1972 & 1973 Honda CB500 Four

SOLD June 23, 2012
1973 Honda CB500 (K2) 2116397

1972 Honda CB500 (K1) 1034545 Parts Bike

Clean titles for both bikes in my name

This started out as a restoration project but I have since moved on to other interests.  While it may look like like a cafe type project, everything done was with the intention of it being a stock build.  As far as I know, nothing has been modified and everything is original.  The bike has fairly low miles at 8,400, good compression and all electronics work.  It is stored inside my garage along with the parts bike in Dexter, Michigan.  

During my work, I tore down most of the bike aside from removing the engine, cleaned and polished everything then reassembled.  If something was broken or in need of replacing, it was taken care of.  Even the underside of the fenders have been wheeled out.  While the chrome is slightly pitted and the original black frame paint shows its age, it presents fairly well as a package.

The exhaust on the parts bike is a four header system that goes into two pipes, one on each side.  It was my intention to move this assembly over as it is in pretty good shape.  Original exhaust systems are still available on eBay or they do make an aftermarket four pipe system exactly like the original.  The parts bike motor is complete, 13,455 miles and has good compression as well.  Also included on that bike are the carburetors.

$1,800 for both bikes.  Will not separate or part out, need to get the space in the garage back.  Thanks.   

• Nut and bolt polishing and detail on ’73
• VIN #CB500-2116397

• Engine #CB500E-2120182
• 8,400 miles
• Engine has good compression
• New front Dunlop K70 Vintage tire
• New rear IRC GS-11 tire
• New shock boots
• Carburetors completely rebuilt:
   – K&L Carb kit made in Japan 18-2420
   – Included gaskets, float valve assembly, jets, needle, springs
• Two OE side covers left no broken tabs
• One OE side cover right no broken tabs
• Two aftermarket side covers painted blue, match blue tank
• Two OE side emblems
• Two OE Honda tank emblems
• Both seats have no tears or holes
• Brake and clutch handles polished out on polish

• Primer gas tank is dent free, needs to be sand blasted and painted
• New tank chrome trim included for installation after repaint
• New gaskets, o-rings, exhaust crush washers
• New oil filter included
• Two new mirrors still in packaging
• Key works in all three locks