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EMS wrote: I always wonder, why people put single sided swingarms, upside-down forks and six piston calipers in bikes that by design do not turn, handle and consequently are not being ridden fast enough to have to stop.....
Not so sure, JP. An extended swingarm on a Hayabusa may serve a purpose: Straight line stability for a fast ¼ mile run. Same may be true for the blown V8 in a hot rod.CBXTRA6 wrote:
for the same reason why some put extended swingarm on Hayabusa , or big block V8 with blower on hot rods... because it looks cool, simple
That is exactly the point, Jeff, where the difference in personal taste and opinions come in.Jeff Bennetts wrote: I can only look at so many stock CBXs before boredom sets in, yawn.
Mike I think you're missing my point, I'm commenting on your statement above.EMS wrote:What's more stunning to me, however, is the absolute waste of talent, time and money to come up with an end product like this.:
That is the heart of the matter. The engine is the enduring soul of these beasts. The customs dress this up as their creators experience it, chacun a son gout.Rick Pope wrote:Perhaps the builder of this bike had a vision of the finished product, and just needed a donor engine worthy of being showcased by his work? Sure looks better than another V-Twin clone chopper.
I guess, this qualifies as a CBX also, then. For anyone who is interested, it may be worthwhile confirming the year. The VIN number he is listing is a 1980 number.For what it is worth my view is if it has a CBX engine it is a CBX.