The six-cylinder gang

[Ulvetanna_imp]

[url=http://www.cycleworld.com/honda-cbx-kawasaki-kz1300-benelli-900-sei-six-cylinder-classic-motorcycles]Interesting piece on six-cylinder motorcycles.
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I rode a CBX back in 1983 and I really think the CB1100 is as close as you can get to that without the extra cylinders.

[736cc_imp]

The 1979 and 80 CBX and 2013 CB1100 share the same factory color "Candy Glory Red" but that's about it ( and I've owned them both- the CB1100 handles and brakes better, has fuel injection, but the CBX otherwise is a superior machine. And has a MUCH better exhaust note, is much more collectible and sexy.

[Cormanus]

Great bikes!

[Ulvetanna_imp]

The 1979 and 80 CBX and 2013 CB1100 share the same factory color "Candy Glory Red" but that's about it ( and I've owned them both- the CB1100 handles and brakes better, has fuel injection, but the CBX otherwise is a superior machine. And has a MUCH better exhaust note, is much more collectible and sexy.

I sorta always wanted a CBX, and could have purchased a brand-new touring model with full fairing and bags during the "leftover" days of the late 1980s for less than $3000 out the door, about half-price. I just couldn't see the practicality of it.

Owning the CB1100 gives me everything I was looking for and more.

[redbirds_imp]

I love the sound of a six. Had a test ride on the Kawasaki six when it was first introduced and Egan's take is spot on. Like a big, silky-smooth tractor. Wish I had one of each.

[LongRanger_imp]

Six carbs to synchronize and 24 shims to adjust. I've always loved the look and sound of the CBX but don't think I could live with it.

[736cc_imp]

Six carbs to synchronize and 24 shims to adjust. I've always loved the look and sound of the CBX but don't think I could live with it.

Actually, one of my fav detail of owning a CBX was working on it. The parts were equisit and akin to undressing a sexy woman...peeking under the valve cover at all those valves was one of life's great pleasures. And they respond to a fine valve adjustment and carb tune like no other motorcycle. A correctly tuned CBX at 500 rpm idle is as smooth and quiet as a sewing machine in a padded room.

[Ulvetanna_imp]

Six carbs to synchronize and 24 shims to adjust. I've always loved the look and sound of the CBX but don't think I could live with it.

Actually, one of my fav detail of owning a CBX was working on it. The parts were equisit and akin to undressing a sexy woman...peeking under the valve cover at all those valves was one of life's great pleasures. And they respond to a fine valve adjustment and carb tune like no other motorcycle. A correctly tuned CBX at 500 rpm idle is as smooth and quiet as a sewing machine in a padded room.

Actually, one of my fav detail of owning a CBX was working on it. The parts were equisit and akin to undressing a sexy woman...peeking under the valve cover at all those valves was one of life's great pleasures. And they respond to a fine valve adjustment and carb tune like no other motorcycle. A correctly tuned CBX at 500 rpm idle is as smooth and quiet as a sewing machine in a padded room. So I have heard. And some would suggest that indicates a complete lack of character.

[736cc_imp]

Anybody that thinks a CBX has a lack of character must have not been fortunate enough to have experienced up close the sexiest motorcycle ever. That 6 cylinder was a masterpiece of an engine. You own a Harley?

[Ulvetanna_imp]

Anybody that thinks a CBX has a lack of character must have not been fortunate enough to have experienced up close the sexiest motorcycle ever. That 6 cylinder was a masterpiece of an engine. You own a Harley?

Here you are lauding, rightly so, the elegant character of the CBX at idle, due to a deep appreciation of fine engineering over other, more audible attributes.

I heard the test was to put a dime on the valve cover and if it did not vibrate off, you had gotten everything just right.

Some would search for a China cup with a bulldozer, no?