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Old Dec 21, 2011
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New Project!

Bought myself a resto project tonight!

1982 Honda CB650 Nighthawk.
What it looks like now:


What I want it too look like minus the bags:
 
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Old Dec 21, 2011
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Nice!
 
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Old Dec 21, 2011
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Not a fan of bikes, but on black Anything looks awesome !
Good luck with your project.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2011
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Nice!! Should be a fun project!
 
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Old Dec 21, 2011
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nice bike...i wouldnt mind something like that
 
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Old Dec 21, 2011
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Thanks guys!

My dad got me hooked onto the Honda bikes. He use to take me on his '81 CX500 Custom all the time as a kid. Now its time we ride together!

Dad's CX500 Custom (minus the bags):

Dad's Silverwing:
 
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Old Dec 21, 2011
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Your Dad still has his?
 
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Old Dec 21, 2011
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Pretty cool looking bike! Going to have it ready for spring?
 
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Old Dec 21, 2011
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Originally Posted by KLC
Your Dad still has his?
Yeah! He's working on the carbs on it right now and it'll be as good as new! He bought it new off the showroom floor when he was 19. He's not getting rid of it lol. He actually bought a same era Silverwing just like his CX there. He uses it for his summer vehicle since its made for long rides lol


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Pretty cool looking bike! Going to have it ready for spring?
Not likely cause its going to be frame off resto lol
 
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Old Dec 21, 2011
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Man, looks like a fun project.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2011
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Nice! Yea Hondas are nice bikes, my dad has a shadow.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2011
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awesome

i just picked up a 82 cb750sc nighthawk this fall myself
 
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Old Dec 21, 2011
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Nice! I'm still looking for a CBR250 or an older under 500cc for insurance purposes while I get my licensing.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2011
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That's awesome man. My grandpa still has his '76 CB750 he bought new. Hopefully after I graduate I plan on fixing it up once I got money.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2011
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Lazler, I got a Honda 250 custom I might be willing to part with. Chatham isn't that far from Brantford.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2011
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Picked it up today!




Let the fun begin!
 
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Old Dec 27, 2011
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I've got a few Honda pushmowers, how do those compare? lol.

Looks like fun. I've always wanted to work on a bike, but i don't have a desire to ride.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2011
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I wanna ride, I wanna ride, I wanna ride...
 
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Old Dec 27, 2011
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Originally Posted by StxDangerRanger
I've got a few Honda pushmowers, how do those compare? lol.

Looks like fun. I've always wanted to work on a bike, but i don't have a desire to ride.
I'm more of a 4 wheel guy but after my dads older honda I've wanted one for a while so I bought this one and will ride it someday soon lol
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I wanna ride, I wanna ride, I wanna ride...
haha its a catchy tune
 
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Old Dec 27, 2011
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So is it all torn apart yet?
 
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Old Dec 27, 2011
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Not yet.. The roof in the garage leaking and my father being in town stopped that lol
 
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