I have a full build thread over at the SOHC4 forums, but thought you guys might enjoy this, too.
Back in March of 2010, I was talking to some co-workers about a couple of bikes I just sold. One of them let slip "I oughta get rid of that old Honda in the barn...".
Me (ears perking up like a puppy): "Old Honda? What kind of old Honda?"
Him: A 500. It's been sitting for almost 30 years. I broke a triple tree clamp and parked it.
Me: Twin or four?
Him: A four?
Me: Title?
Him: Yes.
Me: Does the engine turn over?
Him: Oh yeah...I kick it over every time I go out to my Dad's barn.
Me: How much?
Him (shrugging): $300?
Me: I'll take it.
Him: Don't you want to see pics or come look at it?
Me: Nope.
A few days later, he delivered this to my house, with a good title, for $300.
I'll spare you all the gory details, but after repairing the triple tree and rebuilding the carbs FOUR times, I ended up with this:
Back in March of 2010, I was talking to some co-workers about a couple of bikes I just sold. One of them let slip "I oughta get rid of that old Honda in the barn...".
Me (ears perking up like a puppy): "Old Honda? What kind of old Honda?"
Him: A 500. It's been sitting for almost 30 years. I broke a triple tree clamp and parked it.
Me: Twin or four?
Him: A four?
Me: Title?
Him: Yes.
Me: Does the engine turn over?
Him: Oh yeah...I kick it over every time I go out to my Dad's barn.
Me: How much?
Him (shrugging): $300?
Me: I'll take it.
Him: Don't you want to see pics or come look at it?
Me: Nope.
A few days later, he delivered this to my house, with a good title, for $300.
I'll spare you all the gory details, but after repairing the triple tree and rebuilding the carbs FOUR times, I ended up with this: