[{"id": 17445929, "authorName": "RamblinMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ramblinman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I sold Honda motorcycles in the early 70s. I had a '73 500-4, the daddy of this. It had 60k+ miles on it when I traded on a '75 Goldwing. I wasn't afraid to take it anywhere, from the beaches of Florida, to above the tree line in the Rockies. Sunshine, rain, snow, or downpour it never let me stranded. Bullet-proof engine, so I have to wonder why the top end need overhauling with on 5K on the meter.\r\nPaint was what caught my eye first. Very nice! GLWA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1745440572, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17446026, "authorName": "DaveD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Raffi ~ Nice presentation. Good choice of Flute on Satin for the video score!\r\n\r\nA few Q's: What happened to the center stand? Do you have it? Are the frame lugs still present?\r\n\r\nDid you paint the engine cases along with the lower fork legs and levers? The cases and sliders were originally polished and cleared-over, and by now the clear on all of these would be pretty bad. \r\n\r\nBy the way...my kids loved your music when they were small! Baby Beluga all day long! LOL", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1745440867, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17446048, "authorName": "DaveD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved/", "bidAmount": 1975, "content": "USD $1,975 bid placed by DaveD", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1745440906, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17446297, "authorName": "buttesilverbow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buttesilverbow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking bike! Nice video too. @seller - do you have any shippers you're familiar with? BaT is insane...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1745441540, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17446599, "authorName": "Raffi (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raffi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@buttesilverbow yes I have worked with a range of transporters who specialize in motorcycle transport and I would be happy to share those contacts and help assist with the transport arrangements for you or any other winning bidder. \r\n\r\n@DaveD everyone loves Baby Beluga even my kids when they were young. Pretty sure he rode a Honda 550 as well. Man did he ever whale on the throttle. \r\n\r\nNo center stand on the bike and not included. It was not on the bike when the builder purchased it more than 20 years ago because (also attributed to the low miles) it was set up with a sidecar and hardly ever used. I will get a closer look for the underside items you are asking about and get back to you on that. \r\n\r\n@RamblinMan the builder of this bike, Robert Kelii (nationally recognized) was a perfectionist in his builds. He insisted on doing the top end before he sold it to the current owner. \r\n\r\nThis is a very well sorted bike with really nice features, exceptional design touches, and a well-balanced vintage bike for those who like old school Hondas with just a hint of cafe style. \r\n\r\nI will do my best to answer all questions during this auction. Best of luck to all bidders.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1745442640, "type": "comment"}]