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CX Customization and Modifications
Started by skapunx_99 at 03-23-2010 4:41 PM. Topic has 875 replies.
  
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 03-23-2010, 4:41 PM
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skapunx_99
 
Joined on 03-23-2010
warren ohio
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havent had it on the road yat this year
but i assume it should be a problem i don't let it sit to much
she's loud though
1979 honda cx500 bobber
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03-24-2010, 6:05 AM
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mycophage
Joined on 03-22-2010
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Re: Post Your Ride! .....so here is an updated shot.
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Who made your seat? That's incredible.
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03-24-2010, 6:43 AM
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yflyer
Joined on 01-19-2010
Cincinnati
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I'm going to try one more time. My 1979 cx500 custom before new Harley pipes.
79 CX500 Custom
86 Concours
#4
www.ridingoutloud.com
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03-24-2010, 1:54 PM
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residentdud
Joined on 10-12-2009
Petawawa, Ontario
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Here's my nightmare...
'81 CX500C caffeinated
'72 CB350F restore
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03-24-2010, 5:24 PM
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Clumzi
Joined on 01-26-2009
Olympia Washington
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http://s211.photobucket.com/albums/bb89/TheRacketRockFace/?action=view¤t=Picture015.jpg
http://s211.photobucket.com/albums/bb89/TheRacketRockFace/?action=view¤t=Picture014.jpg
hmm, drag and drop doesn't work with google chrome. Anybody want to give me a hand with these? New pics with the ammo cans. I've painted the front fender since, but more or less what I'm rolling around with . Oh, and I pulled the center stand and one mirror. Hmm, I should take new pics :). -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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03-24-2010, 6:52 PM
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Blindstitch
Joined on 03-14-2009
Greenfield Wisconsin
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You should tuck that clutch cable under the tank.
1979 CX500 Supertanker
ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier.
Quick Reference
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03-24-2010, 11:04 PM
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spanish bandit
Joined on 02-12-2009
southern spain
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nick,i love the black exhaust
when i feel the need,i do it,llego,ve 60,s
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2008.1982 honda gli silverwing [uk model ]
2010.1981 honda gli silverwing [uk model ]
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03-25-2010, 2:55 AM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
Joined on 01-07-2008
Minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway
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"You should tuck that clutch cable under the tank. "
Or put a loop in it.
06 Suzuki S50 daily ride
CX500c
Honda Magna BC
age 72
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03-25-2010, 10:39 AM
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Clumzi
Joined on 01-26-2009
Olympia Washington
Posts 636
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Hadn't thought to tuck it under the tank. Good call. I tucked it behind that radiator bolt b/c it got a little singed by the exhaust at one point, but under the tank... hmm. I'll do that when I get home. Thanks. -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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03-26-2010, 6:32 AM
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BostonBruins#17
Joined on 02-17-2009
Plymouth, Mass USA
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my 81 cx500. Battling mother nature on two wheels in New England !
If it has Tits or Tires, It will give you Troubles !!
Plymouth, Mass USA
1981 and 79 CX500
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03-26-2010, 5:48 PM
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mr. softie
Joined on 03-14-2009
Beautiful Bucks County PA... I ride a 83 GL650I
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Hey I like that ride BostonBruins#17. Any more pics other than your avatar?
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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03-26-2010, 10:39 PM
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SeanAlan329
Joined on 03-27-2010
Tucson, AZ
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<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/Alan1604/Bike/2009-07-22190734.jpg" border="0" />
<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/Alan1604/Bike/SSPX0159.jpg" border="0" />
<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/Alan1604/Bike/SSPX0152.jpg" border="0" />
<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/Alan1604/Bike/SSPX0150.jpg" border="0" />
81' CX500 Custom
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03-27-2010, 12:36 AM
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Blindstitch
Joined on 03-14-2009
Greenfield Wisconsin
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 SeanAlan329 wrote: | |
1979 CX500 Supertanker
ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier.
