1972 Honda CB500 Four project bike part 13, Installing exhaust, buffing & painting

[@servicetechnician3264]

Hello Howard. Gets better with each video. George B.

[@paulausherman727]

It's okay if you ramble on Howard. That's part of your character. That's what makes you who you are. Besides, I like to hear you ramble. I'm a Rambler, myself. You have a lot of interesting stories and experiences very much. Enjoy hearing those. Thanks again. The bike is looking really good.

[@OldCarAlley]

Sometimes I think I just ramble on endlessly. I try to stick to what I am working on, or stick to the topic of the video, but often I get off track in my videos, due to them being made over sometimes four or five days.

[@brianhdueck3372]

Really the bike has fared better since 1972 than many people haha. It’s coming together really well. Loving the details Howard.

[@OldCarAlley]

LOL..... Totally!

[@hughmackellar7941]

Going to be a sweet ride.

[@EnthusiasticTruck-xh7ss]

Your 1972 Honda motorcycles looking very nice thank you for the video and happy New Years

[@OldCarAlley]

Happy New Year!

[@guyfuller1369]

You are dead right about re-re-locating the ignition switch. That junky after-market thing was embarrassing. Happy New Year, Howard.

[@OldCarAlley]

Yes, it looked bad where it was. I did get a correct mounting bezel yesterday. It's already bead blasted and painted gloss black. I may install it today. Happy New Year!

[@jeffreycarter2428]

Awesome video, keep up the good work.

[@flyermarkbig465]

Great progress. I finally had time to work on mine these past 2 days. She runs again after 10 years. A lot of work to go but i am already thinking about getting another.

[@OldCarAlley]

Thats awesome..... It's a good feeling seeing something work again after sitting decades.

[@drooster07]

Hi Howard, Thanks for the video. Things are really looking good on the Honda. Happy New Year to you and family. Looking forward to your projects next year

[@OldCarAlley]

Happy New Year! I did look at a project 55 Packard at another estate sale...... It's complete and very restorable and seems to be priced ok.... maybe a touch high, but my lack of space is the current issue. It didn't sell at the estate sale, so who knows, If I find super cheap storage I may purchase it.

[@stephenholland5930]

​@@OldCarAlley Would love to see you restore a Packard, Howard.

[@OldCarAlley]

@@stephenholland5930 I would love to have an old Packard to play with, but I think it sold. Their price was a little high for my comfort..... Though it was a very restorable car.

[@garywilson12]

bike is taking shape, happy new years to you howard

[@OldCarAlley]

Happy New Year!

[@t-rodzgarage]

That's looking really nice Howard ! That ought to increase the value quite a bit if you decide to sell .😊

[@OldCarAlley]

I hope so..... I did have a fair offer emailed to me for the bike already. I want to ride it at least one summer though.

[@t-rodzgarage]

@OldCarAlley I don't blame you for that! Hard to turn down a good offer though ! Happy Motoring .😊

[@grahamvernon5030]

👍👍👍

[@jrmy77]

NEAT!

[@OldCarAlley]

Happy New Year!

[@Scooterdude01]

My 05 shadow 750 has a factory flame tank , black and red. V twin with factory exhaust. Just loud enough, I think your exhaust is gonna be really loud. To loud for my taste, and the neighbors for sure. Anyway, Happy New Year 😎

[@OldCarAlley]

Surprisingly it's not that bad. I had it running in the garage, rapping on the throttle. I thought it was going to be ear ringing, but it's not any louder "idling" than a typical lawn mower. The Mayor of our local city, who is a friend of mine, stated City Hall has a decibel meter for our local police to use. I asked if we could use it to see how loud the CB500 is. Once it's road legal, we will take it the a local industrial park and do some sound test. Ought to be kinda fun, I'll video it when we do it. Happy New Year!

[@Martin48964]

Lookin' good! Do you have a date when you want to be finished by?

[@OldCarAlley]

I was hoping by New Year's Day, but thats not happening now. Hoping within the next two weeks it will be done. Then onto the XL250!