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Honda CBX Sound
« on: March 04, 2021, 12:04:25 PM »
So I shared this video with a friend of mine.    He said it means nothing to him.  I guess you have to be a biker to feel this?  Or am I just weird?


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Re: Honda CBX Sound
« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2021, 01:09:10 PM »
 You either love them or don't care..
 Myself, I never had any love for them....
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Re: Honda CBX Sound
« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2021, 01:19:16 PM »
That's one badass pissed off high revving mofo! Mine doesn't sound wicked like that.
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Re: Honda CBX Sound
« Reply #3 on: March 05, 2021, 04:04:27 AM »
A little bit to much rev there, right? Hopefully Carillo rods...

I like the first version -78. I would like to have a candy red, stock.
Most aftermarket exhaust I have seen to CBX1000 is not good looking as I see it.

They have a revvier character. If you have seen the slim stock rods, throttle control. Look like CB750 stock rods.
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Re: Honda CBX Sound
« Reply #4 on: March 06, 2021, 04:01:48 PM »
being a Honda forum I am surprised by lack of support.
 Even on our small multi brand BC CLASSIC forum it seems to have a Mythical  bucket list type of status..
  Even people that dont even ride Honda anymore , often lament that they let their CBX go.
 I suspect they are hard and expensive to maintain  and keep in good shape..
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Re: Honda CBX Sound
« Reply #5 on: March 06, 2021, 04:09:26 PM »
Sounds awesome!
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Re: Honda CBX Sound
« Reply #6 on: March 07, 2021, 01:57:57 AM »
Sounds awesome!
Reminds me about Formula 1 ;D
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CB750 K2 -1975  build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,168243.msg1948381.html#msg1948381
K2 engine build thread. For a complete CB750 -75
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180088.msg2088008.html#msg2088008
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Re: Honda CBX Sound
« Reply #7 on: March 07, 2021, 05:15:42 AM »
I have posted this before and yes it always sounds great.

Honda has always been ahead of the game starting building 6 cylinder race bikes in the early 1960s. And yes they have the sound of superb engineering.

The 1966 RC166 here(upgraded RC161 that Mike Hail made famous on)

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Re: Honda CBX Sound
« Reply #8 on: March 07, 2021, 06:12:25 AM »
Or am I just weird?

yes, you probably are.
but it's pretty cool to watch and hear so you're at least not alone being weird  ;D

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Re: Honda CBX Sound
« Reply #9 on: March 07, 2021, 07:53:36 AM »
Just sold mine. 86 red stock. 450 euros.

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Re: Honda CBX Sound
« Reply #10 on: March 07, 2021, 07:54:48 AM »
O wait. That was the cbx750

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Re: Honda CBX Sound
« Reply #11 on: March 07, 2021, 10:14:16 AM »
I read about old times racing when the English team heard the Japanese high revving 6 cylinders they packed their UK bikes and went back home ;D
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Updates of the CB750 K6 -1976
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180468.msg2092136.html#msg2092136
The billet block build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,49438.msg1863571.html#msg1863571
CB750 K2 -1975  build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,168243.msg1948381.html#msg1948381
K2 engine build thread. For a complete CB750 -75
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180088.msg2088008.html#msg2088008
Carb jetting, a long story Mikuni TMR32
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Re: Honda CBX Sound
« Reply #12 on: March 07, 2021, 11:37:27 AM »
So I shared this video with a friend of mine.    He said it means nothing to him.  I guess you have to be a biker to feel this?  Or am I just weird?

I was frustrated by the slowpokes on the track in the way just from watching.  I can only imagine what the rider felt.   ;D
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Re: Honda CBX Sound
« Reply #13 on: March 07, 2021, 11:51:20 AM »
O wait. That was the cbx750

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Re: Honda CBX Sound
« Reply #14 on: March 07, 2021, 07:52:00 PM »
The only bike I ever considered trading in my 750 for. I was in $$ straits at the time, or would have.
Boy, that video is like a faster-moving version of my 1970s! That is one patient rider.
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Re: Honda CBX Sound
« Reply #15 on: March 08, 2021, 05:19:36 AM »
Pipes be like music, tastes vary.