Quick Reference
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03-28-2010, 8:44 PM
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Lowlife1220
Joined on 03-23-2010
Gilbert,AZ
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i like the red accents on the rims and the springer seat.
1981 Honda Gl500. "Rat" bike
Proud P.U.B.
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04-03-2010, 3:43 PM
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lucky
Joined on 03-06-2009
kingman az age 26
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04-03-2010, 5:34 PM
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bobisslack
Joined on 07-18-2007
Knox Vegas
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Figgered I'd update my ride since I've painted and added the new sissy bar/backrest. Here she is...
sorry...photos were from my phone...
'80 cx500c
Gotta keep my knees in the breeze.
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04-06-2010, 5:08 AM
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djtimpe
Joined on 02-07-2010
Kenmore, Washington
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"Don't sweat the petty things, pet the sweaty things."
Darren - Western Washington
82' Honda GL500
82' Honda GL500 Interstate
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04-09-2010, 1:43 PM
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Lowlife1220
Joined on 03-23-2010
Gilbert,AZ
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work in progress.
1981 Honda Gl500. "Rat" bike
Proud P.U.B.
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04-09-2010, 4:14 PM
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RickSlambone
Joined on 12-09-2009
Duluth, MN
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| residentdud wrote: | Here's my nightmare...
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I'm really curious as to how your exhaust sounds. Do you have a video of it running? I'm thinking of either doing the exact same as what you got except maybe have the pipes turn out at the end, or making an H-Box and doing the same, OR doing like a custom 2 into 1 bigger pipe kinda like that one guy with the crazy new age cx500 did with his.
1980 Honda CX 500
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04-09-2010, 6:05 PM
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RickSlambone
Joined on 12-09-2009
Duluth, MN
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Got bored, started drinkin, decided to set gas tank, seat, and rear fender on my bike to get a better idea of what it'll look like when I'm done.
Exactly what I had in mind. Oh and just got my new pod filters in the mail, so by the end of the weekend it should pretty much be all put together, then I just gotta wait til next friday for my friend to bring me up the battery box that he finished fabricating up for me.
1980 Honda CX 500
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04-12-2010, 5:03 PM
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peteE
Joined on 10-11-2009
Chitown
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Stripped her down and tuned er up.
Fun little ride!
79 CX500 Kustom
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04-12-2010, 6:01 PM
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Spacetiger
Joined on 05-16-2009
Chantilly, VA
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Darren,
Something is wrong with your 1st pic - the odometer only shows ~21 miles!
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!)
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04-12-2010, 6:40 PM
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RickSlambone
Joined on 12-09-2009
Duluth, MN
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| Spacetiger wrote: | Darren,
Something is wrong with your 1st pic - the odometer only shows ~21 miles!
Jerry
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And it looks like it's only been driven 21 miles! That bike is clean.
1980 Honda CX 500
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04-12-2010, 6:46 PM
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Blindstitch
Joined on 03-14-2009
Greenfield Wisconsin
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that's because that's the actual mileage. He's lucky.
1979 CX500 Supertanker
ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier.
Quick Reference
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04-13-2010, 11:17 AM
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WildRussian
Joined on 06-15-2009
Moscow, Russia
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Today at home (near bed!!) Waiting for master brake cilynder.... Almost ready for summer!
Honda GL650 `83
Yamaha PW80 (Wife)
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Why i ride bike? - God give 4 foot to animal and to man - 2 only.
Age 38/25
skype: romanovi_ha_sergey
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04-13-2010, 11:36 AM
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trastrim
Joined on 04-13-2010
West Allis, WI
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Blargh.
1980 Honda CX500 Cafe
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04-23-2010, 7:16 AM
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spanish bandit
Joined on 02-12-2009
southern spain
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when i had the engine, forks and rear suspension in bits i never thought it would all nail back together so well.
just my 200 dollar radio to fit[bobs recomendation  ]and im away.
Have a good weekend guys
when i feel the need,i do it,llego,ve 60,s
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2008.1982 honda gli silverwing [uk model ]
2010.1981 honda gli silverwing [uk model ]
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04-23-2010, 12:26 PM
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S8mikey
Joined on 10-22-2009
Salt Lake City Utah
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Ok can somebody help me out with the pics?
