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CX Customization and Modifications
Started by dozer1 at 06-10-2008 7:09 AM. Topic has 875 replies.
  
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 06-10-2008, 9:07 AM
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PirateYarr
 
Joined on 04-16-2008
Corvallis, OR
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Love the Rage sicker. I'll post some before and after pics in here when I get done painting!
1980 Cx500 Custom "Rusty Bob" - Sold
New Bike: 1999 Honda Shadow Spirit VT1100C
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06-10-2008, 2:20 PM
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rodent
Joined on 10-24-2007
Derry NH
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deleted pics
78 cx500 (rodent)(my twisted twin)
82 cx500c (parts)
86 cmx450 (wifey's)
and in the future who knows
http://s218.photobucket.com/albums/cc275/rodentcx/CX500/
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06-10-2008, 3:59 PM
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WayneDW
Joined on 07-28-2006
Minneapolis
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mine:
Wayne
1983 GL650 Silverwing Interstate
WWW.fossilapostles.com
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06-10-2008, 4:03 PM
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DaveNearAtlanta
Joined on 03-03-2006
Lawrenceville, GA
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A naked 1981 GL500, story here.
A 1982 GL500 Interstate assembled from several parts bikes. The frame and many parts are from the original GL500I that I purchased new in 1982.
A 1983 GL650 Interstate purchased in 2004. It needed some work but after a light restoration it's not too hard on the eyes.
A 1983 GL650 Interstate converted to a naked bike in 2009, writeup here.
My Web Site
1982 GL500
1983 GL650
This User ID is no longer used. DaveF is my new User ID.
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06-10-2008, 4:07 PM
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Natrik
Joined on 04-17-2008
Eugene, Oregon
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Before (but after getting rid of all the surface rust and scrubbing...):
And after:
This week I'll have my new rear fender, tail light, and blinkers. I'll have to repost because it'll look a lot different....
If it wasn't for physics and law enforcement, I'd be unstoppable.....
1980 CX500 Custom, Hondian (found someone new)
2005 Honda VTX 1800 Retro, customization in progress
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06-10-2008, 5:24 PM
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tntchitwood
Joined on 03-02-2008
Pine Knot, KY
Posts 511
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Before
1st time
2nd time
'82 Silverwing Chopper
'02 750 Shadow
http://choppercharles.com/cs/forums/29599/ShowPost.aspx
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06-10-2008, 6:25 PM
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Ookie Wonderslug
Joined on 05-04-2008
Unionville, NC
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Mine:
1982 CX500C "Twisted"
1981 GL500 in pieces
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06-10-2008, 7:23 PM
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Blindstitch2002
Joined on 05-16-2007
Greenfield Wisconsin
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Not much to see ripped up seat, mess of cut wires, no side pannels, and mud.
New carbs, forks, exhaust, mirrors, handle bars, headlight, marker lights, grips,
gas tank, side panels, sissy bar, rear fender/ tail light, seat, master cylinder,
speedometer, tach, front and rear rims, and left control switch.
A lot better but never finished.
This is my brothers bike that I painted for him. I do a lot of work on it.
And it gets a lot of my second hand parts.
1978 Honda Cx500 Maggot
1979 Honda Cx500 Custom
1980 Cx500 Deluxe
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06-11-2008, 4:15 AM
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BearCX
Joined on 03-11-2008
Roseworthy, Sth Aust
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Mine BEFORE>
<img src="http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd126/bear351c/DSCF6400.jpg" border="0" />
and NOW>
<img src="http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd126/bear351c/IMGP0469.jpg" border="0" />
Not finished yet. Ya ThiNk!
If you're still in control...You're not going fast enough.
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06-11-2008, 8:18 AM
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wridley
Joined on 06-28-2007
Didsbury, AB, Canada
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 BearCX wrote: | Mine BEFORE>
and NOW>
Not finished yet. Ya ThiNk! |
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Willy
1983 CX650E !! Newest addition
1982 CX500C
1982 CM450A
1981 GL500I (wife)
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06-11-2008, 12:27 PM
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lanispet
Joined on 10-10-2006
Meggett, SC
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Work in progress... always seems to get bumped behind other projects, but she's been taking me to work for a few weeks now...
Considering Verizon Business service? Perhaps you'd like to consider a nice drain cleaner enema instead?
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06-11-2008, 5:57 PM
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CandySkull
Joined on 06-08-2008
Riverside, CA
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looking at your pipes says to me that your neighbors must love you as much as mine love me. lmao. What are those massive things? RoadKing pipes?
If it can be welded, wired, screwed, bolted, or torqued, lemme at it. I'll franken' fab anything.
