This bike hasn't seen the road in 40 years! How bad can it be?

In this video I take out my CB500 for it's first ride in decades.
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[@hendrikdegraeve7554]

Don't paint it. Great patina

[@jodykenneth1778]

Beautiful Bike. Leave her like she is.

[@Bugholeexcalibur]

Tank looks great to me. Maybe protect it with a clear coat if there's exposed metal or such, but keep it that way. Looks awesome.

[@MexiChriS]

78 cb550 full rebuild. Let’s see it! Please 🙏

[@sixfive0cycle]

I fall in love with all the ones I ride too! Keep the tank as is, like you said, fits the rest of the bike!

[@adamdowning9444]

Hey Taylor, what incredible content you have created. You have inspired me and probably many more to feel much more confident to just get stuck in to projects we would previously never dreamed of. I have recently restored a 1983 CB900F with no experience hugely inspired by you and the “Will it run Videos”. Best thing i’ve ever done so thank you! Regarding the 550, leave it, it’s a masterpiece you have bought back to life. Pass it on, although I feel your pain and need to hold on as i’ve only had one and i’m keeping it. More CB content please……

[@jimjohnson1285]

That is cool I really like that you are leaving stock and not making a show bike 👍👍👍

[@Spillmansgarage]

I’m restoring a 72 CB500! I appreciate these videos. They motivate me to get back out in the garage and start working on it. I say leave the tank the way it is. I’m needing a new tank for my bike. Someone did a botched job at sealing the inside of the original.

[@bingosunnoon9341]

Honda didn't make a 500 in 72. I may be mistaken

[@Chuck071]

Thank you for putting this bike on the road again!

[@neilhughes3823]

I did ride one of these 1972 models to work, and everywhere else, starting in 1972 when I bought it new. Had two of them, as the first was stolen. Great bikes, and I would love to own an original like this. Currently on a Triumph America now 5 years old, had it since new.

[@daveco1270]

All of those options sound good to me. I don't watch the car content often, but if it's motorcycle related I always watch, whether it's Honda, BMW, Triumph... I like it all and I've learned a ton from watching this channel. I'm pretty sure you were being funny/sarcastic when you said you were bringing tools on the test ride in case you came across another broken down motorcycle....but that seems like the type of dude you are, someone who would carry extra tools in case you came across someone in need of help. Austin is lucky to have you.

[@John_Ridley]

I'm normally not in love with patina, but that actually looks beautiful. Now I want one.

[@justinb2924]

First off, great patina on that tank. Can't go wrong if you keep it that way. I would love to see a Honda build. I've always enjoyed those immensely.

[@toasttv512]

Vintage Honda, yes yes... it’s what I watch you for...👍🏼

[@Transit67F2]

Nice job looks great, nice to see 4 into 2's. I did up a really rough one in 1979, very satisfying

[@alanelder3259]

Love the bike ! The tank is great - I would try to get stock 4 into 4 exhausts. Great job.

[@dale7436]

Love the bike, and like you said, "I rode mine to work everyday. " I sure need to get back into the wind again. I really wish I had it back. I'm 73 now but there is something about the freedom and the wind in your face.

[@williamarinder8809]

Are you still riding on two wheels? Age 76 here, and still on my Honda Shadow.

[@dale7436]

@@williamarinder8809 at this time, I am not riding. Almost bald now but I can still feel the wind in my beard. I am trying to find one to ride, I am in Oklahoma City and I have been looking. I miss the feeling (freedom).

[@williamarinder8809]

@@dale7436 I had a Shadow VT 1100, but it was getting a little to heavy for me. I sold it and found a 2007 Shadow VLX 600, with only 6,000 miles on it. I had to clean the tank and carb, and put new tires on it. Now it rides good, and fits me good. The Honda Shadow 750 would be about the same bike.

[@ohioken1]

That was the 1st bike I owned (CB550), your video brought back lots of fun memories!

[@quinnadamarczuk2525]

It's only original once,and it has a nice patina.. I say original..!!!. By the way looks great,and great job!.. Got my 1971 Honda CB750 6years ogo... and it sat 20 years prior ... it ran great after some love . Nice to see your channel and the love in what you like doing !... Oh ya ... ,and it was free !..thanks for your sharing!

[@wadetyler5056]

I’m old(71) so I am all for comfort and more upright riding positions. A lot of these newer bikes (excepting tourers) are not made for all day riding for us older riders.😜

[@williamarinder8809]

Age 76, still riding my 15 year old Honda Shadow. Never understood why anyone would want to ride a bike with their legs folded back behind their body, or with handle bars higher than their head. But I am old and set in my ways. LOL

[@robertmedrano9790]

It’s nice from ur part to think about others…highly appreciated.🙏

[@whiteknightinblack]

a purrrrrrrrrrrrfect survivor, don't change it. it looks freaking awesome.

