New to Club

[mylandude]

My name is Steve. I am new to the club , but have had my CBX Since 1990. I haven't Ridden or Started it in 17 Years .The reason is I have a 17 year old son
when I had him Wife said "park It ". so may get her back on the road.

[steve murdoch icoa #5322]

Hi ya, Steve.
Make it a father/son project, no way she could deny quality family time like that.

[NobleHops]

Welcome!

[Z Grand]

Welcome. Definitely gotta get the old girl back in running condition!

[mylandude]

Thanks for the Welcome. I forgot to add. I have a Red 1980 with 3900 miles. Also my brother bought it new. Family Owned from day 1.

[daves79x]

Is your '80 a Japanese or Marysville bike?

I'm just up in PA - about 3 hours away. There are a couple of other CBX owners we know in and near Morgantown.

Dave

[mylandude]

Is your '80 a Japanese or Marysville bike?

I'm just up in PA - about 3 hours away. There are a couple of other CBX owners we know in and near Morgantown.
Dave

My bike is a early 80 ( 6/79) . Japanese.

[NobleHops]

Is your '80 a Japanese or Marysville bike?

I'm just up in PA - about 3 hours away. There are a couple of other CBX owners we know in and near Morgantown.
Dave

My bike is a early 80 ( 6/79) . Japanese.

Cool! Me too! My VIN is 00049 What's yours?

[mylandude]

165

[NobleHops]

165

Neat to think of the two bikes being assembled a day or so apart, 35 years ago.

[EMS]

Here is an interesting tidbit about 1980 CBX assembly:

I am not sure exactly when 1980 CBX production started, but considering that number "40" was made in June of 1979, that may be the first month of assembly in Japan.
We all know that U.S. assembly in Marysville started in September of 1979.
The highest serial number I know of that was made in June is "754" and that makes me want to think that the 1980 CBX was made in Japan for only 2 months, June and July of 1979, reaching our estimated total of approx 1,600 to less than 1,800 units.

[daves79x]

Mike:

I think you mean 'June of '79' for production start.

Dave

[EMS]

Mike:

I think you mean 'June of '79' for production start.

Dave

Yes, Dave that's what I mean. I will correct that, thanks!

[mylandude]

Any good way to clean a Gas Tank? Mine looks pretty bad after setting so long. Also I don't Want to hurt the Factory Paint. I thought about Electrolysis. Any body have any Comments? And maybe where to get it done.

[steve murdoch icoa #5322]

If you are doing it yourself Por-15 makes a quality kit.
http://www.por15.com/CYCLE-TANK-REPAIR-KIT_p_59.html