Garage Find: 1979 Honda CBX - Page 2

EvilClown · 02-19-2007, 01:13 PM

Bring a trailer.

Eurobiker · 02-19-2007, 01:18 PM

Don't forget your checkbook, although cash is better.

Think of it as an investment.

OldSchool750 · 02-19-2007, 02:51 PM

I think in terms of complexity, a CBX is like a CB750 with two extra cylinders. I have two of these and they are not that complicated to get and keep running. The big question is do you want to "restore" it. Then you are talking about availability of the original parts and their cost.

Honda is still making the pipes for the 750's....maybe they will start making them for the CBX's again.

Good luck! These old Honda's are going up rapidly in value. Sounds like a good investment/ride to me.

Jim

DirtDOG · 02-19-2007, 08:22 PM

]I put 50,000 miles on one and got a few tickets.

It was a great touring bike.

Rocky Mountain National Park 1981

Any Questions?

Pezz_gs · 02-19-2007, 09:47 PM

I like the old CBX's But I am a Z13 Fan. Had a 1983 Carbie Model!

Boojum · 02-20-2007, 06:06 AM

"Field of Dreams" aye, DD?

Well, I went to see the bike, and it's NOT in very good shape. I'd need 3-$4,000 to get it to where "I" would want it. Don't have the time, smarts, $$$$, smarts, patients, $$$$, etc............ I guess whenever I get one of those, it will be paying after someone else did the work!

Now, let's see if I can post a pic, after getting it up on Smug Mug!
Pics, coming.......

Boojum!

Boojum · 02-20-2007, 06:26 AM

OK,.......Here's 2 pics of the CBX, that's been down for 12+ years!

and from the side.......

.....and YES! It's got a Vetter Fairing!!!!!!

It has 34K, and looks as if it's gonna need a head gasket, and valve cover gasket as well, paint, etc, etc...........

Boojum!

Eurobiker · 02-20-2007, 06:27 AM

Hey, for it's condition, I'd say it is fairly priced. Steer whoever back on page one to it.

Boojum · 02-20-2007, 08:06 AM

Here's a couple more of the Six!

Boojum

Topdog · 02-20-2007, 08:25 AM

After YOU clean it, it will look brand new!

You going to the Scrub? Hope to see ya down there.

Boojum · 02-20-2007, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Topdog

After YOU clean it, it will look brand new!

You going to the Scrub? Hope to see ya down there.

Hey TD! Nope, No Scrub for me,........WORK SUX!
That CBX Scares Me!

That's alot of work for me!

Have FUN down at JD's for me!

Booj.

El Hombre · 02-20-2007, 09:25 AM

My brother got an '81 five years ago. Seller took it to the dealer and spent a $1000 having the carbs gone thru before he shipped it. You don't find people like that very often. Bro paid $3500 for it, nice shape.

For some reason CBX's were the preferred bike for the burn a tire to the cord competion at Laguna Seca in the early 80's. Saturday night was like "Apocalypse Now", at the Bunny show, only without the boat.

02-19-2007, 01:18 PM	#17
Eurobiker Vintage Cat Herder Joined: Apr 2002 Location: Albuquerque, NM Oddometer: 5,704	Don't forget your checkbook, although cash is better. Think of it as an investment. __________________ Mark If I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong.

02-19-2007, 09:47 PM	#20
Pezz_gs Cant ride for crap Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Sydney Skunkworks Oddometer: 3,387	I like the old CBX's But I am a Z13 Fan. Had a 1983 Carbie Model! __________________ Pezz :) Scrapheap Adventure Ride 2013 - Back 'O Bourke www.scrapheapadventureride.com.au I'm not a complete idiot -- Some parts are missing