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/31177460@N05/4546501048/" title="bike2 by s8mikey, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4049/4546501048_370cbddc2d.jpg" width="500" height="309" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/31177460@N05/4546500968/" title="bike1 by s8mikey, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4045/4546500968_68c0fcdb94.jpg" width="500" height="284" /></a>
New pipes and hand made battery box. I also bent the stock mirrors down to be flush with grips.
1979 cx500 cafe
SLC Utah
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04-23-2010, 1:53 PM
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Randall-in-Mpls
Joined on 07-06-2007
Minneapolis, MN
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| S8mikey wrote: | Ok can somebody help me out with the pics?
New pipes and hand made battery box. I also bent the stock mirrors down to be flush with grips. |
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'78 CX500 - Black Maggot --> Green Grub / Yellow Grub / Red Grub ???
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04-23-2010, 2:41 PM
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S8mikey
Joined on 10-22-2009
Salt Lake City Utah
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thanks Randall
1979 cx500 cafe
SLC Utah
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04-23-2010, 6:24 PM
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Sam I Am
Joined on 04-12-2009
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
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Very nice.
1982 GL500 Silverfish - It's alive!
1972 Bonneville - overdue for an overhaul
1971 Tiger - parts bike/future project
"An object at rest cannot be stopped!" -The Evil Midnight Bomber What Bombs At Midnight
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04-23-2010, 6:56 PM
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djtimpe
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Kenmore, Washington
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Now it has 120 miles.
"Don't sweat the petty things, pet the sweaty things."
Darren - Western Washington
82' Honda GL500
82' Honda GL500 Interstate
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04-23-2010, 8:42 PM
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Sam I Am
Joined on 04-12-2009
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
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Oh, you lucky bugger!
1982 GL500 Silverfish - It's alive!
1972 Bonneville - overdue for an overhaul
1971 Tiger - parts bike/future project
"An object at rest cannot be stopped!" -The Evil Midnight Bomber What Bombs At Midnight
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04-24-2010, 2:37 PM
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Clumzi
Joined on 01-26-2009
Olympia Washington
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New addition to the bike :). It chomps on the front fender as I ride and makes a sweet clacking sound. Still not sure if I'm going to paint it black. My gear is all black but my helmet is white, so I'm thinking about keeping it as is.
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb89/TheRacketRockFace/Picture039.jpg
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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04-24-2010, 3:09 PM
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Doward
Joined on 05-11-2008
Alachua, FL
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| Clumzi wrote: | New addition to the bike :). It chomps on the front fender as I ride and makes a sweet clacking sound. Still not sure if I'm going to paint it black. My gear is all black but my helmet is white, so I'm thinking about keeping it as is.
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1978 CX500 motor + 1980 CX500C frame
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04-25-2010, 4:25 AM
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tvpierce
Joined on 04-14-2009
Maine, USA
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Clumzi,
What can you tell me about your fairing? I'd like something similar. Do you know what bike it originally came from?
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
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04-25-2010, 8:55 AM
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Deermagnet
Joined on 12-21-2009
Michigan
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Hey bandit,
Bike turned out nicely!
You guys are making me want to tackle the motor, and make her shine!
The list "again" for this winter is growing daily.
It seems i'm never done, part of the fun!
