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CX Customization and Modifications
Started by S8mikey at 10-26-2009 3:18 PM. Topic has 875 replies.
  
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 10-26-2009, 3:18 PM
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S8mikey
 
Joined on 10-22-2009
Salt Lake City Utah
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still working on the back end.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/31177460@N05/4027151967/
1979 cx500 cafe
SLC Utah
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10-26-2009, 3:59 PM
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MidTNJasonF
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 S8mikey wrote: | | still working on the back end.
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1996 Suzuki Bandit GSF600
1972 Honda CB450
1973 Honda GP350 WERA Vintage ride
1982 Honda CX500 Custom (sold 5/1/10)
A couple cars
A couple trucks
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10-26-2009, 6:25 PM
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confish86
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lancaster PA
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![Yes [Y]](http://choppercharles.com/cs/emoticons/emotion-21.gif)
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Hey die2sk8
Welcome & i found this site just before i went to look at my 83 650C, it`s a great site with loads of info & very cool customs. What part of L,i, you from ?? i`m an ex long islander here (Lynbrook)
83 Interceptor (parts bike)
76 Goldwing (naked)
07 FJR1300 (rocket)
82 Magna VF750C (waiting for friggin title)
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10-28-2009, 4:56 PM
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die2sk8
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Long Island, NY
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Hi confish86. I am in Mineola and work out of Hewlett so I go through Lynbrook often! How long have you had your bike and how long have you been in PA? Do any customizing?
I just installed 11" sportster shocks today. i lowered the the front forks @ 3/4" the other day and tomorrow I am swapping out the handle bars. I also just painted the radiator cover black. This is a great forum!
1981 CX500 Custom
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10-29-2009, 6:02 AM
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MacMuffler Bearing
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Texas
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MidTN, question....did you have your pipes and mufflers powder coated? Looks great, I want to get rid of my chrome. Thanks.
1980 CX 500 Custom CafeClansman
*There's Nary an Animal Alive that can Outrun a Greased Scotsman!
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10-29-2009, 3:06 PM
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MidTNJasonF
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Smyrna, TN
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| MacMuffler Bearing wrote: | | MidTN, question....did you have your pipes and mufflers powder coated? Looks great, I want to get rid of my chrome. Thanks. |
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That was not my bike pictured. I just made the link in the previous post work for the user. S8mikey is the owner of that bike I think.
1996 Suzuki Bandit GSF600
1972 Honda CB450
1973 Honda GP350 WERA Vintage ride
1982 Honda CX500 Custom (sold 5/1/10)
A couple cars
A couple trucks
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10-29-2009, 4:07 PM
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BostonBruins#17
Joined on 02-17-2009
Plymouth, Mass USA
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My 1981 CX500.
If it has Tits or Tires, It will give you Troubles !!
Plymouth, Mass USA
1981 and 79 CX500
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10-29-2009, 6:16 PM
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silentwarrior79
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Austin, MN
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1981 cx500 custom. Straght pipe exhaust, no H pipe. Rejetted carbs, flat black paint.
79 Honda cx500 Deluxe
80 Honda cx500 Custom
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10-29-2009, 6:21 PM
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silentwarrior79
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Austin, MN
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Just out of curiosity, and with no pun intended, who is Dick? Is that Charles? Sorry, I dont know unless I ask.
79 Honda cx500 Deluxe
80 Honda cx500 Custom
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10-29-2009, 6:25 PM
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silentwarrior79
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Austin, MN
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straight pipe, no H box
79 Honda cx500 Deluxe
80 Honda cx500 Custom
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10-30-2009, 5:26 AM
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MacMuffler Bearing
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Texas
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![Embarrassed [:$]](http://choppercharles.com/cs/emoticons/emotion-10.gif)
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OOOps, sorry Mid......my bad. S8Mikey you there? Did you powder coat those pipes and mufflers? How well does it hold up?
1980 CX 500 Custom CafeClansman
*There's Nary an Animal Alive that can Outrun a Greased Scotsman!
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10-30-2009, 6:35 PM
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achille
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Northwest coast,USA
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< TN
1980 CX500 D - resurrected
1978 CX500 #200752* - parts
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10-30-2009, 6:37 PM
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achille
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< TN
1980 CX500 D - resurrected
1978 CX500 #200752* - parts
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10-31-2009, 6:41 AM
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silentwarrior79
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Austin, MN
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Well I cant seem to get any pics of here of my custom. Im gonna give up before I get pissed off at this computer!