[@gilbertreeves2084]

I have a 75 cb-550f blue..w/49k miles.Still runs like a sewing machine.Can be started by hand using the kickstarter when warm.They are sweet machines to ride as it is so smooth and civilized. Hi-vo Chain makes noise at idle, then goes away after 1500rpm.running at 5500 rpm for 10hrs it burns 1/2 qt of oil, it never shows smoke.Had to weld on a long dunstal muffler after 2 original mufflers rotted out, the headers remain original.I hope you keep yours...Cheers.!

[@CCitis]

That’s the problem, when I have one I can’t let it go… they all have stories and soul. Awesome.

[@wyzguy6131]

Really appreciate your content Taylor, keep up the great work! Would love to see some more BMW content in addition to the CB550 scrambler you mentioned.

[@grayfool]

Very nice. I'm with you, leave it as it is.

[@Rocksoup77]

I love the classic Honda inline 4s. Great bikes.

[@blackbuttecruizr]

I used to work with a guy who had one he had owned since new, sweetest bike I have ever seen. I say keep it as is... As Mr. Leno says "they are only original once."

[@carljenne7675]

I still have my 1973 CB500 with 40k miles on it but I haven't run it in about 30 years (sold my 1972 CB350 K4 for help pay for it). Got to prioritize going thru it and getting it running again.

[@josephcurry4891]

I love the way that paint fades! Keep it!

[@gregstotts1638]

I think you've done a great job varying the content. I really enjoy the work you've done on the Honda classics but I also enjoy watching something a little different from time to time. Like when you work on the vette. Variety is the spice of life. Oh, and keep the paint on the tank the same. You can always buy another tank and paint it for show quality, but the original patina must remain. It's where the soul of the bike is.

[@kamoboko86]

An as is original bike has it’s good points. Good job man.

[@MichioMakes]

Love it! Can you do a video on the oil leak? I have one too on my CB500. Also, the carb sync video would be awesome. Id say keep the color as is. Keep on the vintage honda content please!

[@danaowen9014]

I love the look as the bike sits, great color.

[@chelton87]

These are great bike and will run forever

[@nikcodling]

I think the tank would irk me a little, but I love its originality. Leave it like it is, it’s a riding time capsule. Pretty envious!

[@steviek2666]

Please keep the JIS bolts. They keep the original look.

[@ShafiqShikin]

keep it stock, looks and sounds amazing! can only imagine how beautiful she rides 😃

[@Mahi-ux1ne]

keep it as-is and keep is for yourself, it will be a classic forever

[@nicholasbishop3300]

I really like this bike Taylor The second bike I owned was a mint, brown and black 1974 CB 500/4 all original way back in 1978 Fantastic bike purred like a kitten Nick Australia

[@magellanicspaceclouds]

I love the back to stock restorations!

[@yamahondazuki95]

Looking forward to the vintage Honda's I can't get enough of them!

[@AllanBruton]

need to change the o-ring on the oil passage plug behind the stator, had to do mine the other day and maybe the seal around your gear lever

[@paulfellows2094]

the bike looks great the tank is spot on looks and sounds awesome love your channel

[@gouchorik]

Taylor stick with the vintage hondas for a while, my friends and I love the knowledge you pass on to us all.

[@edwalker2790]

I have a 500 in boxes. I hope I'll have time to put it together one day.

[@stevejohnson8703]

No paint, just use your waste oil when you change it. As far as next, I'd say the vette be my choice, but enjoy it all. Thanks for sharing

[@seankoester1145]

BMW content is epic. Those airheads are so flippin unique

[@buckneighkidd419]

Leave the Tank alone.....the patina looks great! Use it and keep it, I certainly would.

[@garage-guy]

Keep the tank as is. Looking forward to seeing the scrambler build!

[@bluecash2]

The bike looks amazing as a survivor. Love all the content but can’t wait to see more “Will is run” videos.

[@edmilkovitz297]

Yeah I’d leave it be. I have a 73 350 G in the same color as the tank. When I got it 11 years ago it needed a good cleaning and a bunch of 0000 steel wool. Can’t beat the original look.

[@bav114]

Cool bike dude. I’m just recommissioning a 1980 CG125 here in the U.K. after it being off the road for about 9 years. It’s running but I need to work on the carb. It’s embarrassing as it’s only got one and you manage to tune up four! I’m hoping now I’ve got my Classic Octane t shirt it will give me super powers 🤣

[@Lyfb3twn2wheelz]

Keep it as it is.

[@persistencewins]

Yo, congrats. Another mission accomplished. It’s so pleasant to see ya doing n it looks so easy. Thanks for ur videos.

[@norbertr823]

Hey Taylor, guess you got your answer on the tank haha ! Let’s see the BMW buttoned up, the CB will make a nice series though. Thanks for all the great content amigo, warm regards from South Africa as always 👊

[@shawnmahmoudi8705]

Dude keep the paint as is.... it looks so good...

