I made a CBX "replica"...

[Sibiecks]

Backstory: I was born in '78. My dad bought his CBX in '79. In 2016, he handed it down to me. It was a total surprise that I never saw coming.

More backstory: As a child in the 80's, before technology had enveloped us all, I was obsessed with LEGO. Especially the "Technic" line, where the pieces are gears, levers, pulleys, axles, etc., and you can build functioning machines. I'd spend countless hours digging through the LEGO box, blissfully building my next contraption, which was more often than not a vehicle of some sort.

As an adult, I have only dabbled with LEGO from time to time, having moved in to real life product development, technical writing for machines, wrenching on real cars and motorcycles, that sort of thing.

Last fall, as darker days and colder temperatures took over the PNW, I blew the dust off my LEGO collection, feeling inspired to try to replicate the CBX that I've known for essentially my entire life.

It's far from perfect, but I think that for those familiar with the CBX, it is instantly recognizable. Its 6 pistons move up and down and are connected to the rear wheel through a rudimentary "transmission" (the lever kicks down into gear and pops back up into neutral) and chain drive. It's got front and rear suspension and plenty of "accurate" details.

As a kid I was always adamant that anything I made would have a limited shelf life and would soon be torn apart so its pieces could be used for the next creation. I think my younger self will forgive me for making an exception for this one.

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[daves79x]

Outstanding! And what a great story to go with it.

Dave

[Larry Zimmer]

That is fantastic!!!! Truly, a museum piece. And, as Dave said, a great back-story. Carry-on!

[heli_madken]

Truly amazing I love it, whole lot of skill to create something from what is essentially a limited medium well done!

[steve murdoch icoa #5322]

Very cool, Sibiecks!

[hondaman160mph]

Wow! Well done!

[Sibiecks]

Thanks for the kind words, everyone!

[Sibiecks]

Thanks for the kind words, everyone!

[Sibiecks]

I made several updates to the design over the last couple of weeks. Small tweaks, mostly to the exhaust layout--something only aficionados will truly appreciate. I have access to an industrial printer and may make some Honda/CBX stickers for it to complete the look. I'll also print a "license plate". Any ideas for what the number should be? Something simple like "'79 CBX", or "HNDA CBX", or....???

I'll have to get more photos soon.