1971 Honda CB500

I bought the bike last year with the intention of keeping it for a while. but things change. It needed a little work when I bought it and since I thought I was in for the long haul I never got around to changing things. The last owner did some work on it before selling. new UNI pod filters. aftermarket fairing (not pictured but included). and a fresh oil change. The bike is in very good overall condition for being 43 years old. Brakes. lights. signals. etc. all work. I took it out for a 10 mile ride when I first got it and unfortunately not out on the road again since. I have stored it in my garage since and do occasionally fire it up.  It's biggest need is to sort out a small oil leak that seems to come up after it's run a bit. It doesn't seem to show any signs while running but upon going out the garage the next day some oil can be seen on the ground. Second is for safety sake it could use tires. there is tread left and they hold air just fine BUT there are dry rot cracks so they should be changed before putting a bunch of miles on the bike. The previous owner also noted an exhaust leak at one of the cylinders. Other than those specific item it could benefit from general lubrication and cleaning up. The chrome is in great condition for the age of the bike. Some pitting and rust on some surfaces. but the bulk of the front and rear fenders and very clean. The paint on the has some streaks where gasoline has spilled at some point. The seat is in great condition with no rips.  I'll also include a small original two page Honda brochure for the 1971 CB500 model. that I had purchased separately.  Here is a video of the bike running. https://www. youtube. com/watch?v=tMmDXP1q2Rg&list=UUGATXmhP98D7IT_qVHMd_7Q

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