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CX Customization and Modifications
Started by gregoryjewell at 07-25-2008 1:42 PM. Topic has 10 replies.
  
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 07-25-2008, 1:42 PM
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gregoryjewell
 
Joined on 07-02-2008
joplin, mo
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hardtail conversion question
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ok so i want to make the 79 cx500c into a hardtail i want to know if i could simply use 1 in solid square stock with holes drilled about 10in apart or would this not work
79 cx500 custom (sonofabitch)
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07-25-2008, 4:44 PM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
Joined on 01-08-2008
Lowgap, North Carolina
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Re: hardtail conversion question
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Oh yah, that will work. Let me know how it feels.
82 Honda GL 500 SilverWing Trike "Old Yeller"
06 Suzuki S 50 Boulevard Cruiser
ANY WARM DAY ABOVE GROUND IS A GOOD ONE
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07-25-2008, 4:59 PM
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dbarale
Joined on 06-10-2008
Asheville, NC
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Re: hardtail conversion question
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It will work but it will neither be comfortable nor look good. It will also make the bike handle like crap, so why bother?
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07-25-2008, 7:25 PM
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tntchitwood
Joined on 03-02-2008
Pine Knot, KY
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Re: hardtail conversion question
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The only benefit to doing this is being able to lower the rear to whatever height without having to buy shorter shocks. My bike is rigid and is not uncomfortable and it handles very well, but the frame was made with "rigid' in mind. It has a lot of stretch and a huge solo seat with big springs. I would not think it would be all that great on a stock frame and seat, but what the hell, what you are talking about technically would work. Try it and see what it does. You may like it.?.
Tom
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07-26-2008, 10:05 AM
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gregoryjewell
Joined on 07-02-2008
joplin, mo
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Re: hardtail conversion question
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well i did it last night but i ended up making some struts out of round stock i actually rides very well and with my big a** on it it rides about the same as it did before due to the fact i was always botomming out the shocks on big bumps but now my rubbing problem is solved and the bike looks so much better if i can find a digital camera ill post pics
79 cx500 custom (sonofabitch)
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07-28-2008, 4:33 AM
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SeatSkins
Joined on 04-16-2007
Harrisburg, PA
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Re: hardtail conversion question
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The nice thing about going the solid strut route is if you hate it, all you have to do is un-bolt them and put some shocks back on.
Mine's rigid and doesn't even have a spring seat. For any ride under 1 to 1 1/2 hours it's not bad at all. Longer than that and you'll want some breaks to get the feeling back in the old behind.
1980 CX500 Deluxe -"Ugly Bob"
1981 CB650 chopper in progress - "Low Budget All-Star"
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07-28-2008, 6:17 AM
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fastg60
Joined on 06-19-2008
dayton ohio
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Re: hardtail conversion question
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any pics yet?
2 1978 CX500s
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07-28-2008, 10:59 AM
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gregoryjewell
Joined on 07-02-2008
joplin, mo
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Re: hardtail conversion question
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well guys i put about 400 miles on it this weekend and contrary to popular belief it actually rides as good as it did with shocks (except really big bumps) but all tohether the ride is pretty good like i say though i weigh in at 280 lbs so i have the weight to put some bounce into the tire
and for some reason my wife cant find our digital camera so unfortunatly no pics yet but i think yall will like it
79 cx500 custom (sonofabitch)
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07-29-2008, 4:16 AM
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SeatSkins
Joined on 04-16-2007
Harrisburg, PA
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Re: hardtail conversion question
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That's what I keep telling people when they make comments about my hardtail. If the pothole is big enough to spot coming up the road, you just avoid it. The little stuff is barely noticeable.
1980 CX500 Deluxe -"Ugly Bob"
1981 CB650 chopper in progress - "Low Budget All-Star"
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07-29-2008, 4:59 AM
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tntchitwood
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Re: hardtail conversion question
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Ditto.
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07-29-2008, 6:02 PM
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mine_us_3
Joined on 06-24-2007
Stevens Point, WI
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