1983 Honda CB1000 Custom

[jlawie]

So, about time I posted this project up here!

Was kindly given a 1983 CB1000 Custom towards the end of last year. Been sat outside in the rain without a cover for over 5 years. Started and ticked over very occasy, but nothing otherwise!

Its a US import only. 10 speed shaft drive monster! Only in production for a year, so pretty rare over here. So...chop the hell out.of it!

Day I collected..


Working out shock lengths


Shocks on, frames chopped


New tank and bars


Stripped further!


And tonight's purchase! CB1100F front end. Braided hoses, Nissin master cylinder and uprated springs


Lots still to come!

[Stew]

Looks interesting, keep posting

[Kwacky]

Yeah, agreed, that looks very promising.

[D6Nutz]

Liking the look of that, I would love to be able to do a project bike at some point..

I have to say, that bikes in pretty good nick considering it's been sat outside for that long..

[Stew]

10 speed ? haven't seen that before

[jlawie]

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_CB900C" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Not many people know they even exist to be fair!

[Monty]

Really liking the look of that, is it going to be a single seat?

[kiwikrasher]

Thats starting to look mean as! Looking forward to follow this custom build!

[D6Nutz]

10 speed ? haven't seen that before

That would do your nut in.. I have enough trouble remembering which gear I'm in with only 6 gears to worry about.

[kiwikrasher]

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_CB900C

Not many people know they even exist to be fair!

Thats quite an interesting read.. cheers mate!

[jlawie]

First custom build hurdle....steerer tube on the new forks is too short! Doh!

Time to find a machine shop and get them pressed out

[Stew]

Its good innit ? I find half the fun of doing this is the research, tracking down obscure websites in Japan etc and scouring Ebay for some part that you reckon only you knows the worth of and hoping to god someone desnt beat you to it, once mine's done I think I will be looking for another, not sure what, probably another kwak tbh, looking forward to seeing how this turns out

[Kwacky]

I've got loads of links for obscure Japanese websites if you want?

[Stew]

The only one I know is this one really, but its very good
http://japan.webike.net/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[jlawie]

http://www.cmsnl.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

That's been my go to

[jlawie]

Latest update....




Oh cock!

[Itchy]

Oof!

[Kwacky]

I think that needs replacing.

[Monty]

T-Cut?

[rocket]

Change holder????