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Message started by dinsdale on 09/16/13 at 10:21:11

Title: So I caved to peer pressure and bought a v-twin ..
Post by dinsdale on 09/16/13 at 10:21:11

Well, it's a v-twin but not what most think of when they think V-twin.
1983 CX650E
http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/Honda/honda_cx650e%2083.htm

Keeping the Savage as a back up and for my wife.
:-)

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/dsouter/CX650/EADBC4F0-73E3-49EA-AAF6-8260B5774A7F-26814-00000E8B24815C94_zpsa7fa9c55.jpg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/dsouter/media/CX650/EADBC4F0-73E3-49EA-AAF6-8260B5774A7F-26814-00000E8B24815C94_zpsa7fa9c55.jpg.html)

Title: Re: So I caved to peer pressure and bought a v-twi
Post by Serowbot on 09/16/13 at 10:35:46

Ehhh,.. just put a Hurley sticker on it,.. nobody will notice...

;D...

Title: Re: So I caved to peer pressure and bought a v-twi
Post by Pine on 09/16/13 at 10:45:29

I like!!

I guess just a product of my time.. I love bikes from the 80's.. or at least most of them.

How many miles?

I guy is trying to trade a 1987 Yammy 500 Virago for $500 worth of rims to a buddy of mine. I said no... just to old to have any market (he would not be keeping it).

Title: Re: So I caved to peer pressure and bought a v-twi
Post by oldNslow on 09/16/13 at 10:51:52

Wow! That looks to be in amazing condition for a 30 year old motorcycle. In fact in the photo it looks almost showroom new. Nice find!

Title: Re: So I caved to peer pressure and bought a v-twi
Post by dinsdale on 09/16/13 at 10:56:15

It's got about 27000 miles and is in Mint , original condition.
Paid $2800 Cdn , a lot for a 30 year old bike but it is rare, only made for 2 years in Canada and not at all for the US market.

Rides like a dream.

More pics.What look like scratches are the Vinyl pieces shrinking due to age.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/dsouter/CX650/1983HondaCX650EEurosportrightprofile_zps8b7b1fa3.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/dsouter/CX650/1983HondaCX650EEurosportrighttank_zpsb2d01067.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/dsouter/CX650/1983HondaCX650EEurosportleftsideengine_zpsd6202a0d.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/dsouter/CX650/1983HondaCX650EEurosportrightsideengine_zps8f3295a9.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/dsouter/CX650/1983HondaCX650EEurosportlefttank_zpsa15ab4b7.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/dsouter/CX650/1983HondaCX650EEurosportradiator_zps634773a6.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/dsouter/CX650/1983HondaCX650EEurosportrightrearwheel_zpsf23337bb.jpg

Title: Re: So I caved to peer pressure and bought a v-twi
Post by terpfan1980 on 09/16/13 at 11:15:21

Definitely a nice looking bike. Hopefully it serves you very well!

Title: Re: So I caved to peer pressure and bought a v-twi
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/16/13 at 11:53:25

Thatradiator is as old as the rest of it..MIte wanna flush it.,.

Title: Re: So I caved to peer pressure and bought a v-twi
Post by OldSport on 09/16/13 at 12:40:02

Good looking bike. Super clean. Would make a great cafe! Shaft Drive too.

Title: Re: So I caved to peer pressure and bought a v-twi
Post by jcstokes on 09/16/13 at 13:04:27

Agree with JOG2 about the radiator flush coolant age etc.

Title: Re: So I caved to peer pressure and bought a v-twi
Post by dinsdale on 09/16/13 at 13:19:49

Will flush it when I winterize it. It was flushed 6 years ago by a dealer.
i got the service records and original sales brochure.

Title: Re: So I caved to peer pressure and bought a v-twi
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/16/13 at 14:20:55

Then Id say you got one fine ol bike.., Hows it run? Handle? Looks real good,,

Title: Re: So I caved to peer pressure and bought a v-twi
Post by gizzo on 09/16/13 at 17:48:19

Looks really nice. Well bought, sir. Not many plastic maggots left, in that good condition.

Title: Re: So I caved to peer pressure and bought a v-twi
Post by engineer on 09/16/13 at 18:03:51

I love it, great bike. I've been thinking about getting the CX500.