'82 GL500i Ratbike
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06-11-2008, 6:00 PM
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WNW3
Joined on 06-04-2008
Eugene, Oregon
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Just ordered my clubman bars, should be here at the end of the month.
1981 Honda CX500 Deluxe
1975 Honda CB750 K5
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06-11-2008, 6:01 PM
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CandySkull
Joined on 06-08-2008
Riverside, CA
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Bear, I like the bike, but I think it's too busy for me. Maybe you should strip it down a lil more. 
If it can be welded, wired, screwed, bolted, or torqued, lemme at it. I'll franken' fab anything.
'82 GL500i Ratbike
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06-11-2008, 6:04 PM
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CandySkull
Joined on 06-08-2008
Riverside, CA
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Still a work in progress...
If it can be welded, wired, screwed, bolted, or torqued, lemme at it. I'll franken' fab anything.
'82 GL500i Ratbike
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06-11-2008, 6:27 PM
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Jonathan_P
Joined on 03-21-2008
Austin, Texas
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after....and still working on it.
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06-11-2008, 7:46 PM
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Natrik
Joined on 04-17-2008
Eugene, Oregon
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Johnathan, it looks as though our bikes will end up looking very similar in the end . I really dig the whitewall tires, and I put a visor on my headlight yesterday! I like how you shined up your paint a little as well. My fenders will be here at the end of the week. I can't wait....
If it wasn't for physics and law enforcement, I'd be unstoppable.....
1980 CX500 Custom, Hondian (found someone new)
2005 Honda VTX 1800 Retro, customization in progress
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06-11-2008, 8:06 PM
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dozer1
Joined on 05-26-2007
Frederick, Maryland
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johnathan, that exhaust looks awesome
1980 CX500 Ratbike "Stella"
1979 CX500 Deluxe(Parts)
Dozer1 AKA Snowplow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TK5VY90ILs&feature=related
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06-11-2008, 8:56 PM
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Torgo
Joined on 09-29-2006
MAPLETON, IA
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![Smile [:)]](http://choppercharles.com/cs/emoticons/emotion-1.gif)
Re: Post Your Ride!
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Dozer1
What so those straight pipes sound like?
I really like the way they look.
79 CX500C W/QUICKSILVER FAIRING
78 CX500D BUILD IN PROCESS
1975 GL1000 GOLDWING
1981 KZ440C
1982 GPZ550 UNDER TARP
ET QUID EST MATER ADGO
(Whats a mother to do)
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06-12-2008, 6:18 AM
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Cxrider
Joined on 06-14-2007
Virginia Beach
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removed QQ
Riding a motorcycle is pure freedom that only those who ride can truely appreciate.
~ I proudly serve the worlds largest, most powerful Navy! ~
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06-12-2008, 8:17 AM
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lanispet
Joined on 10-10-2006
Meggett, SC
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i think the pipes are off a 'glide... i'd have to check through my old ebay emails. They're heavier than i'd like, but at least they're low down. The sound is superb over 4k RPM, and not nearly as obnoxious around town as some of the big-dollar "Kustom Choppers" around here...
Considering Verizon Business service? Perhaps you'd like to consider a nice drain cleaner enema instead?
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06-12-2008, 8:26 AM
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Cxrider
Joined on 06-14-2007
Virginia Beach
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Hey Lani,
Those cone filters on the back of your carbs, did that make a huge difference? Did you have to rejet your carbs and if so what size did you use (112 in both pri/sec)? If you use the cones do you have to lose the side covers?
That is a sweet idea, i'd like to do that if it made a good difference, curretnly i've got a K&N drop-in in the air box.
Sorry for the thread jack.
Riding a motorcycle is pure freedom that only those who ride can truely appreciate.
~ I proudly serve the worlds largest, most powerful Navy! ~
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06-12-2008, 1:02 PM
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lanispet
Joined on 10-10-2006
Meggett, SC
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Unfortunately, i didn't do the work in a very scientific manner, so it's hard to say... i started with a stock bike that was running a bit "off", tore a whole bunch of stuff off it, left it in pieces for six months, replaced the CDI box and plugs, did the filters, exhaust, jets, and carb rebuild all in one whack, and took it back out... i don't even remember which jets i used, i think i just went up one size  The bike feels stronger, especially over 5k RPM, but i don't know how much is just perception, how much was fixing the ignition, how much came from lightening it, and so on...
Honestly, the cones i got, i think they're Emgos, don't impress me much quality-wise... i'm planning to ditch them for foam off-road style filters when i have some money to toss.
