Old Member Back After Many Years

[Rob S.]

The scoop was something I put on but those engine guards came with the bike when I purchased it. Not sure if they were a Suzuki option…most likely aftermarket back in the say. They are aluminum.

Wouldn't mind seeing some close up pics of those. And anyone who rides a CBX goes to the front of the line. And should be given free gas.

[Suzukian]

That's what case guards should look like! I don't know about the front of the line thing for the CBX. Those spindly forks on a bike that size, and the way they wobble is not very inspiring. I got an opportunity to put quite a few miles on one Great straight line, touring though. The handling just isn't there.

[dorkburger]

I'm pretty certain that those case savers were an option on the 1150s. I've only ever seen 3 or 4 sets pop up on eBay, and I got outbid every time.

[Suzukian]

I'm surprised that design for the case savers hasn't been copied.

[oldGSfan]

If it's an 83 11E, it's welded. But what's under the front of that gray 83? A little scoop fairing? But what are those cooling fins under the front right?

I think you are looking at aftermarket horn not cooling fins...?


On the bike - really nice looking color scheme, can't recall seeing one.

[rphillips]

Hey Tom, Look at the cooling fins around & under the ign. cover

[oldGSfan]

Hey Tom, Look at the cooling fins around & under the ign. cover

Oh gotcha yeah those are interesting case savers for sure.

[Suzukian]

I've never seen case savers like that. Those would be nice to some surface mount LED's into the slots, just for visibility! I was working as a Parts Manager at a Suzuki/Yamaha dealership back from 78 to 82, and I never saw case savers like that. I wonder if they are custom? I bet they would sell now if someone had the wherewithal to produce them. They look like part of the bike, not an afterthought!

[Samelak]

[rphillips]

Would there possibly be a name or logo on them anywhere? I never remember seeing anything like them on any motorcycles.

[Suzukian]

Those are really unique. I've never seen them before. They are awesome!!

[GS1150Pilot]

Absolutely…the CBX is with JR up in Michigan in the final months of restoration. My last tour in Okinawa really took a toll on the metal. I restored the frame, wheels and other bits. JR handled the engine and carbs. Plus his painter took care of the body. Should have it back to me early next year when the weather allows.




My GS1100E is next up for restoration. Should be a fairly easy restoration…only 29K miles and garage kept. The biggest problem to tackle is the oil blowing from the heads. A bike shop back in 05/06 recommended Amsoil. Put that in and immediately started spraying oil out the front. I’m hoping someone local can hep with a top end teardown since I have not that type of work yet.

How did you go about restoring the wheels on the CBx?

[Samelak]

Would there possibly be a name or logo on them anywhere? I never remember seeing anything like them on any motorcycles.

No logos or names…

[Samelak]

How did you go about restoring the wheels on the CBx?

Got really lucky years ago and picked up a set of unused “school bike” wheels. They are still in really nice shape and only needed a good cleaning. CBX wheels are built up with rivets and cannot be taken apart.

[GS1150Pilot]

Got really lucky years ago and picked up a set of unused “school bike” wheels. They are still in really nice shape and only needed a good cleaning. CBX wheels are built up with rivets and cannot be taken apart.

Yes, and that's why I was asking. I'm slowly restoring an '82 CB900f.