inherited this 79 cx500 from a guy who was moving said it ran. removed carbs, and cleaned thoroughly/45 min soak, replaced some broken/ worn wires. cleaned out tank. replaced thermostat, replaced battery. did get it to run, after all that, but at running temp, it shut down. rremoved carbs again, recleaned, wasnt necessary. now im looking at an electrical situation, removed and cleaned plugs, they looked ok. but as an auto mechanic i checked for spark, removed plug wire, put another plug on the end and nothing, this thing turns over fine, but it seems im not getting spark, parts are too expensive not to narrow this down, any suggestions?
We invite you to introduce yourself by a few sentences if you are new to
this discussion group. Enter your e-mail to join the forum and get notifcations on new messages. Or post your question,
answer or comment as a guest. We have just improved this discussion forum and expect the number of users to increase.
More 1979 Honda CX 500 information
Our discussion groups are intended for short messages. We also welcome more extensive motorcycle reviews.
Bikez also recommends that you check out the technical
data and the riders' rating for the 79 Honda CX 500.
You can also rate it yourself. Use our efficient motorcycle
classifieds to sell or
buy
this bike. Your motorbike gets a high quality presentation. Ads are free.
Enter a comment or answer to this message