Honda CB500 rescue and road test

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I rescued the CB500 from its 22-year sleep. The bike was partially restored and given a thorough service. The carburetors needed cleaned and reset, the fuel tank was pretty bad inside but has been successfully cleaned. All fluids were changed along with the tyres and battery. A big thanks to “Boab” who helped me with this project. Also to “Anuch” for the fabulous music at the end of the video. I post this link from uppbeat giving me permission to use it.
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5 окт 2024

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@TheBezaleel Год назад

Job well done and certainly worth it, these bikes are little gems. I was lucky to buy one, 21 years old, out of a garage but very well looked after with only 4,500 miles on the clock. Was advertised for several weeks, but younger riders don't know this bike or how brilliant they are. So I decided to buy it 2 years ago. No regrets, enjoy every ride, it's a bit of a wolf in sheep's clothing.

@johndocbikerestorations831 Год назад

Thank you my friend. Yes, I must say I enjoy riding the CB500 very much. It will certainly be a classic. glad to hear you got a good one!

@johnmcdonald100 Год назад

What a great restoration, John, keep up the good work.👍

@chrisdadigger1018 9 месяцев назад

On RU-vid look up scaaf on a 1994 cab 500. It’s incredible how hard he pushes that little honda

@johndocbikerestorations831 9 месяцев назад

Yes, I have seen him in action! The bike is very capable!

@johnmcdonald100 Год назад

Great video, John. Beautiful restoration, bike looks great.👌

@johndocbikerestorations831 Год назад

Thanks John

@chrisdadigger1018 9 месяцев назад

I think in the states this bike was called Honda hawk. I have a 2022 and I love it.

@johndocbikerestorations831 9 месяцев назад

Interesting to hear that. I know the later models went to the States but I think the early ones only went to Europe

@caiojulio3100 5 месяцев назад

wow perfect !!!

@johndocbikerestorations831 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for your comment and for watching!

@caiojulio3100 5 месяцев назад

@@johndocbikerestorations831 I got one today from 2002, black, it would be nice if you worked on it, but I'm in Italia, Roma, hihih greetings friend

@riverthecat 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for this video..l call mine (CB 500 1994) the beast..l constantly smile when she cruises along, l love short and long trips..can l ask..did you need to do any work on the inside of the engine..?

@johndocbikerestorations831 6 месяцев назад

Great to hear, glad you are enjoying it, they are special bikes eh. I just gave the engine a good service and despite being stored for 22 years, it runs perfectly! A testament to how well engineered these are.

@leodecker4141 8 месяцев назад

Hello, do you have a link for the wind shield please Thank you

@johndocbikerestorations831 8 месяцев назад

Hi there, I believe it is this model GIVI-A604 you should find it OK in a search. RU-vid often take comments away that have links in them. I would say the screen does create a bit of wind noise, I intend to change mine for a smaller fly screen type. Best wishes

@jeremylister89 Год назад

Everyone should have a friend called Bob (Boab?) And...bloody pot holes!!

@johndocbikerestorations831 Год назад

Yip, it's Boab, short for Bob!😂😂

@ballockybill2277 Год назад

Highly underrated bike ! How did you sort the pitted forks ??

@johndocbikerestorations831 Год назад

Yes, they sure are underrated! I ended up sending the forks away to be hard chromed as no new sets were available at the time. I used Hard Chrome UK and it took about four months for them to come back. I have used Phil Potts in the past and would go back to him as he was much quicker!

@ballockybill2277 Год назад

@@johndocbikerestorations831 I have the same problem with my RD350LC forks . Only worse , I'm in Ireland and can't find anywhere to rechrome them .

@johndocbikerestorations831 Год назад

@@ballockybill2277 you could try www.amphardchrome.co.uk/ it might cost you a bit more for post, but probably worth it!

@garfield2279 5 месяцев назад

Could have done without the music on the ride, i would rather have heard the bike

@johndocbikerestorations831 5 месяцев назад

Cheers Garfield, I did try but the wind noise was too loud!

@garfield2279 5 месяцев назад

@johndocbikerestorations831 Oh I see, no worries, someone below asked about the screen, you mentioned the noise and said you were going to try a smaller on, what did you get? I'm thinking of getting one of the puig ones for mine

@johndocbikerestorations831 5 месяцев назад

@@garfield2279 LOL, have not done anything about it yet, but a Puig is on my list!

@R3ZON3 Год назад

Hey John, could you please provide me with oil dipstick dimensions? I also have CB500, but I've lost my oil dipstick, so I need to find a replacement. Nice video btw, it's heartwarming to see this bike getting restored 💙

@johndocbikerestorations831 Год назад

Hi Reafal, the part number for the dip stick is: 15651179701 it is available from CMS.

@R3ZON3 Год назад

@@johndocbikerestorations831 Thanks!