andre g
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Honda turbos were CX 500 and CX 650 V2 engines!You’re confused….
The Honda 500, then later a 550, were both four cylinder SOHC.
LAVERDA 500 TURBO OFFICIAL PROTOTYPE
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chrisk
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I hardly listen to anything but streamed radio stations in the truck. There are only a few black spots between Brisbane and Cairns,
chrisk
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True, but that’s not where Ron was coming from…,Honda turbos were CX 500 and CX 650 V2 engines!
Ha, I remember a mate coming to my house to show off his newly purchased CX650 turbo. I took it for a quick fang, and pulled back in with oil pissing out of it. He wasn’t happy….
Also there was this:You’re confused….
The Honda 500, then later a 550, were both four cylinder SOHC.
Honda CB500T - Wikipedia
chrisk
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piranha-bro2
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Rather underwhelming motorcycle CK - no surprise you've never seen one.I’ve never seen one of those, ever.
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And yet the non-turbo versions were the dispatch rider’s favorite in their day. They supposedly racked up astronomical mileages.
Sounds sad but I was looking very hard at buying one of those when they were new, I ended up with a 1976 Co-op built Triumph T140v instead. It was a great bike, till it was stolen never to be seen again. It finally took a few years to recover money-wise before I bought another road bike.Also there was this:
Honda CB500T - Wikipedia
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Good thing you didn’t, it probably would have handled better, been faster and lasted longer with less care! Nobody wants that…..
Just like all bad ideas it was based on Fantasy. It was a poor copy of a Bonnie. What changed my mind was a comment made in a local bike magazine stating that sadly with the obvious ending of the British Bike industry, nobody would know what that experience would be like very soon, I took that as a challenge, I always accept challenges. Always. What was funny was these days I research the hell out of everything I buy. Back then I had no idea about the lockout, Co-Op or anything else happening to the industry or company of the bike I was buying.
Laverda SF
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The CB 450/500 DOHC Honda CB/T Twin was a common ride in Canada during the Mid 70's. Really a great motorcycle.
I actually preferred the Honda CB Twin over the Honda 750 CB 4 for a winding road course. Neither could match my 70 750SF ;o)
A Buddy had a CB450T whom followed me around for a years - Really he was always on my tail.
As a matter of fact I know were there's DOHC CB 500T right now that has been parked for decades, low mileage with original paint in BRG.
The owner was or still is a Honda Gold Wing rider with hot rod CB500T in the shed - Now that was 10 years ago but I bet he still has it - I asked then if he was interested in selling it but not then - The Bike was really clean and original. He lives about 6 miles from me.
I actually preferred the Honda CB Twin over the Honda 750 CB 4 for a winding road course. Neither could match my 70 750SF ;o)
A Buddy had a CB450T whom followed me around for a years - Really he was always on my tail.
As a matter of fact I know were there's DOHC CB 500T right now that has been parked for decades, low mileage with original paint in BRG.
The owner was or still is a Honda Gold Wing rider with hot rod CB500T in the shed - Now that was 10 years ago but I bet he still has it - I asked then if he was interested in selling it but not then - The Bike was really clean and original. He lives about 6 miles from me.
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chrisk
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A bloke I knew bought a Yamaha 500 4stroke twin from about the same era. It too was underwhelming…. Honda and Yamaha must have been head to head competitors, even in the shit box class.
piranha-bro2
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Indeed - the XS750 twin (DOHC?) with the balancer shaft must have sold about 3 worldwide. Didn't take the big four too long to change all that though!!
chrisk
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Although, when Ducati joined the 500 parralel twin race, they must have cringed when almost all of them busted.
Laverda SF
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FUCK: I love FAST Mopeds as long as they don't get into a Scary Wobble.
And have to say the Kawasaki 3cly 2 stroke 750 H2 was an extremely FAST INSANE WOBBLIER with an unpredictable power range = DEATH Machine.
Without a doubt from 69 to the mid 80's Italians built the BEST Motorcycle frames for the public and probably still do in consideration of their Panigale.
Just saying "Puppies" beware a of FAST Japanese Motorcycles - I still do not trust Kawasaki may be Suzuki an 84 Suzuki GSX 1100 S Katana - OUCH! That bike was a game changer and put Breganzie under ;o( Had one for a summer and sold her. TOO FAST for me and I lost my interest for a Jota so I kept my 70 750 SF0 - Like I was 36 and getting married ;o)
Can't say the Yamaha RD 350 and 400's where not a great ride but not in the same class of a Breganzie long distance Road Racer.
