CX500 And CX650

For some reason the CX500 and CX650 motorcycles have slipped my grasp over the past few years. I was supposed to pick one up about a year ago, but that deal got squashed somehow. So when I saw this “beauty” up for grabs I jumped on it.
Obviously it is a dog. A dead dog. The bike is beat to junk and weathered worse than McCain’s face. It is only missing the headlight, blinkers, side covers, and clutch lever, but the seat, gauges, throttle, tires are absolute garbage. - On the plus side the motor turns over fine so I’m sure it will be a runner.
The Honda CX500 was introduced in 1978 so this is a first year model. Common problem points were stator failure (particularly on the early models) and cam chain slop. With the cam chain properly adjusted at regular interval these bikes will run 100,000 miles easy without a rebuild while cruising 80 mph all the while. They were marketed as a downsized touring bike, this is true particularly with the CX650 which was available in “Silverwing” trim with full touring fairing and luggage.
I haven’t decided to what extent I’ll dig into this bike. I have a crush on this CX500 dual sport bike which I believe was built by Phil Kopp in Australia

Classic Bike

I spotted this beauty outside a deli in the San Fernando Valley recently and luckily I had my camera with me. What a gorgeous bike.
Is this a GS5 or 85? My Matchless knowledge is limited and I don’t have a keen enough eye to tell. Anybody?

Honda XL600

am a big fan of the Honda XR600 series of motorcycles. You might remember the 1983 Honda XL600 I was working on just last summer. The XL600 was a fantastic bike, particularly with the XR600 motor transplanted into it, but it was more street oriented and was never intended to take constant off-road abuse. I’ve been keeping my eye open for a true late model XR600 for quite a while, and this one just popped up recently, so I jumped on it.
It is certainly well ridden and has been enjoyed by ‘who knows how many’ previous owners. However, it is a sturdy bike with no real issues besides needing the linkage bearings replaced and a new set of foot pegs.
The XR600 is, in my eyes, the perfect platform for a do-it-all dual purpose motorcycle. It’s a bit piggish on tight trails, and a bit of a wind catcher on the highway, but it will do both without complaining and will last years and years trouble free.
If you have a good eye you’ll see this bike has a recovered seat with gel-insert, an early style IMS 4 gallon tank, Scotts top billet triple clamp, and a lot of character.

Harley

Moge” itu Harley! ya itulah yang sering diucapkan orang awam bila ditanya tentang motor besar. Selain itu hanya brand Ducati yang mampu menyaingi popularitas Harley Davidson. Motor Cruiser atau Chopper merupakan impian penggemar motor besar terutama yang telah berusia diatas 30 tahun. Bahkan populasi motor ini di indonesia mencapai 20 kali lipat di banding merek Ducati.
Motor Cruiser adalah motor touring yang lebih cocok untuk dipakai jarak jauh dan secara umumnya pengguna sepeda motor jenis ini mengikuti perkumpulan ekslusif. Jenis Motor Cruiser yang beredar di Indonesia hanya didominasi oleh satu brand yaitu Harley-Davidson. Kisaran harga motor ini antara 250 juta hingga 1,2 milliar.
Sisi Positif (+)
1.Memiliki Image dan ekslusifitas yang tinggi
2.Karena hanya didominasi oleh satu Brand maka fasilitas after sales service nya paling terjamin
3.Memiliki persatuan - Brother hood yang sangat luas
Sisi Negatif (-)
1.Harga yang mahal
2.Harus terikat dengan keanggotaan Brotherhood
3.Image sebagai klub motor yang arogan.
4.Harus mengenakan aksesoris yang sesuai. Akan terlihat lucu bila anda memakai motor ini dengan menggunakan aksesoris diluar yang disediakan
Tips Membeli Motor Besar Baru
1.Untuk motor Sports lokal, seperti Honda CBR 150 maupun Kawasaki Ninja RR sebenarnya tidak terlalu sulit karena anda tinggal datang ke ATPM terdekat, namun untuk motor besar CBU, anda harus memesan terlebih dahulu karena ATPM CBU umumnya jarang menyimpan stok dishowroom mereka.
2.Sebaiknya bila berminat membeli motor besar CBU sebaiknya anda memastikan after sales servicenya karena bila anda memsan motor besar yang tidak didukung ATPM anda akan kesulitan mengurus spare parts dan surat menyuratnya.
Tips Membeli Motor Besar Second hand
1.Periksa surat surat. Tidak hanya melihat BPKB namun harus melakukan cross chek pada SAMSAT POLRI, karena umumnya sering sekali motor tersebut merupakan motor seludupan ataupun motor Form-B (hanya pajak cukai). Pastikan anda mendapat Faktur Pembelian.
2.Priksa nomor mesin dan nomor sasis. Biasanya kita sering lupa mengecek nomor sasis, karena sering kali nomor sasis terdaftar namun nomor mesin tidak terdaftar pada samsat.
3.Umumnya “moge” keluaran di bawah tahun 2000 tidak memiliki surat resmi, kecuali sang pemilik terdahulu mengikuti pemutihan. Jangan percaya Surat Jalan, Surat IMBI, dan lainya. Karena yang penting adalah BPKB dan STNK.
4.Cek fisik motor. Umumnya pemilik “Moge” jenis Sportsbike sering membawa motornya ke sentul dan segera memperbaiki jika terjadi kerusakan saat dipakai di sirkuit. Untuk mengetahui track record motor tersebut sebaiknya anda harus banyak bertanya kepada orang orang yang telah memiliki “moge” sportsbike, karena pergaulan mereka yang sempit umumnya mereka saling mengetahui kondisi motor rekan sepergaulan mereka.

