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07-14-2008, 7:34 PM Travis from PA Joined on 06-16-2008 Posts 30 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 247 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 05-16-2007 Greenfield Wisconsin Posts 2,659 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. 1978 Honda Cx500 Maggot 1979 Honda Cx500 Custom 1980 Honda Cx500 Deluxe Couch Project Bike CX500 Factory Service Manual Courtesy of Randall-in-Mpls    Report

07-14-2008, 8:34 PM Connella08 Joined on 06-01-2007 Mendon,MA Posts 247 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 510 Re: a few parts inquires great deal Travis. Tom '82 Silverwing Chopper '02 750 Shadow http://choppercharles.com/cs/forums/29599/ShowPost.aspx    Report

07-15-2008, 3:25 PM Travis from PA Joined on 06-16-2008 Posts 30 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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