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07-14-2008, 7:34 PM Travis from PA Joined on 06-16-2008 Posts 16 a few parts inquires First i would like to start with thank you.  i have read the forum longer than i owned a bike, and have gaind alot of information from here.  now for  a small how did i get here. a guy i work with talked about bikes so much i had to find one.  have always wanted a bike but closest i ever had gotten was an old dirt bike as a kid.  while talking to him one day he said he had a second one that he no longer rides and would sell it to me for 500 dollars.  I was a little skeptical at first so i got its info and started checking out information for it.  1980 CX500 Custom 4k miles. the only issue other than needing some cleaning is a cracked glass on the speedo.  i have a few mods in mind for it.  any info would be greatly appriciated.  i have been searching all the usual internet markets no specific order to them strip it down and clean up and repaint the frame and tank remove any pieces i dont need solo seat ( old school with rear springs) make it a hardtail ( will lower the rear end about 2-3 inches probley till the drive shaft is straight) new front and rear fenders new lights all around new speedo and tach pods ( new jets) clean up battery area new forks( what size do i need to look for want to be about 2-3 inches shorter) maybe get a few pieces plated new exhaust (nothing real loud) white wall tires i think this would be a great father son project for the winter, as long as i put a heater in the garage at some point    Report

07-14-2008, 8:01 PM Connella08 Joined on 06-01-2007 Mendon,MA Posts 212 Re: a few parts inquires be sure to post some pics while your working on it!    Report

07-14-2008, 8:09 PM Blindstitch2002 Joined on 05-15-2007 Greenfield Wisconsin Posts 965 Re: a few parts inquires 4K for $500 that's great. Most of us get 40k for that price. I hope your son is young other wise you might be looking for another bike to work on along side. 1979 Honda Cx500 Custom    Report

07-14-2008, 8:34 PM Connella08 Joined on 06-01-2007 Mendon,MA Posts 212 Re: a few parts inquires i got my 14k '80 custom (not running, just needed carbs rebuilt) for $125. its the one i just painted metallic blue.    Report

07-15-2008, 5:19 AM tntchitwood Joined on 03-02-2008 Pine Knot, KY Posts 476 Re: a few parts inquires great deal Travis. Tom If you can read this thank a teacher. If you are reading it in English thank a soldier!    Report

07-15-2008, 3:25 PM Travis from PA Joined on 06-16-2008 Posts 16 Re: a few parts inquires thanks, i am sure i will have a ton of questions as my modifications get under way.  but that will not be till atleast October i am suspecting as i plan to ride as much as i can till then.  I am more than pleased with the bike. how do i find out, or if anyone knows off the top of thier head, what size diameter forks will fit into the frame of the CX?  any decent priced places to find a solo seat?    Report

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