Considering Verizon Business service? Perhaps you'd like to consider a nice drain cleaner enema instead?
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06-12-2008, 6:50 PM
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rodent
Joined on 10-24-2007
Derry NH
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I have been thinking about this post your ride Thread. We should all just join the HTTA picture site and put them up there and not burn space here. I'm editing my previous post to remove the pictures.
Here is the links to my photobucket for
My CX500
http://s218.photobucket.com/albums/cc275/rodentcx/CX500/
The CB550 that we restored
http://s218.photobucket.com/albums/cc275/rodentcx/Scotts%20CB550/
And the wifes bike
http://s218.photobucket.com/albums/cc275/rodentcx/The%20Rebel/
Her
bike is an 86 Honda Rebel 450 I found it about 40 miles from my house
on the side of the road. The guy had it for sale to get his money (he
took the bike as payment for a debt). I picked it up for $300 and put
another $700 into it. It was spray bombed chrome. I had to ride it home
with the choke on to get it home on November 17 at 9p.m. it was like 10
degree's out.
78 cx500 (rodent)(my twisted twin)
82 cx500c (parts)
86 cmx450 (wifey's)
and in the future who knows
http://s218.photobucket.com/albums/cc275/rodentcx/CX500/
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06-12-2008, 7:43 PM
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Natrik
Joined on 04-17-2008
Eugene, Oregon
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That's fine, but with the exception of like two posts everyone is hosting their pics elsewhere (like photobucket) and then posting the image code. That doesn't take up space at all. I really enjoy seeing everyone's bikes up here. If anyone needs help using a hosting site, email me and let me know!
If it wasn't for physics and law enforcement, I'd be unstoppable.....
1980 CX500 Custom, Hondian (found someone new)
2005 Honda VTX 1800 Retro, customization in progress
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06-12-2008, 7:47 PM
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rodent
Joined on 10-24-2007
Derry NH
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I didn't know that it doesn't take much space thats nice to know. I just remembered someone saying something about it once before thats why I suggested it. If anyone needs help let him know. I agree I love seeing the pics too. As a group we all have such different taste. It is nice to see so many unique bikes being created.
78 cx500 (rodent)(my twisted twin)
82 cx500c (parts)
86 cmx450 (wifey's)
and in the future who knows
http://s218.photobucket.com/albums/cc275/rodentcx/CX500/
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06-13-2008, 12:38 AM
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BearCX
Joined on 03-11-2008
Roseworthy, Sth Aust
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Thanks CandySkull. I like the minimalist look. Doesn't go real fast. Yet.
If you're still in control...You're not going fast enough.
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06-13-2008, 6:58 AM
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SeatSkins
Joined on 04-16-2007
Harrisburg, PA
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Before:
After:
1980 CX500 Deluxe -"Ugly Bob"
1981 CB650 chopper in progress - "Low Budget All-Star"
1983 Harley-Davidson Sportster XLX 1000
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06-13-2008, 9:24 AM
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lanispet
Joined on 10-10-2006
Meggett, SC
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@SeatSkins-
That rear fender treatment looks great!
How much riding do you do on the bike with the hardtail? Gives the bike great lines, but i don't think my tailbone would last a month around here...
Considering Verizon Business service? Perhaps you'd like to consider a nice drain cleaner enema instead?
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06-13-2008, 11:08 AM
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SeatSkins
Joined on 04-16-2007
Harrisburg, PA
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Thanks for the kind words...
I'm coming up on 1000 miles since hardtailing it last year.
PA roads are notoriously bad, but I actually don't mind it that much. I've become very adept at spotting potholes far in advance.
1980 CX500 Deluxe -"Ugly Bob"
1981 CB650 chopper in progress - "Low Budget All-Star"
1983 Harley-Davidson Sportster XLX 1000
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06-13-2008, 2:56 PM
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rodent
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Derry NH
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| SeatSkins wrote: | |
I'm coming up on 1000 miles since hardtailing it last year.
PA roads are notoriously bad, but I actually don't mind it that much. I've become very adept at spotting potholes far in advance. |
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Ditto and NH roads arent much better
78 cx500 (rodent)(my twisted twin)
82 cx500c (parts)
86 cmx450 (wifey's)
and in the future who knows
http://s218.photobucket.com/albums/cc275/rodentcx/CX500/
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06-14-2008, 12:52 AM
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Blacky
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Melbourne
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06-14-2008, 2:22 AM
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Eurovee.
Joined on 12-29-2006
Euroland
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CX650
CX650 Eurosprout
CX500 Eurospurt
GL650 Silverthing
CX/GL 500 CX-periment
24 years and 140,000 miles a CXian...
