[{"id": 16451320, "authorName": "atkin4 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atkin4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Welcome to my auction of this beautiful 1973 Honda CB500F. Happy to provide additional pictures, answer any questions, or provide video requests!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735239656, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16451583, "authorName": "3H0nda0rphans", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3h0nda0rphans/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Somehow this fine CB500 managed to avoid the \"safety lock\" gas cap, but the key switch did get relocated (pic#18). Very nice indeed. GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735240531, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16453250, "authorName": "Garlicman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garlicman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very Nice any dents tank or exhaust or holes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735244776, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16453343, "authorName": "Garlicman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garlicman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also looks like someone tried to clean the rusting of the inside of the tank", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735244966, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16454279, "authorName": "John_Henry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john_henry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Greetings,\r\n\r\nNice pipes! The pipes look stock for the 500 Four. Are the pipes new?\r\n\r\nBest,\r\nJH", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735246940, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16455061, "authorName": "Ken_Buchanan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ken_buchanan/", "bidAmount": 100, "content": "$100 bid placed by Ken_Buchanan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735249546, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16456455, "authorName": "atkin4 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atkin4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@garlicman no holes or dents", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735257832, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16456457, "authorName": "atkin4 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atkin4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "John_henry they are the original pipes that came with the bike from the factory", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1735257888, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16457675, "authorName": "949scott949", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/949scott949/", "bidAmount": 300, "content": "$300 bid placed by 949scott949", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735296598, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16457994, "authorName": "Idylboss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/idylboss/", "bidAmount": 500, "content": "$500 bid placed by Idylboss", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735307993, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16464160, "authorName": "shern", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shern/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by shern", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735342424, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16465724, "authorName": "SoutheastVintage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/southeastvintage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@3H0nda0rphans whats the back story on the keyswitch relocation?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735394899, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16465755, "authorName": "Idylboss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/idylboss/", "bidAmount": 2250, "content": "$2,250 bid placed by Idylboss", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735395374, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16465867, "authorName": "3H0nda0rphans", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3h0nda0rphans/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Owners relocated their key switches out from under the gas tank to the handlebar mounting area, similar to where some other brands already put them for convenience. Honda eventually put them there too. Goldwings were designed with them there in 1975.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735396879, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16467083, "authorName": "Auction4me", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/auction4me/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by Auction4me", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735408736, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16467406, "authorName": "fbuzz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fbuzz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In the spring of 1973 I purchased my '73 CB500 from Honda of Austin. Cash price was $1445.00 plus TT&L. In 6 years and 10K miles of daily use it never once failed to perform to Honda's well deserved reputation of designing and manufacturing excellent road bikes. No oil leaks, simple basic routine maintenance, and absolute reliability. One of Honda's very best. This seller's offering mirror's those same qualities as mine did. I wish I were in the market for another CB500, as this would be an excellent choice.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735410484, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16468957, "authorName": "XRDV8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xrdv8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice! Which pic shows the corrosion on the pipes?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735415965, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16472010, "authorName": "atkin4 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atkin4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@XRDV8 #16", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735451760, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16483010, "authorName": "Twosaun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twosaun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How has the bike ridden/ran/performed in those 1k miles of use ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735608824, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16483370, "authorName": "atkin4 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atkin4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@twosaun it runs great, shifts incredibly smoothly, and never gave me any issues. A bit cold blooded in the first 2-3 minutes but overall great", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735615661, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16488974, "authorName": "carlivar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carlivar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why isn't the original blue plate on it?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735681949, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16489619, "authorName": "atkin4 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atkin4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@carlivar because it\u2019s been so long since the motorcycle was out of the DMV system they issued me a new plate, the original blue plate will be included in the sale", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735690295, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16489976, "authorName": "Ken_Buchanan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ken_buchanan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@arkin4, @carlivar, the California DMV is run by total idiots. To whoever buys the bike that plate can still be assigned to the bike. If a copy of a past registration shows the plate number matching the bike, there shouldn\u2019t be any issues.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735696455, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16490587, "authorName": "Auction4me", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/auction4me/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does the seller have a CLEAR CALIFORNIA TITLE in hand? Is the registration now current? Are there service records included in the sale?\nThanks! ( Happy New Year to ALL!)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735723792, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16491491, "authorName": "atkin4 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atkin4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@auction4me clean title in my name, registration is on PNO so no back fees, no service records but all the work to get it running was done when I acquired the motorcycle and not too many miles have been ridden since", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735751837, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16494332, "authorName": "Jhou", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhou/", "bidAmount": 2600, "content": "$2,600 bid placed by Jhou", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735827074, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16497065, "authorName": "mybronco1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mybronco1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would you be willing to help out with working with a shipper or be able to store the bike for a short time? I'm several hours away from your location and would have to make arrangements to make the trip or use a shipping company. Great work on the bike.