matchlesswdg3 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Selling my 1985 Armstrong MT500; its a nice complete, straight, original machine as cast by the Army with all the bits it should have. The motor was recently rebuilt by Force Motorcycles with new piston, gaskets, etc and it has a new rear chain. Has correct pannier frames and a couple of serviceable correct bags. Cosmetically good, but on SORN because the wiring needs sorting. Previous owner had upgraded the fuse box, etc but has mucked up the wiring. I have too many projects to make a start on it but its available for what I paid for it...£1300. No offers; I will keep it and fix it.....eventually....if no one wants it at that price, but its a shame to have a good bike standing idle. I am in Kent. Pic below shows its bones while I was cleaning it up. No rust! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matchlesswdg3 Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 I forgot to add that it also has a new Mikuni carb (more efficient than the Amal, they say, and reputedly makes it easy to start, tho' I have never had a problem) and the speedo indicates 34k miles. Tyres, lights, etc good. I have owned both the Harley MT350 and a couple of Armstrong MT500s and the latter is (IMHO) a much nicer ride having more grunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk61 Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 i know this is old post do you still have the mt 500 thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matchlesswdg3 Posted June 19, 2018 Author Share Posted June 19, 2018 I do indeed, but I have now nearly sorted the wiring and its all back together. The lights all light now as does the neutral indicator. It is an easy starter....very easy, but the ignition switch does not turn off the engine! Its a sort of magneto set up and just needs one of the connections to be earthed to stop it, so that should be an easy fix. Just not had time to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk61 Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 if you do decide to resell let me know cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matchlesswdg3 Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 Its still up for sale. Its £1300 firm. If you want to have a look, let me know, but the price would be non-negotiable. Cheers,. Ferg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew0212! Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 I know this is probably sold but worth an ask as my hunt for one of these is becoming very hard. Is the bike still with you? Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highland_laddie Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 8 hours ago, Andrew0212! said: I know this is probably sold but worth an ask as my hunt for one of these is becoming very hard. Is the bike still with you? Andy Hi Andy, don't know if it's in your price range but there is one listed on Milweb.net today P.S. no affiliation with the seller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatchFuzee Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Also, have a look at this forum:- https://www.mtridersclub.co.uk/viewforum.php?f=63 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matchlesswdg3 Posted October 9, 2019 Author Share Posted October 9, 2019 It was sold last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGStJ Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 Hi. Did the registration of this bike end in "WNG" please? If so, I may need to pick your brains on a couple of things if you don't mind. Regards, Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matchlesswdg3 Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share Posted April 17, 2020 On 14 April 2020 at 5:27 PM, PGStJ said: Hi. Did the registration of this bike end in "WNG" please? If so, I may need to pick your brains on a couple of things if you don't mind. Regards, Paul. Negative, Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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