ScottyAdams Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Always looking; I submit the following for practical application of the topic theorem. 1997 Harley Davidson Sportster Custom, 3500 original miles. 27 Franklins. Couldn't pass it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veefer800Canuck Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Sweet, a motorcycle built by the famous T-Shirt company! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyAdams Posted September 20, 2015 Author Share Posted September 20, 2015 Christ, quit your day job and start writing jokes! Brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted September 20, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted September 20, 2015 Well, not my cup of tea but congratulations none the less. I'm a firm believe in the n+1 formula, just need a garage big enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer mello dude Posted September 20, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted September 20, 2015 MBD is alive and well.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Polarbear Posted September 20, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted September 20, 2015 Congrats!!! How about a ride report?? C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 I have a soft spot for sportsers. Nice job on that one. I agree on your theory and also show my soft spot for V twins in general. I just had this jewel dropped off at my door this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Polarbear Posted September 20, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted September 20, 2015 Now Timmy, For us ignorant motorcycle lovers, would you mind telling us what that is? And some specs? Year? Looks like a diamond in the rough. What are you going to do with it? C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer V-FORE Posted September 20, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted September 20, 2015 That looks like a '80 CX 500 Custom, fine bikes! just a bit down on power but quite capable! Another Honda indestructible engine with shaft drive, excellent commuter! To the OP looks like you got a good buy on that Sportster ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted September 20, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted September 20, 2015 Honda also made a turbocharged version of the CX. I believe it was also Honda's first stab at fuel injection on a motorcycle. Way ahead of its time. http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-japanese-motorcycles/honda-cx500-turbo-zmsz13ndzbea.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 It is a 1983 GL650 Silverwing. Only made one year. Prolly very simmilar to a sportster in wieght and power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeper Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 I have a soft spot for sportsers. Nice job on that one. I agree on your theory and also show my soft spot for V twins in general. I just had this jewel dropped off at my door this morning. I see the flat black has already started on the front fender. Somebody saw you coming. On a serious note, it is kinda cool in an ugly sort of way. Nice find. Sure to be the only one at bike night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enzed_viffer Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 I have a soft spot for sportsers. Nice job on that one. I agree on your theory and also show my soft spot for V twins in general. I just had this jewel dropped off at my door this morning. I see the flat black has already started on the front fender. Somebody saw you coming. On a serious note, it is kinda cool in an ugly sort of way. Nice find. Sure to be the only one at bike night. Yes, night-time is probably the best time to ride that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer YoshiHNS Posted September 21, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted September 21, 2015 Better a sportster than one of the other ones. 883 or 1200? College guy had an 883. Wasn't too bad that. Also, do you wear a silver helmet and a hi-viz bilt textile jacket? Saw a red 5th gen on 77-S getting on at rockside and getting off at pleasant valley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Damn. Now i want another sportster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Skids Posted September 23, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted September 23, 2015 Always looking; I submit the following for practical application of the topic theorem. 1997 Harley Davidson Sportster Custom, 3500 original miles. 27 Franklins. Couldn't pass it up. Somehow I feel the word "sportster" or sport should never be used in the same sentence as Hardly Movingson Harley Davidson. Still, I'd never try to stop a fellow biker with his n+1 quest. Most important thing is that you enjoy it (no matter how demented you must be!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 man, sportsters are cool. When you just want motorcycle, standard, american. you really get a feel of just riding with no aspirations or pretenses. Hard to explain, but much fun. The 1200s can be quick too. My Buell with a 1200 sportster mill got 124 rwhp and 88f/lbs of torque on the dyno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 My Buell with a 1200 sportster mill got 124 rwhp and 88f/lbs of torque on the dyno. Tell us again how many times that bike blew up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suitcase Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 That HD can be converted into one uber nice Enduro ...kits and conversion parts ready to go from Carducci Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 The CX should clean up nicely , only thing to watch out for is cam chain tensioner issues. My dad and oldest brother loved their CX's in the 80's and that's the only complaint they had on the bike. Otherwise they are bulletproof bikes despite their sometimes noisy cam chains........its a Honda, after all...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted September 23, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted September 23, 2015 Turbo that sucker!!!! silly money though..... http://www.speurders.nl/overzicht/honda-cx-500-turbo-bj-1983-150558764.html?sr_ab=1&no_qs=True&query=cx500+turbo (front brake reservoir leaked and damaged the paint on the fender and caliper. not run since 1987......) Or cafe race it... http://www.speurders.nl/overzicht/motoren-en-scooters/motoren-honda/cx500-caf-racer-152775854.html?sr_ab=1&no_qs=True&query=cx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 The CX should clean up nicely , only thing to watch out for is cam chain tensioner issues. My dad and oldest brother loved their CX's in the 80's and that's the only complaint they had on the bike. Otherwise they are bulletproof bikes despite their sometimes noisy cam chains........its a Honda, after all...... Cam chain issue fixed on the 650 by making the tensioner automatic. Thwy beefed everything up for the 650 turbo and the regular 650 reaped the benifits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rush2112 Posted September 25, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted September 25, 2015 Always looking; I submit the following for practical application of the topic theorem. 1997 Harley Davidson Sportster Custom, 3500 original miles. 27 Franklins. Couldn't pass it up. Nice Sportster! What size engine? Was that back in the AMC bowling ball days? I'm also considering an American standard to add to the MBD... I really like the new Indian Scout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MadScientist Posted September 25, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted September 25, 2015 I'm also considering an American standard to add to the MBD... I really like the new Indian Scout.This. Scouts are still kinda rare and nobody is willing to deal on them around here. I'll wait until the fad dies down and pick up somebody's garage queen. Also lets me see how they turn out reliability wise. Personally, I'm done with HD transmissions, the two Buells I had were the absolute worst shifting machines I've ever driven. Hopefully that sporty isn't too bad. Good luck with the MBD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Better a sportster than one of the other ones. 883 or 1200? College guy had an 883. Wasn't too bad that. Also, do you wear a silver helmet and a hi-viz bilt textile jacket? Saw a red 5th gen on 77-S getting on at rockside and getting off at pleasant valley. White Shoei helmet, black Bilt pants too? Hot dang that has to be me as I did that route recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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