Friday, September 24, 2010

I want this bike baaaaaaaaaaad


1972 Honda CB500 Four Custom

from
in Venice, CA.....i am going to have to go down there soon I think.



Custom hand painted gas tank, side covers, and headlight bucket by renowned bobber builder, harbortown bobber star, and all around great guy...Earl Kane (pictured below). The gas tank is signed by Earl and is made with actual metalflake from the 60's!!
Custom designed seat, with stiching to match the patterns of the custom painted tank. Seat designed by Hai in South Bay, the "go-to" buy for Yoshi at The Garage Company.
  • New Kenda tires and new tubes
  • New tapered steering bearing and races
  • New front disc brake pads and new rear brake shoes
  • New drag bars with internal wiring
  • New fork seals
  • New drag specialties mini speedo with chrome housing and custom neutral light
  • New Lucas style tail light
  • Carbs cleaned set and re-jetted
  • New engine seals
  • New pod air filters
  • New clutch and throttle cables
  • Polished engine cases, triple clamp, fork tubes, and brake hubs.
  • New retro style grips
  • New aluminum turn signals with smoke lens
  • MAC 2 into 1 exhaust from 1972!
  • Points, timing, valves, and clutch adjusted
  • New fork gators
  • Custom bar end mirror
This bike is featured on The Moto Channel, mid-build. See the video here.
This bike runs and sounds great! If you are interested in viewing the bike and you're serious I will be happy to show it to you. I am a local builder and I am around for any problems that may occur with this 38 year old gem! I stand behind my work and want all owners to be out there enjoying their ride not frustrated with it!



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