Let's See The XS's

[Artb]

My1977 XS all original with 15K

 

[member28833]

Very nice 77

 

[MaxPete]

Lucille and Gretel in all their glory this afternoon...

 

[Mailman]

Lucille and Gretel in all their glory this afternoon...
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Nice Pete! They look to be all cleaned up and ready to go. Same era but oh so different!

 

[Mailman]

My1977 XS all original with 15K
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That is a super clean ‘77 , a lot of nice subtle mods. Have you owned it long? I also see what looks like an old Honda behind it?

 

[member28833]

My1977 XS all original with 15K
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77 Beauty, rode a high mileage one before, my others and it hooked me for good.
-R

 

[Raymond]

My1977 XS all original with 15K
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Lovely bike. Suspiciously tidy workspace, you going for the Mailman award?

 

[Artb]

Mailman Award ??
I’m just a nneatnik type not OCD but maybe a touch,my little man cave

 

[Artb]

Sorry double posts fat dumb fingers not too techie

 

[Raymond]

You will note I said workspace - garage would not do it justice.

 

[Artb]

That is a super clean ‘77 , a lot of nice subtle mods. Have you owned it long? I also see what looks like an old Honda behind it?

I’m third owner of the XS got it 2016 was sitting in dry basement for 15 years needed full refresh
CBX & CB750 both sitting for 23 years same deal ground up restoration
All run and look just like out of the crate,ride them all logged 9K this year.
Due to start working on 2000 mile 1982 FT500 Honda I ve just gotten

 

[Mailman]

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Mailman Award ??
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I’m third owner of the XS got it 2016 was sitting in dry basement for 15 years needed full refresh
CBX & CB750 both sitting for 23 years same deal ground up restoration
All run and look just like out of the crate,ride them all logged 9K this year.
Due to start working on 2000 mile 1982 FT500 Honda I ve just gotten View attachment 180096View attachment 180097

Hoo Wee! What a nice collection of bikes and shop to work in! That CBX is a marvel, that bike always intimidated me, with all those valves and carburetors to adjust, but I’ve always admired them, and that early 750, another icon!
And the Beemer for your distance riding / commuting needs, nice!

I couldn’t help but notice all the racing trophy’s, yours I assume? You get the Mailman award for sure good buddy!
Well done sir!

 

[Artb]

Hoo Wee! What a nice collection of bikes and shop to work in! That CBX is a marvel, that bike always intimidated me, with all those valves and carburetors to adjust, but I’ve always admired them, and that early 750, another icon!
And the Beemer for your distance riding / commuting needs, nice!
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I couldn’t help but notice all the racing trophy’s, yours I assume? You get the Mailman award for sure good buddy!
Well done sir!

 

[Artb]

Been riding since 1964 started out with a Benly CA95 did a lots of woods riding enduros etc on various mounts
then raced flat track and ice raced thru the 70s & 80s live and breath motorcycles also raced mini sprints in the 90s
Retired in 2011 and hobby is restoring all the Honda’s and bikes I had and loved BITD
Love my GS does everything just a big giant dirt bike and comfy for any type of touring,best bike I’ve ever owned in many respects

 

[GLJ]

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Mailman Award ??
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Hands down. He's in the running!

 

[Artb]

That is a super clean ‘77 , a lot of nice subtle mods. Have you owned it long? I also see what looks like an old Honda behind it?

Sir ....after reviewing your albums I now know what the “Mailman Award “ is that is referred to
I’m not even close
kudos to your attention to detail

 

[Mailman]

I forgot to ask you @Artb , what kind of exhaust are you running on your CBX, those pipes look sexy as hell! I bet they sound amazing also. Do you have some more photos of that CBX? Some that maybe show that beautiful motor better?

 

[Artb]

I forgot to ask you @Artb , what kind of exhaust are you running on your CBX, those pipes look sexy as hell! I bet they sound amazing also. Do you have some more photos of that CBX? Some that maybe show that beautiful motor better?
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they are Pipemasters made of stainless steel 3 pieces each pipe no clamps
metalwork extraordinaire can be a bit loud @ 8000RPM but quiet cruising around

but @ 71 And a lifetime of being conservative and cheap I am long past trying to justify spending $ on my hobby now I more free as we all know ....you can’t take it with you”
Love to share pics of this wonderful machine
So glad to have it it runs as good as

it looks
As you all well know part of the joy of owning thesemotorcycles countless hours of gazing at them !

 

[Artb]

Fat fingers again duh!I
left out the price they are $2100 ouch but again worth every dime of sound and gazing enjoyment
Peter Gray the owner makes beautiful pipes for other bikes but is a big CBX guynice people

 

[Mailman]

they are Pipemasters made of stainless steel 3 pieces each pipe no clamps
metalwork extraordinaire can be a bit loud @ 8000RPM but quiet cruising around

but @ 71 And a lifetime of being conservative and cheap I am long past trying to justify spending $ on my hobby now I more free as we all know ....you can’t take it with you”
Love to share pics of this wonderful machine
So glad to have it it runs as good as

it looks
As you all well know part of the joy of owning thesemotorcycles countless hours of gazing at them !

Extraordinary bike! Really just stunning, and I love that exhaust! Thanks for sharing.