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06-14-2008, 7:59 AM
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That's fine, but with the exception of like two posts everyone is
hosting their pics elsewhere (like photobucket) and then posting the
image code.
Natrick,
I would be nice if that were true, but unfortunately it is not. Charles specifically requested that when people post pictures in this forum that they do not post large versions of their photos. Unfortunately, many of the pictures posted in this thread are absolute porkers, taking up as much space as hundreds, or in some cases, thousands of text posts. Everyone, please look upon using this site as a privilege, and do not abuse it. If we exceed the limits, the site could very well go away. It is very easy and quick to resize pictures, and if someone cannot be bothered doing that, please do as Rodent did and post your pictures elsewhere and supply the links to them. It is great to see pictures of people's rides..... What isn't great to see is people needlessly chewing up huge chunks of space in the forum because they won't spend a few seconds sizing their photos appropriately.
J.T.
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06-14-2008, 8:27 AM
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CandySkull
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Most moderators say that (no large pics/multiple pics) when they allow uploading because large pictures UPLOADED TO THEIR SITE suck up huge amount of bandwith and serverr space, ergo, costing Charles more money. LINKING photos the size of the rock of gibralter is no problem because it works the same way as a link, displays the image instead of the link, but still uses the third party's bandwith (i.e. photobucket, snapfish, ect...) The general forum rule in most peoples houses is no large pics/multiple pics on my server space/bandwidth. If in doubt, ask Charles. Somehow I don't think he'll have a problem with linked pictures seeing as they cost him no money, and he gets to see some awesome bikes.
If it can be welded, wired, screwed, bolted, or torqued, lemme at it. I'll franken' fab anything.
'82 GL500i Ratbike
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06-14-2008, 8:37 AM
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Natrik
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Well said CS. All of the very large pics here are uploaded and hosted on another site. When you upload a pic to this site, even if it is huge (file size), the forum resizes the viewable area down quite a bit. So the big ones on here are taking up zero server space on Charles' site, but are using the hosting site's server and bandwidth. So unless you see a "file attachment" link in the blue strip above the post, the poster uploaded elsewhere, meaning that the pic is taking up none of Charles' server space.
Hope that made sense....
If it wasn't for physics and law enforcement, I'd be unstoppable.....
1980 CX500 Custom, Hondian (found someone new)
2005 Honda VTX 1800 Retro, customization in progress
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06-14-2008, 10:43 AM
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tntchitwood
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I think I have one of the biggest pics in this thread. I don't know anything about bandwidth and all that jazz, so if there is something wrong with my pics, let me know and I'll delete the whole shootin' match. It don't matter to me one way or the other but I don't want to step on any body's toes. Just let me know what to do.
Tom
'82 Silverwing Chopper
'02 750 Shadow
http://choppercharles.com/cs/forums/29599/ShowPost.aspx
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06-14-2008, 3:00 PM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
Joined on 01-07-2008
Minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway
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There is lots of space on the HTTA site which is linked to this site.
06 Suzuki S50 daily ride
CX500c
Honda Magna BC
age 72
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06-15-2008, 9:03 AM
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ROne
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Melbourne, Australia
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Re: Post Your Ride! .....so here is an updated shot.
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Well, guess it's my turn. For those who haven't seen my '78 Cafe Racer CX....here she is. As most say, it's a work in progress, still some bits to change but mostly it'll stay the way it looks.
(UPDATE) O.K.....so I've made a few small changes since this photo below. I've now re-painted the tank (2 coats of Black 2pack and 2 coats of clear once decals were applied) plus my new custom fabricated gauges.
(Previously looked like this......)
(Now looks like this!)
Rone
(Melbourne, Australia)
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06-15-2008, 12:41 PM
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Cxrider
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Virginia Beach
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Great lookin bike ROne!
An easy solution to the pic thing is if you dont want people posting pics on Charles space than remove the option to post pics. Seems simple enough, no? Then you dont have to thread jack somone to make an issue about it.
Riding a motorcycle is pure freedom that only those who ride can truely appreciate.
~ I proudly serve the worlds largest, most powerful Navy! ~
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06-15-2008, 2:31 PM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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It's a real possibility this site will not be here some day when you click on it.
06 Suzuki S50 daily ride
CX500c
Honda Magna BC
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06-15-2008, 2:33 PM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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It's a real possibility this site will not be here some day when you click on it. Charles doesn't owe this site anything.
