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  1. JackWS

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    @joe mc donald It's better than the icy glare and week's silence that I got, so yes...:joy:
     
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  2. joe mc donald

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    @JackWS If it blows up in my face you get the blame. Of course that is if i can't resist.
     
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  3. JackWS

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    Two things Joe;

    1. I'm a H&S person, so I get it from all directions, daily. I can handle blame.
    2. Should that if, not read when???

    :joy:
     
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  4. joe mc donald

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    #144 joe mc donald, Jan 12, 2026
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    @JackWS Seems you are all prepared then. My Tracy i must tell you her heritage come from Scotland. Her Mother was from Glasgow the Gorbals Think i spelt that right.
     
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  5. Regit nogara

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    Hi Joe, did you mean the Gorbals.....gerbils are rodents.
     
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  6. joe mc donald

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    @Regit nogara Yes i did. Please don't tell Tracy. All the years we have been together and i have never seen the angry side of my good Lady. And that might just push her over the edge.
     
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  7. joe mc donald

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    @Regit nogara Just corrected my stupid mistake. Tracy might get the idea i was calling her a Rodent.
     
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  8. Regit nogara

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    Tracy must be proud of her roots, my lips are sealed.
     
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  9. joe mc donald

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    @Regit nogara Yes she is. And her Mum would never have let me of with the stupid spelling i did. Bless her. She was the best cook other than Tracy and my Mum i have ever had the pleasure to meet and she was so much fun and caring.
     
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  10. joe mc donald

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    Well peeps. I have the Honda now. It runs sweet but i have it all stripped to clean it up and treat the rusty bits. Have had to order some bits like clutch cable as i though i would have a quick spin put it into gear and the cable snapped. And a few other miscellaneous bits. As soon as i get it sorted some pictures will follow.
     
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    Sorry to read this Joe! TBH ,it`s making me think twice about purchasing a Tiger!
    What year CB500 have you bought or have i missed something:D
     
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  12. joe mc donald

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    @STIFFLER The Honda is a 96 model and has had seven owners prior to me. And this is something i do to all my new bikes. Just a habit and saves things getting any worse. It is just an old winter bad weather machine to save the Triumph.
     
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  13. Dartplayer

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    Best wishes on your newly acquired winter transport @joe mc donald. Happy 2026
     
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  14. joe mc donald

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    @Dartplayer Thanks mate. Again sorry to hear about your little mishap. I am just putting the Honda back together again after tidying up all the bits that looked worse for wear or corroded. Nothing to bad but that's just me. Also added a few bits like fly screen and hand guards. So over the next few days i will get it out and post a couple of pictures.
     
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  15. joe mc donald

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    As promised peeps here is my new to me Honda cb500. Obviously not clean in the pictures as i only just put it all back together and wanted to let you all see it. Will attack it tomorrow with polish to spruce it up a little. honda cb500.jpeg honda cb500a.jpeg honda cb500 2.jpeg
     
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  16. learningtofly

    learningtofly He’s not the Messiah, he’s a very naughty boy!
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    Lovely, Joe. Many safe and happy miles, mate (I accept that “many” may end up being something of an overstatement :p).
     
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  17. JackWS

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    Not looking too shabby at all Joe...:cool:
     
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  18. Sandi T

    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
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    Your Honda looks great, Joe!! You did a fantastic job. :heart_eyes: I'd never guess it's as old as it is. It has aged well...and I'm sure it's feeling even better after you providing some TLC. :)
     
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  20. joe mc donald

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    @learningtofly Tony Thanks mate.
     
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