1979 Honda CBX

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What was your intended objective when you started the build?

Take off everything I didn’t need

What motivated you to start your project?

I bought a third CBX with a 1150 big bore kit and rebuilt the motor and it started from there

What was the most unique and creative thing you did to the bike?

Tucking in and cleaning up the tail and headlight

What are you most proud of?

All the polished aluminum I did and parts I made

What do other people say about your motorcycle?

Beautiful bike, can you start it so I can heae it?

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Specifics

Classification: Classic/Restored
Make, Model & Year: 1979 Honda CBX
Time spent: 6 months
Motorcycle cost: 3000.00
Money spent: $10,000 plus
Engine: Honda CBX 1150 6 Cylinder
Intake: 6 Carburetors
Exhaust: 6 into 1 KERKER
Transmission: 5-Speed
Frame: Stock
Suspension: Stock
Wheels, tires and brakes: 1980 CBX front 1982 Rear
Finish – Paint: Stock
Accessories: Sport Kit, Big Bore 1150, Dyna ignition, Dyno Jet, K&N

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