Is motorcycling allowed?

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

More details on this last build if you can????

Right click on image, "search google for image" and go!

 

https://gearmoose.com/honda-cx500-cafe-racer-sacha-lakic/

 

And from my preferred source of all-things-cool-and-bikey

 

http://www.bikeexif.com/cx500-cafe-racer

Edited February 14, 2019 by Captain Fatbastard Mayhem

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

Looking at these CX builds, I might jump Hairy and buy the damn thing myself.......

[Hairy]

Special price for you .... 20K 

Looking at these CX builds, I might jump Hairy and buy the damn thing myself.......

[i24]

All in I am getting more into the idea of taking this guy up on his offer ..... if I had it turn over infront of me I would certainly be taking it ... but as it stands the carbs need a clean and then the bike needs new fluids, so no real way of checking unless I squire in some carb cleaner, pop in a battery and some oil, etc to see if she starts.

 

You can still turn over the engine by hand and make sure it is not ceased solid. You could use the kick start if it had one. Otherwise put it on the centre stand, in top gear and turn the back wheel to turn over the motor.

 

Then attach a battery and jumper cables and turn it over on the starter motor. If you can get a compression gauge, take out the plugs and measure compression while it is cranking.

 

But check that it has oil before you do anything.

 

To get it started might well require striping and cleaning the carbs, petrol stop cocks, filters and strainers and maybe the tank too. That's half a weekend's work or more, depending on how time you spend googling info, watching Youtubes of CX internals  and drinking beer. The availability of internet resources and on line suppliers have made this kind of project a lot easier than it used to be.

 

PS: Also check if the brakes work. It is possible the fluid has leaked out, or the some of the hydraulic cylinders have ceased, or both. All fixable, but it takes time and some money.

 

PPS: Check if the clutch works. Turn the back wheel with the bike in gear, as above and pull the clutch leaver. It should disengage.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

What i24 said. This sort of thing (cleaning carbs, stripping engines etc) is FUN, and should be done at least once in your lifetime. I did it every 6 months or so with my mini. Rebuilt the engine twice, when my clutch went and then when my mom managed to throw a small-end bearing while driving it! 

[Hairy]

shotto, found some exceptional Youtube Clips for the CX500 ... seems it is a real "bike modifiers" bike

 

 

You can still turn over the engine by hand and make sure it is not ceased solid. You could use the kick start if it had one. Otherwise put it on the centre stand, in top gear and turn the back wheel to turn over the motor.

 

Then attach a battery and jumper cables and turn it over on the starter motor. If you can get a compression gauge, take out the plugs and measure compression while it is cranking.

 

But check that it has oil before you do anything.

 

To get it started might well require striping and cleaning the carbs, petrol stop cocks, filters and strainers and maybe the tank too. That's half a weekend's work or more, depending on how time you spend googling info, watching Youtubes of CX internals  and drinking beer. The availability of internet resources and on line suppliers have made this kind of project a lot easier than it used to be.

 

PS: Also check if the brakes work. It is possible the fluid has leaked out, or the some of the hydraulic cylinders have ceased, or both. All fixable, but it takes time and some money.

 

PPS: Check if the clutch works. Turn the back wheel with the bike in gear, as above and pull the clutch leaver. It should disengage.

[Kranswurm]

I was eyeing this build out as they took the mindset of doing as little as possible (AKA cheap as possible)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Handles like sh*t and uncomfortable to ride for any length of time

In fact most cafe racers do unless its factory cafe

[CAAD4]

Why would anyone want to convert a CX 500 back to standard? They were kaaak ugly and so damn boring, yet sensible like Toyota Camry. The more that are converted into cool looking, uncomfortable, bad handling Cafe racer style bikes like above, the better.

[Eddy Gordo]

[sawystertrance]

Got to agree with Kranswurm. They do look very cool but the ride will be very limited and possibly even dangerous. As bikes go, it would be a  great little second bike to blip off down the road to the coffee shop or cafe for 30 mins. But certainly nothing longer or more challenging than that. 

As a first bike, I don't think it would be representative of motorbiking and may even put one off it.

That's my opinion anyway.

[Hairy]

the logical side of my brain is telling me the same.

 

 

Got to agree with Kranswurm. They do look very cool but the ride will be very limited and possibly even dangerous. As bikes go, it would be a  great little second bike to blip off down the road to the coffee shop or cafe for 30 mins. But certainly nothing longer or more challenging than that. 

As a first bike, I don't think it would be representative of motorbiking and may even put one off it.

That's my opinion anyway.

[Allrounder]

have you guys seen the new Zonte 310??? 

 

Looks like something from space!

[Hairy]

I have had a look at this at a CT CBD dealership .... what got me chuckling inside was when the salesman said it was better than a KTM Duke 390 .... now I don't know much, but this does not sound right to me!?!?!

 

Pricing is also just about the same as the 390 Duke.

 

 

have you guys seen the new Zonte 310??? 

 

Looks like something from space!

[bertusras]

have you guys seen the new Zonte 310??? 

 

Looks like something from space!

 

Looks like a Kawasaki...

 

Who makes the thing?

[Hairy]

The one thing he did add was that they were no longer going to push the "Big Boy" brand as this bike often breaks down, and they supply many of the motorcycle delivery guys in town with bikes. He now has a good number of guys on Zontes and have to date not had one issue.

 

I know he is just selling, but certainly this is a good point in the favour of Zontes as a brand.

 

The 310 had really bright and good LED lighting, and some other nifty tech gadgets that I can't recall off hand.

 

 

I have had a look at this at a CT CBD dealership .... what got me chuckling inside was when the salesman said it was better than a KTM Duke 390 .... now I don't know much, but this does not sound right to me!?!?!

 

Pricing is also just about the same as the 390 Duke.

[Allrounder]

The 310 is 100% keyless. You have a sender in your pocket. And the obviously a low battery warning. 

 

Unlike motomia, it is a company and brand, and not random things from different Chinese factories. Who makes it, I am not sure. 

 

The bikeshop next to our offices are dealers for them, and they are selling very good. Lekker range as well from 125 up to the 310. On/offroad and road bikes. With a 80km rider the 310 still clocks 150 under normal driving circumstances.

 

That headlight is just a bit bigger than a matchbox, but the light that it makes is crazy!