Blog Overhaul! (long overdue too)
It’s been literally years since I last wrote anything new on this blog. Not that this seems to have deterred visitors though according to the stats, or people leaving comments both real and spam! But it’s about time I pull [...]
Honda CB500 Service Manual – Free!
Just wanting to look something up I did a quick search for an online version of a service manual, well here is the full thing: Honda CB500(S) 93-01 Service Manual
CB500 – Our livingroom looks like a work shop already…
Well, I’ve been a bit busy lately, blowing some cash on bits for the bike. And even if I say so myself, I’m quite pleased actually. Let’s recap what I’m trying to achieve; My 1996 Honda CB500 is looking a [...]
A must for naked bikes – Windshield
If you own a naked bike (ie. one without a fairing), motorway journeys can be tough. At speeds of over 60-70 mph, a rider on a naked bike is hanging on for dear life, with wind hitting the chest, making [...]
Motorcycle Repaint – “How hard can it be?”
Many people who own older bikes may have thought to themselves – why not have a go at repainting the bike at home. Here’s my own step by step plan…
CB500R (1996) – Restauration & Repaint Project
In this little article, I’m unveiling the beginnings of my masterplan to give the (t)rusty old Honda CB500 a make-over, making it look shiny and new(ish) once again. So basically I’m about to Pimp my own Ride.
