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CX Customization and Modifications
Started by LRCXed at 05-02-2010 8:00 PM. Topic has 875 replies.
  
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 05-02-2010, 8:00 PM
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LRCXed
 
Joined on 05-15-2008
Sacramento, California
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Very cool Bri. Did you build it yourself? Very simple and clean.
Is that a turbo wheel on the front?
If your going to do something, do it right, don't do it half as@*d.
78 CX500 Std, 79 CX500 project, 80 CX500C, 83 GL650I
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05-02-2010, 8:12 PM
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Bri
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no sadly i never but ive been after a cx for a while to build into a trike as i think its a lovely little vtwin motor but due to all the trike law changes recently etc i thought id just look for a cx trike already done instead and came across this so i bought it
and the comment about the front wheel this cx is the eurosport model i think they come a standard
ps. love your polishing post im looking at polishing mops etc as we speak :D
I couldnt fix you breaks but i made your horn louder..
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05-02-2010, 8:23 PM
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LRCXed
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Sacramento, California
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I take it your not in the US. Take a few minutes and go update your avater so we know where your from and what other info you can add.
Nice trike though. Are you going to be polishing it up?
mops?????
If your going to do something, do it right, don't do it half as@*d.
78 CX500 Std, 79 CX500 project, 80 CX500C, 83 GL650I
http://globalcxglvtwins.hostingdelivered.com/
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05-02-2010, 8:33 PM
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Bri
Joined on 05-03-2010
Peak District, Derbyshire
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sorry bout that just getting used to forum settings ive updated now to uk thanks for the heads up
regarding polishing ive been reading your polishing post and am truly astonished and will be defaintly giving it a go thanks for putting together such a great post :)
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05-02-2010, 10:53 PM
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Randall-in-Mpls
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 LRCXed wrote: | |
Cloth buffing wheels.
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'78 CX500 - Black Maggot --> Green Grub / Yellow Grub / Red Grub ???
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05-03-2010, 12:47 AM
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Spacetiger
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Chantilly, VA
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Bri,
I like this mod; really looks functional too.
Is this a CX 650 E front with a ?? rear donor car axle. Did you do the mod yourself?
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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05-03-2010, 1:38 AM
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Bri
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Peak District, Derbyshire
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lol yeah buffing mops sorry im from uk
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05-03-2010, 2:43 AM
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Bri
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spacetiger i never did it but its basically a cx500 eurosport and its using a reliant robin axle (which have a good ratio for most trikes and they are very light)
for a quick glance at how its done on a cx500 checkout this link on youtube
not an a to z but it will give you an idea
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aav4qUCLivk
if you cant get on that link try searching for - honda cx500 trikesukru1968
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05-03-2010, 8:34 AM
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Spacetiger
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Bri,
I thought it was a 650 because it had a factory fork brace. I thought only the 650 models came with them. I'm not sure the CX 500T caMme with fork braces.
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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05-03-2010, 9:29 AM
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Randall-in-Mpls
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The Eurosports seem to share a lot with the Turbos.
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'78 CX500 - Black Maggot --> Green Grub / Yellow Grub / Red Grub ???
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05-03-2010, 8:01 PM
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WraithsLotus
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San Antonio, TX
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Just bought her today, this is the owners pic from CL. I wish i had a cam :)
1981 Honda Silverwing GL500
My first bike!
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05-03-2010, 9:11 PM
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dean
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| Spacetiger wrote: | Bri,
I thought it was a 650 because it had a factory fork brace. I thought only the 650 models came with them. I'm not sure the CX 500T caMme with fork braces.
Jerry
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i did a google for cx500 euro and not a single one had a fork brace so i think you were right in your assumption.
06 FZ6
80 CX500 Custom (project)
83 Gl650I (given back to original owner)
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05-07-2010, 7:53 PM
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Bri
Joined on 05-03-2010
Peak District, Derbyshire
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i cant seem to find anything either apart from the forks from the CX650 Turbo and the forks from th cx500E have the same dimensions
tube diameter 37
mounting diameter 60
centre distance 192
must of been changed sometime well spotted
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05-10-2010, 7:11 PM
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JWhit_USN
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Lodi, CA
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I'm 19, it's my first bike and it's one fun ride.
1980 Honda CX500D
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05-10-2010, 7:45 PM
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Weber58
Joined on 04-05-2010
SE Wisconsin
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Thats a clean looking CX! Where did you get those mirrors?
