Inline 6?

[TLDV8]

Honda CBX 1983 - Anyone had one of these – wonder what they corner like? Bet they can get up and boogie

Most of the rumours were from folk who had never ridden or owned one (imho)
This 78 was caned for over seven years with no drama's.
I seem to remember they were the quickest bike on the planet at the time (low 11's),the GSX1100 was running around the same when it was released but nothing can compare to a Six. (imho)
I thought the handling was fine for a fairly heavy bike with 500cc running gear (XR250 forks seals fit the CBX fork !!)
A pity i still don't have the 79 ? Castrol six hour (Two Wheels) write up handy,the CBX's were expected to do well with the likes of Graham Crosby aboard...but alas ....

[Edbear]

....Threw a rod on Puke back straight at 240kph in 4th gear.He wanted to see how fast it was in 4th.Never forgave him.

Happened more often than was publicised. They were known as the original rod-thrower. But then a lot of riders were as mad as him and overrevved them. They were a beautiful, if thirsty, motor lokking for a chassis that would do it justice. Never found one, unfortunately...

:..I thought the handling was fine for a fairly heavy bike with 500cc running gear (XR250 forks seals fit the CBX fork !!)>

Ummm! Yeah...

[madbikeboy]

That chopped CBX has been on TM since last year.

There have been tidy ones come & go within the same time period.
Just recently (last few wks) there's been a real tidy 78 model advertised for $15k.

The prolink models handle better and apart from the suspension have a few improvements over the originals.
Being an 83 model it should have a fairing ( FII Bol'dor style)

1st real superbikes technology-wise & first bikes to crack 100hp (105 think the figure was)
Power is velvet smooth
Rode one once with a 6-1 exhaust and the sound was sublime (probably didn't do the performance any favours)
Tuning is a bitch as they have 6 28mm carbs to deal with. The Z1300 Kawasaki was easier to deal with as it had 3 carbs & dual throat manifolds

Yes, 105 hp was the figure. they're a neat bike. Mine's a 79, and it's candy apple red/maroon and black, same as the stock paint, just better. They're an awesome bike. It's wide compared to my gixerthou, and it's positively huge in comparison to a Ducati.
The sound is neat - mines got twin Kerkers, they're from the factory, and they were for race bikes of the period. I've also got CB1000 front end, with performance machine calipers - the CB front is much larger diameter and stiffer, nad more progressive. The swingarm and twin rear shocks from factory are awful, again, mine has Honda racing instead. One off Boyd Coddington wheels, a little wider (half inch) on the rear - this alone necessitated the swing arm mods.

Long crank shaft - some get problems when you work them hard. Alternators can be a problem. You need to be very good at balancing carbs - the cylinders tend to run at different temps from the middle ones.

Sound? Better than the video - nothing sounds like it. It's like an angry F1 car. Fast? Not compared to a Gixer or ZX10R - but, it's plenty fast enough really - makes you ponder how fast you actually need to ride...

If you buy one, send me photos - I'm thinking about putting together a CBX register - I know of at least 3 or 4 owners now.

[madbikeboy]

Then along came the Katana.

Yeah, the Katana is an interesting bike - I've ridden both, and I like both, but I own a CBX. The CBX is an experience, it's hard to put into words.

[madbikeboy]

If anyone has spares for CBX's, please PM me.

[Rback]

Had a 79 back in the mid 80's. It was an awesome bike to ride and was always the talking subject. Handling wasn't the best but you learnt to ride with the hinge in the middle of the bike. Had a set of 6 into 2's on her and they sounded sweet when going full noise. Only every saw one throw a conrod cos the rider had just done a wheelie down the old Kyalami main straight. Lack of oil to number 6 main bearing.

[Bonez]

I believe the bore size is the same as the CB900s of the time. Stroke a lot smaller though which may have been another factor for breaking rods. Piston speeds must have been phenominal. The dohc 750s were considered on the brink at the time with a 62mm x 62mm bore and stroke.

[RiderInBlack]

Quote:

Originally Posted by TLMAN
WOW - that guy doesnt care too much for oncoming traffic....

Open day at the IOM. The road/race track becomes a big one way system.

As it might be but it wasn't the day he had that vid done. Was on coming "cages" in the vid and it commented that "THIS AINT MAD SUNDAY" so would agree with TLMAN.

PS: Have seen a CBX in Showroom condition down in Chirstchurch. Next to no k's on it. The owner had bought 2 new. Only used one and put the other in storage. Was one sweet looking bike

[T.W.R]

I'm thinking about putting together a CBX register - I know of at least 3 or 4 owners now.

Pretty sure there is already a CBX owners group in existence.

PS: Have seen a CBX in Showroom condition down in Chirstchurch. Next to no k's on it. The owner had bought 2 new. Only used one and put the other in storage. Was one sweet looking bike[/COLOR][/FONT]

That bike was at Casbolts, was parked by one of the salesman's rooms at the top end of the shop, it was used in the review ride that Kiwirider did a while back
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This one in the link is the meanest CBX you'll ever see I'd love to have a go on it

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ht=Powerbroker

I saw another thread where someone mentioned a Moto Martin frame for Kwacka Zeds

The sexiest CBX I've seen was a Moto Martin framed one
there's been the odd one tricked up using CB1100R bodywork which looks bloody sweet

[CookMySock]

My uncle Peter in normanby (taranaki) had two of them. One fairly standard, and one he bought from some group who had raced it. The hot one had a six-into-one and a straight pipe on it - I swear you could hear him coming for a good ten minutes. We often saw it on the back at some horrendous fucking speeds.

Such fond childhood memories, lol.

edit: if there was one of these motors lying around, it would make a good starting point for a mean mean streetfighter project.

DB

[scracha]

:slap: Depends on whether you've got an appreciation & understanding of REAL classics or a dedicated follower of the latest fashions

CBX Hondas are way up high on the stage of Classic Jappers to buy

Along with 92 Fireblades, proper Katana's, Z750 turbo's and early CB400's. However, 15 grand is just stupid. A $hite old bike is still a $hite old bike.

Mind you..mibby I should put the 748r in a vacuum bag and punt it in 20 years.

[T.W.R]

Along with 92 Fireblades, proper Katana's, Z750 turbo's and early CB400's. However, 15 grand is just stupid. A $hite old bike is still a $hite old bike.

Mind you..mibby I should put the 748r in a vacuum bag and punt it in 20 years.

You don't buy bikes like this to treat them like they're new, it's the appreciation & understanding of the bench mark they set in their day,you treat them with respect. A Classic bike is in a higher realm than the johnny come latelys that just follow.

[scracha]

You don't buy bikes like this to treat them like they're new, it's the appreciation & understanding of the bench mark they set in their day,you treat them with respect. A Classic bike is in a higher realm than the johnny come latelys that just follow.

Claptrap. Bikes are made to thrash the bejevus out of them. Nothing sadder than a bike that goes out for just a few sunny Sunday's in a given year....whatever its age.

[Deviant Esq]

I'd love to have a nice tidy original CBX 6. One day when I've got that kind of money lying around I might consider buying one as a project bike.

[Edbear]

Yes, 105 hp was the figure. they're a neat bike. Mine's a 79, and it's candy apple red/maroon and black, same as the stock paint, just better...

Pics of yours?