GoBears0305
Been Around the Block
I decided to forego (for now) the CB350 project I had going and start on an '81 CX500 I picked up as a birthday gift to myself. I put together a collage (that serves as my computer desktop) of a few pictures showing 1) how I got the bike, 2) how it sits as of right now, and 3-4) my inspirations.
<img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3418/3389586911_bfa797670d_o.jpg">
From the pictures, you can see that I've:
1) Removed the cruiser fairings, luggage, highway bars, and other brackets
2) Airbox (anyone who has had a CX knows that this is a pain in the ass to remove...until you realize the 3 bolts at the bottom of the box)
3) Centerstand (I was never good at propping a bike on the centerstand anyways)
4) Stock exhaust (well I put the headers and H-Box back on so I could start the bike up again)
A few things in the mail as we speak (hopefully arrives in time for the weekend):
1) Tarrozi 33mm clip-ons
2) MAC 2-1 Exhaust (replaces the 2-2 stock setup that included a very heavy H-Pipe/Housing)
3) Sealed Battery 12V 14Ah 190CCA (to mount under the seat cowl as long as I don't have clearance issues with the tire). I wish I could go small on the battery, but apparently that electric start needs a good kick)
4) K&N 54mm Pod Filters - Oval shape (replaces the EMGO's currently on there, then will re-route the crankcase breather tubes into the new pods)
5) Rear Shocks/Springs
6) 90/120 carb jet config.
The best part is it runs great! And the records from the previous owner show that it's had a steady stream of maintenance work done (e.g. fork seals, fluids, engine gaskets, water pump, etc.).
<img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3418/3389586911_bfa797670d_o.jpg">
From the pictures, you can see that I've:
1) Removed the cruiser fairings, luggage, highway bars, and other brackets
2) Airbox (anyone who has had a CX knows that this is a pain in the ass to remove...until you realize the 3 bolts at the bottom of the box)
3) Centerstand (I was never good at propping a bike on the centerstand anyways)
4) Stock exhaust (well I put the headers and H-Box back on so I could start the bike up again)
A few things in the mail as we speak (hopefully arrives in time for the weekend):
1) Tarrozi 33mm clip-ons
2) MAC 2-1 Exhaust (replaces the 2-2 stock setup that included a very heavy H-Pipe/Housing)
3) Sealed Battery 12V 14Ah 190CCA (to mount under the seat cowl as long as I don't have clearance issues with the tire). I wish I could go small on the battery, but apparently that electric start needs a good kick)
4) K&N 54mm Pod Filters - Oval shape (replaces the EMGO's currently on there, then will re-route the crankcase breather tubes into the new pods)
5) Rear Shocks/Springs
6) 90/120 carb jet config.
The best part is it runs great! And the records from the previous owner show that it's had a steady stream of maintenance work done (e.g. fork seals, fluids, engine gaskets, water pump, etc.).