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As this is a personal choice question it would be either the RD or H2. If they were pretty much equal as for condition etc it would come down to colour, Kawasaki used some fantastic colours around that time.
Edit. Thinking about it I probably wouldn't pay the going rate for an H2. They are ludicrously expensive.
Edit. Thinking about it I probably wouldn't pay the going rate for an H2. They are ludicrously expensive.
Edited by I am alright Jack on Wednesday 12th June 09:07
Steve
It has to be the CBX as it is one of Honda's masterpieces of engineering and packaging.
The CBX-Z is best in Candy Glory Red, a rare alternative is the black and in my eyes the least desireable is the Perseus Silver.
Being a US/Canadian bike it will no doubt have the higher handlebars, further forward controls than a European CBX. This makes it more relaxing to ride of course. It should have a KM/H speedo for Canada ?
There are a number of minor things that can be done to help it in the 21st Century---Get a pair of the fork air caps as 6 or 7 psi in the forks helps lessen the dive a tad. CBX-B or C twin piston calipers bolt straight on with the big heavy vented discs.
USA has many great parts suppliers still for CBX as do our very own Dave Silver.
If it still has std exhausts, remove them and try to preserve them. Put on the good replica aftermarkets or liberate some noise.
Hopefully it has the simpler single jet carbs that were on the later 1980 CBX-A as they are really easy to keep in tune as rejetting requires tilting the engine down which is a fair amount of work.
I am going to sell mine but I will miss the noise of her on song through the 6 into 6 Pipemaster exhaust system.
It has to be the CBX as it is one of Honda's masterpieces of engineering and packaging.
The CBX-Z is best in Candy Glory Red, a rare alternative is the black and in my eyes the least desireable is the Perseus Silver.
Being a US/Canadian bike it will no doubt have the higher handlebars, further forward controls than a European CBX. This makes it more relaxing to ride of course. It should have a KM/H speedo for Canada ?
There are a number of minor things that can be done to help it in the 21st Century---Get a pair of the fork air caps as 6 or 7 psi in the forks helps lessen the dive a tad. CBX-B or C twin piston calipers bolt straight on with the big heavy vented discs.
USA has many great parts suppliers still for CBX as do our very own Dave Silver.
If it still has std exhausts, remove them and try to preserve them. Put on the good replica aftermarkets or liberate some noise.
Hopefully it has the simpler single jet carbs that were on the later 1980 CBX-A as they are really easy to keep in tune as rejetting requires tilting the engine down which is a fair amount of work.
I am going to sell mine but I will miss the noise of her on song through the 6 into 6 Pipemaster exhaust system.
freakybacon said:
CBX. No mainstream manufacturer will ever build another 6 cylinder motorcycle, they can only go up in value.
And there is probably a very good reason why. Although they are lovely bikes to look at they are a maintenance nightmare, especially if they are not used regularly.For classic bikes I prefer simple so the RD would be my choice, they also sound absolutely lovely
Has to be the CBX. A thing of real beauty. What colour?
freakybacon said:
CBX. No mainstream manufacturer will ever build another 6 cylinder motorcycle, they can only go up in value.
You mean other than BMW who have had the K1600 on their books for many years? Or Honda who have had the 6 cyl Goldwing since dinosaurs roamed?Some pics for reference
For context, the RD is a bike I had as a young 'un. (Never re-meet your hero's??)
The H2 was a scary thing in my yoof...
The CBX was a bike I loved from being given a lift on one by a kindly guy who stopped for me as I was walking home from West Kingsdown after taking my X7 for repairs. God I still recall the feeling of that thing take off howling.
Sadly the CBX is without it's standard pipes... but looks like a lovely thing
For context, the RD is a bike I had as a young 'un. (Never re-meet your hero's??)
The H2 was a scary thing in my yoof...
The CBX was a bike I loved from being given a lift on one by a kindly guy who stopped for me as I was walking home from West Kingsdown after taking my X7 for repairs. God I still recall the feeling of that thing take off howling.
Sadly the CBX is without it's standard pipes... but looks like a lovely thing
Steve
"Anorak on" The bike has 1978 type rear shocks, as 79 had the FVQ with multi way adjusters and easily identified by fatter tops. It has a DG Performance exhaust which makes a good noise but is not the prettiest system.
The engine shouldnt be black. Black original bodywork is a big plus, as are the lower handlebars for me as the higher bars tended to set of the wobbles.
"Anorak off" If its originality then the RD400 is most std looking. The H2 in brown was not the best colour The CBX for all its deviations from std is probably the best VFM ?
I imagine that its pitched at around CA$ 9000-10000 ?
"Anorak on" The bike has 1978 type rear shocks, as 79 had the FVQ with multi way adjusters and easily identified by fatter tops. It has a DG Performance exhaust which makes a good noise but is not the prettiest system.
The engine shouldnt be black. Black original bodywork is a big plus, as are the lower handlebars for me as the higher bars tended to set of the wobbles.
"Anorak off" If its originality then the RD400 is most std looking. The H2 in brown was not the best colour The CBX for all its deviations from std is probably the best VFM ?
I imagine that its pitched at around CA$ 9000-10000 ?
Chipchap said:
Steve
"Anorak on" The bike has 1978 type rear shocks, as 79 had the FVQ with multi way adjusters and easily identified by fatter tops. It has a DG Performance exhaust which makes a good noise but is not the prettiest system.
The engine shouldnt be black. Black original bodywork is a big plus, as are the lower handlebars for me as the higher bars tended to set of the wobbles.
"Anorak off" If its originality then the RD400 is most std looking. The H2 in brown was not the best colour The CBX for all its deviations from std is probably the best VFM ?
I imagine that its pitched at around CA$ 9000-10000 ?
Hey Alan, I was hoping you would give it some feedback... "Anorak on" The bike has 1978 type rear shocks, as 79 had the FVQ with multi way adjusters and easily identified by fatter tops. It has a DG Performance exhaust which makes a good noise but is not the prettiest system.
The engine shouldnt be black. Black original bodywork is a big plus, as are the lower handlebars for me as the higher bars tended to set of the wobbles.
"Anorak off" If its originality then the RD400 is most std looking. The H2 in brown was not the best colour The CBX for all its deviations from std is probably the best VFM ?
I imagine that its pitched at around CA$ 9000-10000 ?
He's asking $15k CAD which feels a bit salty to me. Given your comments then it's definitely overpriced if it's trading on condition and originality.
Edited by Steve Bass on Wednesday 12th June 13:41
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