Hello everybody. I live in Grimsby - N.E.Lincolnshire and have , for my sins , been riding bikes since I was 15. Since I am now 56 I think that even the slowest member can work out how long that`s been LOL.
AT the moment I own a 1980 CX500A that I am reworking into something different. She is not going to be a conventional chopper but will be more of a "bobber". I have fitted the front end off a Suzuki GS650 and the seat unit off a Yamaha Virago 750. The idea for this came a few years ago when I was working on her and I had the standard tank removed in order to work on the electrics. Under my workbench I had an old sportster tank that I happened to put on the frame because I stubbed my toe on it . When I looked at the bike I thought that the appearance suited and decided to do something about it. Bear in mind it was a standard machine at the time. I was never happy with the front brake , it always felt "wooden" . and the seat unit I thought would not suit the tank style.
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Anyway back to the plot. Over time over things got in the way of the project and it lay on the back burner for a couple of years.
This past week I have rewired her with different switchgear ( GS125 ) , modified a 250 Dream speedometer unit to accept a water temp gauge and fitted her with a back rest assembly.
Yesterday I tried to start her after completing the wiring work but she failed to spark the ignition. After testing the CDI I think it is U/S and have ordered a replacement from DK spares. This should be here in the next few days and if all being well I will have the bike running.
I am now also repainting the tank and have to sort out the exhaust system. I will not be using standard silencers because I have a set of peashooters lying about under the bench and fancy the style.
All being well I hope to be on the road in a couple of weeks.
I also own , and am a member of the Classic Wing Forum , a 1983 GL1100AD. This I have also played with and have converted it to a hydraulic clutch and fitted GL1200 luggage.
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