My CX 500 project

[Dave..]

I bought this 1981 CX 500 last weekend with the intention of cutting it up and turning it into a cafe racer but on closer inspection I think it is too good for that plus I think the clip ons would kill my already wrecked back.
I will have a think and update this thread when I know what I plan to do.

This is what I had planned to do but without the spokes:

 

[Apis]

It's a big call to rip that bike apart when it looks so good and has, as far as I can see, good original parts. Plus, I don't think those wheels are going to look just right for the style you want. But if you have the vision, it's your bike to do what you want.

 

[Nicky]

If it turns out like the bottom pic, then absolutely...

Have you ridden a cafe racer to see if you could manage 1 for more than a lap around a car park? They do tend to put a lot of strain on your wrists and back, much like a sports bike.

 

[Dave..]

It's a big call to rip that bike apart when it looks so good and has, as far as I can see, good original parts. Plus, I don't think those wheels are going to look just right for the style you want. But if you have the vision, it's your bike to do what you want.

Thats the problem my vision is blurred,....

 

[Dave..]

If it turns out like the bottom pic, then absolutely...

Have you ridden a cafe racer to see if you could manage 1 for more than a lap around a car park? They do tend to put a lot of strain on your wrists and back, much like a sports bike.

I have ridden lots of sports bikes but that was 20+ years ago when my back was 100% now my back is f`ked

 

[Ruairi83]

I'm with @Nicky bottom cafe racer is awesome. If you think your back won't handle it, not much point.

 

[Dave..]

Something like this maybe more comfortable:

 

[Dave..]

I'm with @Nicky bottom cafe racer is awesome. If you think your back won't handle it, not much point.

Look good in the living room?

 

[richiemucker]

Would look nice in a man cave

 

[Nicky]

Look good in the living room?

My aul lad has CBX and GL1100 in the hall. Used to have a CB750 Sand Cast in the living room too, until some Italian made him an eye watering offer, and off it went...

At least you've the right idea though, if you turn this into an fantastic Cafe Racer and choose not to ride it...

 

[Dave..]

My aul lad has CBX and GL1100 in the hall. Used to have a CB750 Sand Cast in the living room too, until some Italian made him an eye watering offer, and off it went...

At least you've the right idea though, if you turn this into an fantastic Cafe Racer and choose not to ride it...

There is a sandcast 750 on ebay for approx £55k

 

[Nicky]

There is a sandcast 750 on ebay for approx £55k

Aye, it'll get it too. That's the sort of money his done, but it had 1.4 miles or something on it from being pushed about. Never ridden from it was built. Literally a brand new 45 year old bike.

 

[Ruairi83]

Look good in the living room?

It definitely would look great in MY living room. Best of luck whatever you decide

 

[fabiostar]

don't use a good bike to cut up dear lord, buy a minger and use that instead

 

[Dave..]

don't use a good bike to cut up dear lord, buy a minger and use that instead

Thats what I will be doing, looking for one now.

 

[fabiostar]

il have a look in at a guy down the road from me, last time i looked he had a cx500 lying in his front garden, god knows how long its been there mind you.

 

[Dave..]

il have a look in at a guy down the road from me, last time i looked he had a cx500 lying in his front garden, god knows how long its been there mind you.

Thats what I am looking for, many thanks

 

[G N K]

Some sort of crisis David? A golf R and now a bike

Good on you, looks in great nick.

 

[Dave..]

Some sort of crisis David? A golf R and now a bike

Good on you, looks in great nick.

No crisis just some fun

 

[BaconPopTart]

A good friend is building a cx500 at the moment and he is going down the street tracker, scrambler look. Ill get some pics next time im up at his garage for you. His bike is stripped to bare frame so if you need a hand give me a shout we have a fair idea whats what on them now.

Good luck with the build.

 

[Dave..]

A good friend is building a cx500 at the moment and he is going down the street tracker, scrambler look. Ill get some pics next time im up at his garage for you. His bike is stripped to bare frame so if you need a hand give me a shout we have a fair idea whats what on them now.

Good luck with the build.

Thanks.

 

[fabiostar]

i went down and seen that CX bloke... he hoofed it into a skip ffs along with enough other stuff to fill the bloody thing...

 

[Dave..]

i went down and seen that CX bloke... he hoofed it into a skip ffs along with enough other stuff to fill the bloody thing...

Thanks and sh1t

 

[fabiostar]

Thanks and sh1t

oh i know , he had a wee 125 prilla chassis i fancied but its gone in the skip aswell

 

[Dave..]

oh i know , he had a wee 125 prilla chassis i fancied but its gone in the skip aswell

We need to start looking for barn finds