Honda CBX

[Yorick]

Wasn't there a race series in Japan for the CBX? Endurance or something?

Meanwhile, is this restomod a hit or a miss?



https://www.bikebound.com/2021/01/26/honda-cbx/

Not too bad.

[mangocrazy]

I really didn't like the original CBX earlier in this thread, but the dB Customs CBX above looks pretty much bang on, except for the seat. That's tilted at the wrong angle (too high) and is too big and bulky. Apart from that, all good. Very impressed that the builder has managed to lose 135lbs (60-odd kilos in real money). I'd very much like to know the power the motor makes now with all the mods. And the exhaust is a genuine thing of beauty. Bet it sounds good.

[Mr. Dazzle]

Very impressed that the builder has managed to lose 135lbs (60-odd kilos in real money)

Reading the blurb it's got some proper big hitters in there, which I suppose you'd have to have to save that much. Carbon wheels, that exhaust and a new swing arm must be the biggest chunks.

[mangocrazy]

Very impressed that the builder has managed to lose 135lbs (60-odd kilos in real money)

Reading the blurb it's got some proper big hitters in there, which I suppose you'd have to have to save that much. Carbon wheels, that exhaust and a new swing arm must be the biggest chunks.

Yes, he's done all the right stuff. It doesn't say so in the blurb, but I do wonder if he's made some chassis mods (bracing and gussetting), as even back in the day they were regarded as a bit of a flexi-flyer...

[Yorick]

This one works..

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[mangocrazy]

This one works..

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Looks dated compared to the dB Customs one. CB1100R top fairing and seat just add to the overall 'heavy' look of the bike, and because the width of the engine means you can't use the fairing lowers it just looks unfinished. A good effort, but doesn't do it for me.

[Horse]

Just because

[mangocrazy]

With most bikes I have to measure to make sure the overall bar width will fit down the alley way in our terraced house.

With the CBX I doubt if the sodding engine would fit, especially with crash bars...

[Skub]

With most bikes I have to measure to make sure the overall bar width will fit down the alley way in our terraced house.

With the CBX I doubt if the sodding engine would fit, especially with crash bars...

Take a run at it.

[The Spin Doctor]

Very impressed that the builder has managed to lose 135lbs (60-odd kilos in real money)

Reading the blurb it's got some proper big hitters in there, which I suppose you'd have to have to save that much. Carbon wheels, that exhaust and a new swing arm must be the biggest chunks.

Could have knocked off another 0.5kg by swapping out that huge OE tail light - there are smaller ones straight off the classic Honda parts shelf that would work

[The Spin Doctor]

With most bikes I have to measure to make sure the overall bar width will fit down the alley way in our terraced house.

With the CBX I doubt if the sodding engine would fit, especially with crash bars...

Take a run at it.

That engine would take the house with it

[G.P]

Always fancied a moto Martin

[Skub]

Always fancied a moto Martin

Still looks good. It was like a spaceship back then!

[Bigyin]

Wasn't there a race series in Japan for the CBX? Endurance or something?

Meanwhile, is this restomod a hit or a miss?



https://www.bikebound.com/2021/01/26/honda-cbx/

I like that one.

Upgraded the handling and brakes with modern components but its all about the visuals with the engine. Lose the bar end mirrors and also keeping the original tank and seat cowl makes it better in my opinion

[mangocrazy]

Harry (of Harry's Garage fame) has one, With a six into six exhaust system. Listen here...

[Skub]

Harry (of Harry's Garage fame) has one, With a six into six exhaust system. Listen here...

Sounds quite like a Kawa triple on full chat. Triple combinations definitely have a special sound.

I'd still take the H2 first.

[Yorick]

Harry (of Harry's Garage fame) has one, With a six into six exhaust system. Listen here...

CBA to watch the whole program. Where's the good bit.

[Skub]

Harry (of Harry's Garage fame) has one, With a six into six exhaust system. Listen here...

CBA to watch the whole program. Where's the good bit.

The sounds at the start and near the end.