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735846025, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16497561, "authorName": "atkin4 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atkin4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mybronco1 I have a shipper contact I could share", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735847528, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16497688, "authorName": "beemerrider", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beemerrider/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This bike really gets me excited with it\u2019s unmolested, beautiful original condition, with just minor patina. WOW!! At this price it\u2019s a steal! No, I don\u2019t know the owner, but after owning many old bikes I know a good bike when I see it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735848035, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16498006, "authorName": "Dronetastic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dronetastic/", "bidAmount": 2700, "content": "$2,700 bid placed by Dronetastic", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735849068, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16498107, "authorName": "Heyloft", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heyloft/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Smoking deal", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735849355, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16498120, "authorName": "snoopys28", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/snoopys28/", "bidAmount": 2800, "content": "$2,800 bid placed by snoopys28", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735849386, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16498149, "authorName": "1989Testa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1989testa/", "bidAmount": 2900, "content": "$2,900 bid placed by 1989Testa", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735849469, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16498165, "authorName": "bmasho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmasho/", "bidAmount": 3350, "content": "$3,350 bid placed by bmasho", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735849505, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16498170, "authorName": "CarConcept", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carconcept/", "bidAmount": 3473, "content": "$3,473 bid placed by CarConcept", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735849518, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16498190, "authorName": "bmasho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmasho/", "bidAmount": 3650, "content": "$3,650 bid placed by bmasho", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735849585, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16498195, "authorName": "CarConcept", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carconcept/", "bidAmount": 3773, "content": "$3,773 bid placed by CarConcept", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735849600, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16498216, "authorName": "Heyloft", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heyloft/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bmasho I want a CBX. You have some nice wins!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1735849673, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16498221, "authorName": "1989Testa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1989testa/", "bidAmount": 3896, "content": "$3,896 bid placed by 1989Testa", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735849691, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16498226, "authorName": "CarConcept", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carconcept/", "bidAmount": 3999, "content": "$3,999 bid placed by CarConcept", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735849718, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16498244, "authorName": "bmasho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmasho/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Heyloft \r\nIt's in my backyard....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735849786, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16498254, "authorName": "1989Testa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1989testa/", "bidAmount": 4099, "content": "$4,099 bid placed by 1989Testa", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735849812, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16498260, "authorName": "CarConcept", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carconcept/", "bidAmount": 4199, "content": "$4,199 bid placed by CarConcept", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735849829, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16498282, "authorName": "bmasho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmasho/", "bidAmount": 4350, "content": "$4,350 bid placed by bmasho", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735849896, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16498287, "authorName": "jdpanta", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdpanta/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bmasho.....I've seen your backyard.....it's HUGE", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735849910, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16498291, "authorName": "CarConcept", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carconcept/", "bidAmount": 4473, "content": "$4,473 bid placed by CarConcept", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735849919, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16498340, "authorName": "1989Testa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1989testa/", "bidAmount": 4669, "content": "$4,669 bid placed by 1989Testa", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735850015, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16498351, "authorName": "CarConcept", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carconcept/", "bidAmount": 4873, "content": "$4,873 bid placed by CarConcept", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735850034, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16498376, "authorName": "honda50", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/honda50/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is some interest here", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735850093, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16498390, "authorName": "1989Testa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1989testa/", "bidAmount": 4973, "content": "$4,973 bid placed by 1989Testa", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735850143, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16498394, "authorName": "CarConcept", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carconcept/", "bidAmount": 5273, "content": "$5,273 bid placed by CarConcept", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735850155, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16498450, "authorName": "CarConcept", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carconcept/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 1/2/25 for $5,273 to CarConcept", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735850275, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 16498453, "authorName": "honda50", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/honda50/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well done", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735850287, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16498471, "authorName": "1989Testa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1989testa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "you got me CarConcept!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735850330, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16498473, "authorName": "NationalSuperbike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nationalsuperbike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I painted one of these for a guy doing a restoration and that alone was almost 2K. The 4 stage candy paints are very expensive. This bike was a bargain...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735850334, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16498498, "authorName": "1989Testa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1989testa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I went to see the bike today, was in perfect condition.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735850408, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16500007, "authorName": "Scottearlchristensen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottearlchristensen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Original Cash Price $1,495 - sweet!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735860359, "type": "comment"}]