the one I'm holding is what the other 2 used to look like

Yesterday I worked on modifying the old original air cleaner elements for the cb450. I think maybe one could still buy them new but for the money, it's better to burn/remove the old paper elements from the housings and replace with a reusable foam element. So, I burned out the old paper and then cleaned and painted the metal housings.

painted and ready for new foam filter material

Today I removed the old bathroom window sashes in order to replace the broken ropes with copper coated chain. The sashes were so in need of painting and new putty that the project is being dragged out a bit. I got them cleaned up and primed- ready for new putty.

I decided to sell the CX500 today and it went quick. My easy button really works sometime. I'm glad it's in the hands of a young guy who intends to use it daily. As a matter of fact the guy that bought it, and his friend that came with him, were both at the Vintage Bike Night last night(Cinco De Moto)- as was I.