1975 Honda CB

CB500T12000161

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1975 Honda CB500T. VIN: CB500T-2000161 Manufacture Date: 4/75. This is the 500 c.c. Twin that Honda came out with to replace the CB450. I love these 500T's. I think they are one of the best bikes Honda ever made. By this time, Honda had perfected the dual overhead cam from the 450 and it transferred right over to the 500T. Unique styiling. Smooth enjoyable power. Highway cruising all day long with 2 up, and very nice handling all make the CB500T a well balanced and well engineered motorcycle. Here is the history of this bike. I bought it from a gentleman from Minnesota who had bought the bike as a nice running bike but who wanted to restore the bike. So, he completely disassembled the bike, then had the frame and gastank and side covers professionally painted. He then replaced any worn parts with oem parts, rebuilt and cleaned the carbs, bought new air filters, bought a new horn, and began the re-assembly. So the bike has always been a very strong runner but needed cosmetic restoration. He re-assembled the bike almost completely. The gas tank is very clean inside, (see picture). The tires are almost brand new Dunlops which he bought and had installed on the bike. The rims are original and rust free and the spokes are also rust free. The bike is almost completed but still needs some things done to complete the reassemble. he even had a new battery in the bike and was driving it. He then noticed the right front turn signal not working so he started to look at the wiring under the tank and disconnected a few wires. The only problem was probably a bulb. Anyway,the bike is very very clean. It was professionally painted black and the Honda emblem holes filled. I have the original Honda tank emblems and they are included, as well as a box full of small parts like a new horn, nuts and bolts. All the bike needs is for someone to get the wiring all hooked up again. Most of it is...99%. Just needs the wires in the left control to be connected and a few wires under the seat and a few wires up front connected. I am not a mechanic and I cannot do it. If I could, I would. So, the carbs are done, the engine has gobs of compression, and the bike has spark. That means it should run. So, I am going to list the bike for $895.00. If I get it running tomorrow, I will obviously have to raise the price but here is a one time chance to buy a vintage Honda for a very reasonable price that is almost ready to go. PAYMENT: PAY PAL ONLY. PLEASE HAVE AN ACTIVE PAY PAL ACCOUNT BEFORE YOU BID!!! $500 NON-REFUNDABLE EARNEST DEPOSIT IS DUE WITHIN 24 HOURS AND THE BALANCE IS DUE WHEN I SEND YOU THE INVOICE. I WILL SEND YOU AN INVOICE ON PAY PAL FOR THE REMAINING BALANCE. Thanks. PLEASE ASK ALL OF YOUR QUESTIONS PRIOR TO BIDDING. PLEASE EXAMINE ALL PICTURES CLOSELY AND DETERMINE FOR YOURSELF IF YOU ARE SATISFIED WITH WHAT THE BIKE LOOKS LIKE. THE PICS WERE TAKEN TODAY, ON OCT.15, 2014. ALSO, PLEASE REQUEST ANY ADDITIONAL PICS IF YOU NEED TO SEE ANY CERTAIN PART CLOSER. THANK YOU. SHIPPING: YOU, THE BUYER, MUST MAKE YOUR OWN SHIPPING ARRANGEMENTS AND PAY FOR YOUR SHIPPING OR PICK UP THE BIKE YOURSELF. I WILL BE HAPPY TO KEEP THE BIKE STORED FOR YOU FOR UP TO 60 DAYS IF NEEDED. ManufacturerHondaProduction1975–1976PredecessorCB450Engine498 cc (30.4 cu in) DOHC parallel twinBore / stroke70.0 mm × 64.8 mm (2.76 in × 2.55 in)Top speed101 mph (163 km/h)[1]Power34 bhp (25 kW) @ 8,500 rpm (claimed)[1]Transmission5-speedFrame typeSemi-double cradleSuspensionFront: telescopic fork, travel 121mm Rear:Swinging arm, travel 79mm[2]BrakesFront: Single disc Rear: drumTiresFront: 3.25s/9-4PR Rib Pattern, Rear 3.75S/8-4PR Block Pattern[2]Wheelbase1,410 mm (56 in)Seat height800 mm (31 in)Weight193 kg (425 lb)[1] (dry) Fuel capacity16 L (3.5 imp gal; 4.2 US gal)Oil capacity2.8 litres[2]