Honda CBX 1000 - My Favorite Bike Ever - Part 2

The Honda CBX 1000 with that insane 6 cylinder air cooled engine is undoubtedly my dream bike so really it was only a matter of time before I covered it in a video. If you stick around long enough with this channel, believe me, You will see me own one for myself. Part 2 of a two part mini series.
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[@dushyantkarthikeyan]

Nice Video! let me just say this from somebody who has gone full circle in the modding/custom scene in both the car world and to some extent in the motorcycle world, and as an automotive engineer working at a major OEM. You're right, there is a reason you don't see more custom builds, not only are they massive money pits, but you will also never achieve OEM level results, no matter how good the quality of your parts or work is. Custom builds will never be competitive on the track and will always be massively unreliable. We spend millions of man hours engineering stuff and still get it wrong sometimes. That being said, I can also state with confidence from personal experience that nothing... Not even an Italian exotic comes close to the pleasure of riding/driving something you built yourself, just know what you're getting into and the process of building itself can be a mind expanding process. Also, if you do make a build out of what you flashed, be ready for a lot of hate from the fanboys, it is after all the genesis of the range up until recently... LOL ;-) (I have a fully restored successor to that, not sure if you caught my comment/photo on the other video)

[@Theillestrator1050]

Well said, had to pin it

[@dushyantkarthikeyan]

- The illestrator - wow... I’m honored :-)

[@classicautomotive3816]

@@Theillestrator1050 bro you have great knowledge about this legendary bike

[@megalomaniacdreamer]

I've got a 1998 Honda VFR800 and I've definitely spent twice the money on mods than what the bike cost me to buy. Swapped the whole front end(cbr954), cbr929 rear shock, Power Commander V, LED lights and replacing electrical wiring, brake lines and more. I still haven't finished the tuning and yet to even start the cosmetic side of mods... But its a bike I love to ride and love the reward of when it comes together and puts a smile on my face. It's definitely an addiction.

[@billbmsn]

Since I first saw the CBX I wanted one. Finally, in the late 80s I acquired an 82 and then a 79 CBX. I still have them and at one point they were the only bikes I kept when I thinned out my vehicles. They are keepers! You are right.

[@sixpinyoda]

Hearing the sound gets me excited again. I need to rebuild mine. It's been sitting for 20 years.

[@MrChopp3r]

I remember growing up in the late 70s/ early 80s, my next door neighbor bought a Honda CBX, he revved the engine, rattled the windows, pissed off my parents, me??? I ran out of the house to check it out, I'll never forget that day, I had a motorcycle years later but the only thing my skinny young ass (back then 😂)could handle was a Honda CM 450, it was ok and kept me out of trouble but I'll never forget that CBX and the crazy sound it made😊

[@deans4x4]

Man, you started talking about your project and "with the money I spent I could have..." I FELT that shit in my soul.

[@markarnold5593]

Dude! That was excellent! You are rapidly becoming my favorite bike channel. Great work... Respect. :-)

[@Theillestrator1050]

I'm honored

[@muzkat101]

Love the sound; a lot like old school Grand Prix or F1 racing... purely unique - when it comes to racing this is the only sound that resonates true racing.

[@tonydavis5053]

I owned a 1979 CBX and also a 1979 Kawasaki 1300cc 6cyl., when new both bikes had their sweet sport but the CBX was my favorite the first time I lifted the front wheel it came down hard but even with stock pipes it sounds incredible. My plan is finding the right one, wish I kept the one I had! The Kawasaki 1300 was setup with the fairing & hard bags rode from Ohio to Nova Scotia with a couple of friends R90S BMW & a Honda Goldwing, there was nothing that the Kawasaki couldn’t do but pass a gas station I could literally cruise at any speed. Great memories!

[@socalsierra561]

I know this is an older video, but damn. The witty remarks, perfect editing, gorgeous music choice of classical and blended beautifully behind the narration all while filling the video with useful and amusing content about the CBX hitting every inch from the sound to the engine to the cosmetics to the F1 aspects. It made 10 minutes seem like 5. Extremely well done. You sir have EARNED this subscriber. Cheers mate!

[@87Wayne]

The CBX literally gives me goosebumps to hear it go through the gears. I owned a 79 Silver CBX in the early 1990s. I regret selling it to this day. These bikes make music that NO self respecting motor head can disrespect. Thanks for you upload and all the luck with your build!

[@ChumsKnifeblade]

Need more clips of it just going through those gears, ear candy

[@puntzorphans658]

I hear your passion, and it makes me love bikes all the more. Excellent content man.

[@photronic]

Thank you. You GET it, not just the beautiful engine music, but you get entertainment/TV. Do that, get bike(s).