79 Honda cx500 Deluxe
80 Honda cx500 Custom
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10-31-2009, 3:59 PM
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Clumzi
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Olympia Washington
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There is no way to keep those MACs from discoloring, is there? -nick
1979 CX Rat Sport
(EMGO pods, wrapped MAC 2in1, 90/130 re-jet, 18" rear wheel, 50 cal ammo cans, Viper cafe faring, $.97 rattle can flat black)
1987 Toyota Van (Whitey)
2002 Subaru Legacy GT (Spiffy)
Motorcycles should be black and dirty :)
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10-31-2009, 4:36 PM
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die2sk8
Joined on 10-19-2009
Long Island, NY
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1981 Honda CX500
Tank & side covers painted black. '78 handle bars. Trunk.
http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss323/die2sk8/1981HondaCX500001.jpg
Trunk removed. Front forks lowered approx 1".
http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss323/die2sk8/HondaCX500notrunk003.jpg
1981 CX500 Custom
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10-31-2009, 4:47 PM
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achille
Joined on 05-18-2009
Northwest coast,USA
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10-31-2009, 5:03 PM
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BearCX
Joined on 03-11-2008
Roseworthy, Sth Aust
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| Clumzi wrote: | | There is no way to keep those MACs from discoloring, is there? -nick |
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The original pipes are double tube. If you use single tube it will "blue", because of the heat. Personally, I like the colour.
I think the Harley riders have a product called "Blue job" or similar for just this purpose.
A lovely 98* degree day in Sth Australia. Man, its warm. Gonna be 102* on Monday Sheesh
If you're still in control...You're not going fast enough.
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11-01-2009, 7:59 AM
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drummertom
Joined on 10-04-2009
Triangle area, NC
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Here's a few old pics of a 350 chopper I had. I'll try to post a new pic after my son transformed it.
82 CX500
"Well my time went so quickly, I went lickety spickly, out to my ol' 55."
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11-01-2009, 8:04 AM
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lucky
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kingman az age 26
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11-01-2009, 8:08 AM
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lucky
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pics of die2sk8s bike
that way everyone can see it
sorry everyone about the double post i have no idea what i did......sorry guys and gals
1982 honda cx500c
1979 honda xr185 dirt bike
If you can read this thank a TEACHER If you're reading this in ENGLISH thank a SOLDIER
http://globalcxglvtwins.hostingdelivered.com/
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11-01-2009, 12:28 PM
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achille
Joined on 05-18-2009
Northwest coast,USA
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Tried to delete it?
I know when using EI the delete option wouldn't work for me.
I did delete a double post using firefox
I got an "error" message/page deal but the post WAS deleted.
p.s. Your results/experience may vary.
< TN
1980 CX500 D - resurrected
1978 CX500 #200752* - parts
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11-01-2009, 2:40 PM
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Clumzi
Joined on 01-26-2009
Olympia Washington
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I know they blue b/c of the single wall, but I thought I'd been told that if you get the mixture just right (not too lean or rich), they won't discolor. That being said, I don't think I've seen pics anywhere of a cx with a MAC that wasn't at least somewhat discolored. It is kind of a neat look, but shiny isn't really the idea with my bike :). I'm keeping a little bit of metal showing, but most of the bike is some kind of black. The avatar pic is pretty old. The saddle bags I made are gone as is the luggage carrier and the exhaust wrap has been painted black with grill paint (as has the whole exhaust beyond the wrap including the muffler).
I didn't buy the exhaust. When I bought the bike it had pods / 2in1 / 90/130 re-jet and an 18" '78 wheel in the back... all of which I'm happy about. I'd like to know what a stock cx feels like, but considering the fact that most peoples' two big complaints about the bike are the high rpms on the highway and it's being somewhat sluggish, I think the bike's decked out just right.
I'm putting plastic kitty litter tubs that I've matte blacked on the bike today. Hopefully I can get pics posted here before too long. -nick
BTW - I'm up for a ride out to Cape Flattery. I think the bike might finally be up for a ride like that too. That'd be a big day - Oly to Cape Flattery and back? Just checked it on google maps, it's 200 miles just from Oly to there. Don't want to push the ole gal too hard, she just went 54k :).
