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04-13-2010, 9:42 PM HomerRod Joined on 07-21-2006 Posts 223 Dan Topping; no responses I will no longer waste my time trying to inquire of Dan Topping about parts. I have sent e-mails, and others have also sent him e-mails. He never responds. He will now be blacklisted. As far as I am concerned, there is NO EXCUSE for not responding one way or another. I'll figure out my parts needs as it comes up. Between us all, we can keep our bikes up and running.......    Report

04-13-2010, 9:48 PM TonyG Joined on 04-05-2006 Central Pa Posts 745 Re: Dan Topping; no responses Try phoning.    Report

04-14-2010, 5:17 AM CXTURBOBOOST Joined on 05-02-2007 Lincoln, NE Posts 440 Re: Dan Topping; no responses Unfortunately this is very common... It is not a trait of most CXT owners/enthusiasts, so please don't label all of us this way.... Is there something I can help you with Rod? I have a ton of used, and some new parts. I ship internationally and domestically weekly. PK    Report

04-14-2010, 8:17 AM Timothy_D Joined on 04-22-2006 Santa Rosa, CA Posts 1,585 Re: Dan Topping; no responses I've never really had any problems getting in touch with Dan. Seriously, have you tried calling him? Further, if you need the copper gaskets, you can just go to the source directly now.  CX500 Turbo, GL650I, Two CX650E's, and one Crown Jewel of the CX line- CX650T. Why do I own five CX/GL bikes? Ask an alcoholic why he drinks. Donating Member. Sold: 1981 CX500D, 2- 1982 CX500T's, 1983 CX650C.    Report

04-14-2010, 9:10 AM PWG in Lowgap NC Joined on 01-07-2008 Minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway Posts 2,380 Re: Dan Topping; no responses Dan topping is on facebook. I'm sure you can connect with him there. 06 Suzuki S50 daily ride CX500c Honda Magna BC age 72    Report

04-14-2010, 11:07 AM wildmanwill Joined on 05-25-2008 Chester County, Pennsylvania Posts 4,034 Re: Dan Topping; no responses I had issues on several occasions, but always hung in there and eventually got what I needed.  Its been an ongoing problem for years, old posts on TMIOA attest to it. 1983 CX650 Turbo 1982 CX500 Custom Donating Member    Report

04-14-2010, 12:20 PM TurboDan Joined on 03-06-2006 Griffin, GA Posts 92 Re: Dan Topping; no responses Hi Will! Hey, according to my records, the last e-mail I received from you was on 8-19-2009. I can send a copy if you want. I am here now, what can I do for you? turbodan55@gmail.com, 229-848-2219cell Dan Topping Diesel Tech Program Coordinator Griffin Technical College Griffin, GA owner CXTC's Parts & Accessories, Inc    Report

04-14-2010, 12:23 PM wildmanwill Joined on 05-25-2008 Chester County, Pennsylvania Posts 4,034 Re: Dan Topping; no responses Its HomerRod who has started the thread with the first post above, he been trying to reach you 1983 CX650 Turbo 1982 CX500 Custom Donating Member    Report

04-14-2010, 12:31 PM TurboDan Joined on 03-06-2006 Griffin, GA Posts 92 Re: Dan Topping; no responses I just busted your "never responds" comment. I am here now, and will do my best to help out any way I can. If you insist on blacklisting me let me enlighten you to other CXT enthusiasts which I know have substantial CXT inventory. Pete Kroll, Ron Graf, Tim Dienhard, and any others they may recommend. I can also provide overseas resources also. Econohonda in New Zealand is a good source. If you need more just let me know. Dan Topping Diesel Tech Program Coordinator Griffin Technical College Griffin, GA owner CXTC's Parts & Accessories, Inc    Report

04-14-2010, 12:32 PM TurboDan Joined on 03-06-2006 Griffin, GA Posts 92 Re: Dan Topping; no responses Thx, sorry for the mixup. Dan Topping Diesel Tech Program Coordinator Griffin Technical College Griffin, GA owner CXTC's Parts & Accessories, Inc    Report

