Honda XL500S Manual

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This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Shuttleworth 2026 on Sunday the 19th of April, Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP . , First introduced in 1979, Honda's big thumper was a success, aided by the fact that its engine was very smooth and tractable for a big single, with none of the usual vibrations due to the fitment of twin counter-rotating balance shafts ,Great dual-sport bike featuring a large 23"" front wheel for off-road stability, and serving as a capable, road-legal trail bike that was often a more affordable alternative to Honda's more focussed XR models ,This excellent example has recently been imported from Cape Town, where it underwent a light restoration and has been used sparingly since its arrival here,Benefitting from a recent carburettor clean and, we understand, is running well ,Supplied with a folder of South African export paperwork including the SA version of our V5 and various items of import paperwork including the NOVA,Now UK-registered on a current V5C and correctly classed as Historic,The last of the twin-shock bikes, this is an excellent example of Honda's big off-roader and offers a great opportunity to purchase a well sorted machine in great cosmetic order,

Safety Belt Pretensioners

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