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Turbos are NOT Terrible

Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2020 11:03 am
by desertrefugee
This topic came up recently and I had to chuckle.

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Why? Because I was in negotiation at the time with a gentleman for the very same motorcycle that the article leads off with - a CX500 Turbo.

Well, the negotiations are over and the motorcycle is now in the shop. Warts at all. I normally like to start with a more solid foundation, only because I'm lazy and cheap. Truthfully, it's not that bad, it's just going to take more work than I tend to really want to put into them.

Stay tuned, and I haven't really decided whether this one is next or the 750 SOHC Supersport is next. Decisions, decisions.
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Re: Turbos are NOT Terrible

Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2020 11:08 am
by Track T 2411
Nice score! Looks like it's in pretty good condition. Does it need mechanical work?

Re: Turbos are NOT Terrible

Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2020 11:28 am
by desertrefugee
I don't think it should need much mechanically. Cosmetics...well. Guy had a bunch - including a CBX. Says he only pulled it apart to have it painted and decided he wasn't going to finish before his move to Prescott - literally into Mike Nixon's neighborhood.

I'll see if I can fire it up soon and then decide which will be the next victim.