
27 Dec 2020
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Gateshead N/E
Posts: 329
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Originally Posted by Threewheelbonnie
I have failed to break a CB500 (on my 2nd) and early ones are certainly now within reach if you need to include carnet value. Performance and spec is actually very close to the F650. The usual work (OE tyres, OE chain, shocks if these things bother you..) is required to turn them from weekend play thing to every day ride and protecting the sump is difficult without a full frame. The valve service, an expedition to the centre of the bike via bodywork, tank, electrics tray.... is close to V-strom silliness but at 16000 miles is acceptable.
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The very reason I used the CB500F engine on my travel bike. As the heart of any bike this engine is a Godsend..... Enough performance for most, it will never let you down. 
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