NS500 vintage Model Kit

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  1. Jim McCulloch

    Jim McCulloch New Member

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    I did not know where else to post this but I thought VFRWorld would like a look at this.

    I got this model kit back in 1985 when I worked at a Honda dealer here in Texas. The Honda Rep was giving them out and I snagged one. Freddie Spencer's old bike and it was a freaking beast. Never got to see him ride it in a GP. He grew up in my area and got to see him on CB750F's locally and he ruled!

    Anyway I got this kit and never assembled it. It has been on my shelf ever since. I can post more pictures if interested.

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    Here it is in the flesh, sporting the Numero Uno. Honda Museum Motegi.
     
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    Oooohh! Motegi photos!

    I'll see your NS500, and raise you one NR500...

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    I loved Motegi!
     
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    I must make that pilgrimage before I die!
     
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    Was that the bike with the oval pistons? Crazy
     
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    Not the easiest place to get to; three train rides plus a taxi from metro Tokyo, took us all day. But well worth the visit. You can take a virtual tour with the link below.

    https://www.honda.com/collection-hall-gallery

    The museum also publishes to YouTube where the exhibits get ridden around the paved path behind the museum.

     
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