Title: Re: So I caved to peer pressure and bought a v-twi
Post by bobert_FSO on 09/16/13 at 20:24:50

Nice looking bike!

I'll have to admit that in the past few months, I've been following CX's and Silverwings on my local Craigslist. If I could justify a 2nd bike, I think I would pick one up, just for the cool factor. From what I understand, they are pretty bulletproof rides.

Title: Re: So I caved to peer pressure and bought a v-twi
Post by apache snow on 09/17/13 at 08:01:03

The CX650 Custom was a one year model produced in 1983 for the US market. Its unique cruiser type styling sets it apart from all other CX variants. The frame is completely different, and the styling was marketed to accommodate the American desire for the low stretched look of American cruiser bikes. Its semi chopped fork, tear drop tank, low seat and truncated exhaust gave it a very rakish look. However, it was very similar in styling and price range to the 750 Shadow and Honda elected to have only one cruiser bike in that class, thus the reason for its short model life.

http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/honda_cx_650_c_1983.php

Title: Re: So I caved to peer pressure and bought a v-twi
Post by Oldfeller on 09/17/13 at 08:12:27

I rode one intending to buy it, but the bike was just too big and bulky.

The Savage suits me best of all bikes so far, and I have actually bought two other bikes trying to do better ....

Title: Re: So I caved to peer pressure and bought a v-twi
Post by dinsdale on 09/17/13 at 10:58:43

It rides really nice, much taller and more top heavy but I'm 6' tall with a 32" inseam so it fits me perfect.
You ride it in a Sport Touring stance , in between standard and Sport.
Perfect for how I "want" to ride.
It has a good amount of torque and runs about 4000 rpm in 5th at 55 mph. Redline is 9000.

I still love the Savage for how light , nimble and torquey it is.
It is also set up with more protection from the elements so cold weather riding is better on it.

Title: Re: So I caved to peer pressure and bought a v-twi
Post by Serowbot on 09/17/13 at 11:25:44

I don't mean to give you any crazy ideas... (well, yes I do)... :-?...
http://forums.cycleworld.com/showthread.php?t=168225
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Riding%20Into%20History%202008/20080517_BikeShow02_CX500Custom.jpg?t=1211161105
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Riding%20Into%20History%202008/20080517_BikeShow01_CX500Custom.jpg?t=1211160807
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Riding%20Into%20History%202008/20080517_BikeShow03_CX500Custom-1.jpg?t=1211184812

...or...
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oIufOwz214w/TzGaPBjyLaI/AAAAAAAAA7U/pe6LMcYhdrE/s320/gl+500+silverwing+bu+invasion+kustom.jpg

Title: Re: So I caved to peer pressure and bought a v-twi
Post by dinsdale on 09/17/13 at 13:02:23

Very cool!

That Cafe is sweet looking.
If my bike wasn't in such mint condition, I'd be tempted to do something like that

Title: Re: So I caved to peer pressure and bought a v-twi
Post by ToesNose on 09/18/13 at 04:21:11

Wow it looks like it was literally babied for it's age and mileage, good find. Enjoy!

Title: Re: So I caved to peer pressure and bought a v-twi
Post by WD on 09/20/13 at 07:51:51

Stone stock?

Needs to be more like this...

Title: Re: So I caved to peer pressure and bought a v-twi
Post by PerrydaSavage on 09/21/13 at 01:29:17

Awesome find sir!! Those CX's were/are beautiful bikes all! I've seen some truly spectacular Cafe and Bobber backyard customs floating around on the WWW ... super (and unique) platforms for the do-it-yourselfer!!

Title: Re: So I caved to peer pressure and bought a v-twi
Post by jcstokes on 09/21/13 at 02:08:28

First time I've seen the new Morgan three Wheeler.

Title: Re: So I caved to peer pressure and bought a v-twi
Post by Rix on 09/21/13 at 07:13:13

Super cool bikes. I almost bought two of them.

Title: Re: So I caved to peer pressure and bought a v-twi
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/21/13 at 08:41:32

Looks like a Guzzi.. So, otta sound l;ike one,,& they sound like a V8 when theyre screamin,