Long Sleeping '79 CBX Restoration

Hey, what projects are you planning or preparing for? CBX, other motos, workshop, WHATEVAH!
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Just curious as to when you purchased the exhaust through North East Vintage?
I was under the impression they were no longer involved.

Back when we could travel to the States it was a good place to visit. About a ninety minute ride for me with some nice roads.

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I ordered the pipes about 3 weeks ago from North East Vintage, they've been great to deal with. Shipping via UPS is expensive due to the brokerage to Canada but there's no way around that unless you could drive down and pipe them up which is difficult in these times.

Below is a picture of the dent in the right side pip that they're replacing.
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shiskowd wrote:
Sat Apr 10, 2021 9:06 pm
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I have a few things to complete including a rebuild of those Koni shocks. Registering a vintage bike in these parts can be a chore as well but looking forward to the first rides. :D
Why are you having problems? A bill of sale, title search and you're done.

Insurance is inexpensive as well, about $300 per year.
If you're a twenty some dude on a sport bike I can understand insurance becoming pricey.
CBX a work in progress, still improving...GS1150EFE completed and awaiting modifications.....RD350, remnants in boxes scattered throughout the garage

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More or less complete now...

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The only left over yet to do is rebuild the Koni's, find some chrome springs and continue to break in the engine. The engine runs beautifully, pulls very cleanly through 6,000 rpm with some slight stumbling under 3,000 rpm when quick throttle openings applied. Starts and idles like a champ when fully warmed up. The Racetech fork kit with the Koni's provide a surprisingly taunt yet compliant ride. Brakes work better than I expected for 40 year old design. Overall, very pleased with the outcome. Looking forward to some good riding this summer, if it ever gets to these parts.

Thank you for all the comments, guidance and suggestions in this thread and wealth of information on this forum. Much appreciated! :D Still have lots of learning yet and looking forward to the continued journey!
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What a beautiful bike!
You should be very proud of your efforts.

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Congrats on a great job! Enjoy your 'new' CBX!

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Fantastic. Are you looking for another project now, or are you gonna enjoy riding this one around for a while?
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She’s a beauty, congrats and have fun!

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Stand tall, Cadet. She’s a looker, very nicely done.

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Wonderful project.

We have rebuild parts for those shocks, just a few kits left. Email me your address and I’ll send you a set for the cost of shipping. Nils@restocycle.com

Thanks for taking us along on your journey, was a great outcome.

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Thanks for the comments.
Syscrush wrote:
Fri May 07, 2021 10:10 am
Fantastic. Are you looking for another project now, or are you gonna enjoy riding this one around for a while?
I've spent a good chunk of the past 2 years restoring a motorcycle (Moto Guzzi the first year), my wife is hinting this next year there's some restoration work needed in our house :? That and a 2012 WRX needing a new engine in my garage that my son dragged home. I do have a 2nd CBX motor that is largely all there but needing a complete overhaul and a '79 frame without much else that could be the foundation for a cafe custom but not sure I'm up to that challenge at this time, maybe some months from now :D
NobleHops wrote:
Sat May 08, 2021 12:39 pm
We have rebuild parts for those shocks, just a few kits left. Email me your address and I’ll send you a set for the cost of shipping. Nils@restocycle.com
Thanks Nils! I'll send you an email.
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Re: Long Sleeping '79 CBX Restoration

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Awesome job, if we ever meet up I'll need to park my 79 down the street I'd be too embarrassed :oops: to park my lump of coal next to yours.
You'll definitely need to take it back to Freds on garage night he'll be very pleased that he sold it to you.
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Just Echoing what the others have said....top shelf resto there :thumupp: :flags-canada:
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Great job! Really love seeing these jewels brought back to their glory!
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Bike in the garage right now:
1979 CBX1000 red
1980 CBX1000 red
1981 CBX1000 prolink
1975 gl1000 blue
1975 gl1000 red
1975 gl1000 sulfur yellow
1975 gl1000 red
1976 gl1000 sulfur yellow
1977 gl1000 black
1977 gl1000 blue
1977 gl1000 black
1978 cb750f super sport
1979 cb750f super sport

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Great job! Love seeing these beasts brought back to their glory!
ICOA # 6786
Retired, now my job is restoring old hondas!
Bike in the garage right now:
1979 CBX1000 red
1980 CBX1000 red
1981 CBX1000 prolink
1975 gl1000 blue
1975 gl1000 red
1975 gl1000 sulfur yellow
1975 gl1000 red
1976 gl1000 sulfur yellow
1977 gl1000 black
1977 gl1000 blue
1977 gl1000 black
1978 cb750f super sport
1979 cb750f super sport

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