1979 CX Rat Sport
(EMGO pods, wrapped MAC 2in1, 90/130 re-jet, 18" rear wheel, 50 cal ammo cans, Viper cafe faring, $.97 rattle can flat black)
1987 Toyota Van (Whitey)
2002 Subaru Legacy GT (Spiffy)
Motorcycles should be black and dirty :)
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11-03-2009, 1:19 PM
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die2sk8
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Long Island, NY
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Thank you LUCKY! I've read "how to post pics" but it still won't work. I finally got on photobucket (didn't join Firefox) but when I drag & drop the pic into the forum message, the photo replaces this site and I still have the other browser on photobucket? I feel your pain silentwarrior79! Hey Achille, thanks for the comment. The trunk and saddle bags (not shown) came with the bike and i think i am going to hold on to them.
Here's my most recent link:
http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss323/die2sk8/cx50011_3_09001.jpg
Installed:
sportster shocks, headlight visor,hand grips & horn.
Removed: radiator cover/shroud.
1981 CX500 Custom
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11-03-2009, 1:53 PM
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lucky
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kingman az age 26
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| die2sk8 wrote: | | Thank you LUCKY! I've read "how to post pics" but it still won't work. I finally got on photobucket (didn't join Firefox) but when I drag & drop the pic into the forum message, the photo replaces this site and I still have the other browser on photobucket? I feel your pain silentwarrior79! Hey Achille, thanks for the comment. The trunk and saddle bags (not shown) came with the bike and i think i am going to hold on to them.
Here's my most recent link:
http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss323/die2sk8/cx50011_3_09001.jpg
Installed:
sportster shocks, headlight visor,hand grips & horn.
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just so you can view them
1982 honda cx500c
1979 honda xr185 dirt bike
If you can read this thank a TEACHER If you're reading this in ENGLISH thank a SOLDIER
http://globalcxglvtwins.hostingdelivered.com/
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11-08-2009, 7:06 PM
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confish86
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lancaster PA
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Sorry have not been here for a little (or anyother forum) Work has got me busy & 14 hour days sure does get tiring . I have only had it a couple of months now & now after looking at some of these custom jobs , it makes me think. How do you like the rear shocks ?? i bought from a guy brand new 11inch shocks he put on air adjustable) , his take off mufflers & his stock directionals off his FXR & hope to install them as soon as i finish this 82 Shadow i`m going to work on for this kid that his church is paying me to get road worthy. My mom & brother still live in lynbrook & for my friends they live in Merrick , Freeport , Belmore . I have lived in PA going on 11 years now , (but i still talk like a new yorker )
83 Interceptor (parts bike)
76 Goldwing (naked)
07 FJR1300 (rocket)
82 Magna VF750C (waiting for friggin title)
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11-09-2009, 4:45 AM
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die2sk8
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This site is great and everyone is helpful. Wish I could be as helpful! I really like the 11" sportster shocks (from JC Whitney). They lower the bike a little, where I can get a little more bend in my knees. The chrome shocks also give the bike a great look because the original shocks were a little dull colored. Just needed to swap some bushings from the old set to the new to make it work. Good luck with the bikeshttp://s588.photobucket.com/albums/ss323/die2sk8/?action=view¤t=cx500beach002.jpg
1981 CX500 Custom
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11-17-2009, 6:10 PM
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lucky
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ok guys heres some pics of my bike as of this week its been awhile sense i posted some pics of it and plus some updates
i put a windshield on it
new saddle bags still kinda wanting to put my ammo cans back on
so guys what do you all think?
1982 honda cx500c
1979 honda xr185 dirt bike
If you can read this thank a TEACHER If you're reading this in ENGLISH thank a SOLDIER
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11-17-2009, 7:40 PM
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Spacetiger
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Well, the windshield looks good. Can't see too much else of the bike.
:-]
90 PC 800 (commuting steed)
82 GL500I (50+mpg, great bike)
66 BMW R 50/2 (No brakes/HP)
80 CX500C (Loved this bike)
74 CB360 (Fun; but too small)
79 CX500D (40,000+ mi in 3 years)
76 CB550 (step up from 200cc)
74 KZ200 (1st bike!)
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11-17-2009, 7:44 PM
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lucky
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i have some better pics of my bike in here some were not sure what pages.......but i know they are here (pages 8 and 9 middle of pages)
1982 honda cx500c
1979 honda xr185 dirt bike
If you can read this thank a TEACHER If you're reading this in ENGLISH thank a SOLDIER
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11-17-2009, 8:28 PM
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Blindstitch
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A better question would be what did you steal your speedometer off?
1979 CX500 Supertanker
ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier.
