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So, I've been making some progress on my bike. She's now running smoothly and I'm moving onto brakes and suspension. Thought I should start a project thread rather than stay here in introductions. New thread is at: http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=73539.0

Hi all, I introduced myself back in January when I first brought home my "shed find". I didn't start a project thread at the time as I wasn't sure which direction I was going to take with her: restoration or cafe. To be honest at this point, I'm still not sure. I want to ride her for a bit...

Thanks.... Hopefully I'll have her running like a nice scoot soon too. Though my Sporty is just back together, so preoccupied with run-in and some tuning of her at the moment. The new lift is a Handy look-alike. Got it hooked up to my standard compressor. So yes, definitely noisy when it kicks...

My CBX550 as it stands tonight. Wheels and tank off tomorrow and change out the oils.

New lift... Unfortunately I unloaded it upside-down and so am now contemplating using the engine lift to help turn it over so I can finish setting it up today.

That would be excellent if you do find it Spotty! Thanks Yorkie, but I can assure you my photography skills FAR outshine my wrenching skills... I think my most accomplished skill in the garage is stripping screws :P I enjoy working on my bikes, but I'm slow, methodical and risk averse. There...

Hi Brian, That is the golden question that I don't yet have an answer to. My intention originally when I set out looking for a project bike was to find something that had the potential to become my "around town" bike. By that I mean it would become individualised as my own, be fetching to look...

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. Certainly seems there is a nice vibe here at DTT; congenial and positive rather than caustic as some bike forums seem to get. Feel like I'll be asking for more advice than contributing as such, at least for a year or two. Most of my "what-fits-what...

I've really enjoyed your thread and just wanted to say thanks for documenting your build. :) Having a steamy, wet day here in the tropics today, so staying indoors in the airconditioning and decided to read your thread through for the second time. I've recently added a CBX550 to my garage and...

Just found your thread and very much enjoyed reading through it. Lucky daughter! :D Hope she's chosen to help you out with the wrenching at least a little bit... not sure she recognises yet that innate pride that goes hand-in-hand with the pieces you can call your own handiwork, but I'm really...

New front end was my initial thought when getting the bike, but I now almost feel like the wheels and brakes "identify" this bike; visibly unique elements. The conversational bits. So I'm goIng to see if I can get them suitably operational, ride, and then decide if I can live with them...

Thanks for the welcome. :D And yes, as I understand it Canada had the CBX550 for a couple of years, but never the US. I believe you may have got the motor in the Nighthawk cruiser though in '83. They were pretty rare out here too; only a couple of years of sales. I knew nothing of them till...

Thanks Crazy! And glad you enjoyed my photos. :) Thanks Limey. No, she started life as a 1200N - Nightster. Unfortunately Australia never got any EFI 883Rs which is what I really wanted at the time. But over time I added the dual brakes and forks, changed to the full height suspension and...

Thanks for the welcome Spotty! I love Maggie Island; wish I could get over there more often. Just half an hour away, but still never seem to get there enough. And yes, the Wolfhound is Jack. Not mine though; I've a BC and a sheltie. Jack belongs to a good friend of mine. And like yours a very...

G'day all! I've been lurking for a little while, but figure it is time to introduce myself. I'm Trace and live in north Queensland, Australia. I have two bikes presently: an 08 Sportster and a new (to me) 82 Honda CBX550f. Neither are rideable at the moment, though my sporty is nearly back...