I would love to ride a Pinagale but unfortunately I'm too old and have out lived my time.
And have to say the Kawasaki 3cly 2 stroke 750 H2 was an extremely FAST INSANE WOBBLIER with an unpredictable power range = DEATH Machine.
Without a doubt from 69 to the mid 80's Italians built the BEST Motorcycle frames for the public and probably still do in consideration of their Panigale.
Just saying "Puppies" beware a of FAST Japanese Motorcycles - I still do not trust Kawasaki may be Suzuki an 84 Suzuki GSX 1100 S Katana - OUCH! That bike was a game changer and put Breganzie under ;o( Had one for a summer and sold her. TOO FAST for me and I lost my interest for a Jota so I kept my 70 750 SF0 - Like I was 36 and getting married ;o)
Can't say the Yamaha RD 350 and 400's where not a great ride but not in the same class of a Breganzie long distance Road Racer.
I would love to ride a Pinagale but unfortunately I'm too old and have out lived my time.
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Andy J
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Come on Ron, if you’re still capable of standing long enough to swing your leg over a bike, you’re not too old. Go on, go and treat yourself to a ride on a Panigale. We all would love to hear what you think of it compared to your much vaunted SF.
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1st of all I'm Canadian and drive right side up on the right side side of the World ;o)
Why in HELL would I want a Honda DOHC 550 Twin when I was weened on European Right Shifters ?
Really in a tight situation when you got all your weight on the right side Braking - Give me a FAST Way Out.
Why in HELL did the Japanese DO THAT and it became Standard ?
Why Throw Out Balanced Cross Braking ?
I would sooner have my body balanced evenly over the bike before making a move.
PIC yourself hard on the brakes ass off the seat deciding where to go ;o(
No "Twinkle Toe" Comments Allowed ;o)
Why in HELL would I want a Honda DOHC 550 Twin when I was weened on European Right Shifters ?
Really in a tight situation when you got all your weight on the right side Braking - Give me a FAST Way Out.
Why in HELL did the Japanese DO THAT and it became Standard ?
Why Throw Out Balanced Cross Braking ?
I would sooner have my body balanced evenly over the bike before making a move.
PIC yourself hard on the brakes ass off the seat deciding where to go ;o(
No "Twinkle Toe" Comments Allowed ;o)
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WTF is "balanced cross braking"?
Swapped around shift and brake patterns have been around since motorbikes were invented. Not a japanese trait.
Makes absolutely no difference to me on which side the levers are on. I have bikes with almost every variant imaginable, takes me about 3.5 seconds to get accustomed, easy peasy from there.
DOHC Honda 500 twin was, imho, a nice little bike, a bit staid perhaps and definitely no road-burner. The sporting genes of the 450 were still present though.
piet
Swapped around shift and brake patterns have been around since motorbikes were invented. Not a japanese trait.
Makes absolutely no difference to me on which side the levers are on. I have bikes with almost every variant imaginable, takes me about 3.5 seconds to get accustomed, easy peasy from there.
DOHC Honda 500 twin was, imho, a nice little bike, a bit staid perhaps and definitely no road-burner. The sporting genes of the 450 were still present though.
piet
On really big days I have forgotten what side gear change I have when extremely tied. I haven't felt any danger if that happens once in a blue moon swopping from my left side Pantah or Atlas to my right side 3c. I once spent a week doing a big trip on an 850 Norton. That was a worry, being a 4-speed race pattern, mistaking the rear brake resulted in a downshift and a big spike in revs with that 4-speed got my attention real quick. Best avoided.
I hope to be able to do some miles on a bike with tank gear change and lever throttle before I get too old for this lark.WTF is "balanced cross braking"?
Swapped around shift and brake patterns have been around since motorbikes were invented. Not a japanese trait.
Makes absolutely no difference to me on which side the levers are on. I have bikes with almost every variant imaginable, takes me about 3.5 seconds to get accustomed, easy peasy from there.
DOHC Honda 500 twin was, imho, a nice little bike, a bit staid perhaps and definitely no road-burner. The sporting genes of the 450 were still present though.
piet
Paul