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CX Customization and Modifications
Started by krmtrains at 06-05-2009 4:02 PM. Topic has 875 replies.
  
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 06-05-2009, 4:02 PM
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krmtrains
 
Joined on 03-24-2009
Brighton, Michigan
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Here's a picture of my SilverWing with a new windshield and some inexpensive sport bags I bought for it. Amazing the difference with the windshield!
Kevin Mueller
1982 GL500 SilverWing
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06-07-2009, 4:49 AM
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achille
Joined on 05-18-2009
Northwest coast,USA
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 ,Very nice. What is the source of the bags and windscreen if you don't mind?
< TN
1980 CX500 D - resurrected
1978 CX500 #200752* - parts
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06-07-2009, 5:21 AM
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kingston73
Joined on 04-19-2008
Bellingham, MA
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Except for the fact that you've got a Silverwing and I've got a CX,
I've got the same setup. Is that a StreetShield EX and are those Dowco
Rallly side bags? And is that a SparX helmet? I've got the same
thing, just in a different color, how do you like it? Bike looks very nice.
1979 cx500D - mostly stock
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06-07-2009, 12:09 PM
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krmtrains
Joined on 03-24-2009
Brighton, Michigan
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Thank you! That's exactly what I have. Rode about 240 miles yesterday, and was very pleased with everything. Not 100% sure I have the bags set up exactly right. they didn't fall off anyway!
Kevin Mueller
1982 GL500 SilverWing
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06-09-2009, 10:42 AM
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Randall-in-Mpls
Joined on 07-06-2007
Minneapolis, MN
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How do you ride without a head??!!! 
R
'78 CX500 - Black Maggot --> Green Grub / Yellow Grub / Red Grub ???
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06-09-2009, 3:41 PM
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krmtrains
Joined on 03-24-2009
Brighton, Michigan
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Kingston,
I like the Sparx helmet, although since I installed the windshield, I've still been tinkering to get the angle right. I don't know if I still don't have it, or if there is something about the shape of the helmet, but the last time I rode, I was getting some vibration that caused my vision to be blurred. I have made another adjustment, so I'll see how it is next time out.
How long did it take you to get your windshield positioned correctly?
Kevin Mueller
1982 GL500 SilverWing
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06-09-2009, 5:35 PM
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kingston73
Joined on 04-19-2008
Bellingham, MA
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How tall are you? I've got mine so there's about a fingers width gap between the headlight and the windshield, and it's raked back to about the same angle as the forks. With my bar/seat position it puts the top of the shield at about mouth height. I don't get any buffeting in that setup, and I'm assuming the air stream is going up and above my head because the upper vents in the helmet don't really do anything. I've experimented and with the screen off I can feel the breeze coming through the upper helmet vents. I would experiment with 1 thing at a time. Start with a bit of a gap between the headlight and screen, and if you start with the screen at the same angle as the forks it gives you a good starting point to judge future changes. I really like my helmet, I think SparX is an overlooked/under rated brand.
1979 cx500D - mostly stock
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06-09-2009, 6:15 PM
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krmtrains
Joined on 03-24-2009
Brighton, Michigan
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6 feet tall. I might have had it up too high before. We'll see how it is now.
Kevin Mueller
1982 GL500 SilverWing
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06-10-2009, 5:08 AM
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roundman72
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Laporte Indiana
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i put on my pumkin.... notice the valve covers i love them
82 gl500I
82 xs650
70 cl450 (restoring)
74 cl450 (non runner)
00 Moto Guzzi Jackal (ended up selling)
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06-10-2009, 5:15 AM
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kingston73
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Bellingham, MA
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What are those? I don't think I've ever seen any like that on any 500/650 of any sort. Pretty nice looking!
1979 cx500D - mostly stock
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06-10-2009, 8:00 AM
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krellheat
Joined on 03-14-2009
Central Connecticut
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06-10-2009, 10:35 AM
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roundman72
Joined on 03-24-2009
Laporte Indiana
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actually that aint me it's my step brother but thats ok.... i got those off the bay bout 6 years ago as NOS and the package looked it too. If i remember right i did not pay much for them but like others have said in the past years the price has gone up!
