CX650 Eurosport

The build log

Newest first. What happened on the bench, what it took, and what I'd do differently.

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October 2026

  1. The red 1982 CX500E Eurosport from the left, parked beside the timber bench under cover
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    Nelson to Auckland: 871 km on a trailer

    Week two: getting a non-running CX500E from Richmond, near Nelson, up to Auckland. Wise Move for the booking, Velocity Transport for the haul. No drama.

  2. Line drawing of the stock 1982 Honda CX500E Eurosport from the left side
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    Bought it: a 1982 CX500 Sport off Trade Me

    Week one: a red 1982 Honda CX500E Eurosport, off the road since 2013, bought on Trade Me from a private seller near Nelson. What I bought, and why this one.