[@GUTTYWOMACK]

I don’t even own a license to ride a bike, let alone a bike itself, and from the very first time I saw the cbx online and heard that engine and exhaust note, it’s been my absolute favorite bike of all time. I’ve always wanted something that sounds like a pissed off flatplane v8 or a v12 from the glory days of F1 and I’ve looked no further than this. I’ve also always been into the look of a cafe racer with modern flair and the examples you’ve shown here are EXACTLY what I’m after. Thanks for sharing bro, this was a great pair of videos 🙏🏾. Great channel too!

[@R3N1R3N]

Honda needs to remake this bike. It’ll be successful

[@Theillestrator1050]

To be honest with you, it would come down to the price of it. And with the R&D needed to develop a new one, it probably wouldn't be cheap and they definitely wouldn't make it faster than the CBR1000 cause that's a recipe for internal competition.

[@Theillestrator1050]

So to be honest I'd doubt the success of a revival of a bike that wasn't super popular to begin with

[@crankybear1236]

A new CBX might have a chance w/ a single shock in the back, modern fuel injection, etc.

[@grantsmith5226]

I've been watching for over a year now and your videos just keep getting better and better.

[@mercoid]

The CBX. A bonified masterpiece.

[@hfr8343]

You're one of the best motorcycle youtubers out right now. The content is always fire

[@darthzoidberg7850]

I need 2 of them! 1 to build into a cafe racer with a modern sport bike suspension wheels and brakes. And another to swap the CBX engine into a modern liter bike chassis! The bike itself is worthless to me, but that engine! That sound! Makes it a must own someday!

[@johns4994]

Nice video, I had to have a cbx 30 years ago, black 1980 with 6 into 1 and no baffle. Wife could hear me hot rodding 5 miles from home.still have it but i parked it about 10 years ago after a deer hit me with speedo past the 85 mark. I PICKED UP A 1979 CBX ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO THAT HAD BEEN SITTING FOR A WHILE, JUST LOOKING AT THEM MAKES ME HAPPY.

[@MeghanStark]

This rules. Love how thorough you are! I know it has to take an insane amount of time putting videos like this together.

[@Theillestrator1050]

😁 a whole lot, but I like doing it so its all worth it!

[@simonmorter9341]

Your videos man... editing, voiceovers, humor, information... seriously wicked good. I think yours is one of the rare channels where I’m actually gonna go back and watch everything and then stay up to date! Keep up the killer work boss!

[@tanman4775]

You are moving to my favorite bike channel for sure, you do a great job on videos and bike work man.

[@urbankyng6467]

Never knew of this bike until you introduced it on your channel. Definitely an amazing bike and the sound is pure bliss.

[@werners5191]

I recently subscribed, and I did so because you are obviously smart, passionate, knowledgeable, articulate, concise, have a sense of humor, and do everything to the best of your ability. Kudos to you, sir.

[@scottb8175]

CBX's and spare parts are drying up. I remember buying up all that I could in the 80's and 90's. I could get a beat up runner 79 for as little as $300. At one time I had 9 79's, an 80, two 81's and an 82 in my sheds. I've owned 24 CBX's over the span 1983 - today (I still have my first - a now mint restored early 79 with a rare SuperTrapp Stainless 6-2, my mild custom 81 tourer, an I am building a modded 79, plus have another 79 frame, and two more spare engines and shelves of new and used parts. And with how rare and expensive the stuff is getting, plus Honda having basically discontinued nearly every part, I won't even sell a bolt from my collection now, except maybe to another CBX owner to keep his on the road.

[@yellowmartian]

I saw a CBX in the wild in Provo, Utah of all places. I was at a stop light and the guy was turning right and i just watched him until he disappeared as he was going the opposite way as me. it just has such a sweet sound and I want one.

[@randybugbee8204]

My favorite memory of a CBX1000 was actually a "slo-mo" routine carried out by a true biker bad ass (rider unknown). While enjoying our weekend ritual of cruising through the twisty winding one way road of Flushing Park MI. this guy pulls behind us on this CBX1000 with it's HUGE engine...falls behind by 3 car lengths, pops a perfect 45° wheelie then revs the engine, pops the clutch and smokes the tire until the front tire so very slowly & gracefully comes down, touches off....then does it again and again treating the park to a bad ass demo by a bad ass bike...SO COOL!