82 gl500I
82 xs650
70 cl450 (restoring)
74 cl450 (non runner)
00 Moto Guzzi Jackal (ended up selling)
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06-12-2009, 12:57 PM
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Wood_Dubby
Joined on 01-29-2009
West Jordan, Utah
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Ok, I'll try now. Still kind of Ugly, but it's still in the works.
1982 CX500 Custom (A Frankenstein of a machine).
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06-12-2009, 11:49 PM
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Pudwak
Joined on 06-11-2009
Central Ohio
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I didn't even clean it off. ;)
'79 CX500 Custom
'82 Gl500
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06-13-2009, 1:01 AM
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ITC86
Joined on 06-11-2009
Orange County Ca
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<img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/cobra86/IMG_3111-1.jpg?t=1244879715" border="0" />
1981 Honda GL500 Silverwing
Orange County, CA
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06-13-2009, 1:54 AM
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mr. softie
Joined on 03-14-2009
Beautiful Bucks County PA... I ride a 83 GL650I
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Use [*img]the url[*/img] without the *'s That bike is looking good! But I would put some boots on
May the wind always be at your back and the sun overhead as you make your way down the ever winding, smoothly paved, traffic free road!
Si fractum non sit, noli id reficere.
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06-15-2009, 10:49 AM
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dgeese
Joined on 03-28-2009
Luray, VA
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My '80 CX500 Custom. A work in progress. Needs paint, seat and going to add ammo can saddle bags.
Oh, and it needs a BATH!!!
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1980 CX500 Custom
1978 CX500
"I'd rather be riding my motorcycle thinking about God than sitting in church thinking about my motorcycle." Anonymous
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06-16-2009, 6:43 AM
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Wood_Dubby
Joined on 01-29-2009
West Jordan, Utah
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pudwak- did you get the bike and the gun from the same place? If the AK is what's 'dirtying' up the bike, I'LL clean it for ya!
1982 CX500 Custom (A Frankenstein of a machine).
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06-16-2009, 11:01 PM
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ITC86
Joined on 06-11-2009
Orange County Ca
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Ha lol, Ya even some shoes would be good. It is immobile at the moment through so i dont think my feet are in any serious danger.
Thanks for re posting the pic! I finally figured out why it wasn't letting me.
As for my bike there are no mods at the moment but i have big plans for it. I would like to simply start with either a new seat or handle bars.
But before any mods i need to gett it running good again.
1981 Honda GL500 Silverwing
Orange County, CA
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06-16-2009, 11:29 PM
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Pudwak
Joined on 06-11-2009
Central Ohio
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 Wood_Dubby wrote: | | pudwak- did you get the bike and the gun from the same place? If the AK is what's 'dirtying' up the bike, I'LL clean it for ya! |
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I built the AK. Still working on the bike. It has been my daily rider for 4-5 years now. Just got it into pieces tonight. My parts bike should arrive in about 8-9 hours. Wish me luck.
'79 CX500 Custom
'82 Gl500
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06-18-2009, 4:58 PM
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integradude19
Joined on 05-30-2009
Stockton, CA
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Got mine about two weeks ago. Had it halfway torn about within an hour of having
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1980 CX500
1978 CX500 Parts bike
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06-18-2009, 6:00 PM
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confish86
Joined on 06-17-2009
lancaster PA
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Just washed it & put new battery in it & it starts & runs great (sat for who knows how long) & video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pz34wPG4KCQ
83 Interceptor (parts bike)
76 Goldwing (naked)
07 FJR1300 (rocket)
82 Magna VF750C (waiting for friggin title)
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06-18-2009, 8:11 PM
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OdieTurbo
Joined on 03-19-2009
Endicott, NY
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![Wink [;)]](http://choppercharles.com/cs/emoticons/emotion-5.gif)
Re: Post Your Ride!