06 Suzuki S50 daily ride
CX500c
Honda Magna BC
age 72
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06-15-2008, 9:36 PM
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hakko808
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Argreed. It will be a shame to see this site go, but with the recent death of Dick, I could see it happen.
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06-15-2008, 10:10 PM
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CXrider,
Perhaps you may want to become aware of the facts before you start shooting off your yap about hijacking threads.....besides, someone else brought up the point. You must be a newbie on the forum, because if you had been a member for more than just a few days, you would know that Dick passed away recently. This means that we are probably operating without an admin to fix things when they break. Charles has been much too busy to spend much time keeping the site afloat. Phil is likely to be correct about someone breaking the site..... are you to be the one that scuttles the forum?
The deal is this.... Charles was aware of the utility of a forum that allowed posts to include photos so as to illustrate what was being written. He simply asked that people be judicious in their use of photos.....make them a reasonable size, and don't post a whole bunch. He was working from the assumption that we could all regulate ourselves.
About posting photos that are a reasonable size..... If you post a large photo and merely set the size that it displays at, it is still a large photo taking up gobs of space. You must first reduce the size of the photo before posting it (in a manner similar to what many email programs do) then post the resized photo at reasonable viewing dimensions.
For example, Oookie Wonderslug's post is a decent size to view, yet the photo is only about 64k. It is possible to post useable pictures without breaking the bank. If anyone does not know how to do this, just say so, and I will be glad post a message in the Off-Topic forum explaining how to resize photos for posting.
Please do not stop posting photos, they make a valuable contribution to the site. Just be cool about the amount of space you use.
This site is a valuable resource for thousands of people...... it really would be a shame to have it go away because of a thoughtless few.
J.T.
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06-16-2008, 2:33 AM
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Cxrider
Joined on 06-14-2007
Virginia Beach
Posts 63
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That was a might bold assumption JT; however, I wont start a pissing contest and flame you back.....so, the comment will end here.
IF and a big if here, Charles decides to no longer host this forum it is possible that one of the senior members of the forum can take over as admin. I dont think Charles is the kind of guy who would be rid of all this resource even in the eye of the difficulties he's currently facing.
just for all who are wondering 800x600 is the maximum resolution for posting pic currently. That being said, try to make your pic posts that size or smaller.
Riding a motorcycle is pure freedom that only those who ride can truely appreciate.
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06-16-2008, 4:41 PM
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CandySkull
Joined on 06-08-2008
Riverside, CA
Posts 27
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I may just be one of the "new people", meaning I don't care about Dick's death, this site, life in general, or my own mother, but I've been an avid computer dork for a long, long time. That is what you meant about new people, right? We're all worthless pieces of crap that add nothing but anarchy and questionable ethics to the threads, right?
I will repeat what I said earlier. PHOTOS LINKED TO THE SITE VIA HTML CODE <IMG SRC="YOURPIC"> DO NOT TAKE UP CHARLES' BANDWIDTH OR SERVER SPACE.
800x600 is a reasonable enough size, and limited pictures are reasonable as well, but for you to keep harping and flaming over this is retarded. The only people actually using site resources here are well within the posting limit.
Hell, I'm still new enough that my upload restriction is just an avatar. An admin has to give permission for you to photo upload. Do you think they would allow image linking without permission if they were worried about it?
Lastly, as for the forum going down in flames, I may be a "newbie", but bet your ass I'd throw $10 a month at keeping this afloat, and I seriously doubt I'm alone. If you're going to try and moderate, you need to be judicious and regulate yourself. So please, calm down, do a little research, and stop laying into people. Or just kick me off and ban me. Whatever's clever.
I just can't handle an e-mail box full of this b.s. for another day.
If it can be welded, wired, screwed, bolted, or torqued, lemme at it. I'll franken' fab anything.
'82 GL500i Ratbike
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06-16-2008, 5:57 PM
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Natrik
Joined on 04-17-2008
Eugene, Oregon
Posts 273
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Thank you very much, C.S.. I was actually stewing about this today at work. I was so happy that we started a thread where we can just look at everyone's hard work, pride and joy, and hobbies, and now some guy who's posting as anonymous has everyone stewing in fear and ignorance about this. Sh*t, people, can we just go back to admiring everyones bikes already? If you're worried about the pics, disregard the anonymous poster and listed to the rest of us who know our ass from a hole in the ground about server and bandwidth usage. And the offer is again brought to the table to help anyone who doesn't know how to use hosting sites. Just PM me.
How about seeing some more rides?? 
If it wasn't for physics and law enforcement, I'd be unstoppable.....
1980 CX500 Custom, Hondian (found someone new)
2005 Honda VTX 1800 Retro, customization in progress
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