1970 Honda SL175 KO "Motosport"
1972 Honda CL70 K3 "Scrambler 70"
1981 Honda cx500 "custom"
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04-26-2010, 9:48 AM
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Clumzi
Joined on 01-26-2009
Olympia Washington
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Viper-Sport-Cafe-Fairing-Motorcycles-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem5191df8ec3QQitemZ350339698371QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_809wt_958
They're always on ebay for $50-$60. They'll fit pretty much anything with a 7" headlight. They say "Viper" in the listings, but when mine came it was badged EMGO, which I found odd since I thought EMGO just made old VW stuff. I love the thing. It looks a little odd with the daytona bars I have on there (looks designed for cafe bars), but it's a nice thing to have. It's tiny, but just enough to block most of the wind from catching me full in the chest and I can duck down behind it to get fully out of the wind or weather. And they weigh very little. -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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04-26-2010, 9:49 AM
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WildRussian
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Moscow, Russia
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Today, after 1,5 years turn on my "Fire-emergecy Machine"! Hes run! And run good! Have two problem - leakage of gasoline from carbuerator and cooling liquid near thermostat. But hes work! If know that i repair he 100%, think its good. Tommorow i kill last problem and can now sleep sweet!
P.S. Special THANKS for Mad and A. Gergel, those help me yesterday move "A litle Boy" from 6 etage to street (on stairway!)
Honda GL650 `83
Yamaha PW80 (Wife)
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Why i ride bike? - God give 4 foot to animal and to man - 2 only.
Age 38/25
skype: romanovi_ha_sergey
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04-26-2010, 10:31 AM
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boyscout
Joined on 10-13-2009
Mountain, Wisconsin
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SeanAlan329...Ditto on liking the look of the red accents on wheels on your ride. Was that just a taped off and then spray job? I'm looking at doing something similar. Any advice would be welcomed. thanks.
BoyScout
1980 cx500 Custommm! (new Project)
1971 CL450 "Scout" -sold :(
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04-28-2010, 3:39 AM
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BearCX
Joined on 03-11-2008
Roseworthy, Sth Aust
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Good to hear Mr WildRussian. Looks great, have fun riding.
If you're still in control...You're not going fast enough.
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04-29-2010, 8:45 PM
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peteE
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Chitown
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Chi town dirt tracker
79 CX500 Kustom
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04-30-2010, 4:00 AM
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kingston73
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I like that seat, where'd it come from?
1979 cx500D - mostly stock
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05-01-2010, 2:20 PM
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die2sk8
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Long Island, NY
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some mods:
Just added sissy bar. Seat required a little hammering to narrow it so the sissy bar would fit. Rear Lucas style brake/stop light with LED bulb. Red LED rear turn signals. Sportster shocks. Removed center stand. Painted radiator shroud/cover and covered reflectors with black 3M reflective tape. Headlight visor. New tires, horn, grips.
http://s588.photobucket.com/albums/ss323/die2sk8/?action=view¤t=CX500sissybar-seat.jpg
1981 CX500 Custom
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05-01-2010, 3:05 PM
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WildRussian
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die2sk8 wrote:
some mods:
Just added sissy bar. Seat required a little hammering to narrow it
so the sissy bar would fit. Rear Lucas style brake/stop light with LED
bulb. Red LED rear turn signals. Sportster shocks. Removed center
stand. Painted radiator shroud/cover and covered reflectors with black
3M reflective tape. Headlight visor. New tires, horn, grips.
Honda GL650 `83
Yamaha PW80 (Wife)
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Why i ride bike? - God give 4 foot to animal and to man - 2 only.
Age 38/25
skype: romanovi_ha_sergey
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05-01-2010, 4:51 PM
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die2sk8
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Long Island, NY
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thank you WildRussian for posting my pic. I have read many threads on how to do it (and i think i did it in the past?) but still can't figure it out!
Thanks for the advice Lucky! i had a 78 CX500 with crash bars but they were rusted out. how's the weather in Kingman? i was out in Phoenix in january for the Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction when they got the worst flooding in 25 yrs! Flagstaff got four feet of snow!
1981 CX500 Custom
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05-01-2010, 6:58 PM
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lucky
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kingman az age 26
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05-02-2010, 7:47 PM
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Bri
Joined on 05-03-2010
Peak District, Derbyshire
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Hi im Bri and this is my ride
I couldnt fix you breaks but i made your horn louder..
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05-02-2010, 7:48 PM
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Bri
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Re: Post Your Ride!
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sorry about the duel post i couldnt attach both files to single post
I couldnt fix you breaks but i made your horn louder..
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