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I just noticed I never posted my pics up!
Current Bike:
-1983 Honda CX650 Custom
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06-21-2009, 8:57 PM
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Kelpy
Joined on 02-13-2009
Everett, Washington
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Finally feel like mines decent enough to post :) Still need to mount my '28 Model A taillight and I wanna get a more bobber-esque seat as well as raising the rear fender so it sits flush with the back of the seat.
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06-23-2009, 12:56 PM
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Will
Joined on 08-24-2008
Burlington, Vermont
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Here's a pic of my GL with new bars, "new" tank and new inspection sticker! I was luck enough to find a tank in great shape that matched my color. Except for the handlebars, it's pretty much stock.
1982 GL500 Silverwing
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06-25-2009, 2:49 PM
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Jaggmotors
Joined on 04-28-2009
NJ
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well here she is when i bought her.
this is my friends Harley, he left it at my house since he currently has nowhere to store it. Bad idea LOL. I still think that the cx is more fun to ride and much more practical. Unfortunately the Harley gets more attention :(
79 cx500 custom
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06-25-2009, 9:21 PM
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Wood_Dubby
Joined on 01-29-2009
West Jordan, Utah
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I like it better with the side covers.
The Speedo is off of an old CB400- it only cost $5 and it works just fine.
This is how I bolted the non-stock seat on (off of an old Kawa 175cc something or other trail bike).
Still trying to figure out what to do with this gap (and the resultant exposed blinker wires).
The rat's nest behind the headlight.
1982 CX500 Custom (A Frankenstein of a machine).
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06-26-2009, 3:43 PM
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Wood_Dubby
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West Jordan, Utah
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I'm too paranoid that something that 'eye catching' would get stolen or broken. I just don't trust teenagers.
1982 CX500 Custom (A Frankenstein of a machine).
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06-29-2009, 12:24 AM
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ratboydon
Joined on 06-29-2009
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Newbie here...my roomie gave me this wreck about thirteen years ago and its been sitting in the corner of my garage neglected all these years. heres the progress of the transformation.
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=235496875&albumId=1486857
Ratted 1981 CX500 Custom
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06-29-2009, 4:41 PM
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krmtrains
Joined on 03-24-2009
Brighton, Michigan
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Enjoyed the pictures and the story that went with them. I like the red accents.
Kevin Mueller
1982 GL500 SilverWing
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07-02-2009, 11:04 AM
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gregoryjewell
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joplin, mo
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figured i should post some pics of my bike since i have done alot to it since the last time i put pics up
79 cx500 custom on the road once again
78 standard (parts bike)
79 cx500 custom (parts bike sitting 1500 miles away)lol
cant nobody hold me down oh no i got to keep on moving
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07-02-2009, 12:23 PM
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Randall-in-Mpls
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| gregoryjewell wrote: | |
I believe you've got your engine guards upside down, and on the wrong sides. Unless I'm mistaken, they should attach at the upper rear engine hanger bolt and the upper front engine hanger bolt (behind the radiator.)
Two-point guards aren't particularly strong to begin with, and I could see these folding rather easily, possibly breaking the lug off the crankcase. I imagine they interfere with your shins, too.
Just my observation. Do what you want with it.
R
P.S. Nice paint, btw. I've always liked that rich, dark purple. (And no, I'm not a Vikings fan.)
'78 CX500 - Black Maggot --> Green Grub / Yellow Grub / Red Grub ???
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07-02-2009, 1:10 PM
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gregoryjewell
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joplin, mo
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yeah i know i actually did that to mount highway pegs just havent got the pegs yet but after seeing lambykins wreck i am thinking about changing them back
79 cx500 custom on the road once again
78 standard (parts bike)
79 cx500 custom (parts bike sitting 1500 miles away)lol
cant nobody hold me down oh no i got to keep on moving
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07-06-2009, 7:23 AM
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gwynethh
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![Wilted Flower [W]](http://choppercharles.com/cs/emoticons/emotion-52.gif)
Re: Post Your Ride!
