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Re: My CBX1000C Restore Project

Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2022 2:26 pm
by 512tr
Impressive fiberglass work will be perfect when painted. :clap:

Re: My CBX1000C Restore Project

Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2022 3:48 pm
by 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". :lol:

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

Re: My CBX1000C Restore Project

Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2022 8:38 pm
by steve murdoch icoa #5322
The skill and ingenuity of the members here never ceases to amaze me.
Amazing work, Ken.

Re: My CBX1000C Restore Project

Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2022 8:25 am
by NobleHops
It blows my mind. Incredible craftsmanship here, bravo!

Re: My CBX1000C Restore Project

Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2022 9:10 am
by bikeymikey748
Super impressed with your ‘glass skills. Well done ‼️‼️

Re: My CBX1000C Restore Project

Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2022 12:45 pm
by 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.

Re: My CBX1000C Restore Project

Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2022 11:39 pm
by NobleHops
Bravo! I have toured on my Prolink and this would have made it just a bit more enjoyable. Great project done.

Re: My CBX1000C Restore Project

Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2022 9:08 am
by Artie
I’m awed at the skills of some members WELL DONE!

Re: My CBX1000C Restore Project

Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2022 1:51 pm
by Syscrush
Magnificent.

Re: My CBX1000C Restore Project

Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2022 3:13 pm
by 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.

Re: My CBX1000C Restore Project

Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2022 10:34 am
by 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 :D

So this is all I have got up to now to show the panniers in better lighting conditions -
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Re: My CBX1000C Restore Project

Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2022 9:37 pm
by steve murdoch icoa #5322
Looks great, Ken.

Re: My CBX1000C Restore Project

Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2022 4:24 am
by 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.

Re: My CBX1000C Restore Project

Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2022 6:19 am
by daves79x
Excellent - I think Dave would approve!

Dave

Re: My CBX1000C Restore Project

Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2022 10:02 am
by Jeff Bennetts
daves79x wrote:
Sun Nov 13, 2022 6:19 am
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