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::: PROJECT : Honda CX650 Café Racer - Made in Vietnam

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WOW! What a change from fugly to beautiful! Wasn't sure about the project at the start but the result was worth waiting for! :clap: :rider:
 
So how does it ride/handle? Have you got the suspension adjusted?

You need to do a ride report and get some really good pics of it in front of some nice scenery. Then send me a copy so I can include it in the front page rotation for the forum ;-)

It really does look fantastic! :clap:
 
Sure I will, Scott.
Some retro bike magazines and websites have contacted me for the bike pix and story. However I am now having no spare time to make it in a properly way.
Preparing for an adventure trip this weekend. That would come up first.
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Btw, how about the thread-merge as you mentioned before, I am fine with it. Just the matter of forum technical. I think you can help.
 
Viethorse said:
Sure I will, Scott.
Some retro bike magazines and websites have contacted me for the bike pix and story. However I am now having no spare time to make it in a properly way.
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:tab Awesome!! :bow:

Preparing for an adventure trip this weekend. That would come up first.

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Btw, how about the thread-merge as you mentioned before, I am fine with it. Just the matter of forum technical. I think you can help.
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:tab I was thinking you would just start a single new thread. Maybe call it "Vietnam by Motorcycle". Then you could just update it every time you head out for one of your riding adventures. I would not merge this into it, but you could easily put a link in that thread back to this thread. That way the restore stuff stays separate and easier to view.
 
Some updated photos for your weekend view:

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I never knew a CX650 could look so good. Congrats. Excellent work. :thumb:
 
In a normal working day:

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Little touch up has been done:
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And we went for a ride:

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With friend and his CB1000 cafe:
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Wow nice finish! I hadn't been here in a while. Now I have more inspiration for the spare cx500 frame/motor (and 6 boxes of cx parts left over from my DS/CX build) in the shed to do a cafe also.

Your build is stunning - and like I said - inspiring. Keep posting - thanks for sharing.
 
Glad I had missed this thread before and saw the transformation in one sitting!

Great looking bike. :clap:
 
Your bike turned out absolutely beautiful!
I posted two of the finished pics to another forum and the guys there were amazed, and very impressed.
A couple of months ago, I sold a pristine CX500, 1980 model with 5000 miles for $500, because I thought it was ugly and I couldn't see any project value with it.
Now, I am kicking My own butt! Well done!:rider:
 
I'm not particularly fond of the Paul Smart tank, but WOW that's a nice bike.
 
That bike turned out beautifully! Congrats on all the hard work paying off.

I like the CX bikes. Had I known someone was getting rid of a 500 for $500 I would have jumped on it.
 
EnduroRdr said:
Wow nice finish! I hadn't been here in a while. Now I have more inspiration for the spare cx500 frame/motor (and 6 boxes of cx parts left over from my DS/CX build) in the shed to do a cafe also.

Your build is stunning - and like I said - inspiring. Keep posting - thanks for sharing.
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Thank you.
You should realize that the CX is a very reliable bike, stable and strong enough bike.
Waiting to see you build thread around here.


snuffcityrider said:
Sweet bike! The helmet is goes along perfectly.
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Oh thanks. You won't believe that the helmet cost me $30 brand new :-P.
And for sure the below helmets look much better than mine:
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cdc said:
Glad I had missed this thread before and saw the transformation in one sitting!

Great looking bike. :clap:
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Thank you. Btw, where have you been, Camilo? :rider:. I don't think you like such small bike :mrgreen:

thencamedonson said:
Your bike turned out absolutely beautiful!
I posted two of the finished pics to another forum and the guys there were amazed, and very impressed.
A couple of months ago, I sold a pristine CX500, 1980 model with 5000 miles for $500, because I thought it was ugly and I couldn't see any project value with it.
Now, I am kicking My own butt! Well done!:rider:
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****, that's killing price of a CX500. If building in Vietnam, you may need max $2000 to transform to a king or queen :lol2:

Gilk51 said:
agreed - that is one good looking bike! :thumb:
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Thanks.

grandpaul said:
I'm not particularly fond of the Paul Smart tank, but WOW that's a nice bike.
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You know what, that tank is equal to an Adventure gas tank. Almost 20liters. :lol2: I filled it full and ride without any concerns for a month. LOL.

Not Dave said:
That bike turned out beautifully! Congrats on all the hard work paying off.

I like the CX bikes. Had I known someone was getting rid of a 500 for $500 I would have jumped on it.
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Good luck on your finding.
However, I'd rather find a "not so cheap" bike to transform to a cafe racer. I saw so many people turn the very "old" and "problematic" bike to a cafe racer, then they have put a lot of effort, lots of manhours, then the finished bike sometimes still having problem with the engine, or the electric issues.
 
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