Green199 said:My friend is currently rebuilding his cb500t, 1975 model.
He described the handling as 'Hilarious!'.
Encabulator said:I've heard a few horror stories about 500T handling, namely a high speed wobble that occurs at 80mph?
76cb500t said:Mine starts shaking about 95 to 100 mph
76cb500t said:More engine vibration than anything
lingo said:You may want to extend the conversation to the cb450k guys. The only suspension difference between them is the 500 has a slightly longer swing arm.
Flugtechnik said:My bike wobbled when I got it up to 85. I decided not to go any faster. I am going to adjust the tightness of my steering head bearings if it happens again.
Also, I trusted my bike in a high speed turn until I slid off of a mountain.
Of course I'm not that good of a rider and I was on chinese cheap shit tires (branded Cheng Shin in the states).
If you want a bike that handles good, get a new bike. If it has to be old, get an RD.