General Information
Year
1980
Make
Honda
Model
CX500 (Cafe Resto-mod)
History
Work in progress! Started the build about 2 years ago from the frame up. Hoping to have it completed by fall of 2018.
1980 Honda CX500 (Cafe Resto-mod)
Modifications
Drivetrain
Mikuni VM34 carbs (Murray's kit), G8 stator, CX500Turbo valve covers, quadruple bipass on engine
Interior
Custom fabricated 2-into-1 exhaust with reverse cone muffler. Pod filters.
Exterior
custom fabricated rear frame for cafe seat w/ removable cowl
Audio
Custom wiring harness from scratch, Ignitech ignition system, Motogadget M-Unit Blue, (authentic) Shindengen reg/rec, Ballistic lithium battery, Motone switches, all LED lighting
Suspension
Hagon rear shocks. Front end swap (GL650 forks cut down 1.75" by Frank's Forks, RaceTech springs, custom triple-tree clamp by Cognito Moto, CB900F brake calipers, GL1000 brake rotors drilled and resurfaced by TrueDisk, stainless steel brake lines)
Wheel and Tire
(rare in US) 18" reverse comstar rear wheel, Firestone Deluxe Champion tires, powdercoated wheels
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