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HONDA XL500R - 1982 - Excellent condition!! - RARE!! - Collectors Item

Secondhand
R29,995
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Condition:
Secondhand
Location:
South Africa
Product code:
HondaXL500R01
Bob Shop ID:
242673444

1982 - HONDA XL500R - Excellent Condition!
EXCELLENTLY RESTORED (98%) to running & general Original CONDITION!!

Please have a look at ALL the pictures attached as they form part of the description and shows the actual condition of the bike on offer. Please also read the WHOLE advert if you are interested in the bike!! After standing for 3+ years, the bike have been serviced by a Honda Dealership in June 2016.

The bike will NOT be supplied with a COR and will be sold "as is" with "NO duty to repair". This is a PRIVATE SALE, so NO VAT Invoice!!

According to me (Please, I am NO Expert) the following still needs to be done to the bike to get it to "100%" restored and "original" condition: The rev-counter needs still to be fixed ( no cable), the "Speedo" needs to be fixed, she needs a small cover (see pictures) over the front sprocket and maybe a "bash-plate" under the engine. She's got a COWLEY exhaust on, which was not original. This "THUMPER" is LOUD!! Where the back of the front mud-guard is close to the exhaust, the heat peels the paint!

Those of you that are familiar with these bikes ("THUMPERS") will know the different Honda XL500's including the "S" and the HONDA XR500's, the Yamaha XT500's of the time and then the VERY RARE HONDA XL500R which was produced only for a limited time period by HONDA. If my memory serves me right, a limited number of them were brought into SA in the early '80's, also for use by the SA Defense Force's ("Berede") boys!

For the Younger Guys: If you have not Kick-Stated (don't injure yourself) and ridden one of these bikes (not flipping it or breaking some bones), then you have not lived yet!! No, fancy push-button / self-starter here: A decompression lever, kick-starter and "guts" before you enjoy this ride. Some GOOD ADVICE to the Young and Reckless: If you are considering buying this bike: Go have a beer with your friends until that "I'm gonna buy it" feeling goes over, as these bikes hurt people who do not respect them !!

The bike on offer here have been lovingly restored (and ridden) over many years to its present condition. Reason for selling: The bike have been standing (under cover) for the past 3+ years, as the Rider battled Cancer. As heart-sore as it is, it is time to let go of her!!.

 AGAIN I repeat: We are not experts and can only describe the item as best we can. The bike is sold "as is" with "NO duty to repair".

Viewing, "Test" Rides and Delivery.

The item can be viewed in George by appointment only!! NO test rides at ALL!! If you are interested in the bike, I will start it and "demo - ride" for you. You ride it AFTER you have bought and paid for it !!

NB: Please note that the price does NOT include a delivery fee. You are welcome to arrange your own transport from George. If you require delivery as well: We are prepared to assist in arranging delivery of the bike for you, at your cost!

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