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Clovis, NM here. With a 1979 CX500C. Raesan ignition, pods, under engine shorai battery.
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Sure does, the stockyards sure do change the aroma after a rainstorm.
Ken in Albuquerque. I have an '83 GL650. Unfortunately, I took it apart for a triple bypass and never got around to putting it back together. I think I have all the replacement parts to put it back together but I kinda lost interest after I had to order parts from all over the world. I know that once I get it back together, I'll only have 30 to 50 thousand miles of enjoyment before I'll have to do this again. By that time, these replacement parts probably won't be available anywhere.
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Got some relatives in Gallup
Albuquerque here. Two 1979 CX500's. Both undergoing surgery. One is a cafe racer and the other is stock. The stock one was purchased as a basket case to serve as a parts bike for the cafe racer, but it ended up being in better shape, so I'm putting it back together. I used to think the stock CX500 was an ugly bike, but I really like them a lot now. More than the cafe racers!
This is the stock one I'm rebuilding. I'm so close. After this pic, I reinstalled the carbs and exhaust.
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The cafe racer is a constant work in progress/thorn in my side. I don't know when I'll ever finish it. Especially now that I'm working on the stock bike. I'm thinking if I invest in a set of Murray's Carbs, that would really get the cafe racer off the ground.
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The cafe racer is a constant work in progress/thorn in my side. I don't know when I'll ever finish it. Especially now that I'm working on the stock bike. I'm thinking if I invest in a set of Murray's Carbs, that would really get the cafe racer off the ground.
How far along are you on the '78 rebuild?
I would say that I'm about twenty percent along. Going to be awhile yet. Still have to complete the frame and rebuild the engine. Trying to solve a few problems on the 82 so I can ride it when the weather finally cools a little.
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Hi, I live in las Cruces N.M. I’ve got to many bikes and I need to thin the Hurd. I’ve got a 78 CX500 less than 8,000 original miles. It has the factory/dealer cam chain retrofit and has the “3 dot pyramid” stamped onto engine case. Runs great with lots of upgrades but no title. I’ve also got an 83 GL 500 with title about 27,000 miles again with lots of up grades. I’ve made my up grades
By using Honda OEM parts from my collection, CBX/SABRE fairings gold wing air shocks gold wing air compressor - the up grades are numerous and logical. Bikes always garaged. I’ll see if I can sone pictures attached soon. Considering all reasonable offers > $ 1,600. The 83 GL will be more $ than the 78 CX.
Best regards Enchanted
By using Honda OEM parts from my collection, CBX/SABRE fairings gold wing air shocks gold wing air compressor - the up grades are numerous and logical. Bikes always garaged. I’ll see if I can sone pictures attached soon. Considering all reasonable offers > $ 1,600. The 83 GL will be more $ than the 78 CX.
Best regards Enchanted
If any of you are in Albuquerque this weekend, there is a Moto Meetup at Rust is Gold Coffee on Sunday, September 26 at 9am. They are located at 3732 Eubank Blvd NE. Their meetups are cool because you see many off-the-beaten-path bikes there. Vintage, cafe, restored, custom builds. You see a lot of really interesting bikes and get to talk shop with builders. They also have donuts, coffee specials, swap meet, and they give out prizes for bikes. It's a cool event.
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