02-20-2007, 06:06 AM	#21
Boojum ^OP I Miss the PartyBoss Joined: Jan 2004 Location: Ringgold, Ga.....Saaalute! Oddometer: 5,882	"Field of Dreams" aye, DD? Well, I went to see the bike, and it's NOT in very good shape. I'd need 3-$4,000 to get it to where "I" would want it. Don't have the time, smarts, $$$$, smarts, patients, $$$$, etc............ I guess whenever I get one of those, it will be paying after someone else did the work! Now, let's see if I can post a pic, after getting it up on Smug Mug! Pics, coming....... Boojum! __________________ "I aint no ruff guy, aint no tuff guy. Don't get out much, and don't dress up fly" BMW's: 1999 GS 1100 "Work Horse", 1975 R90/6 "Black Betty", 92 R100 GSPD, 03 XR 650L with Farkles, KLR 250, 72 Honda CL-70

02-20-2007, 06:26 AM	#22
Boojum ^OP I Miss the PartyBoss Joined: Jan 2004 Location: Ringgold, Ga.....Saaalute! Oddometer: 5,882	OK,.......Here's 2 pics of the CBX, that's been down for 12+ years! and from the side....... .....and YES! It's got a Vetter Fairing!!!!!! It has 34K, and looks as if it's gonna need a head gasket, and valve cover gasket as well, paint, etc, etc........... Boojum! __________________ "I aint no ruff guy, aint no tuff guy. Don't get out much, and don't dress up fly" BMW's: 1999 GS 1100 "Work Horse", 1975 R90/6 "Black Betty", 92 R100 GSPD, 03 XR 650L with Farkles, KLR 250, 72 Honda CL-70

02-20-2007, 06:27 AM	#23
Eurobiker Vintage Cat Herder Joined: Apr 2002 Location: Albuquerque, NM Oddometer: 5,704	Hey, for it's condition, I'd say it is fairly priced. Steer whoever back on page one to it. __________________ Mark If I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong.

02-19-2007, 01:13 PM	#16
EvilClown Reality show stunt double Joined: Sep 2006 Location: In the shadow of the Uncanoonucs... Oddometer: 13,463	Bring a trailer.

02-19-2007, 02:51 PM	#18
OldSchool750 Old Rider Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Florida Oddometer: 98	I think in terms of complexity, a CBX is like a CB750 with two extra cylinders. I have two of these and they are not that complicated to get and keep running. The big question is do you want to "restore" it. Then you are talking about availability of the original parts and their cost. Honda is still making the pipes for the 750's....maybe they will start making them for the CBX's again. Good luck! These old Honda's are going up rapidly in value. Sounds like a good investment/ride to me. Jim

02-19-2007, 08:22 PM	#19
DirtDOG Same Dog, New Tricks Joined: Jan 2003 Location: The Globe -- NC Oddometer: 17,753	]I put 50,000 miles on one and got a few tickets. It was a great touring bike. Rocky Mountain National Park 1981 Any Questions?

02-20-2007, 08:06 AM	#24
Boojum ^OP I Miss the PartyBoss Joined: Jan 2004 Location: Ringgold, Ga.....Saaalute! Oddometer: 5,882	Here's a couple more of the Six! Boojum __________________ "I aint no ruff guy, aint no tuff guy. Don't get out much, and don't dress up fly" BMW's: 1999 GS 1100 "Work Horse", 1975 R90/6 "Black Betty", 92 R100 GSPD, 03 XR 650L with Farkles, KLR 250, 72 Honda CL-70

02-20-2007, 08:25 AM	#25
Topdog baw chica baw waw!! Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Marietta, GA Oddometer: 817	After *YOU* clean it, it will look brand new! You going to the Scrub? Hope to see ya down there.

02-20-2007, 09:25 AM	#27
El Hombre Banned Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Alta Coma, California Oddometer: 1,536	My brother got an '81 five years ago. Seller took it to the dealer and spent a $1000 having the carbs gone thru before he shipped it. You don't find people like that very often. Bro paid $3500 for it, nice shape. For some reason CBX's were the preferred bike for the burn a tire to the cord competion at Laguna Seca in the early 80's. Saturday night was like "Apocalypse Now", at the Bunny show, only without the boat.

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