1972 Honda CB500 Four project bike part 14, Lots of fussy work getting done

[@Martin48964]

Happy New Year to you and your viewers. Glad to hear your doctors visit was good. My last blood work reviled my psa was 3.67, which my doctor said was good. My 2024 had highs and lows. 4 weddings, my grandsons birth and 6 deaths. Hoping 2025 is a good year for everyone!

[@OldCarAlley]

I hoping for a great 2025. I see the doc next week, this week was just the blood draw. Happy New Year!

[@DCR52]

Howard, im glad you had a nice trip!! Best wishes for you in 2025!! Thanks for all the videos you shared in 2024!! Looking forward to your 2025 content!! The bike looks great!!

[@OldCarAlley]

Happy New Year 2025

[@t-rodzgarage]

You're gonna be riding soon ! 😊

[@OldCarAlley]

Still need to get through winter.....

[@t-rodzgarage]

Sure, but she'll be ready shortly when you are ready !

[@OldCarAlley]

@@t-rodzgarage Yep

[@scottrasmussen8258]

Happy New Year Howard! Wishing you the best in 2025!

[@OldCarAlley]

Happy New Year!

[@EnthusiasticTruck-xh7ss]

My number went up so I got to start treatment again are trying something new on me it's a injection and then I'm supposed to go on pills I'm hoping this is going to work I wanted to go to chemo and they wanted to do this anyways thank you for the video and I am so happy your numbers are good happy New Year's to Howard and your family

[@OldCarAlley]

I hope everything works out for you, wishing you the best. Happy New Year!

[@drooster07]

Happy New Year Howard Good to see in the shop and wishing for you a good report from your doctor

[@OldCarAlley]

Thank you, Happy New Year!

[@kevinjohnston4512]

You will be fine. Think positive 13 years cancer free.

[@OldCarAlley]

I'm hoping.

[@tphvictims5101]

Hard tail, drag bars, same headers, same rear tire, BIGGER Thinner front tire, springer fork, led headlight, bar end blinkers , front set shifters/brake, seat & pillion pad, a decent sissy bar, digital Speedo/tach. MAYBE a sporster style tank .

[@OldCarAlley]

That all sounds awesome, but that all cost money. My goal is to fix it up the way it was customized back in 72 when the bike was new, without dumping more money into the bike than it's worth..... Thats why I am not re-plating all the chrome. I want to keep the total amount into this project under $1000, including the $500 I paid for the bike. So far I am still under that $1000 goal I set. I hope to keep it that way too.... I still need to order a chain, longer clutch and throttle cables and hydraulic brake hoses. That might push the cost to that $1000 mark.

[@paulausherman727]

Best wishes on your blood work results, and the bike is looking top-notch howard i really like that tank. The colors are very good for that. Take care bud and happy new year to you🎉

[@OldCarAlley]

Thank you. Happy New Year!

[@an-albumhole4400]

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[@hughmackellar7941]

Best wishes for 2025.

[@OldCarAlley]

Happy New Year!

[@OBC-radio]

My Corvair’s ignition system couldn’t be in an easier location to access. I still put on electronic ignition and never looked back. I’ve put them on all my MerCruiser’s over the years too. It essentially turns the ignition system into a set it and forget it scenario, removes a lot of variables from tune up issues. Even though I usually still carry a set of points and condenser in the glove box, I’ve never had one fail.

[@OldCarAlley]

Yep, I try to convert everything I own from points to electronic.

[@jeffgrant2350]

I had to laugh when you brought up the distributer location being a pain- my Pontiac has it all the way in the back as well- not the best location.

[@OldCarAlley]

Yeah, come to think of it, my 60 Catalina's 389 had it at the rear of the engine too.

[@tphvictims5101]

I’m 70 still have 3 endorsements on my license. Honda hardtail choppers are SADLY UNDER REPRESENTED. I remember some real screamers.

[@grahamvernon5030]

👍👍👍