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Jenny at 99% done.
Party On Dudes and Dudettes
1989 PC800 "Silver Lady"
1982 GL500I "Jenny"
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07-06-2009, 8:54 AM
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NateDawg
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That purple is tight! (Meaning I like it :)
I'm not sure if there is a "done" when talking about a motorcycle. But I would like to add a before and now picture of my joy and pain.
78' Standard Maggot
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07-07-2009, 6:59 PM
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gregoryjewell
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thanks nate its not to bad for a free paint job planning on going comp orange and using these decals on the tank
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370142617564&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT
79 cx500 custom on the road once again
78 standard (parts bike)
79 cx500 custom (parts bike sitting 1500 miles away)lol
cant nobody hold me down oh no i got to keep on moving
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07-07-2009, 8:04 PM
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07-08-2009, 6:20 AM
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confish86
Joined on 06-17-2009
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Natedawg
That engine sure does stand out (i like it) got any close up pics of it.
83 Interceptor (parts bike)
76 Goldwing (naked)
07 FJR1300 (rocket)
82 Magna VF750C (waiting for friggin title)
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07-08-2009, 6:39 AM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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I would like to say this is my bike, but...
06 Suzuki S50 daily ride
CX500c
Honda Magna BC
age 72
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07-08-2009, 7:21 AM
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gwynethh
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Natedowg said "That purple is tight! (Meaning I like it :)"
Thanx. It is a rattle can home job that I'm pleased with EXCEPT the last can was a different purple (note the trunk cover). Darn you Duplicolor! I will redo that after the east coast monsoon ends this fall.
Party On Dudes and Dudettes
1989 PC800 "Silver Lady"
1982 GL500I "Jenny"
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07-08-2009, 9:16 AM
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NateDawg
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| confish86 wrote: | | Natedawg
That engine sure does stand out (i like it) got any close up pics of it. |
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How close do you want? lol!
78' Standard Maggot
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07-09-2009, 6:07 AM
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confish86
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Nice !! I like the painted wheels (lester looking) I`m looking to do something like it on my 76 GL1000 but with a Hemi orenge color engine with a (either) plum purlpe or sublime body paint work.
83 Interceptor (parts bike)
76 Goldwing (naked)
07 FJR1300 (rocket)
82 Magna VF750C (waiting for friggin title)
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07-11-2009, 5:41 PM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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Trying for the ideal cockpit configuration.
06 Suzuki S50 daily ride
CX500c
Honda Magna BC
age 72
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07-11-2009, 7:07 PM
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OdieTurbo
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Re: Post Your Ride!
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Man PWG, I can't wait to see this project moving along! It'll be really neat!
Current Bike:
-1983 Honda CX650 Custom
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07-11-2009, 8:41 PM
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confish86
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Man PWG if you slip off the seat you will have one hell of a splinter in the plumbers crack LOL
83 Interceptor (parts bike)
76 Goldwing (naked)
07 FJR1300 (rocket)
82 Magna VF750C (waiting for friggin title)
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07-12-2009, 9:26 AM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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This project is getting a lot of thinking! If you smell something burning? It's just Phil
down in Lowgap. Odie turbo and confish, I expect to see you both at the HTTA Amish
Rally next month, You're so close.
06 Suzuki S50 daily ride
CX500c
Honda Magna BC
age 72
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07-14-2009, 6:47 PM
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ratboydon
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thanks for commenting kevin! i'll post more pics when im near completion.Got the carbs getting redone now. I tried to do them myself but ...yeah right.. took the old staghorn bars off and bought 6" risers with drag bars..."They wont see nothin but knuckles and forehead comin at em!!" pics to come..
Ratted 1981 CX500 Custom
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07-15-2009, 6:05 AM
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Lil Beast
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King City, Ontario
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I have some recent pictures of my CX
<img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo304/LilBeast01/13072009018.jpg" border="0" />
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<img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo304/LilBeast01/13072009020.jpg" border="0" />
Cafe in the works
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