This topic came up recently and I had to chuckle.
viewtopic.php?f=29&t=73224
Why? Because I was in negotiation at the time with a gentleman for the very same motorcycle that the article leads off with - a CX500 Turbo.
Well, the negotiations are over and the motorcycle is now in the shop. Warts at all. I normally like to start with a more solid foundation, only because I'm lazy and cheap. Truthfully, it's not that bad, it's just going to take more work than I tend to really want to put into them.
Stay tuned, and I haven't really decided whether this one is next or the 750 SOHC Supersport is next. Decisions, decisions.
Turbos are NOT Terrible
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Turbos are NOT Terrible
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Re: Turbos are NOT Terrible
Nice score! Looks like it's in pretty good condition. Does it need mechanical work?
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"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown
Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
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desertrefugee
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Re: Turbos are NOT Terrible
I don't think it should need much mechanically. Cosmetics...well. Guy had a bunch - including a CBX. Says he only pulled it apart to have it painted and decided he wasn't going to finish before his move to Prescott - literally into Mike Nixon's neighborhood.
I'll see if I can fire it up soon and then decide which will be the next victim.
I'll see if I can fire it up soon and then decide which will be the next victim.
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