[Dolph]

Afternoon all, New to the forum, living in Maine. Hoping to learn some about the older Honda twins. Previous bike, many years ago, was a GL1100. Heavy, shaft drive, water cooled. At my advanced age thinking more about something lighter and a motorcycle instead of a two wheeled car.

 

[Bill H]

I am sure you will get a lot of advice so I will throw in my 2 cents worth. I would suggest the CB or Cm 400 or 450s. The hondamatics. They are smooth , easy to ride , easy to maintain. They will cruise all day at 70 with 2 up and give you about 50 miles to the gallon. Cost about 1500 and up depending on condition .Parts are sometimes a problem but you will have that with any vintage Honda. The electronics are a little difficult with the built in safety features but there are people on this site that can help you with them. Weigh about 480 lbs wet. Just my thoughts.

Bill H

 

[Dolph]

What are the thoughts about the CB500T .. really like the look of that bike, and the reviews I have found on-line pretty much dis it pretty bad..

 

[01-7700]

Welcome neighbor. I don't know much about the CB500, probably shares a lot of parts with the CB450.

 

[Dolph]

I am sure you will get a lot of advice so I will throw in my 2 cents worth. I would suggest the CB or Cm 400 or 450s. The hondamatics. They are smooth , easy to ride , easy to maintain. They will cruise all day at 70 with 2 up and give you about 50 miles to the gallon. Cost about 1500 and up depending on condition .Parts are sometimes a problem but you will have that with any vintage Honda. The electronics are a little difficult with the built in safety features but there are people on this site that can help you with them. Weigh about 480 lbs wet. Just my thoughts.

Bill H

Thanks for the welcome and recommendation Bill ..

 

[Dolph]

Welcome neighbor. I don't know much about the CB500, probably shares a lot of parts with the CB450.

Hey neighbor .. nice to know there are Mainers here.

 

[DD23]

Cb500t canibal.....someone called it a turd due to the brown colour.

I have a dissatisfied customer report on one of those, but not all owners are the same. Some actually change the oil and clean the filter etc..