc.
I already have carb O-rings and seats on the way. It shouldn't take much to get this one sorted.
I'm a big fan of the Pamco, but this bike starts instantly, even on old gas, and idles well. I thought about getting a Pamco and covering the wires with the cloth covering to disguise them.
What about tires? I do plan on riding this bike. I'm not a real canyon carver...you won't see me dragging any pegs.
Would you go with some nice modern tires, or something similar to what came on the bike? My GF just put a set of these Duro tires on her CB400F and loves them. The shop said they balanced very nicely and easily. Great vintage look.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HONDA-CB350-CB350F-CB360-CB400F-KZ400-XS400-GS400-DURO-RIBBED-FRONT-REAR-TIRE-/370887546385?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item565a9ed611&vxp=mtr
Sirius Con. also has some tires for the 550, though I'm leaning toward modern tires at the moment.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HONDA-CB450-CL450-CB500T-CB500F-CB500-CB550-K-CB500F-DURO-FRONT-AND-REAR-TIRE-/130963601877?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e7e09f9d5&vxp=mtr
I just ordered some genuine Honda parts: fuel line, breather hoses, brake caliper seal (in case this one is leaking and that's why the paint on the caliper holder is flaking a little), drain plug washers, etc.
I already have carb O-rings and seats on the way. It shouldn't take much to get this one sorted.
I'm a big fan of the Pamco, but this bike starts instantly, even on old gas, and idles well. I thought about getting a Pamco and covering the wires with the cloth covering to disguise them.
What about tires? I do plan on riding this bike. I'm not a real canyon carver...you won't see me dragging any pegs.
Would you go with some nice modern tires, or something similar to what came on the bike? My GF just put a set of these Duro tires on her CB400F and loves them. The shop said they balanced very nicely and easily. Great vintage look.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HONDA-CB350-CB350F-CB360-CB400F-KZ400-XS400-GS400-DURO-RIBBED-FRONT-REAR-TIRE-/370887546385?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item565a9ed611&vxp=mtr
Sirius Con. also has some tires for the 550, though I'm leaning toward modern tires at the moment.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HONDA-CB450-CL450-CB500T-CB500F-CB500-CB550-K-CB500F-DURO-FRONT-AND-REAR-TIRE-/130963601877?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e7e09f9d5&vxp=mtr