I believe that's the correct horse power for the early CBX's. I think the later models were less powerful ! Remember they were 1970's technology running on carburettors :)
Thanks for the video. I had a 1980 CBX for many years. I'd suggest checking, 1) gas shellac in carbs, 2) value clearance &cam chain tensioner 3) alternator brushes. A beautiful machine, congratulations
Many thanks for your advice Mark. Hopefully I will keep my CBX for many years and more importantly travel many miles and have lots of adventures on it :)
It looks like a little TLC and it'll running like new. I recently brought a 78, GS750E back to the road. an online company called Motorcycle products were really helpful in sourcing the correct caliper seals and other assorted parts that exactly matched the OE items. I hope that might be in some way helpful.
The cbx was and still is my all time favorites.. my dream bike since I first seen one that my neighbor bought in 1983 when I was 14. It was twin shock original finished silver absolutely beautiful... and the sound was awesome. Can't wait to see more episodes on the cbx , best bike ever.
Yes I agree :) My CBX was silver (my preferred colour) although the previous owner painted it red and didn't bother with the decals and graphics. A job for the better weather.
I liked this one Ian. You recommended me to follow this build in the first CBX videos comment section, but if you don't recommend it, i do it anyway. I hope this bike will be soon on the road again, and you will enjoy it! 👍
Great vlog, that's going to make a lovely machine. Keep us posted with your progress
Thanks Daniel, I guess I need to prioritise workshop time over the winter :)
105hp is surprisingly low for a 1000cc 6 cylinder 24 valve bike engine.
I believe that's the correct horse power for the early CBX's.
I think the later models were less powerful !
Remember they were 1970's technology running on carburettors :)
Thanks for the video. I had a 1980 CBX for many years. I'd suggest checking, 1) gas shellac in carbs, 2) value clearance &cam chain tensioner 3) alternator brushes. A beautiful machine, congratulations
Many thanks for your advice Mark.
Hopefully I will keep my CBX for many years
and more importantly travel many miles
and have lots of adventures on it :)
It looks like a little TLC and it'll running like new.
I recently brought a 78, GS750E back to the road. an online company called Motorcycle products were really helpful in sourcing the correct caliper seals and other assorted parts that exactly matched the OE items. I hope that might be in some way helpful.
Many thanks Peter for the replacement motorcycle part firm advice.
I'll add them to my list of suppliers :)
www.motorcycleproducts.co.uk
The cbx was and still is my all time favorites.. my dream bike since I first seen one that my neighbor bought in 1983 when I was 14. It was twin shock original finished silver absolutely beautiful... and the sound was awesome. Can't wait to see more episodes on the cbx , best bike ever.
Yes I agree :)
My CBX was silver (my preferred colour) although the previous owner painted it red and didn't bother with the decals and graphics.
A job for the better weather.
Ian, congrats on the CBX. after some TLC and a few parts. Good as new. Good on ya Mate. Cheers.
Thanks for your support Jack :)
I liked this one Ian. You recommended me to follow this build in the first CBX videos comment section, but if you don't recommend it, i do it anyway. I hope this bike will be soon on the road again, and you will enjoy it! 👍
Thanks you Sir
I'm embarrassed how long it is taking me to make a start on fixing the CBX :(
I hope to have it on the road by the summer.
Interesting video. Cheers
Cheers Andy - Hopefully it was "Interesting" and enjoyable :)