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Offline heli_madken

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CBX1000C Prolink
« on: May 04, 2022, 11:23:56 PM »
Just finished my CBX1000C restoration and impatiently waiting for the V5 to come so I can have my first proper ride.

I imported the bike from the US in 2020, mechanically sound but very poor cosmetically and the rear of the frame was quite badly bent, this is how the bike looked -
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I did a full bare frame restore, every part was polished or painted, I did all the work involved myself. I dont like either the silver/grey or white colours used on the C model and not being worried about originality I have gone for a red scheme which follows loosely the design scheme of the original bike, really pleased with how its turned out -
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The bike is fitted with a SuperTrapp stainless exhaust that was very badly damaged so I spent a long time repairing it. Took the dents out of the downpipes with various sized steel balls hammer through the tubes, worked a treat. The reason I wanted to save the exhaust was this noise -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyHSEIxziGw

Cant wait to go for a ride.
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Offline philward

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Re: CBX1000C Prolink
« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2022, 11:36:20 PM »
Well done, really nice looking bike. Colour scheme looks great

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Offline Johnny4428

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Re: CBX1000C Prolink
« Reply #2 on: May 05, 2022, 06:56:37 AM »
Very nice looking CBX.
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Re: CBX1000C Prolink
« Reply #3 on: May 05, 2022, 07:37:10 AM »
That looks absolutely beautiful.

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Re: CBX1000C Prolink
« Reply #4 on: May 05, 2022, 07:39:17 AM »
Stunning  8) 8)
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Re: CBX1000C Prolink
« Reply #5 on: May 05, 2022, 08:25:20 AM »
Very nice work, just in time for summer too.

I think this is one of the most epic engine ever made too, hope you enjoy riding it.

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Re: CBX1000C Prolink
« Reply #6 on: May 05, 2022, 08:40:33 AM »
Fantastic, great job. I turned the video up to max just to hear that lovely exhaust. The CBX will always be an iconic bike.
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Re: CBX1000C Prolink
« Reply #7 on: May 05, 2022, 08:57:18 AM »
Beautiful looking bike, a lot of work, and cost there, well done.
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Re: CBX1000C Prolink
« Reply #8 on: May 05, 2022, 09:19:27 AM »
I love the red colour scheme suits it so much better than the original silver.

Did you do a project build post on here or is it too new a model?
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Re: CBX1000C Prolink
« Reply #9 on: May 05, 2022, 09:38:08 AM »
I love the red colour scheme suits it so much better than the original silver.

Did you do a project build post on here or is it too new a model?

Thanks for the comments everyone much appreciated.

Thanks ted you can find my build thread over on the CBX forum - http://www.cbxclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=102&t=11871

The red is supposed to be Candy Glory Red as found on the Z model CBX's. I used RSBike Paint colour and base coat but I just could not get it to come out exactly the same, always a little darker but I am pleased with the colour itself so what the hey!

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Re: CBX1000C Prolink
« Reply #10 on: May 05, 2022, 11:28:35 AM »
Utter STUNNER,

that looks fantastic and what a transformation,chuffed........rightly so!

Well domne, love it ;) :)
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Re: CBX1000C Prolink
« Reply #11 on: May 05, 2022, 11:41:58 AM »
I love the red colour scheme suits it so much better than the original silver.

Did you do a project build post on here or is it too new a model?

Thanks for the comments everyone much appreciated.

Thanks ted you can find my build thread over on the CBX forum - http://www.cbxclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=102&t=11871

The red is supposed to be Candy Glory Red as found on the Z model CBX's. I used RSBike Paint colour and base coat but I just could not get it to come out exactly the same, always a little darker but I am pleased with the colour itself so what the hey!
So did you paint it all yourself Ken? Rattle cans or do you have a paint booth?


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Re: CBX1000C Prolink
« Reply #12 on: May 05, 2022, 05:31:22 PM »
So did you paint it all yourself Ken? Rattle cans or do you have a paint booth?

I kind of have a paint booth. I section off a portion of the garage with plastic sheet which covers the ceiling, walls and floor and is all Velcro attached together. Actually quite effective and minimises the amount of overspray getting out. HVLP guns are good at minimising overspray as well.

I have an air fed mask and powerful compressor which allows me to use 2K clear for finishing.

Also have a small vinyl cutter which I use to make masks for the lettering, design the lettering in CorelDraw.

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Re: CBX1000C Prolink
« Reply #13 on: May 06, 2022, 12:13:31 PM »
I did the same thing using a cheap pop up tent I bought off flea bay. Connected a small ducted extract fan drawing air through the muslin covered mosquito screen and installed a cheap 2kw oil filled radiator. Used mainly for ‘rattle can’ jobs as I’ve not graduated to proper painting just yet. It’s lightning quick to set up and provides a warm, dust free environment.

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Re: CBX1000C Prolink
« Reply #14 on: May 07, 2022, 11:06:24 PM »
Been reading your project on the link you posted. An interesting read I've always liked the CBX 1000 with its 6 cylinders they must be sooooo smooooth.
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