Topic: What did you do to your bike today ?

[Retro Rocket]

Bought some more stuff...

[Terry in Australia]

Today I decided that the "H Box", on my CX500 which connects the headers underneath the engine, but also works like an additional muffler, and doesn't work well with the 34mm Mikuni carb mod, is history, and I removed it. I replaced it with some 1 3/4" exhaust tubing. It doesn't look like I had to do much, but in fact it was a PITA, why did Honda decide to use 2 different OD tubes at either end of the "H Box"?

Anyway, armed with some straight tube and a couple of 22.5 degree bends, I was able to make two centre sections to link the stock header to the stock mufflers that I "ventilated" last week. I do have some nice aftermarket reverse cone megaphones coming, probably next week, but I couldn't wait any longer, and the new mufflers will work with my setup, when they arrive.

I took it for a 70 mile ride, and what a revelation, as Larry unkindly opined a week or two ago, a stock CX/GL500 is a bit of a slug, but with the Mikunis and a freer flowing exhaust system, it now flies! It has a really light throttle, instant throttle response, and clean acceleration right up to the 9750 RPM redline. I had a ball, and it was only when I decided that I needed an icy cold beer that I decided to turn for home. All in all, a great day! Cheers, Terry.

[Cabilao]

start to clean my calipers today,not yet decided if i repaint or polish them. and rebuild kit not yet arrived . still waiting for the big delivery from vintagecb750. go diving instead of wrenching. good alternative.

[Scotty J]

Got my aftermarket sidecovers back from M&M Metalizing (www.mmmetalizing.com).  Can't wait to bang outta the office & pop these dress-up pieces on!

[MoMo]

Today I decided that the "H Box", on my CX500 which connects the headers underneath the engine, but also works like an additional muffler, and doesn't work well with the 34mm Mikuni carb mod, is history, and I removed it. I replaced it with some 1 3/4" exhaust tubing. It doesn't look like I had to do much, but in fact it was a PITA, why did Honda decide to use 2 different OD tubes at either end of the "H Box"?

Anyway, armed with some straight tube and a couple of 22.5 degree bends, I was able to make two centre sections to link the stock header to the stock mufflers that I "ventilated" last week. I do have some nice aftermarket reverse cone megaphones coming, probably next week, but I couldn't wait any longer, and the new mufflers will work with my setup, when they arrive.

I took it for a 70 mile ride, and what a revelation, as Larry unkindly opined a week or two ago, a stock CX/GL500 is a bit of a slug, but with the Mikunis and a freer flowing exhaust system, it now flies! It has a really light throttle, instant throttle response, and clean acceleration right up to the 9750 RPM redline. I had a ball, and it was only when I decided that I needed an icy cold beer that I decided to turn for home. All in all, a great day! Cheers, Terry.

Unkind? Hmph!  and no big words too, I thought you meant I was Opie   from Mayberry , I had to go to the dickshunary.   seriously,  did you ever ride the 500 turbo Terry? Your Cx could be close, as those were a far sight quicker than the slug...Larry

[MoMo]

Got my aftermarket sidecovers back from M&M Metalizing (www.mmmetalizing.com).  Can't wait to bang outta the office & pop these dress-up pieces on!

Nice covers,  what did that set you back if you don't mind me asking?...Larry

[Scotty J]

Nice covers,  what did that set you back if you don't mind me asking?...Larry

$55 a piece, but then they gouged me on shipping.  All in, it was $140 to my doorstep.  But they were VERY well-packaged.  Interesting tidbit:  They don't do PayPal or plastic, so I had to have a money order ready for Mr. UPS guy.  I didn't know COD was still a "thing".

Oh, and I got the aftermarket ABS plastic covers from Z1.  They're a better bet because they're glossy & smooth in their raw form; OEM fiberglass covers probably wouldn't come out as nice because they're so clunky... or at least mine are.

[MoMo]

Nice covers,  what did that set you back if you don't mind me asking?...Larry

$55 a piece, but then they gouged me on shipping.  All in, it was $140 to my doorstep.  But they were VERY well-packaged.  Interesting tidbit:  They don't do PayPal or plastic, so I had to have a money order ready for Mr. UPS guy.  I didn't know COD was still a "thing".

Oh, and I got the aftermarket ABS plastic covers from Z1.  They're a better bet because they're glossy & smooth in their raw form; OEM fiberglass covers probably wouldn't come out as nice because they're so clunky... or at least mine are.

thanks, pricey but very nice for that retro look...Larry

[tango911]

Nice! Is that a K engine in that F2 chassis? I like the pipe too, where'd that come from? Cheers, Terry.

i believe it is Terry.   The pipes were made by a friend of mine.  the tip is just a megaphone cut off and put on backwards.   It sounds great.

