Hi, I'm new here and thought I would post a few pictures of my CX500 build.
I haven't done much yet, and this will probably be quite a slow build.
Here is the bike as I bought it.
Changed the front end yesterday, using VFR750 yokes, and GSX600F forks.
Also I'm using an 18" CM400 front wheel. I've machined an adapter to fit a CBF600 front disk.
That's it for now, but I'll keep it updated as I go along.
Started work on my clocks, I've got an Acewell ACE-1600. I bought a cheap set of clocks and some perspex off ebay.
I cut the face out of the clocks and cut the perspex to fit, the sprayed the back black leaving a window for the lcd to show through.
I haven't done much on the bike over summer, but finally got some more work done on it.
I've altered the rearset mounts as they made the footpegs far too wide apart where they was.
I'm much happier with the gear linkage now, it looks much neater.
I've also moved the top shock mounts, and fitted shorter shocks to compensate, as the seat wouldn't fit properly where they was.
I haven't done much on the bike over summer, but finally got some more work done on it.
I've altered the rearset mounts as they made the footpegs far too wide apart where they was.
I'm much happier with the gear linkage now, it looks much neater.
I've also moved the top shock mounts, and fitted shorter shocks to compensate, as the seat wouldn't fit properly where they was.
I'm a bit late to the party, but I'm really liking where you're going with this! Its definitely "out of the box", but you're pulling it off very well! Keep it up, I'm very much looking forward to seeing where this goes
About that engine color choice...it does break up the visual mass of the engine, if that's what you want to achieve. Personally I like the style of the twisted twin, I don't think it needs breaking up. It's a big ugly gorgeous chunk of different.
Your conversion is stunning! Love the rear brake setup.
Don't mean to be a pooper, but the amount of rust/neglect concerns me... did you check frame integrity? Also, do you plan on replacing all the rubber bits? Seals/gaskets and whatnot. Definitely take a look into the swingarm.
Really looking forward to seeing how she comes out!
Thanks for the comments.
The amount of rust was a concern for me (still is). So far it all appears to be surface rust.
You're right about the swingarm the original one had rotted through and had a patch welded on it, the one that's on it now is from a breakers in Utah.
Once I get everything tacked into place (I'm going to get a friend to do the final welding, as you can probably tell I'm not that good at welding!), and start to strip it down I'll take a look at all the rubber bits. (not sure what I'll find).
Believe it or not this was being ridden daily up until about 2-3 years ago by the previous owner!
I've done a tiny bit of work on the bike today.
Fitted front indicators, horn, mirrors and a bigger bore rear master cylinder (the other one worked fine, but there was just a bit too much pedal travel)
I also cut off the original rear footpeg mounts, I've found a little rust hole under one of them which will have to be repaired with weld.
A little bit of progress today.
I've made an under seat tray, and started on a catch to secure the seat at the rear.
I'm using a gsxr400 seat catch, I've made a pin to fit in the catch. Now I've just got to figure out the spot that the pin needs to go on the seat base, as it can't be seen when the seat is on.
I'm thinking blu-tack on the seat base and pushing the seat into place on the pin to see where it leaves a mark?
Anyone got any other ideas?
I've started on the electrics, I've had to unwind all the old tape to fix the years of previous bodges (wires twisted together and taped up!)
It's very much a work in progress!
Also changed the shocks, I've tried 2 previous pairs one was too hard and one way too soft. These seem to be perfect with a nice amount of static sag.
Yes, the wiring isn't too bad to figure out. I'm changing a lot of the original connectors for new weather-proof ones, as some of the original ones are quite 'crusty'.
I'm changing the main fuse for a mini blade type, but the others I'm leaving as glass type as I had a NOS fuse box off a CB360.
I made a new sticker for inside it, as it originally had 3 fuses rather than 2 fuses and a diode.
I also had a packet of 10 fuses. Unless I have a major wiring problem, they should last quite a few years
Changing the connectors for waterproof one is a good idea! I'll order some as well
And easy too relocate parts of the loom, because you can pull them back through the sleeves.
I've done the left hand switchgear, it didn't make it easy as I'm using GPZ500 switchgear.
I have got grommets to go in the headlamp shell, but it's easier to wrestle with the wires with them out at the minute
I hope you find room for the reflector etc. when you have finished!
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