[@MickPsyphon]

You're momma raised a smart boy! What you said about how what you do reflects who you are, is 💯% bang on! Your channel... your custom bike(s)... the way you choose to present everything... that's your *Brand!* Now, more than ever before in the history of mankind, branding is extremely important. My assessment: You're going to be successful, because you've got a unique style, which blends humour, nostalgia, quality... and *cool* all in one. Give your momma a hug; and let her know you're going to be alright! 🍺😋👍

[@Theillestrator1050]

Thanks a lot for the kind words bro, reassurance goes a long way 🤘🏾

[@MickPsyphon]

@@Theillestrator1050 You deserve it! 🍺😋👍

[@speedstersa]

Great job on the videos. By far my favorite channel. I have already customized a K-75 and now I'm working on a K-1100. Your videos have been extremely helpful for me and set the bar. Thanks...

[@williamwintemberg]

Some where, off in the distance, I see a CBX to Kill for. I'm waiting! Great Video!

[@rhuffines13]

ive own a 1979 cbx (silver) and i drag race 1980 cbx (black) 1/8 tracks, love the six pack motor, nothing like them 6 into 1 header open. 1 gear got thru 1/8 MILE @98 MPH, Tight as a banjo string, shifting to 2nd did help my time, i all most died on that bike a few times, it not for the faint heart , she a heart pumper for sure, bike was machine drilled everything to lose weight , hard tail with wheelie bar pengle, on a cold track it was a wild ride , ppl call me rocketman LOL

[@getreel3515]

Hi, I bought my CBX new, left over in a crate in '80 at a cost of $3100 cash. I owned it for 20 years and gave it to my brother. He had it since '98, I retained ownership of it earlier this year. My brother passed away 2 years ago, he left it out in the weather years before he passed, made me ill to see it in the condition its in, it was running when I gave it to him. It is currently sitting in my garage, I would like to get it running, just need the funds to start. Great videos, I had open 6 into 1 pipes on it, it would rattle windows and set off alarms going through town, it was great.

[@averagebrightguy1809]

Hell yeah! Love the info, as well as the insight. I've been in love with the late 80's nighthawk (box) bikes. Will definitely use your rebuild enthusiasm to keep looking...thank you!

[@blaisewyant5237]

Well done my friend. I respect the work you put into your builds and videos. Loved this 2 part series. Cheers from Toronto

[@Feelfreetosayhi]

Was so much fun watching. You're a really good storyteller. Dope. Got yourself a subscriber. Peace!

[@volvogt21]

Great video mate. I appreciate all the work that you put in. It makes them a joy to watch

[@tito_ae8689]

Saw a cbx at Detroit autorama and was drooling when i saw the 6 exhaust. Was my first time seeing one and i fell in love instantly.

[@mattdarbro4830]

Great video and voice-over narration, and really interesting facts. Man that sound...unique and undeniable.

[@Solana219]

You're a man of culture as well and you sounded like Will Smith 😁👍🇵🇭

[@aljenysilven4121]

ohh man! this bike is unreal! that sound. its so dirty jesus!!! another great video man! keep up the great work!!

[@dennisdickey2267]

I had two 1982 CBX Supersport touring bikes. Wonderful machines. Damn those carbs!

[@ultimatist]

Good stuff man! Love the CBX, and it's videos like yours that are putting them on the radar again.

[@JMassengill]

excellent video. I remember ads for the CBX when I was growing up but it never caught my eye. Thanks for the education. Top Notch work.

[@MM-cr7dq]

When I was a kid (in the early 80's) I had a poster on my wall that showed all the (then) current models, the CBX was top of the tree. I wish I still had that poster :o)

[@Gearheadgregg]

Proud owner myself of the ANGRY X Restored Drag bike very close to factory look keeping the Kosman Wire wheels a Russ Collins exhaust and lowered 3" Bike is bad to the bone and very popular , Thanks for the Vid great narration ! Gearheadgreg

[@Jeff-Vader_head_of_catering]

Man, I would LOVE to have this bike! The sound alone is worth the price of admission!

[@freddown]

I have owned a CBX for 25 years, they are everything you say and more, please note came with 6 into 2 as standard. Mine has a MAC 6 into 2 and sounds great, the original MAC I had had a bad habit of shedding baffles, and it doesn't improve the sound. I prefer mine standard, but wherever you go it turns heads, even when not moving.

[@Theillestrator1050]

For sure, no matter the exhaust set up, its still a gem!

[@Thunderous117]

Awesome video as always! Gotta say while I'm usually the type to prefer the original look of 80's bikes, some of those builds look gorgeous. Can't wait to see how your build turns out, keep up the awesome work!

[@Theillestrator1050]

Thanks man

[@CarpeCerebrum]

2:28 dat sound 😵 Excellent edits as always. Bought me a sticker for my sticker table too 👍 Keep on keepin on dude!

