Trace
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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 together after replacing her crank. I've done a bit of work on her over the years: suspension, brakes, engine upgrades, though frame and bodywork are still stock. She's a fun ride.
The Honda has recently arrived and will be my new year project (probably for the next couple of "new years" given my project pace). It's come from a family friend whose shed it's been sitting in for the past decade. It's the bike I'll be seeking advice on as I work initially on getting her running smoothly and roadworthy for registration. Once I've ridden her for a bit I'll know better what direction to take the build. She turns over and runs, though a tad rough. The electrics work, though brakes and suspension need attention. Also no battery, perished tyres, and no chain... so some basic hardware needed as well as some TLC. It'll be a steep learning curve for me as I work my way though the service manual, but am looking forward to the challenge. I've read through a few project threads here on other CBX550s, which have been informative and provided some inspiration, but want to fix and ride her some before I shape my plans up further. She's parked in the corner of the garage at the moment, but will get some loving in the next couple of weeks.
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 together after replacing her crank. I've done a bit of work on her over the years: suspension, brakes, engine upgrades, though frame and bodywork are still stock. She's a fun ride.
The Honda has recently arrived and will be my new year project (probably for the next couple of "new years" given my project pace). It's come from a family friend whose shed it's been sitting in for the past decade. It's the bike I'll be seeking advice on as I work initially on getting her running smoothly and roadworthy for registration. Once I've ridden her for a bit I'll know better what direction to take the build. She turns over and runs, though a tad rough. The electrics work, though brakes and suspension need attention. Also no battery, perished tyres, and no chain... so some basic hardware needed as well as some TLC. It'll be a steep learning curve for me as I work my way though the service manual, but am looking forward to the challenge. I've read through a few project threads here on other CBX550s, which have been informative and provided some inspiration, but want to fix and ride her some before I shape my plans up further. She's parked in the corner of the garage at the moment, but will get some loving in the next couple of weeks.