I always wanted a CBX

[speedknot]

Good luck with it.  There was a write up on these in a few issues back of VJMC mag.  They have quite a cult following.

[KRJ]

  Well, Jonny OrganDonar, You gotta keep Us posted on Your progress. I think a Tarozzi fork brace,steering stabilizer, trussed swingarm, lower bars and a little suspension work would be a nice start. naturally after pipes, intake and tuning!!  Cafe' Revolution 

[Johnny OrganDonor]

Thanks, nice job on that KZ1000.  A friend of mine had a new one in high school - I have a picture somewhere of him smoking his tire.  His mom had no idea what that bike could put out.

I've only put about 25 miles on the CBX so far - I want to go through the seals and hoses before I really ride it.  Still, it handles way better than I expected for such a big bike and such smooth power.  I'll need to put some more miles on it to figure out which way to go suspension-wise.  So far, the stock set-up is not so bad.  

I love being back on a bike and I really appreciate all of the comments and advice.  Here are a few more pictures.  After three years of not riding, I pulled out my old '72 cb350 (my high school bike) to see how big a "monster" the CBX is by comparison.  I'm thinking they have similar displacement per cylinder.  Sadly, I no longer have a Ducati Monster to compare it to.  

[fastwin]

What a pair!! Nice CB350!!! There are parts of me that would love to have a semi restored CB350... or a CB400F... or a '85 RZ350 water pumper (in the bumble bee livery )... or my old '80 CB750F... dammit! Look what you've started!

Two really sweet scooters you got there for sure! Congrats on riding again too! [moto]

[Scottish]

2 things.

1. Cheapest mod you can make for a huge difference in the ridability. Get some low bars, you can pick up a pair that are pretty flat for?, I think I got some for $24 dollars when I had my old GS1100e. Made a huge difference in the handling and being able to feel the road somewhat.

2. Nice work Keith, I'm gonna try to get to up your way soon, I'll expect an introduction to the kz. 

[Snips]

I remember being in awe of the CBX when it was launched.

Looks like a bike with charm, but do lose that seat

[Speedbag]

What a pair indeed! 

Love the Jeep too....

[Speedbag]

Pics of my buddy's former CBX:





Mods included a 1050 big bore kit, ported heads, cams, rejetted carbs, Kerker 6:2 exhaust, CB1100F fork parts and wheels, 900F headlight and signals, Corbin seat, and paint.

After he unearthed these pics he began wishing he had kept it.....

[Johnny OrganDonor]

Wow, that's a beautiful job and still kept the CBX look.  Looks like an '81 or '82 only much better.  Shoulda hung onto it.  Thank him from me for digging up the pics. 

This one should have some appeal to Monster lovers.
 

[lazarus7]

hey, look who showed up at bike night last night....