1979 CX 500C Project
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05-10-2010, 8:19 PM
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JWhit_USN
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Lodi, CA
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Thanks.  I actually got the mirrors off of eBay. $25 w/free shipping. They're pretty nice actually. here's the link.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CAFE-RACER-CLUBMAN-HANDLEBARS-BAR-END-MIRRORS-BLACK-/250404485822?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a4d453abe
1980 Honda CX500D
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05-11-2010, 8:56 AM
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WraithsLotus
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kk, got better pics now.
this is my first day learning how to ride:
1981 Honda Silverwing GL500
My first bike!
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05-11-2010, 10:10 AM
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JWhit_USN
Joined on 04-17-2010
Lodi, CA
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That's a nice bike man. My CX is my first bike too. Plenty of power to have fun on.
1980 Honda CX500D
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05-11-2010, 12:36 PM
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kingston73
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This is my newest look, the trunk is new and untested but only cost $42 from JC whitney. Hope it works and stays on the bike, it's no GIVI but it's also not $200. The headers are try #2, see how long the paint lasts.
Wraith - that's a good looking silverwing, the chrome looks to be in great shape. Good luck riding, anything you need help with you can find on this forum.
1979 cx500D - mostly stock
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05-11-2010, 4:33 PM
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WraithsLotus
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| kingston73 wrote: | This is my newest look, the trunk is new and untested but only cost $42 from JC whitney. Hope it works and stays on the bike, it's no GIVI but it's also not $200. The headers are try #2, see how long the paint lasts.
Wraith - that's a good looking silverwing, the chrome looks to be in great shape. Good luck riding, anything you need help with you can find on this forum.
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thanks :) my dad has the harley you can see in the back, so he had some turtlewax chrome polish laying around, works wonders :)
1981 Honda Silverwing GL500
My first bike!
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05-11-2010, 7:38 PM
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jazzmans
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Lost Wages
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OK, time for an update;
here's my wee beastie as she looks today.
taken in death valley last week.
jaz
life is what happens while you are making other plans.
No-one sees motorcycles
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05-12-2010, 11:30 AM
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Sam I Am
Joined on 04-12-2009
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
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That's some nice photography. I like the first one with the yellow flower in the foreground.
How're those Sapporo cans working out for you? I'd be interested in hearing how they sound.
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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05-12-2010, 12:07 PM
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jazzmans
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Thanks! the sapporo cans kick ass. I like them so much that I've already decided I'm doing the same thing on my cb 400 I'm building.
check out the homemade baffle thread, I posted a vid of the sound. they are really quite quiet.
jaz
life is what happens while you are making other plans.
No-one sees motorcycles
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05-14-2010, 12:14 AM
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Rodders
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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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Hi S8mikey, what is the seat you have on your bike?
Cheers
Rod
1983 CX500
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05-14-2010, 12:14 PM
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MikeT307
Joined on 05-28-2009
N. Florida
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Yeah what he said. What's the story on the seat?
1980 CX500C - Cafe style planned
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05-14-2010, 4:43 PM
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dean
Joined on 06-13-2007
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i think he said it's a v-rod seat.
06 FZ6
80 CX500 Custom (project)
83 Gl650I (given back to original owner)
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05-17-2010, 8:37 AM
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tvpierce
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Kingston,
Are those Tourmaster bags? They look nice.
How do they mount?
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!"
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05-17-2010, 9:52 AM
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kingston73
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They are, my wife bought them for me. They're pretty nice, and they have a pretty wide range of adjustability. The only problem is I haven't found a way yet to mount them under my seat, so for now they are just laying across the top, with tie down's at each corner.
1979 cx500D - mostly stock
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05-17-2010, 10:01 AM
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tvpierce
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I was looking at a set of those bags, but was wondering about the mount too.
I was thinking that if I mounted them under the seat, then they would require some kind of bracing to keep them from contacting the tire/wheel. Is that correct?
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!"
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05-17-2010, 2:15 PM
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kingston73
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I don't think there'd be too much trouble with the wheel, the shocks would keep them separated. The trouble I'm having is the bags hang too low and will contact my mufflers. I think I'm going to make a cut-out of the connecting harness out of an old shirt or something and experiment with different locations. The 1 "problem" with those Tourmaster bags is that to adjust the width between the bags you have to unthread and rethread a shoelace, it's not a quick connect velcro strap like some others have. I still really like them, the middle size bag holds a couple grocery bags or a 6 pack of bottles each side. Would probably fit a 12 pack of cans in there also.
1979 cx500D - mostly stock
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05-17-2010, 7:05 PM
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S8mikey
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Salt Lake City Utah
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Ya it is a harley V-rod seat i got off ebay $30.
1979 cx500 cafe
SLC Utah
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05-17-2010, 9:39 PM
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evilwayz
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Re: Post Your Ride!
