My CBX1000C Restore Project

[512tr]

Impressive fiberglass work will be perfect when painted.

[Syscrush]

Before I read this, if someone asked me if I can make stuff out of fiberglass, I would have answered "yes". Now my answer is "kinda".

Great work, Ken. Can't wait to see it all finished.

[steve murdoch icoa #5322]

The skill and ingenuity of the members here never ceases to amaze me.
Amazing work, Ken.

[NobleHops]

It blows my mind. Incredible craftsmanship here, bravo!

[bikeymikey748]

Super impressed with your ‘glass skills. Well done

[heli_madken]

Thanks everyone.

I finally got enough time to make the left hand mould and get all the preparation and painting done. All the hardware was also painted or polished.

Overall I am very pleased with the result. I know it wont be to everyone's taste but I think it gives the bike more 'presence' from the rear and makes the panniers more usable, albeit within the weight limit.

Apologies for the poor photos, terrible weather today here, I will try to get the bike outside for some decent photographs soon.

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I have gone with the standard scheme but added a Honda logo -

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Next up is to look at removing the fairing and designing something that will mount the existing turn signals and act as a headlamp shell, I have it worked out in my head just got to draw it then print.

[NobleHops]

Bravo! I have toured on my Prolink and this would have made it just a bit more enjoyable. Great project done.

[Artie]

I’m awed at the skills of some members WELL DONE!

[Syscrush]

Magnificent.

[EMS]

Nice job on the bags. I have used bag lids from a different Honda model - do not remember which one - and adapted them to my 81 Prolink. They are wider than stock, not as wide as these, but make a difference when you want to pack a little more!
I remember Bill Brint has/had a real nice top-case on his private '81.

[heli_madken]

Thank you everyone

Set off on a nice sunny Autumn day with the intention of getting some nice scenic photos but the weather changed very quickly and dramatically, well I am in Scotland

So this is all I have got up to now to show the panniers in better lighting conditions -

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[steve murdoch icoa #5322]

Looks great, Ken.

[bobcat]

Very nicely done. I like the way you used the black inner half of the cases (panniers)
to shrink the visual size. Over all it looks very unique.

[daves79x]

Excellent - I think Dave would approve!

Dave

[Jeff Bennetts]

Excellent - I think Dave would approve!

Dave

Yes, I believe Dave would be saluting you and tipping a rum and coke in celebration!

Nice work,
Jeff