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CBX Engine Guards Are Now Available.

CBX Engine Guards
By
CBX-tras

I currently own 2 CBXs, a 82 Stocker and a 81 Naked. I convinced my brother Roger and a good friend Doug to buy CBXs several years ago. We all needed engine guards that were better than the used, banged-up, scratched ones that came on the bikes when we bought them.

In our quest to purchase NOS items or close to it, we always came up short. Having our existing guards refinished and re-chromed was going to be a costly experience and I figured that there must be other folks out there in the same predicament we were in.

I decided solve this problem and put my day job OEM automotive Tier 1 manufacturing skills to work and reproduce the Hondaline 2 piece guards as close to the originals as possible in order to fulfill my own needs and help out the CBX community as a whole.

However, I quickly realized there might be problems at work if it appeared there was a conflict of interest. So, 1. I couldnt use any of my regular vendors. 2. I had to do this project off-hours and 3. Find a vendor willing to do all the things necessary to fixture, fabricate, chrome and package these in small quantities.

Well, all of these issues were overcome in the course of about a year and I received my first shipment the day before Christmas 2007. Im quite pleased with the product from the first run but realized there was a little more work to be done to make an even better part.

The intent was to build a part identical to the Honda item of the late 70s early 80s. No better, no worse. Weld splatter that is the norm from a MIG welder during assembly and is evident on Hondas parts, isnt acceptable to todays market and will be addressed for future runs.

Im currently offering to CBXWorld.com members a lower price than what I sell these for on eBay and other locations. The price is $225 USD plus shipping. I use FedEx for domestic buyers at $12, international shipments will go out Parcel Post and quoted at the time of the order. Just mention you saw them on CBXWorld.com.

Send your requests to: jrluksik@wowway.com

I accept PayPal, certified funds or cash if picking up locally.

Please feel free to ask any questions directly to the email address above.

Thank you,

J.R. Luksik

AMA concerned about new threat to motorcycle safety training funds

U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary Peters is urging Congress to allow states to divert federal money now used for motorcycle training and awareness to instead promote the use of motorcycle helmets, the American Motorcyclist Association reports.

Peters sent letters to House and Senate leaders this week asking for the change.

Ed Moreland, AMA Vice President for Government Relations, expressed concern that diverting federal motorcycle safety funds to promote helmet use could harm rider training courses and motorcycle awareness programs that are already underfunded in many states.

"Helmet use is certainly one part of a comprehensive approach to motorcycle safety," said Moreland. "But this step is a direct raid on funds that were appropriated by Congress to address the specific safety concerns of the motorcyclists rights community. Furthermore, the use of motorcycle helmets is already advocated in existing motorcycle safety initiatives.

"Funding for rider-training courses is frequently under threat in cash-strapped states, and cutting the same-size pie into thinner slices is not the comprehensive, thoughtful, national motorcycle safety strategy we need."

Moreland also expressed concern that Peters proposal could contradict sections of transportation bills passed in 1998 and 2005 that ban the use of federal motorcycle safety funds to lobby state legislatures in favor of mandatory helmet laws and could effectively reverse those bans.

The AMA strongly advocates the voluntary use of helmets by adults, along with other appropriate safety gear, and does not oppose laws requiring helmet use by minors. But the Association believes adults should be allowed to make their own decisions about when to wear a helmet.

The American Motorcyclist Association: rights. riding. racing.
Founded in 1924, the AMA is a non-profit organization with 290,000 members. The Associations purpose is to pursue, protect and promote the interests of motorcyclists, while serving the needs of its members. For more information, visit the AMA website at www.AMADirectlink.com.

Randakk's 2008 Customer Appreciation International Vintage Honda Rally

Randakk's 2008 Customer Appreciation International Vintage Honda Rally Cumberland Gap, Tennessee, USA

Rally Main Event: Thursday, May 15 - Saturday, May 17

"Concours d'Elegance:" Saturday, May 17 Rally

"Pre-Event" Activities: Tuesday, May 13-Wednesday, May 14.

New for 2008! The 2008 Randakk Customer Appreciation International Rally expands considerably:

Full-blown Concours d'Elegance for multiple models. Details here. Other judged events as well!
Rally is expanded to 3 full days of planned activities: Thursday - Saturday. Sunday will be reserved for departures and travel.
"Pre-Event" Activities: 2 full days of "pre-event" activities have been added (on Tuesday and Wednesday) prior to the official kickoff of the event. Notably, the pre-event activities will include numerous, highly engaging group rides of varying distances.

I am also very pleased to announce a major collaboration with my good friend Pete Boody. Pete and Venita Boody will be the special hosts for my upcoming Rally and...

