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Looking for a shop to work on 2 old Honda's ('71 CB500 and '72 CB350)
I've done some of the work myself but think it's time to bring in the experts.
Anyone know of a reputable shop around Baltimore?
Thanks
Mike

what kind(s) of work?

I've attempted to clean the carbs and replace all the jets and orings that I think needed to be replaced.  Cleaned the tanks in both bikes.  The 350 is reassembled and will turn over but not start.  The 500 is still apart to some extent.  Tank and carbs are off. 
I'm actually thinking about trading 1 of the bikes for service on the other or work out some sort of deal.  Both are in good shape and low mileage for their age w/ the 350 being slightly "cleaner" then the 500
Need someone to go through them and get them up and running. Planned to restore them myself but due to lack of time all progress has stopped and I think I'd prefer to pay or trade for some work to get one on the road this season

paging Dragsterhund .....please pick up the white courtesy phone....

^ He's out of the country at the moment.

I think you have you dates wrong, the CB500 four did not come out until 1972, the CB500T cam out later, 75' I think. to replace the 450. What is the color of the CB500? - Gene

CB500 is gold
Vin is CB500-1037662
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7149/6721491823_c0575e9c2a_m.jpg)
It was built in Aug 1971

Hmmm, exactly the bike I had. Let me know if you decide to sell it. - Gene

Nope not for sale. 
I do have a green '72 CB350 that I'd consider selling if interested.
It's even cleaner then the 500.  I can take some pic's if you are interested at all

Interested.

Vintage bikes are for people that don't know how to ride!  ;D

The 350 is a twin yes? Does it have the original paint? The 70's Honda paint schemes were always good.

Tank is original paint.  Frame has been powder coated and engine looks like it has fresh paint.
Yes it's a twin. 
Just saw an episode of Cafe Racer where a shop took the 350 (base 26HP) and did a little engine work and had it producing 46HP
I'll post up pics shortly

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7243/7394222824_4b3328b2e8_m.jpg)
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(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5465/7394202580_9357cc8309_m.jpg)
The bad:
The right blinker bolt is missing.  Didn't come w/ the bike.  I have the blinker assy just not the bolt and it's a odd ball that I haven't been able to locate.  It's not something you will find from any bolt manufacturer.  I'm sure something else could be used but haven't spent time trying to work it out.
Needs new rubber but I have them. Just haven't put them on.
Most fuel hoses have been replaced but haven't put clamps on them.

The good:
Tank been cleaned.
Carbs have been cleaned and most o-rings replaced and a few jets replaced.
New battery installed.
Installed cone filters in place of the air box. (Looks better IMO but I have the original air box too)

I can take more pics and post them up if anyone wants to see something

The bike is at my office in Rosedale, MD. I'm typically here 6:30AM-5PM Mon-Fri but could work out other times if anyone wants to see it

I had a '75 CB500T. That was the first year and '76 was the last.  Coincidentally, I sold it before moving to this area because I got tired of trying to the get the carbs sorted and didn't want to trailer a sputtering bike. 

As for the poster's bikes, check here: http://www.vjmc.org/ (http://www.vjmc.org/)
It's a good place to find a buyer for one of the bikes, a mechanic and/or parts.