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07-25-2008, 4:53 AM Anonymous Custom/Deluxe frames Is there any difference between a Deluxe frame and a Custom frame? I want a Deluxe b/c I like the look so much better (and the x-tra range) but there are so many more Customs for sale, I figure I can get one and swap the tanks?

07-25-2008, 5:39 AM BearCX Joined on 03-11-2008 Roseworthy, Sth Aust Posts 151 Re: Custom/Deluxe frames Tank swap is relatively easy, been done quite a lot. Search the old forum threads. Good luck with the purchase. If you're still in control...You're not going fast enough.    Report

07-25-2008, 6:24 AM WisconsinCX Joined on 07-07-2008 Germantown, WI Posts 122 Re: Custom/Deluxe frames I'll have a 78 frame soon if your interested in picking it up, or arranging shipping. It will need bead blasting as it has some surface rust but nothing serious.    Report

07-25-2008, 7:18 PM Anonymous Re: Custom/Deluxe frames Here's my question about frames: what is the stock rake angle, (caster for those of you from the UK)? Cheers, 50gary

07-26-2008, 5:39 AM dean Joined on 06-13-2007 Pittsboro, NC Posts 286 Re: Custom/Deluxe frames so talking about all this frame stuff.... let's say i have everything to make a 1980 cx500 custom (which i do) except a frame.  if i had a deluxe frame (or any cx frame from 78-82) would everything bolt on?  are there any frames i can look for besides a 1980 cx500 custom frame? 83 Gl650I    Report

07-26-2008, 7:23 PM Anonymous Re: Custom/Deluxe frames Item number: 110259125342 CX500 frame On ebay right now Current price $19.99 not my item but I happen to have spotted it. Cheers, 50gary

07-26-2008, 9:01 PM mcreviver Joined on 05-06-2007 Williamsport, PA Posts 557 Re: Custom/Deluxe frames Remember there is a VIN on the frame. If you change the frame and go to get it inspected and the mechanic checks the VIN and it doesn't match, you are in trouble. Ron in PA    Report

07-28-2008, 2:42 AM PWG in Lowgap NC Joined on 01-07-2008 Lowgap, North Carolina Posts 448 Re: Custom/Deluxe frames Just be sure to get a titled frame. 82 Honda GL 500 SilverWing Trike "Old Yeller" 06 Suzuki S 50 Boulevard Cruiser ANY WARM DAY ABOVE GROUND IS A GOOD ONE (unknown senior citizen)    Report

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