Honda CX500 B barn find project read description

Sale Price: £620

Date: 31/07/2021

Condition: Used

Location: Honiton, GB

Description

HONDA CX500B 1982. Non runner. ENGINE SEIZED. 68k showing. Perfect for restoration, cafe racer build, classic rat bike or spares. GOOD BITS: - It'll have a V5 in my name when it goes. DVLA have sent a letter saying they're going to post one, it should turn up any day now. - 1 x Honda key - Surprisingly COMPLETE AND ORIGINAL. One mirror is missing and the exhaust system isn't standard. Other than that I think its untouched. - If you are unusual enough to want to restore a CX it's a very good start as it's so complete. You'll save a lot of pain if you start with a complete original bike. - Fuel tank is solid, it's a bit grotty inside but it'll clean up. It even contains a foul fluid that might once have been petrol, so it doesn't leak. - The wheels look to be in remarkably good condition. - The seat is good and usable as is. The base been repaired with fibreglass at some time in the distant past, looks like a fairly good job has been done. - If you hook a battery up to it all the lights light up etc. - dry stored BAD BITS - ENGINE The engine is seized and it seems to be stuck in gear. It was given to the previous owner as a non runner and he didn't know what was wrong. He dropped the oil, found no clues and didn't do anything else for 10 years. I've had a poke about, I can't find any swarf or debris in the oil filter. Ive also dismantled the clutch to get the plates out to disengage the engine from the gearbox, but still can't turn the engine over or turn the back wheel. Something is hurt inside and it'll have to come apart. All loose clutch parts will be supplied with the bike. BAD BITS - EVERYTHING ELSE - Obviously it's in 'barn find' condition. Everything needs reconditioning, paint and chrome. The exhaust looks solid, but I wouldn't bet on it. - There's a little dent in the tank and the flyscreen thing is cracked. - A rust pinhole in one of the rear footrest brackets. Easy fix, the rest of the frame looks good. - There's a scuff on one of the engine bars so its had at least one light spill in its life. Not surprising really. PAYMENT AND COLLECTION: YOU CANNOT RIDE THIS BIKE HOME. IT DOES NOT START. Cash on collection. You'll need a van or a decent trailer. As she's a big girl and the back wheel doesn't turn it's like trying to move a dead cow. It takes three people to safely load it into a van. Bring a mate to help. You can get a courier to collect it, but I'll need a bank transfer paying in full beforehand. I might be able to deliver in the southwest for a reasonable fee. Contact me BEFORE BIDDING for this. On 22-Jul-21 at 18:55:54 BST, seller added the following information: V5 HAS ARRIVED.

Details

Model: CX
Colour: Black
Capacity (cc): 375 to 524 cc
Year: 1982
Manufacturer: Honda
Mileage: 68000

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