crazypj
Split personality, I fake being smart
That's looking pretty impressive. CX is a good motor after waterpump seal and cam chain tensioner are done. It actually lasts much longer if you keep it around 6,000rpm or more, at low engine speeds it self destructs cam chain tensioners, sometimes taking out the case. The last models (+CX650+ had an automatic tensioner which lasts about 18,000 miles but a lot longer if you check at every service to make sure it's adjusting..
I guess you'll have a pair of plates made to convert rear wheel to spokes? (cut original 'spoke' bolts, bolt on plates, lace up)
Personally, in my experience, except for the original styling, the 'Plastic Maggot' isn't a bad bike, the motor is much easier to work on than any of the in-line fours and only takes about 20 mins to get 'on the bench' (after a bit of practice). Second year in Britain, the addition of fly-screen changed the look more than anyone thought possible. It even handled reasonably well (particularly for the time period)
I guess you'll have a pair of plates made to convert rear wheel to spokes? (cut original 'spoke' bolts, bolt on plates, lace up)
Personally, in my experience, except for the original styling, the 'Plastic Maggot' isn't a bad bike, the motor is much easier to work on than any of the in-line fours and only takes about 20 mins to get 'on the bench' (after a bit of practice). Second year in Britain, the addition of fly-screen changed the look more than anyone thought possible. It even handled reasonably well (particularly for the time period)