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Well ive finally stopped titing about, put my hand in my pocket and brought something that popped up locally.
It hails from 1997, and its in reasonable nick for its age.
The back panel is a touch loose, ans the rear wheel and bottom of the fork have lost a bit of paint, but im not that bothered.
In the last 800miles, its has, two new tyres, new battery, new pads and a full service.
Mine for the grand some of fifteeen hundred quid.
It hails from 1997, and its in reasonable nick for its age.
The back panel is a touch loose, ans the rear wheel and bottom of the fork have lost a bit of paint, but im not that bothered.
In the last 800miles, its has, two new tyres, new battery, new pads and a full service.
Mine for the grand some of fifteeen hundred quid.
NSR500 said:
Same one was my first bike many years ago, good reliable bikes and i am sure many happy miles will be had. Enjoy.
I felt at home within the first mile!Feels heavy to manually move tho, but i'll get over it.
Might get the fairings off over winter and give the frame a bit of love. Its not bad, but it is 25 years old.
TimmyMallett said:
That screen is one only a mother would love but I'd imagine handy on a motorway 
Really comfy bikes.
Yeah, think it might be going back to stock over winter, ill just enjoy riding it for now. Really comfy bikes.How best to treat the rust patches on the frame? not sure i really want to splodge paint over it.
Finally Leroy!
I had a '97 600F back in the day. Solid bikes that go on for miles, usually with the minimum of expenditure beyond the usual. Good choice.
Only issues I had with mine were due to some shonky wiring one of the previous owners had done. Sorted that and it was bob on.
Now get out there and ride while the weather's still half decent.
I had a '97 600F back in the day. Solid bikes that go on for miles, usually with the minimum of expenditure beyond the usual. Good choice.
Only issues I had with mine were due to some shonky wiring one of the previous owners had done. Sorted that and it was bob on.
Now get out there and ride while the weather's still half decent.
tafkattn said:
Finally Leroy!
I had a '97 600F back in the day. Solid bikes that go on for miles, usually with the minimum of expenditure beyond the usual. Good choice.
Only issues I had with mine were due to some shonky wiring one of the previous owners had done. Sorted that and it was bob on.
Now get out there and ride while the weather's still half decent.
Decided to take my time and wait for the right bike in the right location at the right price, its worked I think. I properly enjoyed the ride home and its surprising how quick the bike feels 'right', but I guess thats why I like Hondas, they just work.I had a '97 600F back in the day. Solid bikes that go on for miles, usually with the minimum of expenditure beyond the usual. Good choice.
Only issues I had with mine were due to some shonky wiring one of the previous owners had done. Sorted that and it was bob on.
Now get out there and ride while the weather's still half decent.
A500leroy said:
Yeah, think it might be going back to stock over winter, I'll just enjoy riding it for now.
How best to treat the rust patches on the frame? not sure i really want to splodge paint over it.
Abrasive/wire brush to remove the loose rust.How best to treat the rust patches on the frame? not sure i really want to splodge paint over it.
Jenolite/Kurust or similar rust converter.
Hammerite Smooth/Simoniz Tough or similar. I'd probably brush it on, saves masking and you can't see it under the plastic. EDIT: I was assuming black frame, if it's not, find something that's a match, perhaps over red oxide primer.
Edited by gareth_r on Wednesday 14th September 12:49
gareth_r said:
A500leroy said:
Yeah, think it might be going back to stock over winter, I'll just enjoy riding it for now.
How best to treat the rust patches on the frame? not sure i really want to splodge paint over it.
Abrasive/wire brush to remove the loose rust.How best to treat the rust patches on the frame? not sure i really want to splodge paint over it.
Jenolite/Kurust or similar rust converter.
Hammerite Smooth/Simoniz Tough or similar. I'd probably brush it on, saves masking and you can't see it under the plastic. EDIT: I was assuming black frame, if it's not, find something that's a match, perhaps over red oxide primer.
Edited by gareth_r on Wednesday 14th September 12:49
A500leroy said:
its a silver steel frame
Pedant alert!It's a mild steel frame, painted silver. There's a difference!!
Silver Smootherite is the thing to use, after prepping as noted above.
Kim
eta Nice bike, btw, I sold mine just over a year ago 'cos I didn't use it enough since I bought my Moto Guzzi.
Edited by kimducati on Wednesday 14th September 20:14
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