Ductai

Dalam ilmu marketing, konsumen yang memiliki preferensi demikian besar terhadap sebuah merek disebut menganut brand cult. Demikian cintanya mereka pada merek tersebut sehingga kepemilikan terhadap produknya memberi kepuasan yang luar biasa melebihi fungsi praktikal yang diberikan. konteks otomotif roda dua, Ducati dan Harley Davidson dianggap mewakili produk dengan konsumen yang luar biasa fanatiknya.
Khususnya di Indonesia kalangan penggemar sepeda motor bermesin besar atau lebih dikenal dengan sebutan “Moge” berasal dari kalangan exekutif. Mereka umumnya menggunakan ”Moge” mereka hanya pada akhir pekan, baik dipakai untuk melakukan touring ke luar kota atau hanya sekedar jalan jalan ke Mall baik bersama keluarga maupun teman sepergaulan.
Untuk memiliki speda motor besar tentunya tidaklah semudah membeli motor biasa. Karenanya ada beberapa trik yang harus di pahami terlebih dahulu. Salah satunya adalah dengan cara memahami jenis jenis sepeda motor yang ada dipasaran dan yang kita kehendaki.
Dalam hal ini ada beDalamberapa tipe sepeda motor yang umumnya disukai oleh penggemar “moge” di Indonesia. Jenis Sportsbike , Street Fighter, Supermotard maupun jenis Cruiser. Berikut merupakan gambaran mengenai motor motor tersebut, termasuk hal hal yang perlu diperhatikan sebelum memiliki motor tersebut.

Super Sports Bikes Until the late 1960s motorcycles came in three basic formats:
Working bikes: Generally below 250 cc (15.3 cu in) and low-powered for commuting and utility travelling.
General bikes: Generally below 500 cc (30.5 cu in) / 650 cc (39.7 cu in) for use as a working bike, but with a higher power output so it could also be used for fun on the weekends.
Touring bikes: Anything above working/general bike sizes and built mainly for touring.
The first company to crack this mold was arguably Vincent Motorcycles. Designed as a gentleman's touring bike, their model's speed was astounding for days when motorways and freeways didn't exist. However, its handling was basic, and its shortcomings became clear when faced by a motorway - girder forks.
In the 1960s two bikes were developed which could be both daily commuter as well as weekend racer. These were the first sport bikes. The first was the BSA Rocket 3/Triumph Trident, closely followed by the Honda CB750K.
The 1971
Kawasaki Z1, however, with its 900 cc (54.9 cu in) DOHC engine finally started the era of the modern sport bike. The Z1 sold so well that by the end of that decade the Japanese manufacturers were all building competing machines similar to the Z1 with its DOHC inline-4 engine configuration. The resulting "bike war" among the Japanese manufacturers and required investment in modern engine manufacturing contributed to the demise of the flagging British motorcycle industry. Entry-level Entry-level sport bikes are designed to introduce motorcyclists to the sport bike design. They are relatively inexpensive, lightweight, and durable. There are minimal to no fairings installed to cut down on cost and maintenance if the motorcycle is dropped. Although capable of more power, the engines are usually detuned for longevity and durability. Entry level sport bikes can usually accommodate riders of all heights and weights. Examples include the Suzuki GS500, Honda CB500 and Kawasaki Ninja 500R/250R.

Honda CBR

Super sport bikes (also known as middleweight sport bikes) are designed for optimal performance on a race track. They are generally built around a high revving, small displacement powerplant that is usually sized around 600 cc (36.6 cu in) to 800 cc (48.8 cu in). Most super sport bikes will carry a wet weight between 375 lb (170 kg) to 450 lb (204 kg) and produce around 110 bhp (82 kW). Because of how strongly focused super sport bikes are on race track performance, riders below 5 ft 3 in (1.6 m) in height will generally not be able to flatfoot (the placement of both feet completely flat on the ground while sitting on a motorcycle) these types of sport bikes. Taller and heavier riders may find the rider ergonomics in the default position to be cramped and uncomfortable.