Author Topic: Oh Lordy..I found a CBX. Shoot me! (Read 74068 times)

toytuff · « **Reply #350 on:** February 03, 2013, 04:17:11 AM »

Quote from: RAFster122S on February 02, 2013, 11:03:45 PM

Getting any riding in with the nicer weather TT?

You bet! And it's the only one I ride too!

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toytuff · « **Reply #351 on:** April 15, 2013, 07:52:11 PM »

Oh Lordy! Reload the gun!

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Stev-o · « **Reply #352 on:** April 15, 2013, 07:53:30 PM »

Again?! I see that CBX at the shop by my office every time I drive by.

toytuff · « **Reply #353 on:** April 15, 2013, 07:55:35 PM »

Quote from: Stev-o on April 15, 2013, 07:53:30 PM

Again?! I see that CBX at the shop by my office every time I drive by.

Well STOP then!

Me? Another money pit? Me?

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Stev-o · « **Reply #354 on:** April 16, 2013, 06:53:25 PM »

The shop by my office now has the CBX listed on CL, reduced to $4250.
Should I go test ride?!

http://austin.craigslist.org/mcd/3747096636.html

Also have a K0 abd some other cool bikes...

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #355 on:** April 16, 2013, 07:00:04 PM »

Ask yourself this, would I want a benign 74 CB750 or a 79 CBX when both are priced at $4250!!

toytuff · « **Reply #356 on:** April 16, 2013, 07:09:04 PM »

Quote from: Stev-o on April 16, 2013, 06:53:25 PM

The shop by my office now has the CBX listed on CL, reduced to $4250.
Should I go test ride?!

http://austin.craigslist.org/mcd/3747096636.html

Also have a K0 abd some other cool bikes...

I just sent an email to call me on the CBX. If it's stock and in nice shape it's a steal.

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toytuff · « **Reply #357 on:** April 16, 2013, 07:10:58 PM »

Quote from: Jerry Rxman Griffin on April 16, 2013, 07:00:04 PM

Ask yourself this, would I want a benign 74 CB750 or a 79 CBX when both are priced at $4250!!

Simple. CBX!

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toytuff · « **Reply #358 on:** April 16, 2013, 07:12:45 PM »

jaguar · « **Reply #359 on:** April 17, 2013, 05:31:48 AM »

That is a good price on a 79

toytuff · « **Reply #360 on:** April 17, 2013, 05:42:55 AM »

Quote from: jaguar on April 17, 2013, 05:31:48 AM

That is a good price on a 79

Yes it is!

Now let's see what's wrong about it. If it's not stock then I pass.

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Stev-o · « **Reply #361 on:** April 17, 2013, 05:50:06 AM »

Quote from: toytuff on April 17, 2013, 05:42:55 AM

Quote from: jaguar on April 17, 2013, 05:31:48 AM
That is a good price on a 79
Yes it is!Now let's see what's wrong about it. If it's not stock then I pass.

I'll go look at it today. I don't know them like you guys, there are no fairings on it. Were they optional or just taken off?
It's at a small shop and owned by a woman if not mistaken. I've always noted that their prices always were very high, but lately they been advertising reduced pricing (can't sell).

http://www.horsepower-farm.com/bikes/

toytuff · « **Reply #362 on:** April 17, 2013, 08:06:02 AM »

Steve,

1979/1980 did not have fairings. You know what to look at. Take pictures if you can. Color was red or silver. 1980 was black.

Mileage
Over all condition
Tires
Gas tank
Body damage ie: dents, cracks. Rear tail piece was cracked on a lot of them from pushing.
Leaks

I'll call them today and request pictures also. Thank you.

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jaguar · « **Reply #363 on:** April 17, 2013, 09:15:05 AM »

Cbx are easy.
They should be perfect and huge money....
Or not perfect and cost huge money to fix

toytuff · « **Reply #364 on:** April 17, 2013, 09:38:47 AM »

OK, just got off the phone. Pictures later.

Pretty much had to pry information out of the guy. 40K on the clock. Original owner since 1981. Coast bike so he told me the engine needs pulled and refurbished. That's a lot of work right there huh Jag?

Frame clean, few nicks and bruises. Does not have stock exhaust.

Will see. I have a line on another one from the guy I bought my 82 from. Might go that route.

Steve- Told him you might be stopping by to be my set of eyes. I'm thinking it's going to be rough at that price. Mileage a little high for me.

