Honda XR500 HPF C&J monoshock
The 4 stroke unicorn of the early 80s
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For me this is the Holly Grail. I am told only 14 (or is it 28?) were built in the early 80's but there is some controversy about this with possibly copies being made, originals being transformed and re-transformed, exported to the UK, re-imported to the US etc. I know of 2 that have been converted to twin shock (a shame in my view since twin shock C&J frames are still available).
For me this is the Holly Grail. I am told only 14 (or is it 28?) were built in the early 80's but there is some controversy about this with possibly copies being made, originals being transformed and re-transformed, exported to the UK, re-imported to the US etc. I know of 2 that have been converted to twin shock (a shame in my view since twin shock C&J frames are still available).
This one comes directly from its birth area, Southern California where I bought it in December 2011. I am now the third owner since December 2011.
The previous owner told me that Don Vesco put his fingers in it back the day. The cylinder shows the remnants of a "Mugen" sticker.
It even has a California title!
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