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Honda cx500

Discussion in 'WERA Vintage' started by 82Airborne, Apr 18, 2018.

  1. 82Airborne

    82Airborne Well-Known Member

    I have a 79 cx I’m starting, slowly, to build as a cafe racer with intent in tracking it from time to time. Just curious to see your guys builds and tips while I start this build. Here’s a couple photos of what it looks like now.
     

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  2. CharlieY

    CharlieY Well-Known Member

    Do it man....race what ya want!

    A friend of mine set a land speed record at Bonneville on a CX500.....it may not be conventional, but it worked.
     
  3. 82Airborne

    82Airborne Well-Known Member

    That’s awesome! What was the record and what class? That’s what I like the most about the bike, it’s unconventional. Front facing twin with a drive shaft. Ugly ducklings are very cool.
     
  4. CharlieY

    CharlieY Well-Known Member

    I forget the class, but think it was like 114mph or so.

    Gearing was a challenge
     
  5. 82Airborne

    82Airborne Well-Known Member

    Wow! I bet. I’ve seen a few cafe bikes with a chain drive conversion. I’m really not sure how they pulled it off. I’m not going to go that route, I like the drive shaft. Send some pics and details of the bike if you are able. I’d like to check it out.
     

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