81 streetfighter conversion
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81 streetfighter conversion
I have been posting random updates and pictures all over. Since the build is now catching up , I thought it was time to create a thread.
Bike was an 81 . Motor was good and frame was already cut. The gentleman I bought this project from had done some quality work . Especially the rear suspension. It is from Ducati 916 and has been made to fit CBX frame. By no means I could have done that fab work. Call it it lack of welding setup or simply lack of skills.
Here is how it arrived First I got the frame modified so I could have a gigger seat and added some personal touches :)
In between, there was tons of work. Rebuild shocks and forks, replaced wheels, brake rebuild, tried a square headlight setup . Fabricated many brackets , tried high bars, clip ons , built fiberglass seat pan etc etc..
I think I like how it turned out. Still miles to go but it is starting to look good. I decided to change the ugly wheels and brought newer Ducati rear and got them powder coated . Electronics will be
Motogadget M Unit
Sachse Ignition
Dyna Coils
Koso Thunderbolt LED
Lithium batteries
Daytona Velona gauges
Rebelmoto lighted handlebar switches
Rebelmoto LED blinkers.
More to come :)
Bike was an 81 . Motor was good and frame was already cut. The gentleman I bought this project from had done some quality work . Especially the rear suspension. It is from Ducati 916 and has been made to fit CBX frame. By no means I could have done that fab work. Call it it lack of welding setup or simply lack of skills.
Here is how it arrived First I got the frame modified so I could have a gigger seat and added some personal touches :)
In between, there was tons of work. Rebuild shocks and forks, replaced wheels, brake rebuild, tried a square headlight setup . Fabricated many brackets , tried high bars, clip ons , built fiberglass seat pan etc etc..
I think I like how it turned out. Still miles to go but it is starting to look good. I decided to change the ugly wheels and brought newer Ducati rear and got them powder coated . Electronics will be
Motogadget M Unit
Sachse Ignition
Dyna Coils
Koso Thunderbolt LED
Lithium batteries
Daytona Velona gauges
Rebelmoto lighted handlebar switches
Rebelmoto LED blinkers.
More to come :)
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1979 CBX (faster Red)
1981 CBX Streetfighter
2017 Aprilia Tuono.
Past rides : FZ1, BMWS100rr,S1000r,k1300S,YAMA RD350,Enfield 350
1981 CBX Streetfighter
2017 Aprilia Tuono.
Past rides : FZ1, BMWS100rr,S1000r,k1300S,YAMA RD350,Enfield 350
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Re: 81 streetfighter conversion
Added rear fender, and working on lots of wiring
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1979 CBX (faster Red)
1981 CBX Streetfighter
2017 Aprilia Tuono.
Past rides : FZ1, BMWS100rr,S1000r,k1300S,YAMA RD350,Enfield 350
1981 CBX Streetfighter
2017 Aprilia Tuono.
Past rides : FZ1, BMWS100rr,S1000r,k1300S,YAMA RD350,Enfield 350
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Re: 81 streetfighter conversion
Very cool, I'll be watching with interest.
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Re: 81 streetfighter conversion
Stuck at throttle. Bought this generic motionpro push-pull tube with intention of using 79 sports cables but those cables are tooo long. Getting custom cables is not cheap. Wondering what other cables would fit ?
1979 CBX (faster Red)
1981 CBX Streetfighter
2017 Aprilia Tuono.
Past rides : FZ1, BMWS100rr,S1000r,k1300S,YAMA RD350,Enfield 350
1981 CBX Streetfighter
2017 Aprilia Tuono.
Past rides : FZ1, BMWS100rr,S1000r,k1300S,YAMA RD350,Enfield 350
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Re: 81 streetfighter conversion
Can't help you much there. It's why I try to stick to working on stock or near-stock CBXs. Everything on a custom has to be one-off.
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Re: 81 streetfighter conversion
Compared to what?
IMO they're great value for money to have something brand new and made to exactly fit your bike.
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Re: 81 streetfighter conversion
Need custom cables? Just make your own especially since the ones you bought are too long. There’s loads of easy-to-follow tutorials on the web.
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Re: 81 streetfighter conversion
Wiring is taking time . Installed oil temp sensor and handlebar switches ( what a pain to run wires ) .
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1979 CBX (faster Red)
1981 CBX Streetfighter
2017 Aprilia Tuono.
Past rides : FZ1, BMWS100rr,S1000r,k1300S,YAMA RD350,Enfield 350
1981 CBX Streetfighter
2017 Aprilia Tuono.
Past rides : FZ1, BMWS100rr,S1000r,k1300S,YAMA RD350,Enfield 350
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Re: 81 streetfighter conversion
Very cool project, keep pictures coming as you progressing ![Smile :-)](./images/smilies/icon/smile.gif)
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Re: 81 streetfighter conversion
FWIW I do think that those cables would look a lot better if they were shortened.
That switchgear is interesting - what is it?
That switchgear is interesting - what is it?
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Re: 81 streetfighter conversion
Switchgear is rebelmoto. Works well but PITA to wire . Once it is set , I think it looks cool . Sharing front picture to get idea on cables
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1979 CBX (faster Red)
1981 CBX Streetfighter
2017 Aprilia Tuono.
Past rides : FZ1, BMWS100rr,S1000r,k1300S,YAMA RD350,Enfield 350
1981 CBX Streetfighter
2017 Aprilia Tuono.
Past rides : FZ1, BMWS100rr,S1000r,k1300S,YAMA RD350,Enfield 350
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Re: 81 streetfighter conversion
Have you considered motogadgets mo.button to simplify and reduce the number of cables?
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Re: 81 streetfighter conversion
I did. Problem is if they fail, which they do, you are in for lot of trouble
1979 CBX (faster Red)
1981 CBX Streetfighter
2017 Aprilia Tuono.
Past rides : FZ1, BMWS100rr,S1000r,k1300S,YAMA RD350,Enfield 350
1981 CBX Streetfighter
2017 Aprilia Tuono.
Past rides : FZ1, BMWS100rr,S1000r,k1300S,YAMA RD350,Enfield 350
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Re: 81 streetfighter conversion
Biggest challenge was to fit battery, munit, fuse, start solenoid, sachse ignition , seat lock and all other wiring crap under the seat pan. I am satisfied how it turned out
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1979 CBX (faster Red)
1981 CBX Streetfighter
2017 Aprilia Tuono.
Past rides : FZ1, BMWS100rr,S1000r,k1300S,YAMA RD350,Enfield 350
1981 CBX Streetfighter
2017 Aprilia Tuono.
Past rides : FZ1, BMWS100rr,S1000r,k1300S,YAMA RD350,Enfield 350
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Re: 81 streetfighter conversion
Awesome job!