[@Theillestrator1050]

Thanks man!

[@arnoldj883]

This bike is badass my friend had one brand new white with red and blue stripes you put the header on it I thought a Formula One car was driving around the neighborhood it was him he didn't like the sound of the pipe and took it off I begged him to let me ride but he never would eventually sold the bike but it is still one of the baddest bikes I've ever seen in my life

[@AIRJordan0225]

Bro you’re my favorite motor (cycle or car) channel our there right now and I appreciate the hell out of these kind of videos and I’m really looking forward to seeing how the brick turns out because it’s lookin cleeeaaaan my guy

[@Theillestrator1050]

Thanks!

[@henryhartley9993]

About 15yrs ago British Aerospace engineers were given blueprints for the 6cyl 250 grand Prix engine from the 60s, they were amazed at how complex the level of engineering was. If you want to see a brilliant engineer at work you should check out Allen Millyard on KZbin, the guy is a genius, he builds all sorts of bikes from 5 cylinder two strokes to V10 monsters....

[@Familyray]

Loved the video, owned a 80 till a couple of years ago, nothing could compare to the sound , as I had 6 into 2 kerker. It was balanced good for riding on the back tire through about 3 gears !!!

[@Theillestrator1050]

What A hooligan!

[@treal512]

Bro thank you for making these videos. Love that bike!!

[@nasdoc1]

It sounds amazing. And some of the modified ones looked great. But it's all about the sound.

[@davida1679]

Great video! Nicely done on how you did back to back sound comparisons with the CBX and the V12 Ferrari!

[@nathanbarrett6178]

Keep up the great videos. I'm eagerly awaiting the next K bike vid

[@joshuamichael4312]

How do you not have 1 million subs? Great job man!

[@deebo-nt2jz]

It's not about the money... It's for the love of creating something thought out in your mind, and bringing it to fruition!!

[@lovepeace3015]

You're making me want one. That sound of music.

[@butchvick660]

I've never been able to ride mine without the baffle unbelievable sound makes an IndyCar or F1 sound like a go kart

[@user-cn8vb9hh5z]

Love your reviews. My biking friends who were around when these were being sold tell me they were absolute dogs, but they sure sound cool!

[@Theillestrator1050]

You can say that again!

[@Niamhcotts]

Your comparison between the f1 car and the bike was excellent.

[@nyplantingsgardendesigners5645]

oh man you are in for it! About to buy my cbx in a day or so...yeeaaahhh boy!

[@youtubisashoe]

Your passion is inspiring

[@mikewasko4964]

Dreams are incentive work hard and stay focused! That being said ,the sound of the cbx1000 is better than sex ..how could u ride it with out taping it out from every stop lite ..found your channel by accident and really liked this vid! The only thing I could complain about is not enough audio of that perfect sounding cbx 1000 ..u could have not said a word because it speaks for itself .good luck with your build !

[@TheVerlaine]

Why thank you illestrator, I will indeed have a great week. :D

[@kieranJo70]

Thank you for sharing you biking journey... take care mate. 🇦🇺

[@kenpachi2607]

That k100 is gonna be beautiful man. I can already see it.

[@rolf-arnenicolaisen2180]

looing and enjoy,,just bought CBX 1000...cant wait to pick it up

[@richardsecret5372]

I ride a bmw r1150gs just because i had an accident with my honda cbr 600 my back hurts quickly on a bike , only not on my current r1150gs i would mod the cbx1000 in a way it looks and handles like my current bike so i would be aible to enjoy the sound of the cbx1000 and to be aible to ride it myself ,,, DREAMS,,, we all need them! Great channel love you’re work

[@pasha_houston]

bro,thank you for these videos! it was a pleassure to learn about CBX and always awesome delivery. PS: k100 definately dig it. best of luck with gettinh it just the way you want ✌👍

[@DirceuCorsetti]

Damn man, I'm sharing this with all my friends. You deserve it. That's the same idea I have on my mind as well. Same budget unfortunately haha! Keep it going, I'm looking forward for the follow-up on the flying brick!

[@Theillestrator1050]

We'll snatch up a cbx one day 😏

[@BStanley346]

Dude, I feel like you say everything I think. I am finishing up an r80 Scrambler build because I wanted a "custom" looking g/s. I understand spending too much to make it yours, I constantly am thinking about the next project and have often thought that a CBX is the perfect engine donor. Please keep doing what you are doing, I love watching what you create.

[@Theillestrator1050]

You got it, thanks for watching

[@countzero5150]

I love the cbx 1000. One of my favorite bikes and definitely my favorite honda. The styling, the exhaust note, it's just a pretty machine in all regards.

