CBX
- Thread starter Rick Froscheiser_imp
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the Ferret
Road warrior
Glad I wasn't there. I'm weak for those red cbx's lol
Rick Froscheiser_imp
Been there
Thread starter
I have a wonderful wife. When I told her about it she asked why I did not bring it home. I have not bought it yet but am thinking real hard about it.The ferret_imp said:
kmoney_imp
Road warrior
Yeah. I definetely like them better before they made them a sport tourer.
$8000 sounds pretty expensive. I know these are collectible, but I never thought they brought that kind of cash yet. Could be wrong though.
$8000 sounds pretty expensive. I know these are collectible, but I never thought they brought that kind of cash yet. Could be wrong though.
dsinned_imp
Been there
I owned an all original orange tank 1979 CBX several years ago. Very top heavy but quite a status symbol. I still see them around occasionally, but wouldn't be my first choice for an everyday bike to ride. I think I paid around $5500 for mine with lots of miles on it.
Rick Froscheiser_imp
Been there
Thread starter
The guy told me he is 8100 into it. He bought it for 7500 and the clutch was acting up so he had it replaced and put on new tires. Everything else is original and untouched.kmoney_imp said:
the Ferret
Road warrior
Ive seen them go as hign as 10K . Nothing sounds like a CBX. Yep top heavy, and these days nothing remarkable about their performance, but man those 6 in a row gleaming waterfall pipes, the beautiful red paint with the black centerstripe and the matching tail section. What a cool motorcycle.
kmoney_imp
Road warrior
The guy told me he is 8100 into it. He bought it for 7500 and the clutch was acting up so he had it replaced and put on new tires. Everything else is original and untouched. Nice. Yeah, I guess the value of the 80's (well 1979) Japanese bikes are finally getting up there.Rick Froscheiser_imp said:
LongRanger_imp
Road warrior
I'm with you guys. Love the '79 CBX's. That's the best year (in my opinion). The '80 models received the 85 mph speedometer, which just seemed sacrilegious on this bike. $8000? Seems about right to me considering it's original, unmolested, low mileage and has the stock pipes. I'd love to have it in my garage.
Carguy1959_imp
Been there
I think 8k is very fair. When is there gong to be another that nice?
BestStandard_imp
Running like a top
On the VERY rare occasions that my wife asks why didn't I bring it home (for anything), I jump right back in the car to go buy it before she changes her mind!!!
redbirds_imp
Road warrior
Love those CBX's. Best sounding motorcycle engine ever, internal combustion music. I would be calling the bank to transfer the money.
postoak_imp
Been there
Yeah, never seen one IRL, but from what I've read about them and seen on youtube, it is one I'd like to have.
kmoney_imp
Road warrior
Definetely. They sound like a Ferrari when they're at full song.redbirds_imp said:
Have you bought it, Rick?
Rick Froscheiser_imp
Been there
Thread starter
No. I am not sure where I would put it in the winter. I lost my winter storage garage for my 2 bikes that I already have.Cormanus_imp said:
redbirds_imp
Road warrior
No. I am not sure where I would put it in the winter. I lost my winter storage garage for my 2 bikes that I already have.Rick Froscheiser_imp said:
No problem, store it at my place. I'll take real good care of it.
Papa Weeley_imp
Road warrior
Love, love, love these bikes - especially this year, this color.
I'm glad I'm not closer. That has "impulse buy" written all over it.
I'm glad I'm not closer. That has "impulse buy" written all over it.
