2015 Honda CX500 Bobber/Cafe

















Sold to Mark from Kansas on 02/04/2015.

















This bike was built in the past 4 months.It usually takes me around 2 months to build a bobber,this time it took me twice as long- because i moved to a new 3000 sq.ft shop and was busy with another bike.



​ This bike doesn't have an owner yet-so it will go for sale on eBay on February 1-st 2015.Here is the link to the auction,and a lot more info can be found out on my facebook page.







I wanted the engine to match the frame-so everything was painted with professional paint in Black Pearl.The wheels were done in Hyper Silver. The tank was painted at an automotive shop and the CNC custom parts were made at Old school speed.



Custom 2 into 2 exhaust with a SS muffler on each side.New Michelin Commander tires.Many one of a kind parts were built specifically for this bike.







Here is the list of parts and work done to it.But before i do that i want to specify that there are a few upgrades from my previous bobbers.Also the bobber kit-which i now offer for sale is made out of CNC aluminum,thanks to my good friends and partners at Old School Speed.Check them out they build a lot of rear sets and triples, as well custom parts for cafe bikes like Honda,Yamaha,Suzuki and more exclusive ones like the Moto Guzzi and BMW.















Engine and Fuel components

Engine was opened and rebuilt using new front and rear cover gaskets,new clutch-water pump-camshaft- CDI pulser gaskets

New clutch discs and springs



A triple bypass was performed-new stator and new cam chain



New o-rings thru the cooling system.The radiator and thermostat was re-boiled and flushed



New NGK Iridium spark plugs



Every bolt was polished or replaced



Carburetors were rebuilt and synched.New jets for the modified exhaust system and for air pods. However i do recommend a new set of Mikuni carbs-they are on my previous builds and have improved the bike dramatically

New air filters







Frame



The frame was modified to fit the new CNC seat .The rear half of the frame was cut and drilled to accept the CNC seat

New CNC aluminum seat frame for the mono shock conversion



The swing arm has welded mounts for the mono shock



A new rear fender was built into the swing arm- top half to protect the rider and the bottom half to protect the battery tray under the engine from water and debris.

New custom Front fender

The top triple tree was modified to allow for the Aluminum speedometer to be installed



All the frame components were blasted,primed and painted with professional automotive paint. 3 coats of clear coat was applied to the wheels,frame,swing arm,triple trees and forks.





Suspension and brake system



The front suspension was completely rebuilt.The forks were disassembled and new oil/dust seals were used.New 10w oil. The fork springs were stiffened for the comfort of the ride



Showa rear mono shock



Rear differential was rebuilt with new oil and grease



New brake master cylinder with new braided brake line in blue



The front caliper was rebuilt with new piston and seals,as well with new oil





Paint and powder coat



The fuel tank was stripped and treated inside for rust with Northern Tank liner.It was professionally painted in Porche Mexico blue with hyper silver lines.4 coats of clear coat was applied



Rebuilt fuel cap and painted in Black Pearl to match the frame



The frame was blasted-primed and painted in Black Pearl with automotive professional paint.The frame holes were welded and sealed.Center side stand was removed



Both front and rear wheels were painted in Hyper Silver with Black Pearl lip.They were rebuilt with new bearings and re-greased

The swing arm was painted in Black Pearl with automotive professional paint

The valve covers are powder coated in black



The engine was taken apart and each cover painted individually in Black Pearl and then clear coated



The radiator was sanded and painted in Black pearl as well





Electrical and charging system



New 8 cell Ballistic Li-ion battery with quick charge hook up



2012 Honda CBR250 right hand control rewired to the cx system

2008 Honda CBR1000 left side control-rewired to the cx system



The cx500 wiring was re-done.Shortened or lengthened where needed.All the OEM plugs were retained



Ignition system was relocated to the swing arm using a custom plate



New stator installed



New battery tray that mounts under engine



1980 Honda cb750F headlight and housing



New LED Brake and Turn signal Tail light



New LED front turn signals





Exhaust system



New custom exhaust system with a 2 into 2 design



Lossa Engineering Stainless Mufflers on each side



Exhaust was wrapped in blue fiberglass and tied with SS ties



New custom CNC exhaust flanges







Tires

​New Michelin Commander II tires.19 in-front and 16 in-rear







Miscellaneous



​Both the shifter and rear brake pedal were modified to accept the knurled toe pegs



Aluminum foot pegs



Aluminum license plate

Aluminum custom speedometer



Braided cloth spark plug wires



Oil dipstick Temperature gauge



New clutch and brake cables



​New Builtwell hand grips



​Oil and neutral led lights by speedometer







Custom CNC Aluminum parts