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toytuff · « **Reply #365 on:** April 17, 2013, 12:41:12 PM »

OK Boys and Girls, let's see some comments. (Should be easy here)

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toytuff · « **Reply #366 on:** April 17, 2013, 12:42:45 PM »

I say it's a mess! Add to that a broken one year only speedometer. Try buying one of those.

$400.00 easy. Tack looks broke. Engine guards were chrome. Everything dirty or faded.

I'll offer $2500 for it and that's a stretch.

Steve, if I catch you in time don't bother.

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jaguar · « **Reply #367 on:** April 17, 2013, 02:13:33 PM »

These price quote debates never really get to far.
As a whole more people I find on enthusiasts forums are cheap.
I know for sure that I am...

I could see "someone" paying the $4k price or admission and being happy that they did.
At that price and doing all the work yourself there really isnt much meat on the bone, so unless you really want to say you did the work the better option is to buy a $7-10k bike.
And thats before figuring out why the seller thinks the motor needs to be done.

But since this is always fun, here is my thoughts.

-Speedo as stated
-None OEM petcock, sign of ghetto fixing to me. I think it is a pingle....gotta love when harley guys play with hondas.
-general corrosion. I also assume that rubber is dried out and things that move dont.
-drilled air caps on the forks?
-Super worried about that rust on the tank. Hope its not a hole.
-cheap aftermarket shocks
-looks like prolink handle bars

normally I see all barn finds as a grand away from the road.
That normally covers tires, brakes, lines, clutch and other stuff that a bike needs to be road worthy.
But this is a CBX, so it needs that basic grand plus another grand for the carbs!

Again the motor is an unknown, but its $2-3k from the road....easy

toytuff · « **Reply #368 on:** April 17, 2013, 02:49:29 PM »

I believe the turn indicators are where the yellow plugs are.

Yes, CBX's are expensive. OEM limited, aftermarket high. $130.00 just in seals and valve cover gasket, $1200 in carburetors (they need polished out) $200 for new oil lines (you know their shot), I have seen speedometers go for $700, tack needle busted, $200-$300 in ceramic coating, engine paint, faded plastic, $200 plus in new seals (as you mentioned), $150 in master cylinder rebuild and caliper seals, progressive fork springs, chain, more than likely sprockets and a tank? Good luck.

Did we forget clutch, alternator work and yes...motor. Now that I think about it "no thanks".

Thanks for the reply Jag. Not your first rodeo huh?

Ty

Stev-o · « **Reply #369 on:** April 17, 2013, 03:55:04 PM »

I stopped by, it is def a "no thanks". I have never need such corrosion on an alum motor. They have it on consignment, the owner lives in Corpus Christi, on the coast. And it was a daily driver and looks like it sat outside 24/7. Broken tach and speedo needles, WTF?? Good eye Jag, Pingle petcock with online filter, you know what that means. I didn't bother to look in the tank. Surprising, the tack paint looked good. Tail was cracked. Exhaust good. Motor started right up and sounded good, but had a knock, seemed to come from the clutch area. He said they all do that? I think not.

Oh well, sorry! Guess we know why priced so cheap.

jaguar · « **Reply #370 on:** April 17, 2013, 04:29:11 PM »

They do all make noise from the clutch area.
Well the ones without a $500 mod....

toytuff · « **Reply #371 on:** April 17, 2013, 05:03:46 PM »

Quote from: jaguar on April 17, 2013, 04:29:11 PM

They do all make noise from the clutch area.
Well the ones without a $500 mod....

That is correct.

Don't forget the $650.00 alternator mod!

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toytuff · « **Reply #372 on:** April 17, 2013, 05:13:13 PM »

OH! I forgot!

Thank you very much Steve for stopping by the dealer.

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Stev-o · « **Reply #373 on:** April 17, 2013, 05:31:18 PM »

Hey no prob, my pleasure. On a good note, the K4 they had was very clean but $4250, no thanks. Was in similar cond to mine and if I would sell mine, I would be happy to get $3500.

What is the clutch mod?

toytuff · « **Reply #374 on:** April 17, 2013, 05:33:59 PM »

Quote from: Stev-o on April 17, 2013, 05:31:18 PM

Hey no prob, my pleasure. On a good note, the K4 they had was very clean but $4250, no thanks. Was in similar cond to mine and if I would sell mine, I would be happy to get $3500.

What is the clutch mod?

Probably the hydraulic upgrade.

Mine works perfect. They clatter a little when cold. After that mine is quiet.

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