[Motopsycho1305]

I am starting to gather parts for my CX project while I finish another bike build with my son. I saw a mono shock kit on facebook but before jumping into too fast I wanted to ask you guys if there are more kits I do not know about and if so, is there one everyone likes. Also, is there any i should stay away from? Thanks Jason

 

[reclinedrelic]

Buyer Beware!!!!!!!!!!!! BBCR cx500forum member...

Well its official this person has single handedly killed my project and dreams. I ordered a complete kit from BBCR on august 6 for $1640. Was told 3-4 weeks lead time. After 6 weeks he said somehow my name was off the list. weeks and more excuses followed. My swing arm and fender had been...

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CX500 Cafe Racer Kit — Ludwigsen Motor Company

The CX500 Cafe/Bobber kit from L.M.C contains a subframe, lower shock mount and battery relocation box. It does require a small amount of welding, but the entire conversion could be done in one day. It transforms the mundane CX into a retro, eye catching machine. Coupled with the L.M.C des

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CX500 Monoshock / Bobber Kit

Automatic 10% discount when purchasing with the YSS Shock Absorber. Our brand new 'Budget Build' subframe for your CX500 monoshock conversion project. The subframe has been laser cut from a single sheet of S355JR mild steel. It has been folded to avoid use of any welds. Available in two...

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Just FYI. I have not dealt with any of these firms.

If I were building a "cafe racer" I'd keep the original rear twin shock set up. In my opinion that gives a build true to the original cafe racer theme.

 

[sacruickshank]

the best monoshock kit for a CX500 is a GL500

 

[bahn88]

the best monoshock kit for a CX500 is a GL500

Have to agree that seems the most logical/direct route...remember functionally good twin shocks still work well....and are visually inline with the cafe theme-think older bikes and some of the retros as well...

edit But that route will shorten the "custom journey"....and sometimes the journey is what is "seeked" (sic)

 

[Motopsycho1305]

Buyer Beware!!!!!!!!!!!! BBCR cx500forum member...

Well its official this person has single handedly killed my project and dreams. I ordered a complete kit from BBCR on august 6 for $1640. Was told 3-4 weeks lead time. After 6 weeks he said somehow my name was off the list. weeks and more excuses followed. My swing arm and fender had been...

www.cx500forum.com

CX500 Cafe Racer Kit — Ludwigsen Motor Company

The CX500 Cafe/Bobber kit from L.M.C contains a subframe, lower shock mount and battery relocation box. It does require a small amount of welding, but the entire conversion could be done in one day. It transforms the mundane CX into a retro, eye catching machine. Coupled with the L.M.C des

www.ludwigsenmotorco.com

CX500 Monoshock / Bobber Kit

Automatic 10% discount when purchasing with the YSS Shock Absorber. Our brand new 'Budget Build' subframe for your CX500 monoshock conversion project. The subframe has been laser cut from a single sheet of S355JR mild steel. It has been folded to avoid use of any welds. Available in two...

rejuvemotorcycles.com

Just FYI. I have not dealt with any of these firms.

If I were building a "cafe racer" I'd keep the original rear twin shock set up. In my opinion that gives a build true to the original cafe racer theme.

Thank you very much for the info. That does help. Not going for the cafe look. I have a modern sport bike front end I will be using. Just a custom bike. Thanks again.

 

[Sidecar Bob]

I have to agree about the best route being t start with a GL500. The CX swingarm is not designed to withstand the forces generated by having the suspension close to the pivot point, not to mention that Honda's engineers had more resources to design a good suspension than any of the aftermarket people producing conversions for the CX.

BTW: Don't forget to take a few minutes to fill in your profile (see Forum Settings link in my signature) so that we don't have to keep asking you what your bike is and where you are.

 

[D-Fresh]

Have to agree that seems the most logical/direct route...remember functionally good twin shocks still work well....and are visually inline with the cafe theme-think older bikes and some of the retros as well...

edit But that route will shorten the "custom journey"....and sometimes the journey is what is "seeked" (sic)

sought after? LOL

 

[bahn88]

sought after? LOL

you beat S/car Bob to it....so I put in the "sic" tho technically that's not correct.....

 

[Motopsycho1305]

I have to agree about the best route being t start with a GL500. The CX swingarm is not designed to withstand the forces generated by having the suspension close to the pivot point, not to mention that Honda's engineers had more resources to design a good suspension than any of the aftermarket people producing conversions for the CX.

BTW: Don't forget to take a few minutes to fill in your profile (see Forum Settings link in my signature) so that we don't have to keep asking you what your bike is and where you are.

I was planning on bracing the swing arm but thanks. I will look into filling out my profile. Thanks

I have to agree about the best route being t start with a GL500. The CX swingarm is not designed to withstand the forces generated by having the suspension close to the pivot point, not to mention that Honda's engineers had more resources to design a good suspension than any of the aftermarket people producing conversions for the CX.

BTW: Don't forget to take a few minutes to fill in your profile (see Forum Settings link in my signature) so that we don't have to keep asking you what your bike is and where you are.

I do plan on bracing the swingarm but thank for the advise.

 

[Motopsycho1305]

oops, sorry for the double replys

 

[richnct]

I’m curious, no criticism intended, is there a disadvantage to using a GL frame with factory monoshock other than one might already possess a CX and not a GL to start with? I seem to recall the GLs have larger diameter fork stanchions than early CXs? Isn’t the GL triple backbone stiffer than the CX single (larger) backbone? 🤷🏻‍♂️

 

[Motopsycho1305]

For me it comes down to 2 things. 1. Availability, from what I seen around me there are more CX's than there are GL's. 2. and more important to me, the look. To me, the GL's frame looks are bad. I have seen a few custom ones and did not like them. That's just me. . I do not mind do the extra work(like bracing the swingarm/frame, etc) to make it ride better and safer. The bikes I have for the track/off road are about function/performance but my on road bikes are more about the looks. I know it is not everyones cup of tea but it's what I like. At the end of the day we are all looking for that smile that these motorbikes can give us but we may need to go down different roads with our rides to get it. Just me. No judgment or preaching on my part. Cheers

 

[Randall-in-Mpls]

I know it is not everyones cup of tea but it's what I like.

If it's thoughtfully executed, I'll applaud it.

 

[Motopsycho1305]

If it's thoughtfully executed, I'll applaud it.

Thank you!