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Honda GL 500cc 81 (W)

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Bought this Honda several years ago in neglected condition, but with only 19k miles. Leaky fork seals and front brake caliper that was near frozen up. A new set of seals and a brake bleed and I enjoyed years of riding. Dead reliable. The easiest starting motorcycle I have ever owned, bar none. Economical 45-50mpg. Comfortable, soft suspension makes it a bit unsettled in high speed turns. I question a claimed 115 top speed (unless of course that is kph, in which case I don't have a clue as to the conversion factor to mph). Mine revs approximately 95-100 rpm per 1 mph. This translates to a theoretical top speed of about 97 at redline. It will, however, run at 70-75mph for hours on end, with no ill effects.

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UKBike Archive in Hassocks, West Sussex on 03/07/2005

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