[@AtlasAer]

That bike at 6:55 is amazing, every time I look at it I see more detail. Should be on a showroom floor... make it happen Honda!

[@rubenesterhuyse2455]

Hands down best bike channel out!

[@Theillestrator1050]

😁😁

[@Destide]

Nice on yer bike is one of my favourite channels really underrated.

[@seth_iwant_toride]

Killer video man thanks for sharing! Love your style

[@knightsofazeroth]

having owned 2 CBX's a 79 candy glory red and a 81 touring model I know lots about them. I tried to modify the 79 but frame and swing arm was crap. I put a Cal-Fab swing arm on but still didn't help due to toothpick like front forks. I bought the 82 which was in a accident sold the engine off to fund my project of putting the 79 motor with a OMT 1168 kit in it and Ricks Tricks 29mm smoothbore carbs. I modified the frame to accommodate the 79 bodywork put on CB1100F handle bars and front fender a Fox shock for the mono shock system put a 13 row oil cooler on it with braided steel likes also braided steel brake lines. I kept the original vented disc brakes put put on the silver rims from the 79 model even though the black Comstar wheels could accommodate slightly larger tires, they didn't look as nice. I put on Metzler ME99 rear and a Laser front tire. The bike after all this work could keep up with a GSXR until 110mph then the aerodynamics of a 8x4 sheet of plywood took over. It had so much silky smooth torque it would out pull the GSXR with 2 people on it. The other thing about a CBX they are so nice to wheelie you can wheelie them for miles but not recommended because you would go dry sump and ruin your crank and cam bearings. I used a Basani 6-2-1 header and sounded awesome. Did a mild port on the head which made a ton of difference. After it was all done the fuel economy actually doubled!!!

[@manngalaaarti1605]

love the side by side videos of the bike's sound and car sound....

[@JP-ug1xr]

Bike and F1 car sounds in the same segment?! ....... And subscribed

[@Theillestrator1050]

😂 welcome aboard

[@calebrupracht4083]

Just bought one in Jersey for $1000!!! Pretty pumped for the build.

[@dasgelbevomei4449]

Mr.TopGear of Motorbike Awesome Content as Always👌

[@Theillestrator1050]

That's mighty praise! Thank you

[@nakibsayyed4999]

Awesome video man, subscribed!

[@stevenfortier6436]

That BMW is looking sick! Love those cafe racers. Can't wait to see it all done.

[@Theillestrator1050]

You and me both 😂 the worst part is sitting around wasting time waiting on parts

[@PhoniiczZ]

That JDmax CBX looks amazing, but honestly that sound makes up for everything. I wanna hear a 6 Cylinder 600cc, i wanna hear 6 x 100cc pistons going mental and its redline...

[@Letsgetit1600]

I wish I could find a 6 into 1 header system for my BMW k1600GTL . Great video , I thought nothing sounds better to me than a 1976 Kawasaki KZ 900 until I heard the CBX .

[@Alexwaltman850]

I could care less about how this bike looks, handles, etc.... I just want that SOUND!

[@arightpest3367]

i was very lucky a good friend had a cbx from new in the early 80's and it was before i started riding bigger bikes so i only ever got to ride on the back but that was brilliant even in standard trim in them days it was just dam cool. we did miles on it and it gave me the drive to pass my test and go bigger. i always wanted one but never got around to it other bike always got in the way.

[@kevinfox500]

Finally saw one in person last week. Now I really want one. Street Track N Trail in Conneat lake PA has one on display.

[@MM-cr7dq]

Great job. The CBX brings back memories to me from when I was a kid (around '79/'80 ) and my Dad would take to watch production bike races (in the UK). There was racer who had a CBX painted all metallic green with the Hulk on its tank. Coming out the hairpin he would always wheelie it up the straight for a bit. Awesome. Hey, random thought, bling out the K100 to make it a 100K :o)

[@Theillestrator1050]

😂 time to whip out the gold I have laying around

[@InvidiousIgnoramus]

Aw, heck yeah, part 2 baybee!

[@walterstanfield3662]

I day dream about building one also nice to hear someone else's idea's on it instead of the voices in my head, im not even a huge motorcycle fanatic that sound though......

[@rem362]

The quality of your videos is awesome and really unique

[@Theillestrator1050]

Thanks 💪🏾

[@mbest.12]

Subscribed! Great commentary bro

[@eschus2057]

The K Is looking hella good keep it up !

[@davidgruner1872]

Great video! I appreciate your opinion on the CBX and bikes in general, great minds think alike!! Keep up the great work -subscribed today-

[@tristramgordon8252]

That sound alone, awesome