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2005 Honda CBF500
Property of makman. Added Dec 8 2013

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May 29 2017

Sold to Aran. ;Very nice gentleman who was as good as his word. Bike goes into safe hands with a new owner who will ride it as it is meant to be!

  • 45,498

Added by makman on May 29 2017 at 10:51 am


Apr 18 2017

Having the Valves checked by Dave Wilkins The Workshop 59 Jasmine Grove, London SE20 8JY 020 8249 7940 All valves withing spec. Camchain is fine as well. Bike baffle back in as bike was a bit lean on running.

  • 44,915

Added by makman on Apr 13 2017 at 3:10 am


Mar 11 2017

Changed Oil and Filter. New K&N Oil Filter fitted. 44196 Miles. £10 for the oil filter and oil was purchased last year as a bulk buy. Air filter is clean.

  • 44,196

Added by makman on Mar 11 2017 at 10:20 am


Mar 6 2017

Near Rear tyre fitted at FWR 44043 miles Maxxis Sports Touring 2 tyre.

  • 44,043

Added by makman on Mar 6 2017 at 10:40 am


Jan 29 2017

Stripped and cleaned front brake calipers. Also greased the front brake lever. New brake switch fitted as well.

  • 43,500

Added by makman on Jan 29 2017 at 3:38 pm


Oct 6 2016

Adjusted Chain and lubed it up with Lubeman oiler. First time since fitted. Wearing well and nice and clean again.

  • 41,850

Added by makman on Oct 6 2016 at 11:21 am


Sep 9 2016

New fibre exhaust gaskets as old copper ones had failed.

  • 40,000

Added by makman on Sep 27 2016 at 8:41 am


Sep 1 2016

Oil Service. New brake seals and grommets for rear caliper.

  • 41,070

Added by makman on Sep 1 2016 at 12:56 pm


Apr 30 2016

Stripped and cleaned front and rear calipers. Fitted new front brake pads.

  • 39,120

Added by makman on Apr 30 2016 at 4:35 pm


Apr 25 2016

Chain Fitted by Mark at Amazing Bikes. Swift Gold X Ring. 39111 miles on clocks. £25 to fit chain. £80 for the chain with special delivery.

  • 39,111

Added by makman on Apr 25 2016 at 5:10 am


Jan 26 2016

New Tyres from FWR front and rear. 37555 miles done. Pirelli Angel ST special offer.

  • 37,555

Added by makman on Jan 26 2016 at 6:14 am


Dec 30 2015

Changed Spark plugs on the bike. New Iridium plugs fitted. Bike starts on the button and is a tad smoother. Old ones had 14K on them.

Added by makman on Dec 30 2015 at 1:58 pm


Nov 24 2015

Track Day at Brands Hatch on 21/11/2015. Snow cleared away by 9.30am. Had a brilliant day and managed to lap 7 seconds faster than a fellow on CBR600RR... nothing like having a bit of confidence in the corner speed of the mighty CBF500!

Added by makman on Nov 24 2015 at 7:13 am


Nov 13 2015

Fitted the air filter this evening.

  • 36,800

Added by makman on Nov 13 2015 at 1:51 pm


Oct 28 2015

Valve Clearances Check. (no change required, all in spec) Valve clearance (intake): KALT 0,16 ± 0,02MM Valve clearance (exhaust): KALT 0,25 ± 0,02MM New Honda OEM Rocker Gasket from David Silver Spares Carbs Balanced were balanced as they were out of synch. Work carried out at Amazing Bikes in Dareth Industrial Park.

  • 36,363

Added by makman on Oct 22 2015 at 3:38 am


Sep 23 2015

Miles 35893 New Champion Oil Filter. Halfords 10W40 Semi Synthetic oil. Also adjusted chain for the first time since fitting.

  • 35,893

Added by makman on Sep 23 2015 at 11:34 am


Jul 18 2015

New Front Brake Switch. £22.56 from Metropolis Vauxhall. Legalised theft that. £8.50 from David Silver Spares!!!

Added by makman on Jul 18 2015 at 1:00 pm


Jul 9 2015

All Honda OEM Parts from David Silver Spares. New Pistons for front caliper, new seals, inners and dust seals. New pad pin and new caliper bolts. All fitted and brake bled through with no issues.

  • 33,900

Added by makman on Jul 9 2015 at 1:15 pm


Jul 3 2015

New C&S Fitted (JS chain and Sprockets). 33880 fitted. Snapped on 21/04/2016 39100 miles on clocks.

  • 33,880

Added by makman on Jul 6 2015 at 1:05 am


Jun 11 2015

Fitted new braided RaceTec line to front caliper. Flushed out with fresh DOT4 fluid.

  • 33,400

Added by makman on Jun 18 2015 at 1:28 am


Feb 18 2015

Oil, oil filter and front brake pads changed at 31734 miles. All sorted easily with no issues. Will strip and do front calliper in the next 1k miles. Halfords 10W40 semi synthetic, Hiflo filter. OEM Honda Brake Pads.

  • 31,734

Added by makman on Feb 18 2015 at 11:55 am


Oct 30 2014

New Rear Tyre Fitted 31/10/2014 at FWR, Pirelli Angel ST along with 2 new rear wheel bearings.

Added by makman on Nov 1 2014 at 12:55 pm


Sep 13 2014

Changing out rear shock absorber for a newer one from a 2010 CBF600. Spring was cleaned, rust taken off with dremel and sealed with KuRust and then repainted with Hammerite silver. New seals fitted, roller bearings cleaned and regreased with fresh grease. Mounting areas cleaned out with degreaser and sealed with KuRust to prevent rust forming in lower mount area on swingarm. Preload set to one notch over 1/2 way to give good ride height.

Added by makman on Sep 12 2014 at 2:03 pm


May 30 2014

Oil and Filter change after trip to Ireland. Bike has done circa 4500 since last oil and filter change. No oil used and no top ups required. Bike running smoothly.

  • 27,402

Added by makman on May 31 2014 at 3:00 am


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