Honda CBX

[Lord Popgun]

Well that story took a turn. I was sure you were going to say a New Himalayan went home for the wife.

[redbirds_imp]

I had a funny CBX sighting yesterday. My wife and I have been watching Itchy Boots videos on YouTube. Noraly rides a Royal Enfield Himalayan through Asia, the Middle East and Europe in her first season, and in South America in the second season. My wife has really enjoyed watching her videos and asks me questions about the Enfield. Which, I must say, is one heck of a durable bike.

There's a dealer nearby that sells Triumph, Ducati and Royal Enfield. I wanted to rummage through some of the Triumph clearance parts, so we stopped by. Since there was a Himalayan in the Enfield part of the showroom, I pointed it out to my wife and said "Look, it's the bike that Noraly rides in the videos!"

She glanced at it, but turned to the bike next to it, a red CBX, which is in the dealership owner's collection. "Honey, that looks just like your Honda! Is it the same one?" I told her to count the pipes on the engine. Just a few more than mine has...

The wife and I follow Noraly's VLOG, "Itchy Boots", also. Very entertaining and she has such a vibrant personality.

[Gone in 60]

Lord Popgun, I was really hoping she'd have taken more of an interest in the Enfield... I'd make a little more room in the garage if needed!

[GoldOxide_imp]

Noraly's "Itchy Boots" iz good documentary.

[Gone in 60]

It really is, GO. In a year where we are watching other people's adventures on TV, and not really able to have our own, it makes for some form of escape, and hopeful plans for places we can go.

[Frulk_imp]

I do believe that’s the most CBXs I’ve ever seen in one photo. Very cool collection. Thanks Houtman!

[Tev62]

MAGNIFICENT *****
WHERE ARE ALL THESE BIKES JOHN??????????

P.S. The white one is my fav.

This couple turned up, two up, for the Dublin Distinguished Gentlemen's Ride (DGR) 2018 on their white 1982 CBX. It was in lovely condition and sounded fantastic. I think the panniers were original Honda (but not 100% sure). I was taken by it and had to take a few snaps.

[Gone in 60]

Wow, that's nice!

[clearviewx]

Thanks for sharing

[Houtman_imp]

Yes, they are the original side boxes . The CBX was never a big seller (price and people afraid of being complex bikes) in 1979 and 1980 and they tried to make it more of a touring bike for 81 and 82 , still not popular and slow sales. Bikes are like people , they only appreciate you after you are gone...