CX500
I have been stalking E bay and Craig 's list lately in my quest to find a bike to turn into a cafe racer. I have looked at all of the usual suspects Honda CBs ,Yamaha xs even a few Kawasaki 's . Then I happened onto a 79 Honda CX500 custom. I know, I know, your saying the cx500 standard makes a great looking cafe but a Custom!
Your right, of all of the CX500 variants the Custom is the least suited to a cafe. But I Can't Help Myself ! I really like old bikes. Unlike a new plastic wrapped bike, I like the way people come up to you in parking lots and admire a nice old bike, They tell you about the one they used to own. Old bike are great conversation starters. Now I have nothing against new bikes I own a couple myself. But I like the idea of being able to buy a bike without a bank loan. So I guess the Cafe will have to wait a little while longer. I've got a CX500 Custom to go ride.
Later
Motoman