[Stev-o]

The clear on the tank of my '73 RD350 was starting to peel, so had my buddy shoot some clear on the tank [he has a paint room in his backyard].
The paint is original and looks fantastic for 40 years old. Now am restoring the tank badges...

[Tews19]

How do you like the RD Stev-o? When I was debating on getting a 400 I watched a few videos of friends racing their 400 v. rd350.. RD blew it away.. Bike looked pretty quick...

[Stev-o]

How do you like the RD Stev-o? When I was debating on getting a 400 I watched a few videos of friends racing their 400 v. rd350.. RD blew it away.. Bike looked pretty quick...

Like it a lot, plan to get it back on the road next month. My buddy had one, I was amazed how quick it was. This one is a pretty good example, 11K miles, original paint and perfect seat and exhaust. Needs a petcock but just found one on MikesXS for $25.  Bad old pic, if you look close you can see peeling clear on top of tank that was just addressed.

[Terry in Australia]

How do you like the RD Stev-o? When I was debating on getting a 400 I watched a few videos of friends racing their 400 v. rd350.. RD blew it away.. Bike looked pretty quick...

I have fond memories of riding on the back of my mate Huey Bowdens R5 (RD350's pre-decessor) in 1975 (we were both 15) @ 105 MPH, wearing only shorts and T shirts one hot summer. Huey and his R5 are both deceased now sadly, but those memories will last me a lifetime. Cheers, Terry.

[Tews19]

Bike looks minty... Seat is in great shape too

[Stev-o]

I hope the R5 did not do him in?

I knew the RD came after the R5, but what were the differances? Looks the same except for the graphics.

[Terry in Australia]

Unkind? Hmph!  and no big words too, I thought you meant I was Opie   from Mayberry , I had to go to the dickshunary.   seriously,  did you ever ride the 500 turbo Terry? Your Cx could be close, as those were a far sight quicker than the slug...Larry

Ha ha, seriously Larry, my CX is more like a little Italian sportsbike than an overweight Japanese commuter now, it's a pleasure to ride. My mate John has a Turbo, so I need to beg a ride on it to compare, but my next big spend on it will be a CX650 engine, which (with a few minor mods) will give it around 80 BHP, with no additional weight or complications like turbo's, ancient Honda electronic fuel injection technology, "turbo lag", etc. Cheers, Terry.

[Terry in Australia]

I hope the R5 did not do him in?

I knew the RD came after the R5, but what were the differances? Looks the same except for the graphics.

Yep, Huey's bike was the same color as that one Steve, what a great bike! I don't know what the differences were, but they would have only been minor. Huey went through the grill of a Kenworth on his Harley in the 1980's I'm told, I lost contact with him when I joined the Army in 1977. Cheers, Terry.

[Retro Rocket]

I hope the R5 did not do him in?

I knew the RD came after the R5, but what were the differances? Looks the same except for the graphics.

My first bike was an orange and white R5 350, great little bike....

[MoMo]

Not sure but I think the RD had reed valves and the R5 was straight inlet.  I also had the R5 at one time-one fine little bike ...Larry

[tango911]

finally got the engine back in!   now just gotta hook it all up.  new cam chain tensioner, gaskets, lapped valves etc.......  had to touch up paint on the frame.

[strynboen]

not my bike....
but my green pioneer...have some kaburettor problems.. born same year as my 550,and cbx...1978...
the saws sold in europa have chain breaks,,,not used in the land of  free guns... ..this old sav..pulls at low rpm..i hate the newer schreimmmers vho only pulls at full speed..not like this old traktors

[ekpent]

Not a Honda but went over to a Guys place and bought out the rest of his GT750 stash at a very good price.Picked up a good engine,carbs,pipes, seat and a couple totes of other goodies.Pickled it and put it away for now.The bad thing is now I have to shop for a good roller with a blown engine. 

[ekpent]

Not sure but I think the RD had reed valves and the R5 was straight inlet.  I also had the R5 at one time-one fine little bike ...Larry

Yep that was the new "Torgue Induction" system when they implemented it with the reed valves. I put a few miles on this one this summer,hope for more when I get it detailed out a little more.

[wowbagger]

I got my new carbs from carburetorkeith mounted on my '71 CB500 Four. Now I'm just waiting for the pods to arrive.

[Terry in Australia]

Not a Honda but went over to a Guys place and bought out the rest of his GT750 stash at a very good price.Picked up a good engine,carbs,pipes, seat and a couple totes of other goodies.Pickled it and put it away for now.The bad thing is now I have to shop for a good roller with a blown engine. 

Nice Eric, is that an "L", or "M" engine with CV carbs? A lot of guys used to build "The perfect GT750" by installing the later engine in the earlier (J or K) chassis, giving it the much more attractive earlier styling, with the more powerful later model engine. Good pickup! Cheers, Terry.