
81 streetfighter conversion
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Re: 81 streetfighter conversion
WOW
Looks fantastic, Sounds Awesome ! Really nice build. !

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Re: 81 streetfighter conversion
Very nice, Ash.
Less clutch rattle than your last video. New rubbers? Carb synch? Different camera? haha.
Less clutch rattle than your last video. New rubbers? Carb synch? Different camera? haha.
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Re: 81 streetfighter conversion
Thanks guys. I took Dave Mcmunn’s advice and checked the ignition timing , it was very slightly off but adjusting that made a difference. Clutch is all good and engaging and disengaging hardly makes any difference in rattle. A short ride in town was damn awesome. Engine has such good power . Feels strong everywhere. Thanks to J R for providing the trick on how to manage airflow by adding a plug between kn filter and carb box. It was way too lean without it.
I will be riding it quite often then other two I have in the stable .
Cheers
I will be riding it quite often then other two I have in the stable .
Cheers
1979 CBX (faster Red)
1981 CBX Streetfighter
2017 Aprilia Tuono.
Past rides : FZ1, BMWS100rr,S1000r,k1300S,YAMA RD350,Enfield 350
1981 CBX Streetfighter
2017 Aprilia Tuono.
Past rides : FZ1, BMWS100rr,S1000r,k1300S,YAMA RD350,Enfield 350
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Re: 81 streetfighter conversion
Do you have 2 different sets of bodywork?AshishNJ wrote: Sat Apr 02, 2022 11:54 pm A small video.
Took her out and riding is insane !!
The tuono and 79 in garage not gonna like her much
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=p_4gtms0AvQ
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Re: 81 streetfighter conversion
I do :). Takes 5 minute to swap
1979 CBX (faster Red)
1981 CBX Streetfighter
2017 Aprilia Tuono.
Past rides : FZ1, BMWS100rr,S1000r,k1300S,YAMA RD350,Enfield 350
1981 CBX Streetfighter
2017 Aprilia Tuono.
Past rides : FZ1, BMWS100rr,S1000r,k1300S,YAMA RD350,Enfield 350
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Re: 81 streetfighter conversion
Ashish, I have totally enjoyed your journey, especially that you got to the end. Great job, great bike!
I do have one question though: What the heck are you going to do with all your money and time now?

I do have one question though: What the heck are you going to do with all your money and time now?



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Tucson, Arizona, USA
'82 CBX, among others.
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Re: 81 streetfighter conversion
Nils. Thanks bro .
Good question , I guess I will follow the footsteps other have walked :).
Good question , I guess I will follow the footsteps other have walked :).
1979 CBX (faster Red)
1981 CBX Streetfighter
2017 Aprilia Tuono.
Past rides : FZ1, BMWS100rr,S1000r,k1300S,YAMA RD350,Enfield 350
1981 CBX Streetfighter
2017 Aprilia Tuono.
Past rides : FZ1, BMWS100rr,S1000r,k1300S,YAMA RD350,Enfield 350
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Re: 81 streetfighter conversion
Enjoy yourself for a spell. I’m also in the stretch of my current project where 95% of the money is already spent, but the big pleasure of the build and the tweaking are still to come. Great fun.
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Re: 81 streetfighter conversion
I am closely watching that :) keep it coming. Your attention to detail are awesome.
1979 CBX (faster Red)
1981 CBX Streetfighter
2017 Aprilia Tuono.
Past rides : FZ1, BMWS100rr,S1000r,k1300S,YAMA RD350,Enfield 350
1981 CBX Streetfighter
2017 Aprilia Tuono.
Past rides : FZ1, BMWS100rr,S1000r,k1300S,YAMA RD350,Enfield 350
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Re: 81 streetfighter conversion
That is kind of a shocking result to me given that you have a Tuono in the stable. I like referring to a V4 Tuono as "The bike I would have bought if I wasn't an idiot."AshishNJ wrote: Sun Apr 03, 2022 9:54 am I will be riding it quite often then other two I have in the stable .

Anyhow, if you're taking suggestions - I think that the custom bike deserves EFI. Am I saying that in the hopes that I can get someone else in on my project and split costs on custom fabrication?
How dare you!

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Re: 81 streetfighter conversion
Tuono is an animal
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I do occasional track days and go backroads when I have insanity etching my skull.
There is something about the streetfighter. It fills the gap between twin shock and Tuono.
I am all ears on efi. Have seen some in the past . Please share what you have in mind.
BTW , and on the contrary, Tuono is for Idiots like me. Pure madness and Adeline
I do occasional track days and go backroads when I have insanity etching my skull.
There is something about the streetfighter. It fills the gap between twin shock and Tuono.
I am all ears on efi. Have seen some in the past . Please share what you have in mind.
BTW , and on the contrary, Tuono is for Idiots like me. Pure madness and Adeline
1979 CBX (faster Red)
1981 CBX Streetfighter
2017 Aprilia Tuono.
Past rides : FZ1, BMWS100rr,S1000r,k1300S,YAMA RD350,Enfield 350
1981 CBX Streetfighter
2017 Aprilia Tuono.
Past rides : FZ1, BMWS100rr,S1000r,k1300S,YAMA RD350,Enfield 350
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Re: 81 streetfighter conversion
Great job Ashish! Bike is incredible
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'82 Honda CBX
'99 Triumph TBS
'01 Honda Valkyrie

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Re: 81 streetfighter conversion
Congrats on building a truly spectacular ride.
I promised my mrs there would be no more rebuild projects, maybe just one more a 60's Vespa. After seeing this beauty I'm really tempted to acquire a 81/82 project in need of a home.
I promised my mrs there would be no more rebuild projects, maybe just one more a 60's Vespa. After seeing this beauty I'm really tempted to acquire a 81/82 project in need of a home.
CBX a work in progress, still improving...GS1150EFE completed and awaiting modifications.....RD350, remnants in boxes scattered throughout the garage
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Re: 81 streetfighter conversion
Thanks … and never make a promise you can’t keep. 
1979 CBX (faster Red)
1981 CBX Streetfighter
2017 Aprilia Tuono.
Past rides : FZ1, BMWS100rr,S1000r,k1300S,YAMA RD350,Enfield 350
1981 CBX Streetfighter
2017 Aprilia Tuono.
Past rides : FZ1, BMWS100rr,S1000r,k1300S,YAMA RD350,Enfield 350
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Re: 81 streetfighter conversion
Ditched old blackwidow 8” cans. Too loud for my taste.
Added delkevic . Bike is a hoot
https://youtu.be/097L9Bpm0Bw
Not good audio from old Samsung but it is a growling beast with very sweet but distinct sound on highway. I literally got chased by a few cars on i78 with heads peaking out and giving thumbs up :).
A huge thanks to Dave Mcmunn for patiently looking at my carb sets TWICE and making this happen. !!
Added delkevic . Bike is a hoot
https://youtu.be/097L9Bpm0Bw
Not good audio from old Samsung but it is a growling beast with very sweet but distinct sound on highway. I literally got chased by a few cars on i78 with heads peaking out and giving thumbs up :).
A huge thanks to Dave Mcmunn for patiently looking at my carb sets TWICE and making this happen. !!
Last edited by AshishNJ on Mon Sep 12, 2022 7:31 am, edited 1 time in total.
1979 CBX (faster Red)
1981 CBX Streetfighter
2017 Aprilia Tuono.
Past rides : FZ1, BMWS100rr,S1000r,k1300S,YAMA RD350,Enfield 350
1981 CBX Streetfighter
2017 Aprilia Tuono.
Past rides : FZ1, BMWS100rr,S1000r,k1300S,YAMA RD350,Enfield 350