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#1 PostAuthor: Tonto » Sun Nov 09, 2014 1:04 pm

I know the following pics are likely to offend some of the more sensitive members, but I must fess up, that last winter I bought a very scabby looking CBX Prolink as a project.

Got her from a Vet in Ireland: I reckon she (yes t'was a Lady owner) should have "put her to sleep", as she was in a hell of a state: been left for years in an out building under a horse blanket (I kid you not), and to make it worse it was next to the coast - all that lovely salt air !

Can't believe people just let bikes sit and rot (even a Hounder); but after a lot of graft I reckon that even with one or two little marks, she looks as near original as I could get her.
I know its a Hounder, and to many will be somewhat aesthetically challenged: but I do love the engine on this bike.

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#2 PostAuthor: Balou » Sun Nov 09, 2014 1:12 pm

Nice job well done,the problem you have now is deciding which bike to ride,mind you that's a nice position to be in :lol:
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#3 PostAuthor: Mark Tiller » Sun Nov 09, 2014 2:29 pm

Lovely bike...do you have a before photo?....
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#4 PostAuthor: Z1parR » Sun Nov 09, 2014 3:37 pm

No offence caused whatsoever Tonto , that's a fantastic resto you've done :up
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#5 PostAuthor: Padders » Sun Nov 09, 2014 4:03 pm

Nice work Tim look forward to seeing her out and about
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#6 PostAuthor: jimmock » Sun Nov 09, 2014 5:10 pm

Now that is CLEAN !!!

I love the CBX, but I prefer the twin shock pre pro link models.

Did you sniff, lick or slide on the seat naked BEFORE you restored it????
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#7 PostAuthor: nzphil » Sun Nov 09, 2014 5:30 pm

WOW, looks like a new one, well done.
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#8 PostAuthor: Tonto » Sun Nov 09, 2014 5:44 pm

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Didn't take many pics when I first got her: it was too depressing: but here's a couple of the engine and clocks. The rest of the bike was about in the same state, but the engine was a runner and mechanically very sound: although the valve clearance and carbs needed some attention.

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Jim - re the seat, the rodents had already eaten most of it by the time I got it :skull :skull
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#9 PostAuthor: jimmock » Sun Nov 09, 2014 5:46 pm

Jim - re the seat, the rodents had already eaten most of it by the time I got it

Now that is a major pity.

Maybe them rodents aren't so daft after all ???
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#10 PostAuthor: ZedHead » Sun Nov 09, 2014 6:57 pm

I would be happy to have that in my garage. Nice job.
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#11 PostAuthor: Rhencullen » Sun Nov 09, 2014 8:41 pm

Nice job Tim :)
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#12 PostAuthor: Gavin » Wed Nov 26, 2014 10:24 pm

Looks good Tim
Did you refurb the engine paint yourself?
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#13 PostAuthor: Tonto » Thu Nov 27, 2014 10:33 am

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Re Engine: I lightly soda blasted and rubbed down any stubborn bits, and used "rattle can" PJ1 Satin Black Engine Paint.
I had read mixed reports re PJ1 (some good - some bad); but I'm fairly pleased with how it tuned out; just wish it had a little more sheen to it.

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#14 PostAuthor: jphaynes669 » Fri Nov 28, 2014 6:06 am

Brilliant job tonto,.....
Ive used the pj1 engine paint with good results too, however ive had better results with halfords engine enamel, even though its a brush on job, you can get it on thick and with no brush marks,, but you bike is looking stunning. :wink:
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#15 PostAuthor: ted1r » Fri Nov 28, 2014 3:34 pm

Nice Tim don't be ashamed to come to a meet on her next year.

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