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14-10-12, 06:38 PM

Looks clean, sounds smooth and rides well. Body in very good condition for its age with only minor rust on some bolts but no marks on the frame or bodywork. Plus I'm picking it up tomorrow for £500.

littleoldman2 · 14-10-12, 06:45 PM

Well done mate.

14-10-12, 06:48 PM

Only downside I could see is it needs a new front tyre as current one is on the limit.

14-10-12, 07:21 PM

I'm looking at some front tyres for the CB500. The CBs tyre size for the front is apparently 110/80 17". A new Michelin Pilot Sporty has been fitted to the rear so I thought I'd match with a Pilot Sporty on the front.

Link - http://www.busters-accessories.co.uk...?catRef=566051

What do you guys think to that price and has anyone used a Pilot Sporty before?

andrewsmith · 14-10-12, 07:25 PM

I've used the RS50/YBR125 variant, they were good tryes. Really grippy

14-10-12, 07:29 PM

So for £52 it's a good tyre, plus it matches the rear.

andrewsmith · 14-10-12, 07:41 PM

it'll be better than whats on

16-10-12, 05:33 PM

After having another look over the bike the only things I can see that need doing are...

New Front Tyre
Strip and clean the front brake as it's binding and the fluid is almost black.
Oil and Filter
Coolant
Give the chain a good clean for when I fit my other Tutoro Oiler.

Apart from that it runs good from what I can tell.

andrewsmith · 16-10-12, 07:34 PM

Its not bad if it cost you £100 for 6 months motorcycling

littleoldman2 · 16-10-12, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewsmith

Its not bad if it cost you £100 for 6 months motorcycling

Well done Dunn-y

14-10-12, 06:38 PM	#21
Dunn-y Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Viewing a bike on Sunday Looks clean, sounds smooth and rides well. Body in very good condition for its age with only minor rust on some bolts but no marks on the frame or bodywork. Plus I'm picking it up tomorrow for £500.

14-10-12, 06:45 PM	#22
littleoldman2 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Cramlington Northumberland where we are truely blessed Posts: 1,388	Re: Viewing a bike on Sunday Well done mate. __________________ used to be littleoldman but forgot password due to failing memory

14-10-12, 06:48 PM	#23
Dunn-y Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Viewing a bike on Sunday Only downside I could see is it needs a new front tyre as current one is on the limit.

14-10-12, 07:21 PM	#24
Dunn-y Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Viewing a bike on Sunday I'm looking at some front tyres for the CB500. The CBs tyre size for the front is apparently 110/80 17". A new Michelin Pilot Sporty has been fitted to the rear so I thought I'd match with a Pilot Sporty on the front. Link - http://www.busters-accessories.co.uk...?catRef=566051 What do you guys think to that price and has anyone used a Pilot Sporty before?

14-10-12, 07:25 PM	#25
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Viewing a bike on Sunday I've used the RS50/YBR125 variant, they were good tryes. Really grippy __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

14-10-12, 07:29 PM	#26
Dunn-y Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Viewing a bike on Sunday So for £52 it's a good tyre, plus it matches the rear.

14-10-12, 07:41 PM	#27
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Viewing a bike on Sunday it'll be better than whats on __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

16-10-12, 05:33 PM	#28
Dunn-y Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Viewing a bike on Sunday After having another look over the bike the only things I can see that need doing are... New Front Tyre Strip and clean the front brake as it's binding and the fluid is almost black. Oil and Filter Coolant Give the chain a good clean for when I fit my other Tutoro Oiler. Apart from that it runs good from what I can tell.

16-10-12, 07:34 PM	#29
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Viewing a bike on Sunday Its not bad if it cost you £100 for 6 months motorcycling __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

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