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General Discussion => Campfire Talk => Topic started by: 1Blackwolf1 on September 10, 2009, 12:57:00 am

Title: Meanwhile Back at Blackwolfs Corral For Misfit Motorcycles.
Post by: 1Blackwolf1 on September 10, 2009, 12:57:00 am

  Here's what you can get for $700 off of Craigs list.  Still needs to have a rearend service done but running like a watch.  Will.

Title: Re: Meanwhile Back at Blackwolfs Corral For Misfit Motorcycles.
Post by: ace.cafe on September 10, 2009, 01:05:35 am

Now, THAT is a highway touring 500!

Title: Re: Meanwhile Back at Blackwolfs Corral For Misfit Motorcycles.
Post by: 1Blackwolf1 on September 10, 2009, 01:25:33 am

  Thanks Ace.  Had wanted something like this for a while.  He wanted $1200 for some time, new paint, tires, clutches, water pump and seals.  He shorted the alternator to regulator harness.  Think he thinks he hung it on me.

  Two feet of wire/solder/little bit of time rendered it fully operational.  Had to replace side covers since he had superglued them together (what a knob).  Got a pair from a local bike bone yard and now she is sleek and trim.

  Actually planning on this as a replacement to my 1500CC Drifter.  Will probably put it up for sale next spring.   Will.

Title: Re: Meanwhile Back at Blackwolfs Corral For Misfit Motorcycles.
Post by: exiledcarper on September 10, 2009, 02:21:50 am

The old cx 500 had a tough motor.  known in the London motorcycle circles as the "poor man's BMW".

Title: Re: Meanwhile Back at Blackwolfs Corral For Misfit Motorcycles.
Post by: REpozer on September 10, 2009, 02:27:07 am

Never thought I was the jealous type. :o

Great find and good use of mechanics skill!

Title: Re: Meanwhile Back at Blackwolfs Corral For Misfit Motorcycles.
Post by: 1Blackwolf1 on September 10, 2009, 02:34:13 am

  Hey Pozer I'll let you ride it if you want to.  Thanks, the old diesel mechanic comes out every now and then.  Actually thought maybe wasn't such a good idea but went to one of the "Wing" sites and found it's a standard factory repair. 

Title: Re: Meanwhile Back at Blackwolfs Corral For Misfit Motorcycles.
Post by: 1Blackwolf1 on September 10, 2009, 02:37:17 am

Quote from: exiledcarper on September 10, 2009, 02:21:50 am

The old cx 500 had a tough motor.  known in the London motorcycle circles as the "poor man's BMW".

  We call it the poor mans Moto Guzzi aoround these parts.  But all the same in sentiment.  If this one is a tough as one my buddy has I hope to turn 200K before a rebuild.  Will.

Title: Re: Meanwhile Back at Blackwolfs Corral For Misfit Motorcycles.
Post by: REpozer on September 10, 2009, 03:43:22 am

Quote from: 1Blackwolf1 on September 10, 2009, 02:34:13 am

  Hey Pozer I'll let you ride it if you want to.  Thanks, the old diesel mechanic comes out every now and then.  Actually thought maybe wasn't such a good idea but went to one of the "Wing" sites and found it's a standard factory repair. 

Yep, you done good. Many times you gotta be careful with "basket case" electronics.
But good powers of deduction would surmise that a man that would super glue side panels probably has other simple fixes on the bike that far beyond his abilities .
Yep, stealing candy from a baby. :D

Title: Re: Meanwhile Back at Blackwolfs Corral For Misfit Motorcycles.
Post by: 1Blackwolf1 on September 10, 2009, 04:15:52 am

   Yes sir I almost feel bad..he could have got his asking price if he would have actually fixed little problems.  My Grandfather who was a tool and die maker used to say a box of tools doesn't make a mechanic.  Guess I see it more everyday.  Will.