81 CX500 yes, it's true, I lied. Build #5

[downtown809]

I think I got these mirrors figured out now, after a little digging around..

 

[downtown809]

Photo with my favorite brick wall...

 

[bananas]

Damn, that's a fair price. If only you were up north! GLWS! ;D

 

[downtown809]

Damn, that's a fair price. If only you were up north! GLWS! ;D

As I have 3k into it we both know it but someone who hasn't rebuilt a bike would think dam I could do it way cheaper, live and learn. Thanks, Peter

 

[downtown809]

Well I am officially without two wheel transportation as this one sold today. Made a little cash and kept out of trouble, can't beat that with a stick...

 

[downtown809]

Well here is the story on the new owner. He sent his dad over to kick the tires and give it his blessing as he is in North Dakota working the oil fields and won't be back until the end of April, now that's harsh. Enjoy the bike Casey, Peter.

 

[Shug]

Love it, well done. Was there enough room under the seat for the battery ?

 

[downtown809]

Love it, well done. Was there enough room under the seat for the battery ?

Thanks, there might have been room but it is in a box under the engine where the h-pipe used to be.

 

[Maritime]

Thanks, there might have been room but it is in a box under the engine where the h-pipe used to be.

I think I may try to put my Battery there, it puts the weight the lowest it can be and hides it completely. I just need to mod the exhaust to remove the H-Pipe first. LOL.

 

[cxman]

scroll down a bit

http://cx500forum.com/forum/cx-customization-modifications/20432-new-quick-build-exhaust-5.html

 

[Maritime]

Cool beans. 75 shipped is cheap enough for.me not to go figure it.out all myself. When stage II happens I'll order those with the carbs and manifolds.

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[cxman]

i may be able to bring them to meltdown if you are coming that way you can avoid shipping

 

[AlphaDogChoppers]

I used Murray's carbs and pipe kits on this bike. Astonishing performance! Powerband starts pulling at about 2,500 rpm and keeps pulling right on past redline. Lofts the front wheel in second gear easily.

 

[downtown809]

In case your wondering whats next checkout build #3.

 

[downtown809]

Not sure how I stumbled onto this read but it is very interesting how Craig got his start. The funny fact is that he also uses CAD in his early years, great minds do think alike...
http://www.craigvetter.com/pages/vetter_fairings/Windjammer-1970-2/Making%20of%20the%20Windjammer-1.html