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Offline NobleHops

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Re: CBX
« Reply #25 on: September 20, 2016, 10:58:44 AM »
good luck and have patience or as ConFuse-Us would say, "He who wait for CBX, get big bike"

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Re: CBX
« Reply #26 on: September 20, 2016, 01:12:07 PM »
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Re: CBX
« Reply #27 on: September 20, 2016, 01:12:52 PM »
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Re: CBX
« Reply #28 on: September 20, 2016, 04:15:20 PM »
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Re: CBX
« Reply #29 on: September 20, 2016, 04:30:13 PM »
Whoops! Was looking at the wrong ad.

That's a decent price for the white bike, (which is an 81 and not an 80) but it needs at least a grand of work before it turns a wheel in anger, likely more.
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Re: CBX
« Reply #30 on: September 21, 2016, 08:31:38 AM »
They show up on CL sometimes:

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/mcy/5773595310.html


I really want one of those Hondaline farings for my 550 sport tourer project.
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Re: CBX
« Reply #31 on: September 21, 2016, 09:09:23 AM »
Yeah, trying to find one for Red for quite a while now.

They show up on CL sometimes:

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/mcy/5773595310.html


I really want one of those Hondaline farings for my 550 sport tourer project.
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Re: CBX
« Reply #32 on: September 29, 2016, 07:08:44 PM »
I found that thread, but didn't look at every post, it looked like it was just about one he found but didn't actually buy.

Danny, I have a lengthy thread on the 82 I did. I'll look for it tomorrow.

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Re: CBX
« Reply #33 on: September 29, 2016, 07:10:58 PM »
OEM blinkers are expensive.  I recommend a bike with all original blinkers present.

What year? I have 81/82 signals out in the shed.  ;)

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Re: CBX
« Reply #34 on: September 30, 2016, 05:25:38 AM »
I found that thread, but didn't look at every post, it looked like it was just about one he found but didn't actually buy.

Danny, I have a lengthy thread on the 82 I did. I'll look for it tomorrow.


http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,98461.400.html#lastPost


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Re: CBX
« Reply #35 on: September 30, 2016, 07:53:02 AM »
 Just don't let old pump gas sit in the carbs.
No matter how many times you paint over a shadow, it's still there.
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Re: CBX
« Reply #36 on: October 02, 2016, 01:03:47 PM »
Does anyone want some of these inside-the-engine pics put up here? It's still apart in my garage at the moment.
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Re: CBX
« Reply #37 on: October 02, 2016, 04:43:34 PM »
 Yes please, it will be interesting to see how Honda evolved/grew in experience and knowledge to create the legendary six.
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Re: CBX
« Reply #38 on: October 03, 2016, 05:17:46 AM »
I can provide one before valve adjustment.

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Re: CBX
« Reply #39 on: October 03, 2016, 12:38:57 PM »
Lots of meticulous work there TT!

Just like eating an elephant right?

TT talk to FunJimmy, his 998 needs a new belt and your Duc experience might be valuable for helping him decide if he wants to tackle it...think he is farming it out this winter.  Then again we all have limited time and when you have the ability to pay and don't wish to delve into it, then you are looking to use the most precious resourece wisely... time.
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Re: CBX
« Reply #40 on: October 03, 2016, 12:41:05 PM »
If you are a keeperof bikes, then buy the nicest and best mechanically condition you can afford... there is false economy buying cheap...
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Re: CBX
« Reply #41 on: October 03, 2016, 03:27:22 PM »
David,

Plenty of how to vids. Always drop a pm.
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Re: CBX
« Reply #42 on: October 04, 2016, 04:08:01 AM »
Checking & replacing CBX shims is not that difficult.  Mike Nixon http://www.motorcycleproject.com/ prints a great guide.  You can even find an Excel spreadsheet that will calculate the size of the replacement shims.  I did learn two important things:  (i) Three shims of the same "size" can all measure as different thicknesses  (ii) You can buy shims in 1/2 sizes.

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Re: CBX
« Reply #43 on: October 04, 2016, 04:24:19 AM »
Checking & replacing CBX shims is not that difficult.  Mike Nixon http://www.motorcycleproject.com/ prints a great guide.  You can even find an Excel spreadsheet that will calculate the size of the replacement shims.  I did learn two important things:  (i) Three shims of the same "size" can all measure as different thicknesses  (ii) You can buy shims in 1/2 sizes.

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What he said.

Mike told me .005 on all valves. He also sells many great how to books.

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Re: CBX
« Reply #44 on: October 04, 2016, 05:24:43 AM »
anyone have a old fuel tap for cbx..mine is broken in the plastic(handel) part..have drilled and tap the rivets holes..and mounted 3 mm schrevs in the housing
i have thekked my valvet klerange once in 3 years..and all in spec..so it holds good up..the engine is not so tricky as many like to make it..have put new rubber on the intakes and acc pump melbran..and kleaned all up..and new o rings in the fuel line link..(.a lot of them)
generator clutch need a machining to flat aut the surfases..and the generator got a turn too..so the brushes run on a spotless kontakt surfase
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Re: CBX
« Reply #45 on: October 05, 2016, 07:36:36 PM »
They show up on CL sometimes:

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/mcy/5773595310.html


I really want one of those Hondaline farings for my 550 sport tourer project.

I wish I knew that 2 years ago...
See SOHC4shop@gmail.com for info about the gadgets I make for these bikes.

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Re: CBX
« Reply #46 on: October 05, 2016, 08:25:41 PM »


      Oh Man, that Black CBX is making me miss mine even more. I loved the Look, The Sound and the way it Rode & Pulled. Still got Mine as my Avatar, but had to things to deal with and that meant parting with it, which I did, about a month and a half ago, sadly. Awesome motorcycles.   
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