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12-24-2009, 12:12 PM Cool Hand Luke Joined on 12-18-2009 Tucson, AZ Posts 6 Re: Post Your Ride! Hey guys I know it's not a cx or gl but this is my bike. Got a lot of work to do on it. Age: 19 1988 Honda Shadow VT600c Hardtail, "The Zombiecutioner"    Report

12-27-2009, 6:53 PM lucky Joined on 03-06-2009 kingman az age 26 Posts 1,443 Re: Post Your Ride! hey cool cool looking bike but i must say i like marks a little more but your bike has a lot of hope to me to like it better i would like to see it up close maybe one day if you and your bro ever decide to ride down to kingman az for a bbq some time 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/    Report

01-04-2010, 8:17 PM kap384 Joined on 01-05-2010 Calgary, AB Canada Posts 9 Re: Post Your Ride! My Dad and I rescued this GL650I from a pasture 15 years ago.  Ran, but had a GL500 front grafted on at some point.  Cosmetically, missing most of the plastic.  This pic was after dragging it home and cleaning it up quite a bit: Don't be fooled, lots of ArmorAll, soap, water, degreaser and elbow grease to get it here.  Have pulled off the rooted seat and busted trunk for this shot. Rode for the last 15 years, then sold to make room in the garage (always was a little cramped in terms of riding position too.)  Over the years my father built a custom trunk extender, I sourced an entire Type I gauge package, radio/intercom and wired for an iPod.  (Not to mention lots of aluminum polishing.) Didn't expect to find this a few months later:  Only 300 miles on it so far.  Still breaking it in!  Canadian winter has put a hold on that for awhile. 1983 Honda CX650T 1977 Honda CB750F 2002 Honda VFR800I 1965 Suzuki T10    Report

01-04-2010, 8:55 PM Stan in Toronto Joined on 06-07-2008 Toronto Ontario Canada Posts 228 Re: Post Your Ride! Wow! and WOW!! The GL made me drool The Turbo made me wet 1984 CX650E - The Black Rider Joined this forum 6 7 8 Took my first breath in 1952    Report

01-04-2010, 9:42 PM Steve F Joined on 06-25-2009 Sydney, Australia Posts 174 Re: Post Your Ride! A little update on my ride Still a little way to go but it should be rideable again in a week or so and then tank and seat get the paint and it's done..... again. Cheers Steve     Report

01-04-2010, 10:02 PM Blindstitch Joined on 03-14-2009 Greenfield Wisconsin Posts 9,863 Re: Post Your Ride! Gotta love that tire Steve. And the rest that goes with it. 1979 CX500 Supertanker ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier. Quick Reference    Report

01-12-2010, 12:56 PM lucky Joined on 03-06-2009 kingman az age 26 Posts 1,443 Re: Post Your Ride! ok guys i have kept you all wondering on how my bike has turned out as of late so here are some pics of it when i paint the tank i will do more pics saddle bags came from my father in law (400 dollar bags) side covers and new seat thanks to mark alright just so everyone knows these first pics will be of my bike before all the help i have got from people on here and now this is what it looks like now and now then with the sissy seat redone redid the handlebars also after shots now but i have not done that much to it but it does look alot better o and also a new speedo from ohm and a cable from peterL thanks to everyone that has helped me get my baby looking as good as she is 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/    Report

01-12-2010, 6:04 PM Spacetiger Joined on 05-16-2009 Chantilly, VA Posts 1,353 Re: Post Your Ride! lucky, I probably missed this point somewhere along the way. I thought you had a CX650C? These pics are of a CX500C. Jerry 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!)    Report

01-12-2010, 7:19 PM mudrat mark Joined on 12-16-2009 Tucson, AZ Posts 30 Re: Post Your Ride! Looking good Lucky, glad you are digging that seat! Finally got that broken bolt out today, had to break down and get a screw extractor kit to do it, the dremel wasn't cutting it. Got to take it out for a run, and I dig my new seat too. Age: 23 Bike: '82 CX500 Custom, "El Chiablo"    Report

01-12-2010, 8:34 PM Cool Hand Luke Joined on 12-18-2009 Tucson, AZ Posts 6 Re: Post Your Ride! Yo Lucky, really dig that windshield and bags man, lookin' real nice. Age: 19 1988 Honda Shadow VT600c Hardtail, "The Zombiecutioner"    Report

01-13-2010, 12:56 PM lucky Joined on 03-06-2009 kingman az age 26 Posts 1,443 Re: Post Your Ride! nope its a 500c at times i wish i had a 650c but i am happy with my bike 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/    Report

02-25-2010, 8:57 PM djtimpe Joined on 02-07-2010 Kenmore, Washington Posts 163 Re: Post Your Ride! Attachment: GL profile.jpg 82' GL500 I, 22 mile currently. "Don't sweat the petty things, pet the sweaty things." Darren - Western Washington 82' Honda GL500 82' Honda GL500 Interstate    Report