04-14-2010, 1:16 PM TonyG Joined on 04-05-2006 Central Pa Posts 745 Re: Dan Topping; no responses How's the house coming?    Report

04-14-2010, 1:34 PM TurboDan Joined on 03-06-2006 Griffin, GA Posts 92 Re: Dan Topping; no responses Thankfully the mortgage closing occured just before the two week break between school quarters. I used those two weeks to move in, clean the old apartment, and get somewhat settled in. 90% done but the next 10% will kill me. The house is very nice and brand new so I count myself very fortunate. I just miss my 1800 sq.ft. shop I had in Tifton. new address is 528 Kaitlin Circle, Griffin, GA 30223. I had to change from Charter.net ot Comcast.net for cable, internet, and phone. The cell is the same 229-848-2219, and the gmail account is the same. Dan Topping Diesel Tech Program Coordinator Griffin Technical College Griffin, GA owner CXTC's Parts & Accessories, Inc    Report

04-14-2010, 2:04 PM Timothy_D Joined on 04-22-2006 Santa Rosa, CA Posts 1,585 Re: Dan Topping; no responses Hey Dan, Good to see you back! CX500 Turbo, GL650I, Two CX650E's, and one Crown Jewel of the CX line- CX650T. Why do I own five CX/GL bikes? Ask an alcoholic why he drinks. Donating Member. Sold: 1981 CX500D, 2- 1982 CX500T's, 1983 CX650C.    Report

04-14-2010, 2:06 PM CXTURBOBOOST Joined on 05-02-2007 Lincoln, NE Posts 440 Re: Dan Topping; no responses Dan, Good to see you back on the CXT forum! PK    Report

04-14-2010, 5:04 PM HomerRod Joined on 07-21-2006 Posts 223 Re: Dan Topping; no responses No big deal....no hard feelings....Maybe a slight over-reaction on my part......    Report

04-15-2010, 8:36 AM gopher Joined on 11-06-2008 Sk.Ca. Age 56 Posts 608 Re: Dan Topping; no responses It was a snappy response though Homer. I liked it. 1981 GL500I    Report

04-15-2010, 8:49 AM wildmanwill Joined on 05-25-2008 Chester County, Pennsylvania Posts 4,034 Re: Dan Topping; no responses yeah Gopher, last night's post reminded me of myself - especially the part where he came back later and edited it once he had cooled down some 1983 CX650 Turbo 1982 CX500 Custom Donating Member    Report

04-15-2010, 8:53 AM gopher Joined on 11-06-2008 Sk.Ca. Age 56 Posts 608 Re: Dan Topping; no responses          Probably most of us could tweak a few things we've said here Will.   1981 GL500I    Report

04-21-2010, 12:42 PM TurboDan Joined on 03-06-2006 Griffin, GA Posts 92 Re: Dan Topping; no responses Well I understand when you want to get the CXT back on the road or fix it up, you want the parts asap. My problem is I lost my shop when i moved to Alabama. I had a friend give me some shop space to store the unorganized inventory in about 20 some odd large boxes, and a fleet of bikes. But moving 3 times in 5 years has about burned me out of hauling around all this stuff. It would shock you if you saw it all. I have sold all the bikes except for my original 500T. Due to the lack of a place to shelf all the inventory so that I can find stuff quickly, I have not been able to provide the service customers deserve. As a side note building educational programs from scratch is brutal on my schedule as 50-60 hours a week teaching day and night programs makes it tough as well. I do manage to ship domestic and international like Pete on a weekly basis, however, some customers do not get the same expected level of service. What little time I can steal, I ride my CXT for stress relief, so at least we all have that in common. Please bear with me as I am moving again into a new house and trying to organize the inventory one more time. Thanks! Dan Topping Diesel Tech Program Coordinator Griffin Technical College Griffin, GA owner CXTC's Parts & Accessories, Inc    Report

04-22-2010, 3:39 AM TonyG Joined on 04-05-2006 Central Pa Posts 745 Re: Dan Topping; no responses What little time I can steal, I ride my CXT for stress relief, so at least we all have that in common. Please bear with me as I am moving again into a new house and trying to organize the inventory one more time. Thanks! ========================= Remember: before you throw anything out; call someone... :) Did you sell the "E" and did you get close to what you were hoping to get.? DaBeers needs a starter switch for the 650 if you can find one, but I expect you've seen his post or heard from Him.    Report

