Harri

Thanks, good points.

Hi, all I know is the bike is a 1999, so the yearly mileage isn't that much is it? Me and my wife have a car so our main traveling is done in these. The bike wouldn't do too much as I'd only use it for fun, lot's of nice roads around here. I suppose the question is a non starter really. The 2 bikes are totally different and can't be compared. Harri

Hi all. I've been scouring all the websites looking at what's on offer regarding CB honda's. In particular I've been looking at 250's and been getting some good info from here. Someone contacted me with a CB500 twin for sale for around the same price as I have been looking at older 250's. The difference being, as well as the obvious, is that the 500 has done around 67.000 miles. While the 250's I have been looking at have not been that high. Is there a reference point at which a bike has too high a mileage to consider? For example, £600 for a Honda CB500 twin (the newer model) with 67 on the clock. And a 76 or later Honda Cb250 with 27 on the clock, is the 500 gonna die before the 250? Or does the bigger engine capacity make a difference? Hope this makes sense? Harri

Thanks a lot. Lots of good info and thanks for the links. Looks like the bike itself can be picked up for around £500-600. As long as it's not a major restoration I should be okay. It will be good to get my hands on a CB again. Thanks again. Harri

Hi again,what models has your mate got if you don't mind me asking? What kind of prices did he pay? Cheers.

Thanks for things to look out for. The CB 250 I was looking at was just over £800 coming down from nearly a grand and is said to have a very good engine. Not totally original but 'runs well'. I was hoping for around £500+ for a runner in 'good' condition. Lots of later models around which might be worth looking at. thanks again.

Thanks, I've searched and found the thread and will go through it tonight. I'm hoping to buy a runner that just needs servicing and renewing of parts when needed rather than a restoration. From what I saw briefly of Polecats thread it looks really interesting. Cheers for the shout.

Hi, my aim is just to enjoy owning and riding a bike preferably from the 70's. Nostalgia I suppose. I could make life easier and go for a modern bike. At the moment I have my eye on a 1975 Honda CB250 G5. Not totally original but in good running order. It is around £800. Whether it is worth this or not is down to how much a person is willing to pay for it I guess. I would prefer something a bit cheaper if I'm honest. thanks for the reply.

Hi, I think I'm quite handy tinkling with motorbikes. I find the tinkling as enjoyable as the riding. On a single or twin cylinder that is. Had an old CB550f which tested my patience once. 4 cylinders and carbs were quite a test. I'll stick to a single or twin possibly 80's.

Cheers guys, I'm wondering if 70's bike might be a bit expensive to keep running. Perhaps I should look at later bikes? Barcud

Cheers, sounds like there might be a supply of pattern parts but original parts would be the problem and more expensive to locate. Thanks. Barcud

Hi all, I hope this question isn't too general to answer but, just how difficult would I find it to buy parts for 1970/80's motorcycles? In particular Japanese 250-400cc. I have spotted a late 70's CB250, and a couple of 80's CB250's all in running order for sale but was wondering would I struggle to buy parts for wear and tear? Barcud