[@handyhippie6548]

since it's a survivor in the truest sense of the word, i'd leave it just as it is. for my vote, i'm kinda leaning towards the beemer. curious to see what direction you go with the rear suspension, but you know i love a scrambler build. definitely my fave style bike.

[@scottminshall6420]

Awesome ride / video Taylor! Any video content is good content!

[@topdogdaz1]

I love this vid!!! great going! I personally would spray the tank to match the side covers just to match things up but that's me. Keep up this quality of content it's much appreciated! safe riding.

[@plageran]

first bike for learners, nice!

[@mariodesmo]

I've always enjoyed going on a weekend ride to a national park or some other interesting destination on my bikes. Maybe a weekend trip on the CB500... Then some work on the R65...

[@patrickjcmoran]

78 CB550 scrambler build has my vote!

[@Grags-hd1sj]

Keep it as is!

[@olivierlijten2368]

Patina, keep it! Maybe some clear coat indeed. I’d like to see the 550 rebuild!

[@michigandogman3060]

I have a 1971 cb500 four the same green and black, other than the exhaust it’s stock.

[@antw3565]

Looks perfect. Don't change a thing.

[@Count_Smackula]

I'd say leave the tank alone. Patina FTW!

[@jameswebb5878]

Leave it as is (inc mirrors) so many of these old Hondas getting carved up. Stock bike are and will be so much more collectible 👍🏼👍🏼

[@ralphjohnson4041]

I’d deffo repaint the tank as original. ‘Patina’ is fine on antique furniture.

[@diggeronenineone7254]

Keep the patina because you'll use the bike more, I get the high cost of some classic cars and bikes making people reluctant to use them but I always felt a bit sad that they not used for the purpose they were built for. There's a guy that lives near me that has a nicely restored Alfa Romeo that I've only seen driven twice in the eight years I've lived here.

[@tundra1059]

Leave it like it is! Looks great

[@marspalacios]

I’d like to see you do a YAMAHA SR500 or SR400. Great job on the Hondas 👍🏼

[@jameslarson6555]

Keep it as is, looks fantastic

[@tonypuskadjia868]

Hi Taylor I think you should keep this bike and enjoy it. Do some road trips 😁👍

[@Poppinwheeeeellllllieeeeez]

Yes. Dont be lazy. Tape off the sides and repaint the top keep it original on the sides.

[@Kane-O-Mansfield]

Keep as is, a survivor bike 👌🏼 love your work! I’d be keen to see another classic Honda build, scrambler or another brat would be my pick. Would you ever do another budget build or a build all out of your spares in the shed?

[@carni6319]

I would leave it as is. Looks awesome. It's not a resto, it's a classic. Finish the Beemer.

[@stevehogan8829]

Looks perfect to me.

[@MotoMango]

Another vintage Honda on the road. LETS GOOOOO! :)

[@jrmcdowe]

Love your channel. My first bike was a 1969 Honda CB450 scrambler. I know you love the old inline 4 Hondas but I was wondering if you'd ever build an old parallel twin Honda.

[@lukebt]

Love this one! Looks and sounds amazing

[@Bassman1999]

Engine sounds great !

[@huxleyhornm7405]

Very good, great runner.

[@UncleLongbeard]

awesome bike buddy. looks brilliant stock

[@jeremyr62]

Watching this you can understand how bikes like these just annihilated the British Motorcycle Industry.

[@buzzmorales4339]

Great vid, thanks

[@howardskinner4916]

What do I want to see? That CB500 in my garage with my name on the title!

[@geoffreyjones2000]

Lining the dream

[@raystanion8260]

Sweet ! Would be good to see how the R65 looks finished.

[@dougross8043]

It’s only original once. I’d leave it and love it

[@danmcgvern2761]

Fix the paint. That was a beautiful color.

[@simmo123]

Leave the tank. Looks awesome

[@roderickmoyer9851]

Leave this one how it sits it is a good clean bike I like the custom bikes but seeing one stock is always nice ….

[@bingosunnoon9341]

I had a CB500T and a CB500F with after market front fork that absolutely destroyed its handling. The twin was the better bike. Sold them both and bought a four cylinder Gold Wing new for about $2200. Switched to battery power ten years ago and won't ever go back to gasoline. The future is electric. The way the planet is burning though doesn't make for much of a future. These old motorcycles have the thermal efficiency of a steam locomotive.

[@kalaharimine]

Nice, should have kept mine.

[@preez77]

Leave it be. It looks great!

[@paulnelsonisnotabot]

Perfect the way it is. It will look no worse in 50 years

[@BT_aka_PET_ROOSTER]

I’d like to see more of the R65 progress… but whatever you run with should be good.

[@ecirlos4902]

Do that 550! 👍