Stockbridge, Michigan 2010

[Larry Zimmer]

A few photos from the Stockbridge, Michigan annual show/ride-in, Sept 19. A good CBX representation: 5 or 6 bikes (not all seen in photos). Some other good hardware. This is an annual event in a little village (pop. about 1500; 1.5 sq miles size). Draws a good crowd on a Sunday afternoon.

[EMS]

I had planned to come this year, and my stupidity that caused me bumping my head prvented me from doing so. It seems like there were some great bikes there. I had planned to bring my 79X, my GB500 and my Ducati 750 Sport

[Larry Zimmer]

Hi, Mike,
Hope your 'football laces' are doing well. Did miss you at Brookville: was looking forward to brats-and-brews. Stockbridge is just a little village with a town square about 150 yds on a side. Interesting that it draws the crowd and hardware it does for a Sunday afternoon event. Hopefully, see you this Winter; unless, you might be getting to Barber.

[EMS]

Larry: I was upset too about not making it to Brookville. Especially as I was almost done with loading everything up
I had planned to go to Barber but I am terribly busy at work right now, probably even more than Jan, who always laments about having to rush all over the place. I really don't know yet whether I can fit it into the schedule. If it is in any way possible, I will. I missed too much already lately!

The hole in the head healed nicely. I had the last stitches pulled on Thursday and the doctor was so pleased with it, that he took a picture for his file

[steve murdoch icoa #5322]

Thanks for the pics, Larry.
I will confess to knowing very little about British bikes but a Norton Square Four?
Is this the same bike?
http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/motor ... cycle.aspx

[Larry Zimmer]

I don't know if it is the same, Steve. BUT, I suspect/expect that it is! Clarkston is a Northern suburb in the Detroit area about 70 miles due East of Stockbridge. (About 40 miles East of me.) I wasn't smart enough to check the info sheet that was lying on the ground near the rear wheel. Thanks for the article link. Good info.

[Quickster2]

Does this happen every year? Just bought a 1980 CBX will pick it up in Minnesota June 25th. Looking forward to riding around here. I live in Davisburg, MI.

[EMS]

Does this happen every year? Just bought a 1980 CBX will pick it up in Minnesota June 25th. Looking forward to riding around here. I live in Davisburg, MI.

They usually have two events. One is a ride that happens in May (2011 date was May 1, I believe) and the other one is a meet on the square downtown. If I am not mistaken, this year it is September 18, noon- 4p.m.

Somebody from closer by should confirm this.

[Larry Zimmer]

I'll verify date for September. Let you all know what I find relative to organized rides here.

[daves79x]

Quickster:
Welcome, by the way. So what's the scoop on the '80 you bought? Pics and details would be great when you get it. Serial #s too!

Dave

[Quickster2]

Here is a picture 1980 CBX 3121 miles. Already buying carb gauges, key fob, new mirrors, etc., from TIMS. Have not ridden for 20 years since I sold my Suzuki GS750 when our Daughter was young. Looking forward to this bike and have wanted one since 1980! Will start sorting it out when I get home on the 26th. If the bike is as presented I should be happy. Seller seemed very genuine.

[daves79x]

Wow! What a find! Look forward to your impressions once you get it. Certainly ask away if you have questions. You should bring it to Mid-Ohio next month. We are looking for nice CBXs to display in the club tent. Congrats on the find.

Dave

[EMS]

. We are looking for nice CBXs to display in the club tent. Dave

Actually, I would like to have one really poor condition "barn find" in the tent to show. This will most certainly be a conversation piece to discuss what to look for and what to work on, if you want to bring one of these bikes back. It also would be a nice illustration of how some bikes ended up after 30+ years. Not all of them are "nice".
And then, maybe, next year, we could show the restored bike.
So, if anyone has one that needs a lot of TLC and has a way todrag it to Mid-Ohio, bring her!

[Larry Zimmer]

The 'All Clubs' event for Stockbridge is scheduled for September 18. Best times to be there is between 12:00 and 3:00. While it's a small thing, it's interesting how many bikes are brought and shown. This is truly a 'one horse town'. You can't miss things: there is the town square (a square block) and that's about it. Enjoyable way to spend a Fall afternoon, and ride target, for anybody within 75 miles, or thereabout.

[Dave Ditner]

I've got space reserved for the ICOA and the ZRXOA. if you want some of it E me @ cbxdavey@Gmail.com