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11-17-2009, 8:34 PM
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lucky
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all i know is that it come off another honda i so need a new one.....but hey that one works so yea
hey don do you by chance have one you dont need?? that you can give a guy??
1982 honda cx500c
1979 honda xr185 dirt bike
If you can read this thank a TEACHER If you're reading this in ENGLISH thank a SOLDIER
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11-17-2009, 8:52 PM
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Blindstitch
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I just have my back up gauges since I gave young my last good set when none of his gauges were working. I just couldn't let him ride away not knowing how fast he was going or at what rpm or temp. Otherwise it would be yours.
1979 CX500 Supertanker
ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier.
Quick Reference
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11-17-2009, 9:11 PM
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ScullyH2
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My 81 CX500D 40k miles with an issue.............And my other ride a little more vintage and a lot more unruly...
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11-17-2009, 10:42 PM
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achille
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SWEET! Looks great!
I'd bet it sounds and smells even better.
< TN
1980 CX500 D - resurrected
1978 CX500 #200752* - parts
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11-18-2009, 10:10 AM
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Huck369
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One of my new bike (still have the CX650)
Huck
1983 Honda CX650 Custom
2005 Honda CRF250X
1990 Honda VTR250
1984 Honda Ascot VT500
1996 Honda VLX 600 Shadow
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11-18-2009, 3:38 PM
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Randall-in-Mpls
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The later Ascot is one of my favorites. Enjoying 6th gear?
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'78 CX500 - Black Maggot --> Green Grub / Yellow Grub / Red Grub ???
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11-18-2009, 4:09 PM
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Huck369
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| Randall-in-Mpls wrote: | The later Ascot is one of my favorites. Enjoying 6th gear?
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Oh yeah, it's a really fun bike...and the 6th gear Overdrive is sweet (wish the CX650 had it) :)
Huck
1983 Honda CX650 Custom
2005 Honda CRF250X
1990 Honda VTR250
1984 Honda Ascot VT500
1996 Honda VLX 600 Shadow
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11-18-2009, 7:31 PM
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11-18-2009, 7:54 PM
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11-19-2009, 9:04 PM
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rlarkin70
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some great bikes out there! here are a couple photos of mine, a 1980 custom. some things I have done to it that make it look a bit different: removed the centerstand, changed to a dual headlight, some painting here and there, dropped the gauges down, harley 883 mufflers, lowered front end, and removed the radiator side covers.
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss211/rlarkin70/cx500/cx500_1.jpg?t=1258693399
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss211/rlarkin70/cx500/cx500_2.jpg?t=1258693421
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11-19-2009, 9:07 PM
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Blindstitch
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| rlarkin70 wrote: | some great bikes out there! here are a couple photos of mine, a 1980 custom. some things I have done to it that make it look a bit different: removed the centerstand, changed to a dual headlight, some painting here and there, dropped the gauges down, harley 883 mufflers, lowered front end, and removed the radiator side covers.
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Ok now do it right and give us a beady eye up close picture of the mini lights from the front.
1979 CX500 Supertanker
ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier.
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11-19-2009, 9:12 PM
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lucky
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11-19-2009, 9:13 PM
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lucky
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11-21-2009, 12:28 AM
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S8mikey
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Ya the exhaust and headers are coated with a high temp black powder coat and it holds up perfectly fine.
1979 cx500 cafe
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11-21-2009, 8:21 PM
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rlarkin70
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ok, I will try and dig up some photos of the front that show some detail of the lights set up. they are a couple of 100W "off road" type driving lights I got in the bargain bin at the local auto parts store. I removed the shade in one and inverted the lens, so one is more of a spot/projector and one is more of a flood type. I rigged up a switch to turn off one of the lights as needed.
this weekend I am in the middle of putting the Quicksilver fairing back on the bike, along with the halogen "square" style headlight that goes with it.
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11-22-2009, 6:47 AM
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james west
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AAHHH...whatever. it shows up in the preview. i've never been able to make this work.
http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/rr193/honkdonkey/IMG_1468.jpg
1979 CX500 BOBBER PROJECT
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11-22-2009, 7:33 AM
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Zorce
Joined on 03-11-2009
Marble Falls, Texas
Posts 410
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put it between [ img] and [/ img] and it will work. no spaces of course.
1981 Honda Silverwing GL500
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11-22-2009, 7:58 AM
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Blindstitch
Joined on 03-14-2009
Greenfield Wisconsin
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How come we don't get the pictures with the hot wife on it?
1979 CX500 Supertanker
ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier.
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