02-25-2010, 9:59 PM Blindstitch Joined on 03-14-2009 Greenfield Wisconsin Posts 9,863 Re: Post Your Ride! Take it easy on that bike. It's no where near broke in. 1979 CX500 Supertanker ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier. Quick Reference    Report

02-25-2010, 11:19 PM Rodders Joined on 12-11-2009 Australia Posts 5 Re: Post Your Ride! Heat wrapped the headers last week. Just the seat bump to do now.  Helmet and goggles arrived today. I know it is not as safe as a full face, but damn what fun to ride in. Had to put a set of earplugs in though, very noisy. Went for a quick ride. Man, people sure check you out when you look like this.  ;D Cheers Rod 1983 CX500    Report

02-26-2010, 8:10 AM Cool Hand Luke Joined on 12-18-2009 Tucson, AZ Posts 6 Re: Post Your Ride! Damn! That looks great! Age: 19 1988 Honda Shadow VT600c Hardtail, "The Zombiecutioner"    Report

02-26-2010, 8:17 AM kingston73 Joined on 04-19-2008 Bellingham, MA Posts 1,722 Re: Post Your Ride! Rodders, you look like you jumped right out of Mad Max's thunderdome.... Very cool! 1979 cx500D - mostly stock    Report

02-26-2010, 10:01 AM wildmanwill Joined on 05-25-2008 Chester County, Pennsylvania Posts 4,034 Re: Post Your Ride! Rodders - don't forget to set up your profile with your bike info and location please. 1983 CX650 Turbo 1982 CX500 Custom Donating Member    Report

03-02-2010, 3:37 PM Alyster Joined on 05-31-2009 Anderson, IN Posts 38 Re: Post Your Ride! Got the bike out today and started it. Can't wait for the weather to get a little warmer and stay there. Anyways, here is what the bike looks like now after some new paint. Still got some finishing touches to do on the side covers and ammo cans before i put those back on. Plus I have new mirrors on the way. I think the next project is gonna be forward controls. 1980 CX500 custom    Report

03-08-2010, 4:55 PM S8mikey Joined on 10-22-2009 Salt Lake City Utah Posts 56 Re: Post Your Ride! Dont know why it wont post the pick but here is the code if someone will do it for me thanks! <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/31177460@N05/4363194694/" title="1979 cx500 cafe by s8mikey, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4363194694_c985391647_o.jpg" width="800" height="496" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/31177460@N05/4362452557/" title="1979 cx500cafe by s8mikey, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4030/4362452557_423540d2a7_o.jpg" width="438" height="800" /></a> 1979 cx500 cafe SLC Utah    Report

03-08-2010, 5:19 PM Steve F Joined on 06-25-2009 Sydney, Australia Posts 174 Re: Post Your Ride! Here you go S8mikey Cheers Steve    Report

03-08-2010, 8:48 PM kap384 Joined on 01-05-2010 Calgary, AB Canada Posts 9 Re: Post Your Ride! Awesome! 1983 Honda CX650T 1977 Honda CB750F 2002 Honda VFR800I 1965 Suzuki T10    Report

03-08-2010, 9:15 PM Woodbutcher Joined on 07-30-2008 Greenville Texas Posts 74 Re: Post Your Ride! <BLOCKQUOTE><table width="85%"><tr><td class="txt4"><img src="/cs/Themes/default/images/icon-quote.gif">&nbsp;<strong>Cool Hand Luke wrote:</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="quoteTable"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="100%" valign="top" class="txt4">Hey guys I know it's not a cx or gl but this is my bike.<br>Got a lot of work to do on it.<br><br><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4211810242_1eefd935d3.jpg" border="0" /><br><br><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/4211810208_57f8753799.jpg" border="0" /><br><br><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4002/4211046187_67109b7f8a.jpg" border="0" /><br></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></BLOCKQUOTE> Hey Luke you going to the smoke out in NM in June? "My Pitbull is smarter than your honor student" 82 CX 500C (Chopper project) 91 xl 1200 Sportster    Report

03-09-2010, 7:52 AM Cool Hand Luke Joined on 12-18-2009 Tucson, AZ Posts 6 Re: Post Your Ride! I haven't even heard about it, what's going on? Age: 19 1988 Honda Shadow VT600c Hardtail, "The Zombiecutioner"    Report

03-09-2010, 12:15 PM Deermagnet Joined on 12-21-2009 Michigan Posts 181 Re: Post Your Ride! Mine before After 1970 Honda SL175 KO "Motosport" 1972 Honda CL70 K3 "Scrambler 70" 1981 Honda cx500 "custom"    Report

