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« on: July 28, 2013, 08:46:06 PM »
  Hey guys,
    I have a chance to buy a 79 CBX, it doesnt run but It turns over with the starter easily. The owner hit a deer and bent the forks slightly (the frame appears to be straight) and its been sitting outside for awhile, all the aluminum is pretty oxidized and overall its in pretty rough (but original) condition with about 45,000 on the clock.
  I have the ability to look past all the bad and see the potential but i really dont have a very good idea on what this thing might be worth in its present condition.
   opinions please.
                    thanks
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Re: non running CBX
« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2013, 08:52:11 PM »
pics,
  oh ya it has some RC slip-ons on it
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« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2013, 09:01:34 PM »
sorry, bigger pics.
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Re: non running CBX
« Reply #3 on: July 28, 2013, 09:06:08 PM »
Send a PM to member toytuff and ask him... ;)

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Re: non running CBX
« Reply #4 on: July 28, 2013, 11:13:17 PM »
79's are the most sought after.
Depends on what your getting it for.

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Re: non running CBX
« Reply #5 on: July 29, 2013, 03:20:36 AM »
with a title?  I'd say 2K, the front does not look all that bad. Book value starts at 3500 in fair condition...Larry
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Re: non running CBX
« Reply #6 on: July 29, 2013, 03:57:10 AM »
Oh..a 79 model in Glory Red. Depends on what he wants but I would say buy it unless it's stupid money.

Looks like it needs a complete go thru and several faded plastic items. Crash bar laying on the ground. Mileage high but even if you did nothing with it the parts are worth a ton. I have seen speedo's go for 3-4 hundred alone. Only year with the 150 clock.

If you plan on putting this on the road I would shop for one already done. They are very expensive to do. Think of it as a Ferrari to a Ford. A valve cover gasket is $100.00 from Honda. Carburetors are $1200.00 by Mike Nixon. You get the idea.

Keep us posted. Still worth buying.

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Re: non running CBX
« Reply #7 on: July 29, 2013, 04:20:06 AM »
I'd buy it
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« Reply #8 on: July 29, 2013, 04:25:01 AM »
Tews was looking at a 81 model for cheap. Haven't heard back from him.

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Re: non running CBX
« Reply #9 on: July 29, 2013, 04:25:59 AM »
Quote from: kghost on July 29, 2013, 04:20:06 AM
I'd buy it

You will never lose on these bikes. Especially that year.

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Re: non running CBX
« Reply #10 on: July 29, 2013, 05:29:34 AM »
Quote from: toytuff on July 29, 2013, 04:25:59 AM
Quote from: kghost on July 29, 2013, 04:20:06 AM
I'd buy it

You will never lose on these bikes. Especially that year.

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Have one.

Its at a mates house supposedly being rebuilt...if the bastard would quit screwing around with his 750.....
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Re: non running CBX
« Reply #11 on: July 29, 2013, 07:59:39 AM »
Thanks everyone,
  I went out to look at it yesterday, I get the feeling that this bike has a lot of sentimental value to the owner, he is the second owner and has owned it for 20+ years, after he hit the deer the bike has just been sitting and he says it kills him to see it like that. I pulled up on my built 750 and his jaw about hit the ground, we talked for about 45 minutes or so and got along really well. Last night he sent me an email basically saying that he really wants me to have it. he was originally asking $3,000 but i think I'm willing to offer around $1,500 on it.
  I'm not even sure what I would do with it, I,m really not interested in parting it out and i know that a full resto would be huge $$$ and effort I also know that I get a weird boner every time I see a CBX streetfighter, I just feel like a CBX is like the holy grail of vintage honda finds (no offense to sandcast guys).
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Re: non running CBX
« Reply #12 on: July 29, 2013, 03:38:21 PM »
Quote from: kghost on July 29, 2013, 05:29:34 AM
Quote from: toytuff on July 29, 2013, 04:25:59 AM
Quote from: kghost on July 29, 2013, 04:20:06 AM
I'd buy it

You will never lose on these bikes. Especially that year.

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Have one.

Its at a mates house supposedly being rebuilt...if the bastard would quit screwing around with his 750.....

Bring it over Tim, I need something to ride.... 8)
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Re: non running CBX
« Reply #13 on: July 29, 2013, 04:18:41 PM »
Even if you decided not to do anything at this time it's worth it for the right price.

You will never lose money just hanging on to it for a few years. 79/80 models are getting very expensive in any condition and are the "one" to have. I like the fairing model myself for several reasons. Just me.

If it was closer I would be interested in it myself.

