1978 Honda CX500 Cafe Build
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downtown809
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A couple of alley shots..
Hoosier Daddy
Earache my eye...
If I EVER can find a bike with a tank that is not all dented to Hell, I am definately going with the nickle plate!
downtown809
Trying to keep out of trouble
Sold this one today and I managed to break even. As a first project it was always a joy to work on and ride but you can't build another until you get the money out of the first. Enjoy the bike Ryan...
mannydantyla
Been Around the Block
Well done!
downtown809
Trying to keep out of trouble
I went to the local bike show and sale and shamelessly parked the 81 CX500 out front with a for sale sign on it. While I was there aimlessly wandering look what I saw. This is the first time I saw this bike but it looks familiar no?
downtown809
Trying to keep out of trouble
As I might have some space in the garage I might have another candidate. So as not to be stuck in a rut I was looking to pickup this runner with 64k for $500, thoughts?
I know the Wrenchmonkeys did one that turned out awesome.
I know the Wrenchmonkeys did one that turned out awesome.
downtown809
Trying to keep out of trouble
ericksen said:Oh I am enjoying!
Is that Ryan?
I had crowds around the 81 at the show this weekend.
downtown809
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ericksen said:
Welcome to do the ton Ryan. Still have the bike but I have two guys very interested at this time. I will give the new owner your contact information so you can get the twins together if you want.
CUNNINGHAMMER
Active Member
What a Beaut! One of these days I will finish mine...
Great job on a first bike project. Breaking even is never a bad thing, either!
This build is being featured in our directory here: downtown809's CX500 Cafe
At this point, we're only displaying a reduced-size photo (similar to what you'd find in Google Images). We'd like to ask for your permission to publish the original full-size image with your build listing.
If anyone would like to have a build of their own listed, just send me a message with a link to the build thread and we'll take care of the rest.
Ken
This build is being featured in our directory here: downtown809's CX500 Cafe
At this point, we're only displaying a reduced-size photo (similar to what you'd find in Google Images). We'd like to ask for your permission to publish the original full-size image with your build listing.
If anyone would like to have a build of their own listed, just send me a message with a link to the build thread and we'll take care of the rest.
Ken
downtown809
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KenBB said:
Permission granted, thanks Ken, Peter
Quintin Snell
Active Member
downtown809 said:I went to the local bike show and sale and shamelessly parked the 81 CX500 out front with a for sale sign on it. While I was there aimlessly wandering look what I saw. This is the first time I saw this bike but it looks familiar no?
Guzzi v7 racer, 750cc, i took one for a spin a while back on a demo day, was really disappointed, kept hitting the rev limiter on gear changes, found it badly under powered. When i tested the cx, i was definitely not disappointed, got my ton on the ride home after i bought it
downtown809
Trying to keep out of trouble
Well it has been a year and I'm not going to bore you people with another cx but here is a picture of the latest. I went to the platers to check out some areas of concern on the tank and it was in copper. I decided to leave it as is. I haven't put fuel in it and he tells me he will bring it to either nickel or chrome with ease. What do you guys think? 
Leonardovans
New Member
Quintin Snell said:
Hey Quintin,
I see you are here too. This is a real nice looking CX!
