Hi Guys,
I know it's pretty rude to join up and start selling stuff straight away- but I need to get this machine on the market as a move to Australia is on the Cards. This bike is in Suffolk, UK.
I haven't got any pictures at moment, but will go for a ride tomorrow and get some decent ones.
It was a real crowd puller at Race retro- even up against the big money tritons etc, fair to say she was the punter's choice, but the judges favoured the polished chrome pretence... I've kept the patina to retain some originality of the bike, there's too many 'cafe racers' around that are bolt on kits with a cheap paint job. It would be great to start a proper classic history to her - as you guys know these machines are getting rarer by the day. Full tax and MOT, just being run in.
Spec:
1976 Honda CB500t Engine, rebuilt (twice actually- was rebuilt by previous owner but I pulled it apart to check his work), new old stock bellmouths, (exceedingly rare) CL450 high side pipes with twin 17" reverse mega's. Just making the finishing touches. A Massive benefit of these bikes is the invincible reliability when set up right. Currently 35 miles since rebuild
Frame is original 500t just De-tabbed- headstock rebuilt with taper bearings- massive improvement over stock and adjustable.
60s Norton dominator Fuel Tank- original paint, modified to fit frame.
Tail section from a cut down Triumph t100 Daytona tank, alloy seat pan + under seat wire guide, the tail is wrapped with a single piece of vintage blue leather, a detail I personally love.Seat back board is solid oak machined out with brown leather cushions.
Twin leading shoe front wheel from a Suzuki T500- rebuilt with new, sealed bearings etc
Rear wheel is stock set up, rebuilt with sealed bearings and rebalanced (works very well- why fix what 'aint broke)
Speedo and headlight are 500t original, but both have been re mounted with hand made mounts (headlight raised- and single, central speedo)
Clip ons I asked from the supplier to be left raw especially, I wanted to let the metal dull naturally and then clear coat. Drilled for some billet alloy switches, really cleaning the look up.
Wiring harness slimmed to take all the crap out, then re routed in the tail section- even the battery tray I made from aluminium with leather insulation and leather strapping from one of my favourite belts. All joints soldered and heat shrunk.
Ignition is simply a keyless switch hidden under the tank- tail light wired to turn on too, to remind you if left on.
All cables have been made up to fit
Tyres are Dunlop K82s and brand new- there's no way I'm going to spend all this time on a bike then put crap tyres on it!
Selling as I have been offered a Job in Australia, anywhere closer and she'd be a keeper!
Send me a message on here or an Email- I check regularly.
Awesome opportunity to get a real vintage looking cafe racer with all the benefits of Jap reliability- but DAMN does she sound good! Like a well sorted Beeza IMO (my old man has a '61 Gold Flash)
Offers around £3000- I'm available for viewings/interest pretty much all the time.
Cheers!
Mac
I know it's pretty rude to join up and start selling stuff straight away- but I need to get this machine on the market as a move to Australia is on the Cards. This bike is in Suffolk, UK.
I haven't got any pictures at moment, but will go for a ride tomorrow and get some decent ones.
It was a real crowd puller at Race retro- even up against the big money tritons etc, fair to say she was the punter's choice, but the judges favoured the polished chrome pretence... I've kept the patina to retain some originality of the bike, there's too many 'cafe racers' around that are bolt on kits with a cheap paint job. It would be great to start a proper classic history to her - as you guys know these machines are getting rarer by the day. Full tax and MOT, just being run in.
Spec:
1976 Honda CB500t Engine, rebuilt (twice actually- was rebuilt by previous owner but I pulled it apart to check his work), new old stock bellmouths, (exceedingly rare) CL450 high side pipes with twin 17" reverse mega's. Just making the finishing touches. A Massive benefit of these bikes is the invincible reliability when set up right. Currently 35 miles since rebuild
Frame is original 500t just De-tabbed- headstock rebuilt with taper bearings- massive improvement over stock and adjustable.
60s Norton dominator Fuel Tank- original paint, modified to fit frame.
Tail section from a cut down Triumph t100 Daytona tank, alloy seat pan + under seat wire guide, the tail is wrapped with a single piece of vintage blue leather, a detail I personally love.Seat back board is solid oak machined out with brown leather cushions.
Twin leading shoe front wheel from a Suzuki T500- rebuilt with new, sealed bearings etc
Rear wheel is stock set up, rebuilt with sealed bearings and rebalanced (works very well- why fix what 'aint broke)
Speedo and headlight are 500t original, but both have been re mounted with hand made mounts (headlight raised- and single, central speedo)
Clip ons I asked from the supplier to be left raw especially, I wanted to let the metal dull naturally and then clear coat. Drilled for some billet alloy switches, really cleaning the look up.
Wiring harness slimmed to take all the crap out, then re routed in the tail section- even the battery tray I made from aluminium with leather insulation and leather strapping from one of my favourite belts. All joints soldered and heat shrunk.
Ignition is simply a keyless switch hidden under the tank- tail light wired to turn on too, to remind you if left on.
All cables have been made up to fit
Tyres are Dunlop K82s and brand new- there's no way I'm going to spend all this time on a bike then put crap tyres on it!
Selling as I have been offered a Job in Australia, anywhere closer and she'd be a keeper!
Send me a message on here or an Email- I check regularly.
Awesome opportunity to get a real vintage looking cafe racer with all the benefits of Jap reliability- but DAMN does she sound good! Like a well sorted Beeza IMO (my old man has a '61 Gold Flash)
Offers around £3000- I'm available for viewings/interest pretty much all the time.
Cheers!
Mac