Planned Activities:

Banquet with Keynote Speaker Mark Mederski - Executive Director of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum in Pickerington, OH.
Tech Sessions
Informal, scenic rides on epic mountain roads.
Sneak previews of new products I have under development.
New for 2008 - full-blown, judged Concours d'Elegance for multiple models.
"People's Choice" trophy. Each attendee will be asked to vote for their favorite 3 bike in attendance (other than their own) to determine the winner of this fabulous prize. Randakk's People Choice Award Trophy to be awarded.
Small prizes based on serial numbers, odometer readings, distance traveled, rider's age, etc. will be awarded.
Banquet on Saturday night - this meal is provided by Randakk for all registered Rally attendees.

Accommodations:

Rally Registration and Lodging reservations are handled separately. You must make your own lodging reservations. You are encouraged to do this early, as rooms are limited.
Registration Fee: $34.00 per attendee.

This event is organized by Randakk's Cycle Shakk and is hosted by Pistol Pete's Services - the event's Platinum Sponsor.

Pistol Pete's

For Complete Rally information Stop by Randakk's offical rally page HERE

The CBX World Swag Store is now open

The CBX World Swag Store is now open.

By popular demand we are pleased to offer the CBX World line of T-shirts and other fine swag. All items are sold at cost as a service to the members. Prices on shirts will vary depending on the color selection with darker colors being the more expensive.

These have proven to be highly popular amongst CBXers and are sure to start popping up at rallies in 2008. You will also find a large selection of other items such as sweat shirts, hoodies, mouse pads and BBQ aprons for you masters of the grill.

The swag store is located on the left main menu or you can access it by clicking >HERE<

new technology handlebar grips
Hi all - I would just like to mention that we now have grips that are custom manufactured to our specs. They are made with an inner layer of Kraton gel to absorb vibration and help eliminate arm pump and an outer layer of PVC which protects the gel holds the shape of the grip. This is not some BS thing. They really work. Check them out at www.drivenracing.com.
Gary Allen

Death Valley 2007 is on!!!
sr71cbx wrote: "OK, all----- -DV '07 is officially on for the 1st weekend in May 2007, dates are 5/4,5/5,5/6/, and 5/7/2007 (Friday thru Monday). Hope to see you all up there(or down there for you folks up north)!! See forums for details on this totally fun ride---look in topic "trip reports/rallies/day trips/events". Ride safe! Thanx, Mark Miller

Sportster will be the Featured Marque at VMD 2007

AMA VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE DAYS 2007 TO CELEBRATE HARLEY-DAVIDSON'S SPORTSTER

PICKERINGTON, OHIO -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced that the Harley-Davidson Sportster will be the "Featured Marque" at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days 2007, to be held July 27-29 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.

Introduced as the XL in 1957, the Sportster will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2007. This landmark line of motorcycles has become an indisputable icon in American motorcycling and has had a significant impact on American culture.

In addition to the XL, AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days 2007 will honor the Sportster's earlier siblings, including the K, KK, KH, KR and XR models.

Owners of Sportster XL motorcycles, as well as owners of Harley-Davidson K, KK, KH, KR and XR motorcycles, are invited to bring their machines to AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days 2007 for display in the Sportster Corral. A select group of early and significant examples will be chosen for a special Marque of the Year display. For more information, contact Will Stoner at wstoner@ama-cycle.org or 614-856-1900 ext. 1227.

AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days 2007, which will benefit the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, will include exhibits of classic motorcycles and memorabilia, the all-brands AMA Swapmeet, bike shows, a full slate of vintage racing, and other features to be announced in the coming months.

As in previous years, AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days will kick off a ten-day celebration of motorcycling at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, concluding with the AMA Honda Super Cycle Weekend presented by Dunlop Tire the following weekend, August 3-5.

For the latest news about AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days 2007, visit http://www.amadirectlink.com or call 1-800-AMA-JOIN. For tickets and more information about Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, visit www.midohio.com or call 1-800-MID-OHIO.

Wedding congratulations to jfed80!
sr71cbx writes: "Jonathan Fedewa (jfed80) and his lady Tina tied the knot last night in a civil ceremony at the Historic Fort building in Taft,CA last night at 7 pm. Our sincerest congratulations from myself and the entire staff and members at cbxworld.com!"

The Golden Honda CBX 30th anniversary project

Back in 1979, when Honda decided to build the CBX their objective was simply to build the fastest production super sport motorcycle. Soichiro Irimajiri drew on his successful race bike design experience to produce not only the fastest production bike of its time, but also a bike that was technically light years ahead of any other vehicle.

Being an engineer, Soichiro Irimajiri left the styling of this exceptional technical feat to Honda stylist Norimoto Otsuka. However much he tried to instil on the bike a look that reflected just a hint of civilization, the beholder's gaze is drawn compellingly to that magnificent power plant. This machine was unashamedly different, a complete departure from anything that had come before, and a benchmark by which everything else that came after was judged.

Described as the most exotic charismatic motorcycle ever built, its total lack of pretension and minimalist styling perfectly reflects its racing pedigree and its unique personality.