03-09-2010, 4:49 PM S8mikey Joined on 10-22-2009 Salt Lake City Utah Posts 56 Re: Post Your Ride! thanks steve! 1979 cx500 cafe SLC Utah    Report

03-09-2010, 5:17 PM jroe650 Joined on 06-21-2009 Southern Maine Posts 60 Re: Post Your Ride! The Buzzard is damn close! Some final paint, and I'll work on some badges for the tank.  I found a great German Gothic script typeface to carve out of aluminum...  More shit I've never done before. Shinko 705s are due in tomorrow.    Report

03-09-2010, 5:46 PM Clumzi Joined on 01-26-2009 Olympia Washington Posts 636 Re: Post Your Ride! God damn that's impressive! How much did you raise the bike in the rear? 13" to 15"? That is a rowdy little bike. Why the custom foot controls? I would figure on an enduro style bike you'd want your feet back a little and higher. -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 :)    Report

03-09-2010, 7:28 PM Blindstitch Joined on 03-14-2009 Greenfield Wisconsin Posts 9,863 Re: Post Your Ride! A better question would be why no knobbies? 1979 CX500 Supertanker ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier. Quick Reference    Report

03-10-2010, 6:11 AM tvpierce Joined on 04-14-2009 Maine, USA Posts 227 Re: Post Your Ride! Joe, Your bike kicks ass! A perfect mix of a streetable bike with off-road cabability. Brilliant! Current: '79 CX500 Deluxe, '99 Kawasaki Concours (ZG1000) Past: '74 CB550, '81 CB750 Super Sport, '84 VFR 750 Interceptor "If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy!" - Red Green    Report

03-10-2010, 8:15 AM kingston73 Joined on 04-19-2008 Bellingham, MA Posts 1,722 Re: Post Your Ride! This is going back a few pictures, but question for Lucky - what are the switches on your left side cover? I didn't notice those before. 1979 cx500D - mostly stock    Report

03-10-2010, 9:11 AM Blindstitch Joined on 03-14-2009 Greenfield Wisconsin Posts 9,863 Re: Post Your Ride! He doesn't have an ignition switch. 1979 CX500 Supertanker ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier. Quick Reference    Report

03-10-2010, 6:08 PM jroe650 Joined on 06-21-2009 Southern Maine Posts 60 Re: Post Your Ride! The shocks are from a TT500, and are 14 1/4"  I've seen them on other CX's, and I have a spare drivetrain if I kludge up the universal joint with the high angle.  I figure that the bike sags enough, and that it's inside of what Honda designed, so the only fear is from crossing a crowned road and getting some air then.  That's pretty damn unlikely for me.  They match the bike size and weight wise, ande look a lot better than the skinny Harley shocks.  Full compression gives about 6" of travel, and won't bottom out on the fender. The shocks needed to have the sleeves taken out on 3 ends, it was a simple thing to slice in with an X-acto blade and then press it out with a bolt and a socket.  Some rubber bushing on the sides, a few .250 spacers, and it's ready to go.  Not bad for a $40 ebay snag. The Shinkos arrived today, they are a steal at $102 delivered from TireWarehouse, and they are sitting at the shop, waiting to be put on tomorrow.  I had both  KLR 250 and KLR650 bikes, and I know better than to put offroad tires on these-  I'll end up killing myself on a hill sometime.  This bike is for going to work and gravel road camping, that's about it.  I do like the truck bed coating on the gas tank. It hides a lot of sins.   J.     Report

03-10-2010, 6:13 PM jroe650 Joined on 06-21-2009 Southern Maine Posts 60 Re: Post Your Ride! I didn't even know the footpegs were a Custom part.  I have some deluxe ones, but the shifter needs to be fixed.  I'll work on a new one later this summer and move the pegs back. The exhaust is ugly cool.  If I can avoid getting a sound ticket, I'll be amazed. J.    Report

03-10-2010, 8:19 PM S8mikey Joined on 10-22-2009 Salt Lake City Utah Posts 56 Re: Post Your Ride! Hey STEVE where did you get your outboard mirrors? 1979 cx500 cafe SLC Utah    Report

03-10-2010, 9:21 PM Steve F Joined on 06-25-2009 Sydney, Australia Posts 174 Re: Post Your Ride!  S8mikey wrote: Hey STEVE where did you get your outboard mirrors? Got them off ebay, I had to wait until they came up for bidding instead of buy it now as they aren't the cheapest, they are very nice though and I ended up getting them at a decent price. And to add to the thread, a pic from the weekend, rode 700km that day (took 10 hours as lots of twists, fog and rain), 5 hours to a CX rally, 3 hours at the rally and 5 hours home Cheers Steve    Report

03-11-2010, 2:40 AM BearCX Joined on 03-11-2008 Roseworthy, Sth Aust Posts 525 Re: Post Your Ride! Dude, did you go to Cowra??  BTW, nice red Docs.... If you're still in control...You're not going fast enough.    Report