04-22-2010, 9:06 AM daBEERSinCT Joined on 08-01-2008 Connecticut Posts 40 Re: Dan Topping; no responses  TonyG wrote: What little time I can steal, I ride my CXT for stress relief, so at least we all have that in common. Please bear with me as I am moving again into a new house and trying to organize the inventory one more time. Thanks! ========================= Remember: before you throw anything out; call someone... :) Did you sell the "E" and did you get close to what you were hoping to get.? DaBeers needs a starter switch for the 650 if you can find one, but I expect you've seen his post or heard from Him. Thanks for the plug Tony I did get in touch with Dan (despite all the running's around he's been doing as of late). Had no problem. Dan is (like a lot of us) a busy man No dice from him on the start/stop switch. I may just rig something up temporary until I can find a original replacement (they are out there) Unfortunately I don't have a CXT parts bike to scavenge off of.....maybe someday. I agree with Dan that riding the turbo is great stress relief......hence I'm all tense -K & daBEERS At the 52nd Parallel, James Bay Road 2009 1982 GL500 (fully coverted recently to an "I") aka rootBEER 1983 CX650T aka turboBEER Success is not the result of "spontaneous cumbustion".........    Report

04-23-2010, 5:33 AM xssiv1 Joined on 03-24-2010 Pleasant Plains, IL Posts 13 Re: Dan Topping; no responses Thanks Dan for the info you emailed me on the seat.  you have always helped me.  Sorry about all the stress.  I agree about the rides they are great stress relief!!!! Tom Andrews 82 CX500 Turbo    Report

04-24-2010, 2:31 PM TurboDan Joined on 03-06-2006 Griffin, GA Posts 92 Re: Dan Topping; no responses Yes, the "E" went to new home in California. I couldn't stand to watch it sit and not get to ride it much. I got what I considered a fair price considering the market. A dealer bought it for a customer who had been searching for a long time for one. Dan Topping Diesel Tech Program Coordinator Griffin Technical College Griffin, GA owner CXTC's Parts & Accessories, Inc    Report

04-24-2010, 6:28 PM Timothy_D Joined on 04-22-2006 Santa Rosa, CA Posts 1,585 Re: Dan Topping; no responses I wish that I had saved my money and bought yours rather than import one and buy puffer-nutter's. I'm just NOW getting to my imported bike's engine, and it's still not registered with the CA DMV. CX500 Turbo, GL650I, Two CX650E's, and one Crown Jewel of the CX line- CX650T. Why do I own five CX/GL bikes? Ask an alcoholic why he drinks. Donating Member. Sold: 1981 CX500D, 2- 1982 CX500T's, 1983 CX650C.    Report

04-24-2010, 6:42 PM TonyG Joined on 04-05-2006 Central Pa Posts 745 Re: Dan Topping; no responses Tim D, What tires are you running on your 'E'?    Report

04-24-2010, 9:11 PM Timothy_D Joined on 04-22-2006 Santa Rosa, CA Posts 1,585 Re: Dan Topping; no responses Well, in a sense, I cheated. I put a 650T rear rim on the one I'm riding, so I'm running 110/80/18 front, 130/90/17 rear Avon RoadRiders (which just squeezed in 1/8" clearance to the brake arm). Bike rides like it's on rails. However, I was running 100/90/18 front, 130/80/18 rear- Bridgestone BT45's.  I do not like the BT45's.  No confidence in them, Avon is vastly superior in both wet and dry grip. I'll have to look again, but I think that the stock 18" CXE rim is a 2.5." Based on Ron Bowen's information, a 130/90/18 is an acceptable tire, 130/80 is pushing it a little. CX500 Turbo, GL650I, Two CX650E's, and one Crown Jewel of the CX line- CX650T. Why do I own five CX/GL bikes? Ask an alcoholic why he drinks. Donating Member. Sold: 1981 CX500D, 2- 1982 CX500T's, 1983 CX650C.    Report

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