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tommybhoy
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PostPosted: 19:42 - 16 Nov 2008    Post subject: advice needed Reply with quote
I have got my eye on a new bike.The price is good but has no mot because of back shocks fail mot.Im wondering anyone have an ideas how much these would cost including fitting..

Its a honda cb 500
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LeeR
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PostPosted: 19:53 - 16 Nov 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
I made the assumption that the CB 500 was fairly new'ish (98-03) and according to Wemoto they're £120/pair I think.

Have a browse of Honda spares for a rough idea, fitting you could probably do yourself, but if you're using a mechanic/garage budget around £40/hr + VAT (2 hours max).
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FerretFing
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PostPosted: 20:12 - 16 Nov 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi, if someone has let the shocks go to shite then is the rest of the bike neglected? What year/mileage/price? Are tyres/chain/sprockets/exhaust ok? don`t just jump in as there are 1000`s of cb500`s - unless it`s an absolute bargain Thumbs Up
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Kal
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PostPosted: 01:03 - 17 Nov 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
ngsavfc wrote:
Hi, if someone has let the shocks go to shite then is the rest of the bike neglected? What year/mileage/price? Are tyres/chain/sprockets/exhaust ok? don`t just jump in as there are 1000`s of cb500`s - unless it`s an absolute bargain Thumbs Up


If the engine sounds right and it starts on the button then I wouldn't worry about it too much. Far more important is the condition of the radiator - it's the weak point along with the regulator/rectifier.

However I would put at least a couple of hundred away against replacement consumables for any bike that age.

Replacement of shocks is probably one of the easiest jobs on a bike - it's a question of 4 bolts.

New ones on eBay are £59.99 including the shipping.
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