1975 Honda CB

cb500TE1030503

1975 Honda CB500TBike is in as good a condition as I've seen a 70's CB outside the showroom.This CB has low original miles, no rust and is super clean.Tank is immaculate inside and out!Chrome and engine equally beautiful.The paint job is excellent. These 500's were originally red or brown I believe.The only pitting I see is on the rear grab bar, which should be removed anyways in my opinionBike is 100% stock (original exhaust) except for the Norman Hyde M style cafe bars I installed. Bars are drilled and bike has been rewired through the handlebars. Stock bars will come with the bike!The bars have improved the lines and handling dramatically in my opinion. They are comfortable. The bars do not drop like Clubmans or other cafe bars. They look really really nice and resemble the Bonneville.Leather Brooks GripsSmall 4" cafe rear mirror- Stock Mirrors are in mint condition and will accompany the bike as wellBike has electric and Kick Start which both work.All lights, horn and gears work as they should.Tires are in good shapeCarbs are cleaned and in good conditionSeat is in great condition, no rips or tearsNo manual. No tools unfortunatelyBike is 37 years old, but it looks sweet! Weak points on the bike are as follows1) Battery- Battery is weak on this and should be replaced. It works but is not strong2) Throttle- This throttle would not even snap back when I bought it.I worked on it since and it has improved.Cables may need lubricated or replaced3) Rear Grab bar has some pitting and burs. I suspect something was clamped on it along the way. Maybe a carrier or something?4) Right muffler has small holes...Visible when I ran it in the cold the other day the exhaust was spitting small little puff straight down as well as out the back of the pipe. On Jan-13-12 at 16:46:47 PST, seller added the following information: Exact mileage is under 10,000. About 9,800 milesI have more photos available upon request.Good luck bidding.**I have a shipper that I can recommend if needed and depending on locationOn Jan-14-12 at 06:28:38 PST, seller added the following information: please note: 2 photos are of bike before norman hyde bar install.