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my ride
83 cx650c-tha riddler
90 harley davidson
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05-17-2010, 10:01 PM
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LRCXed
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I like that one. Nice job! Tell us more about it.
More pictures too.
If your going to do something, do it right, don't do it half as@*d.
78 CX500 Std, 79 CX500 project, 80 CX500C, 83 GL650I
http://globalcxglvtwins.hostingdelivered.com/
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05-17-2010, 10:52 PM
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evilwayz
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Re: Post Your Ride!
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i'll get more together
83 cx650c-tha riddler
90 harley davidson
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05-17-2010, 10:54 PM
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evilwayz
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Re: Post Your Ride!
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05-17-2010, 10:55 PM
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Re: Post Your Ride!
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05-17-2010, 10:55 PM
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05-17-2010, 11:03 PM
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TonyG
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JWhit,
That is one of the cleanest looking bikes I've seen for awhile. How many miles on it? I think you'll be happy to keep it mostly original. Cool looking mirrors and telefix fork brace. Any story on it's purchase?
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05-18-2010, 12:48 PM
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Unbreakable7132
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This is my 81 cx500 c. Stripped the cowling off, made a seat, headlight
bracket and lowered the front by an inch. Working on drop brackets to
lower the rear and still keep the stock shocks. Rattle can paint job,
with 17,310 miles. Was bought new by my dad in 81, passed it down to me
just this year. More to come on this one.
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05-18-2010, 1:52 PM
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silentwarrior79
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Austin, MN
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Im gonna have to say that this bike is my favorite. I like the chopper design. You should try to make fowards for it. Just a suggestion. Good job on it!!
79 Honda cx500 Deluxe
80 Honda cx500 Custom
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05-20-2010, 8:39 PM
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Chefben
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started on this tuesday and will be done nexr thursday. It should be a great ride!!!!
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05-21-2010, 9:33 PM
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S8mikey
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HDR of my bike
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/31177460@N05/4628553224/" title="bikee by s8mikey, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3398/4628553224_a6ea80dd6f_o.jpg" width="1200" height="938" /></a>
1979 cx500 cafe
SLC Utah
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05-27-2010, 8:00 PM
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turbolovah
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| GL700Wing wrote: | My three rides ...
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This fairing is perfect. Do you know where you got it?
Anyone know if it's possible to get a fairing like this?
1979 CX500
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05-27-2010, 8:06 PM
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Blindstitch
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Greenfield Wisconsin
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If you're talking about the blue part that is a nacelle from a 78 cx500 standard. If you're talking about the little windshield there is a company that makes them out of australia I think and they are a bit pricey but the people that say they have them like them.
1979 CX500 Supertanker
ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier.
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05-27-2010, 9:17 PM
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LRCXed
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The name of the company is Eagle Screens. http://www.eaglescreens.com.au/
I'm in the process of ordering one for my project CX. I'm going to get the one with the extra lip on the edge to deflect more air.
If you email them they will reply really fast with pictures of their options. You need to buy four of their mount kits too. Total is going to be about $130.00 shipped to the door.
If your going to do something, do it right, don't do it half as@*d.
78 CX500 Std, 79 CX500 project, 80 CX500C, 83 GL650I
http://globalcxglvtwins.hostingdelivered.com/
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05-28-2010, 12:53 AM
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BearCX
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Yeah Man, Eagle screens in Western Australia. Good screens and the slightly larger ones deflect more air than stock. Rode with one for 6 months. Also keeps gauges clean/needles red etc.
If you're still in control...You're not going fast enough.
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05-28-2010, 8:33 PM
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NightBiker07
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Just jumping on the bandwagon here!
80 CX 500
2000 CR 250 DIRT BIKE!!!!!!!!!!
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05-29-2010, 3:57 PM
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Sam I Am
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I think it was Clumsi in another, or maybe this, thread that queried the whole 'Monster' phenomena. Don't get me wrong, I love that unnaturally vivid green on black, but to me it's like putting the Nike or Coca-cola on a bike. Actually, that's not really the same because both Nike & Coke logos are kind of iconic whereas Monster is kinda new. I'm not even entirely sure what Monster is or what it tastes like.
But that is an awesome green.
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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05-29-2010, 8:41 PM
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NightBiker07
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I stated in the other thread this as well. MONSTER is becoming HUGE in MX racing as a sponsor, and pretty much anything to do with motorcycles, especially Kawasaki. They are also beginning to expand into other racing areas. Kind of like Fox Racing, or AlpineStars. RedBull and Rockstar Energy are also just as popular. The popularity doesnt really have a lot to do with the actual drink.
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05-30-2010, 8:16 AM
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TW1986
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Savannah GA
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