In 1979 the CBX seduced everyone by its boldness and charm but only a certain motorcycling "elite" - those who perfectly understood the concept, actually bought one. The average rider was simply too intimidated by the bike, its sophisticated power and audacious concept was to prove too much of a radical departure from the norm to make it a commercial success.

Today, 28 years later, in a world inundated with exceptional feats of technological prowess the CBX is still seducing everyone. And it still only appeals to a certain motorcycling "elite".

Because the Honda CBX was such a brilliant statement of technical ability and daring it has taken its rightful place amongst the motorcycling legends. Twenty eight years after its first appearance the CBX can stand proudly in the company of any modern bike.

Rumours that Suzuki are about to revive the in-line six give credence to the fact that the CBX was at least thirty years ahead of its time.

In February 1978 Cycle magazine concluded a long article about the Honda CBX with these prophetical words: "It embodies extravagance without vulgarity and high style without pretence - you see muscles and tendons not chrome and fussiness. It has been designed and not decorated. There is no trashiness in the concept, and none in the execution. The CBX is an immensely flattering bike with perfect elegance and class, and history will rank it with those rare precious motorcycles that will never, ever be forgotten."

It's difficult to read those lines and not be deeply moved.

And it is our duty to keep that legend alive, to continue to give substance to those words. We have chosen to be the CBX elite - we own the legend, and have the responsibility to perpetuate the legend.

I have long contemplated the manner in which one can perpetuate a legend in a way that best befits that legend - Gold perfectly symbolises the Honda CBX motorcycle. Pure gold is the ultimate expression of everything this bike is and what it means to those who continue to treasure this exceptional machine.

I am an artist; I belong to a world of people who create within a context of 'high culture', people who use imagination, talent and skill, to create works that can be judged to have an aesthetic value. Soichiro Irimajiri and Norimoto Otsuka used imagination, talent and skill in creating the CBX; I will use gold to accentuate its aesthetic value and transform it into a work of art.

You can support this project by donating parts but also by purchasing my 2007 calendar.

This calendar is a luxury printed edition of the world's most exclusive (one single copy) and most expensive (� 200 000) calendar that I have created for a French fashion house.

The calendar measures 19,69 inches by 23,62 inches and is printed on paper of the highest quality. It comes with a certificate of origin and is presented in a gift box. I will also sign each copy that is bought by a CBX owner. The calendar price is $ 32 plus postage, and all the proceeds will go toward the golden CBX project.

PM or email me at claude@incedo.be to order your copy.
More info about the project and the calendar on my website http://incedo.be

Thanks for your support.

Claude Saint-Raphael

The Badest, Fastest, Best Looking Kickass Turbo CBX In My World

Let me tell you a few things about this bike. I started with a stock frame with a few mods done to it. Mike Donndelinger in California did most of the custom work. As most of you know he is one of the best. He has done a lot of custom work to many bikes in the past as well as his personal race bikes. Some of the great work he has put into this bike include:

A custom Swing arm, 1 quart extension oil pan, which is a great mod to any CBX. The front forks are kick ass. They are what he has on his race bike equipped with Race Tec emulators. Works rear shocks, Custom Dymag magnesium wheels so it will work on a CBX (light as a feather). Custom built aluminum parts to hold the PM 4 piston front brakes, floating front disc, Spiegler SS braided brake lines, gold front fork tubes and rear sprocket. (Just a touch of class) Custom built brake stay built by Preston Marks (352-494-7904). The turbo motor was built by Preston with a little help from me. (Check out his article put on CBX World). Carrillo rods (TIMS), Black diamond valves (TIMS), NOS Honda balanced crank, Flat top low compression piston custom made for me (TIMS has them now), chrome molly studs (TIMS), late model NOS set of cases, NOS head, NOS cylinder, heavy duty clutch springs in a Prolink clutch basket, All HONDA gaskets (Took forever to find them), full Honda sport kit, black paint work done by TIMS. Their paint work is the best that I have ever seen. (I think the black makes the motor stand out). 8 inch front headlight (Suzuki), 1100F Oil cooler (will go to a 13 row Earls later). A Prolink rear dual piston brake system. Check out the 300km speedo (180MPH), Corbin seat (TIMS), Old time finned cam covers and crank covers and just a touch of chrome to make it shine. The pipes are ceramic coated and custom made to fit the Honda sport kit. Note the wire that is by the front master cylinder for my radar detector. I�m also running AVON AM23 V260 front and rear tires.

I can keep on going but this just lets you know what this bad boy is all about. The rear vanity plate reads 79-TRBO.

I will be adding a front stabilizer when I find one that I like. Based upon what�s in this bike and how it runs it should be close to 200 hp (I will dyno it). At this time the bike is running 13 lbs of boost.

The bike needs a front faring to deflect the wind, but I will not put one on. I hate the way they look. I like and tried to keep the bike looking like a CBX and not a recreation of a new bike. I wanted an old bike look with as close to today�s handling as I could get.

I have had this bike to 154mph and it will keep on going but it will not be with me on it. I could let someone else do it. I could think of a couple guys!