03-11-2010, 2:55 AM Steve F Joined on 06-25-2009 Sydney, Australia Posts 174 Re: Post Your Ride!  BearCX wrote: Dude, did you go to Cowra??  BTW, nice red Docs.... Yep, just for 3hrs on the Sunday, I didn't really have time for the whole weekend but had time for a day ride..... a long one though. I couldn't find either pair of my black docs so grabbed the cherry ones... I need new bike boots Cheers Steve    Report

03-11-2010, 4:35 AM tvpierce Joined on 04-14-2009 Maine, USA Posts 227 Re: Post Your Ride! Steve, What spin-on filter are you using? I presume it did not require a mod? TIA. Current: '79 CX500 Deluxe, '99 Kawasaki Concours (ZG1000) Past: '74 CB550, '81 CB750 Super Sport, '84 VFR 750 Interceptor "If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy!" - Red Green    Report

03-11-2010, 4:43 AM Steve F Joined on 06-25-2009 Sydney, Australia Posts 174 Re: Post Your Ride!  tvpierce wrote: Steve, What spin-on filter are you using? I presume it did not require a mod? TIA. No idea, it was on there when I bought the bike, it looks like the Randakks (http://www.randakks.com/Engine%20Parts.htm) one though. Cheers Steve    Report

03-11-2010, 8:11 AM Blindstitch Joined on 03-14-2009 Greenfield Wisconsin Posts 9,863 Re: Post Your Ride! Probably a randak spin on. 1979 CX500 Supertanker ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier. Quick Reference    Report

03-12-2010, 1:36 AM edessex Joined on 09-11-2007 Nr. Stansted Airport, UK Posts 7 Re: Post Your Ride! 1981 CX500 RAT No major mods on it, usual matt black paint, duct-tape seat, cut down fairing, etc. In the end will have scaffold-pole exhausts & ammo-crate storage boxes.  Would hard-tail but need to put my missus on the back! lol     1981 Honda CX500 (Rat) (From sunny old England)    Report

03-22-2010, 6:17 PM skapunx_99 Joined on 03-23-2010 warren ohio Posts 9 Re: Post Your Ride! Attachment: 031610202016.jpg i am not done yet but its doesnt look anything like the origanal cx500 1979 honda cx500 bobber    Report

03-22-2010, 6:42 PM Spacetiger Joined on 05-16-2009 Chantilly, VA Posts 1,353 Re: Post Your Ride! Well, the pipes are unlike anything I've seen. One question, does the bike get caught out in the rain much when the engine isn't running? Jerry 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!)    Report

03-22-2010, 8:56 PM jgilles Joined on 03-22-2010 Wichita Ks Posts 7 Re: Post Your Ride! Here's mine.  Still in the works 1981 cx500 custom    Report

03-22-2010, 10:48 PM BearCX Joined on 03-11-2008 Roseworthy, Sth Aust Posts 525 Re: Post Your Ride! Engine's on a bit of a lean ,  make sure you keep the oil level up. Looks great, too. Well done so far. If you're still in control...You're not going fast enough.    Report

03-23-2010, 4:37 AM tvpierce Joined on 04-14-2009 Maine, USA Posts 227 Re: Post Your Ride! skapunx_99, What are the tops of your rear shocks attached to? Current: '79 CX500 Deluxe, '99 Kawasaki Concours (ZG1000) Past: '74 CB550, '81 CB750 Super Sport, '84 VFR 750 Interceptor "If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy!" - Red Green    Report

03-23-2010, 4:58 AM yflyer Joined on 01-19-2010 Cincinnati Posts 26 Re: Post Your Ride! My 1979 cx500 custom before the new Harley pipes. 79 CX500 Custom 86 Concours #4 www.ridingoutloud.com    Report

03-23-2010, 5:04 AM yflyer Joined on 01-19-2010 Cincinnati Posts 26 Re: Post Your Ride! 1979 cx500 custom before harley mufflers. 79 CX500 Custom 86 Concours #4 www.ridingoutloud.com    Report

03-23-2010, 7:49 AM spanish bandit Joined on 02-12-2009 southern spain Posts 5,010 Re: Post Your Ride!  yflyer wrote: 1979 cx500 custom before harley mufflers. is it me? , but i cant see any pictures when i feel the need,i do it,llego,ve 60,s ----------------------------- 2008.1982 honda gli silverwing [uk model ] 2010.1981 honda gli silverwing [uk model ]    Report

03-23-2010, 4:34 PM skapunx_99 Joined on 03-23-2010 warren ohio Posts 9 Re: Post Your Ride! Attachment: 031610202016.jpg heres my 1979 cx500 rat bobber 1979 honda cx500 bobber    Report

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