Mine likes the sound of four into ones, and that CBX.  F1 like to my ear.

But all my 4 cylinder machines have had the 4 into 4 pipes, because I like to look at them, symmetry is a fundamental aspect of beauty.

Just because my thoughts are on the sound of machines, I love the sound of a Mustang Cobra V8; but the new Corvette would be my choice.
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Re: Honda CBX Sound
« Reply #16 on: March 08, 2021, 08:20:03 AM »
 A friend has had one forever, he thinks it is akin to a sandcast model. He may be correct.
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Re: Honda CBX Sound
« Reply #17 on: March 08, 2021, 09:39:12 AM »
A friend has had one forever, he thinks it is akin to a sandcast model. He may be correct.

Even in the states they are starting at @$9000 and up, so yes he is correct.
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My current rides
1975 K5 Planet Blue my summer ride, it was a friend's bike I worked with at the Honda shop in 76, lots of fun to be on it again
1976 K6 Anteres Red rebuilding project, was originally my brother's that I set up from the crate, it'll breath again soon!
Project 750s, 2 K4, 2 K6, 1 K8
2008 GL1800 my daily ride and cross country runner

Prior bikes....
1972 Suzuki GT380 I had charge of it for a year in 1973 while my friend was deployed and learned to love street riding....
New CB450 K7 after my friend returned...
New CB750 K5 Planet Blue, demise by ex cousin in law at 9,000 miles...
New CB750 K6 Anteres Red, to replace the totaled K5, I sold this K6 at 45k in 1983, I had heavily modified it, many great memories on it and have missed it greatly.....
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Re: Honda CBX Sound
« Reply #18 on: March 08, 2021, 10:34:02 AM »
You need to tilt down engine for various service jobs, right?
I have a friend that is currently working on an early model of CBX1000, black -78.

Carbs not fun according to him plus cam chain tensioner if finding any. Special made in Holland if I remember correctly.

Yes, I want one too! I'm sure most Honda bike people want one.
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Updates of the CB750 K6 -1976
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The billet block build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,49438.msg1863571.html#msg1863571
CB750 K2 -1975  build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,168243.msg1948381.html#msg1948381
K2 engine build thread. For a complete CB750 -75
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180088.msg2088008.html#msg2088008
Carb jetting, a long story Mikuni TMR32
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,179479.msg2104967.html#msg2104967

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Re: Honda CBX Sound
« Reply #19 on: March 08, 2021, 06:06:44 PM »
A friend has had one forever, he thinks it is akin to a sandcast model. He may be correct.

What I wouldn't give to have the last-year version of it, with the little cafe' fairing and the bags. With my Type I diabetic wife riding along, always need those bags...she sure has learned how to ride the corners with me over these years! It is SO much fun to cruise with her on the mountain paths, mostly gears 2-3, pushing to 90+...dam* snow...itch...scratch...
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Re: Honda CBX Sound
« Reply #20 on: March 09, 2021, 06:55:25 AM »
Yeah, the CBX is about the only liter bike besides a '75-76 goldwing that I like in the vintage bikes. The CB1100 I would not mind owning either if equipped the way I like those.
CB900F maybe another bike that could be fun too.
But, it is unlikely I will own those...so I will admire them from afar.
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Re: Honda CBX Sound
« Reply #21 on: March 09, 2021, 01:16:32 PM »
CB900F is still lowered prised here. Maybe it will be popular and I'll regret.
CB1100F can be nice. CB1100R is a collectors bike.
CB750 K6-76  970cc (Earlier 1005cc JMR Billet block on the shelf waiting for a comeback)
CB750 K2-75 Parts assembled to a stock K2

Updates of the CB750 K6 -1976
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180468.msg2092136.html#msg2092136
The billet block build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,49438.msg1863571.html#msg1863571
CB750 K2 -1975  build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,168243.msg1948381.html#msg1948381
K2 engine build thread. For a complete CB750 -75
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180088.msg2088008.html#msg2088008
Carb jetting, a long story Mikuni TMR32
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,179479.msg2104967.html#msg2104967