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Offline TheVolt

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1980 CB650C -B.C Canada
« on: September 18, 2012, 12:55:33 PM »
So here is my CB650C I bought in June for $450. I come from a MX background, so most of my knowledge is working on and riding 2-stroke MX bikes. This is my first street bike. Before I bought this bike I knew that I really wanted a Honda, and originally wanted to buy a bike to build up a Cafe racer so a 70's Honda maybe would have been more suitable for a Cafe. I could not pass up the deal on this bike and I haven't seen many 80+ CB650 appeal to me as a Cafe racer. After looking at some 650 projects I think I want to do this build with the "Bratstyle" look. I have been lurking this site and the hondacb650 site for quite a while and am really impressed with a lot of the 650 builds and all the knowledge you guys are willing to share. I know as I take on this project I will have questions, so hopefully you guys can point me in the right direction. I'm looking forward to making this bike look good, and run even better. Cheers!

My bike the day I bought it.


My inspiration! Does anyone have any info on this bike? All I can seem to find is this 1 photo on google images. In my opinion, this is the nicest I've seen for my personal taste. If I can end up with something that resembles this I will be pretty stoked. Let me know if any of you guys have more info on that Bike.



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Re: 1980 CB650C -B.C Canada
« Reply #1 on: September 18, 2012, 01:44:56 PM »
Welcome, and whereabouts?  There are a few of us here in BC.
1975 CB750 K5
2007 Triumph Tiger
2007 Triumph Speed Triple
1971 Kawasaki F7 175 Enduro
2000 Honda VFR800 (gone but not forgotten)

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Re: 1980 CB650C -B.C Canada
« Reply #2 on: September 18, 2012, 02:30:51 PM »
Kamloops.

Offline cb650

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Re: 1980 CB650C -B.C Canada
« Reply #3 on: September 18, 2012, 02:35:03 PM »
Welcome    Looks like my 80.  Or did lol
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Re: 1980 CB650C -B.C Canada
« Reply #4 on: September 29, 2012, 01:27:37 PM »
welcome aboard, if you are down kelowna way, PM me day before. can have a visit..
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It's All part of the ADVENTURE...

73 836cc.. Green, had it for 3 decades!!
Lost quite a few CB 750's along the way

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Re: 1980 CB650C -B.C Canada
« Reply #5 on: October 03, 2012, 03:11:48 PM »
Will do 754! I won't have her on the road until the spring. Do you guys do any meet up or ride nights in Kelowna?

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Re: 1980 CB650C -B.C Canada
« Reply #6 on: October 03, 2012, 03:44:47 PM »
We have coffee meets with the bcclassic motorcycles group..check the website.
 My  bike is down right now. One other member in town, he is very hard to get out riding..
 My shop is near the Stadium, easy to get to..754
Maker of the WELDLESS 750 Frame Kit
dodogas99@gmail.com
Kelowna B.C.       Canada

My next bike will be a ..ANFOB.....

It's All part of the ADVENTURE...

73 836cc.. Green, had it for 3 decades!!
Lost quite a few CB 750's along the way