OUT AND ABOUT 2024

[Johnwebley]

Out on the bike today, damp in places, very enjoyable

Running like an electric motor, smooth as silk

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What mileage has that little beastie done now John?

80,000

Just had a bottom end refresh by Bryan

New clutch rubbers and primary chain

Everything else was well within limits



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[Rozabikes Tim]

Wow...... Honda!!

Keep those miles clicking round my friend.

[Bryanj]

I can honestly say if Ted hadnt told me different that except for the primary chain slack i would have said the motor had done about 10,000.
Minimal shell wear
Centre selector minimal wear, which is unheard of
Clean

My only regret was that as they have closed the workshop where i am i couldnt get the outside washed off

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

I assume you mean John not me?

[Bryanj]

Yes mate, sorry. My excuse is i was tired, as always!

[Moorey]

  Out today for it’s first Jaunt now it’s finished and back on the road. Quite a few out today.

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[Johnwebley]

Very nice

Always fancied a CBX

it is a 550?



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[Laverda Dave]

Fantastic rebuild. The CBX550F's were real lookers and a lot more stylish than the GPZ550. The fairing gave them a race looking presence like a mini RCB.
Is that an original exhaust, where did you get that from!
The inboard front brakes are now becoming the choice brake for vintage/classic shed builds because they give the impression of being a drum brake if done right.
Great job, well done, that's a keeper for sure.

[Moorey]

  Thanks and yes John it is the 550 it's the one Steve put up for sale I think over 4 years ago and this has been the first winter without any notable health problems.
  I am thinking of selling the 750f1 as it's getting a bit much when it comes to moving it about. This could become the go to bike.

[Moorey]

Fantastic rebuild. The CBX550F's were real lookers and a lot more stylish than the GPZ550. The fairing gave them a race looking presence like a mini RCB.
Is that an original exhaust, where did you get that from!
The inboard front brakes are now becoming the choice brake for vintage/classic shed builds because they give the impression of being a drum brake if done right.
Great job, well done, that's a keeper for sure.

  The exhaust came with the bike but needed a little work. It is not a 550 exhaust it's from a CBX400. and was a real pain to get on as the header pipes are shorter
  on the 400 than the 550

[Athame57]

Very nice
Always fancied a CBX
it is a 550?

Honda used a bit of license calling it a 550, as it was really a full 572cc. My flat mate had one in the early 1980s she was a fellow dispatch rider. Alas, one of many that suffered profoundly from the curse of the CBX 550, a failing cam chain tensioner.    Like the Conquer tank that the army gave up with, it seemed to spend more time in the workshop than on the road. 

[SteveD CB500K0]

That’s a great job Chris.

I’ve sent that picture to Jim.


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[Johnny4428]

That’s a nice job on that 550, good to see people getting out and about on two wheels too!😊

[Moorey]

That’s a great job Chris.

I’ve sent that picture to Jim.


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 Cheers Steve he will be happy to know it has a new lease on life as he didn't want it to end up broken for parts.

[Johnwebley]

First decent day for ages

Really enjoyable



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