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Re: non running CBX
« Reply #14 on: July 29, 2013, 04:49:48 PM »
A carb overhaul means dropping the entire motor.  Just sayin'.
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Re: non running CBX
« Reply #15 on: July 29, 2013, 05:33:23 PM »
I made a deal for $1,200, picking it up tomorrow evening,
   I think I'm in shock :o
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Re: non running CBX
« Reply #16 on: July 29, 2013, 05:34:34 PM »
Quote from: 333 on July 29, 2013, 04:49:48 PM
A carb overhaul means dropping the entire motor.  Just sayin'.

No biggie.

tt
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Re: non running CBX
« Reply #17 on: July 29, 2013, 05:45:12 PM »
Quote from: nokrome on July 29, 2013, 05:33:23 PM
I made a deal for $1,200, picking it up tomorrow evening,
   I think I'm in shock :o


That is awesome,  congratulations.  Riding one is close to a religious experience...Larry
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Re: non running CBX
« Reply #18 on: July 29, 2013, 05:47:37 PM »
Well done...great price.... ;)
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Re: non running CBX
« Reply #19 on: July 29, 2013, 06:34:30 PM »
Thanks everybody!
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« Reply #20 on: July 29, 2013, 06:52:27 PM »
Stole it!

WOW! Now save up, tell the wife you are taking out a second mortgage and "get er done!"

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Re: non running CBX
« Reply #21 on: July 29, 2013, 06:59:14 PM »
The tank, depending on condition, is worth more than you paid for the bike. Rear cowl is getting high, carburetors are worth $800 and up. On..on..and on.

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Re: non running CBX
« Reply #22 on: July 29, 2013, 07:18:01 PM »
Looks like a good project!  Stock blinkers will set you back a bit.  But look around, other model blinkers can be made to fit.  They are generally chrome, but that isn't a big problem.  Honda still sells original mirrors cheaper than you can find them on ebay many times. 
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Re: non running CBX
« Reply #23 on: July 29, 2013, 08:16:34 PM »
Tims CBX has the parts.

Time for a build thread! Use this!

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Re: non running CBX
« Reply #24 on: July 29, 2013, 08:36:45 PM »
I remember the cbx's parked together at the last Steamboat MC week just before the turn of the century. There were about a dozen or so.  Now it seems you hardly see them in any number at any events.
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« Reply #25 on: July 29, 2013, 08:38:16 PM »
Quote from: faux fiddy on July 29, 2013, 08:36:45 PM
I remember the cbx's parked together at the last Steamboat MC week just before the turn of the century. There were about a dozen or so.  Now it seems you hardly see them in any number at any events.

Like many classic bikes and cars they are leaving the shores by the container load.

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Re: non running CBX
« Reply #26 on: August 07, 2013, 05:17:26 PM »
Quote from: toytuff on July 29, 2013, 08:16:34 PM
Tims CBX has the parts.

Time for a build thread! Use this!

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Also worth taking a look at David Silver Spares (U.S.)

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Re: non running CBX
« Reply #27 on: August 08, 2013, 11:43:39 AM »
Quote from: nokrome on July 29, 2013, 05:33:23 PM
I made a deal for $1,200, picking it up tomorrow evening,
   I think I'm in shock :o

About the best deal I ever heard of ! Well done.

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« Reply #28 on: August 08, 2013, 02:28:34 PM »
Well done mate!

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Re: non running CBX
« Reply #29 on: August 14, 2013, 04:43:28 PM »
Started right up after fresh gas and new oil!!
  Blew a hornets nest and a ton of who knows what out the exhaust but after it ran for a minute it settled right down into a nice idle.
  New forks are on the way  8)
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Re: non running CBX
« Reply #30 on: August 14, 2013, 06:09:32 PM »
Good job!

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Re: non running CBX
« Reply #31 on: August 15, 2013, 01:30:32 PM »
Quote from: nokrome on August 14, 2013, 04:43:28 PM
Started right up after fresh gas and new oil!!
  Blew a hornets nest and a ton of who knows what out the exhaust but after it ran for a minute it settled right down into a nice idle.
  New forks are on the way  8)


Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Can't wait for you response after you ride it...Larry
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Re: non running CBX
« Reply #32 on: August 18, 2013, 01:55:31 AM »
Quote from: nokrome on August 14, 2013, 04:43:28 PM
Started right up after fresh gas and new oil!!
  Blew a hornets nest and a ton of who knows what out the exhaust but after it ran for a minute it settled right down into a nice idle.
  New forks are on the way  8)



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