'79 Honda CX500 worth it?

[James England]

A bit small to be mucking about with, IMO. Also, all the complications of an antiquated water cooling system. They were affectionately known as 'plastic pigs' here in the UK. Or maybe not affectionately....

[Garagamus]

I'm probably going to pass on the guys offer. It's neat, sorta unique looking, and can be really nice if built well, but I still think the car is worth more and he doesn't want to sweeten the pot. I'm sure once my round headlight, rear brake light, and Morgan carbtune shows up, I'll have more than enough to do throughout the winter on the XS to keep me busy...(spoiler:...it will probably involve yet another color change and maybe some battery/electronics relocation). Brand new set of black 7/8 clubman bars up for grabs...look great but don't clear the standard tank enough to keep me from swearing.

[fredintoon]

A bit small to be mucking about with, IMO. Also, all the complications of an antiquated water cooling system. They were affectionately known as 'plastic pigs' here in the UK. Or maybe not affectionately....

Hi James,
you sure about the "plastic pig" being the Honda CX500?
I'd have thought the name was more appropriate for the Honda Pacific Coast:-

http://lumenosity.blogspot.ca/2010/06/honda-pacific-coast-800-pc800.html

Mind you, if a P.C. was painted gloss black with gold pinstripes it could be thought to look like a portly tribute to a Vincent Black Prince.

[James England]

Hi James,
you sure about the "plastic pig" being the Honda CX500?
I'd have thought the name was more appropriate for the Honda Pacific Coast:-

http://lumenosity.blogspot.ca/2010/06/honda-pacific-coast-800-pc800.html

Mind you, if a P.C. was painted gloss black with gold pinstripes it could be thought to look like a portly tribute to a Vincent Black Prince.

Oh dear...not my cup of tea, that one!