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Discussion topics for Honda CX 500 motorcycles:

1979 honda cx500 custom (you can keep knocking but you can´t Cmi (By Austin (novice), 2024-05-14)
Height of bike (By Jim Kirkpatrick, 2023-10-19)
79 Honda CX 500 Deluxe Cafe conversion (By Chris, 2021-07-27)
Shifting from1st to 2nd stalls out (By 82 cx500 turbo, 2021-03-19)
Bruce (By Bcameron, 2020-03-20)
Re-boring Cylinders (By Geoffw, 2019-09-11)
Mr (By Hans Jensen, 2018-05-23)
cables to rebuilt carbs ´79 cx500 custom (By George, 2017-07-13)
cx500 honda (By dave, 2017-03-17)
Highland (By MP, 2016-11-12)
Starter prob (By Mark pilgrim, 2016-11-06)
Trikelops (By david.blair1247@, 2014-11-20)
NEED HELP (By JIM, 2014-09-30)
No fifth gear? (By Phill, 2014-06-12)
engine timing mark (By vazung, 2014-03-11)
Tires for a CX 500 custom (By David P Rosu, 2013-07-26)
Calipter rebuild kit (By Jean Derome, 2013-07-14)
carburador (By cristian, 2013-02-17)
Brake tailight (By andrew, 2012-12-03)
Leo (By Leo Booysen, 2012-11-19)
my new bike (By Alejandro, 2012-09-19)
126.953 MPH (By DRUNKROO, 2012-08-28)
need help! (By D12B, 2012-08-09)
1980 Hond cx500 (By kerry king, 2012-06-28)
kent (By kdb, 2012-05-29)
Carbs... (By forester cooke, 2012-05-15)
what fluid do i need (By paul lagueux, 2012-05-11)
just bought a 1979 honda cx500 (By -Billah, 2012-04-23)
- RE: just bought a 1979 honda cx500 (By Delman, 2012-07-05)
Starter Relay? (By Lmcclure136, 2012-04-16)
No info on serial number (By Kris, 2012-04-02)
starter problems (By Logan, 2012-03-30)
Adrian kemp (By Ade456, 2012-03-14)
Adrian kemp (By Ade, 2012-03-14)
john dickinson (By bikerjohn, 2012-02-11)
help (By Dave Young, 2011-11-26)
coils (By jesse james, 2011-10-11)
right plug keeps foulin out (By jesse james, 2011-10-10)
Honda cx500c 1980 (By perkins2011, 2011-09-24)
bsilvia (By billy silvia, 2011-09-15)
Billabong 21 (By Billy Silvia, 2011-09-10)
1981 Honda cx500 (By jeremy jones, 2011-08-23)
sherman seaton (By sherman seaton, 2011-08-19)
Mr Philip (By Dave Philip, 2011-08-13)
- RE: Mr Philip (By sherman, 2011-08-19)
Ignition switch problem? (By Zac, 2011-07-14)
What is oil capacity and type of oil for 1982 cx 500 c? (By Rick Hofer, 2011-07-05)
- Owner´s or shop manuals for a 1982 Honda CX500 Custom (By Bill Fagerstrom, 2013-05-22)
Big Daddy (By Kenneth Magivney, 2011-06-21)
1979 cx 500 speedometer cable (By mike, 2011-06-11)
help me (By michigan, 2011-06-03)
cx500 1982 coolant leak (By mo, 2011-05-28)
1980 honda cx500 clutch (By Brown, 2011-05-26)
john wright (By brettman, 2011-05-03)
1980 honda cx500 custom (By honda, 2011-04-25)
- RE: 1980 honda cx500 custom (By Bryan, 2021-04-16)
tiny oil leak (By maggot, 2011-04-16)
Hampton (By Hampton, 2011-03-21)
speedometer cable (By jeff, 2011-03-04)
slade´s 1980cx-500 motor cycle (By slade rivers, 2011-02-05)
thinking of getting 79 honda 500 cx (By clayton, 2011-01-28)
rebuilding 78 cx500 (By hof, 2011-01-13)
red dash light (By southernsting, 2011-01-13)
81 CX500 C owner (By High Rider, 2010-10-30)
miss goldfinch (By goldfinch, 2010-10-13)
Highway Pegs (By Phil, 2010-10-03)
Casey Stangle (By Gsting, 2010-09-26)
- RE: Casey Stangle (By Jay, 2010-09-27)
  - RE: Casey Stangle (By Jay, 2010-09-27)
    - RE: Casey Stangle (By daniel, 2011-06-04)
used parts (By Jay, 2010-09-21)
weight (By Gary Miller, 2010-09-21)
Alan S (By bigalni, 2010-09-18)
spark plug gap (By Heidi Hurst, 2010-09-07)
panniers and luggage rack (By Jay, 2010-09-01)
1980 Cx500 custom (By RL.HOLMES, 2010-09-01)
82 CX500 Custom-part needed (By Meghan, 2010-08-27)
Looking for a CX500 (By Wayne, 2010-08-11)
- RE: Looking for a CX500 (By ED ALLYN, 2010-08-21)
  - RE: Looking for a CX500 (By Wayne McKenzie, 2010-08-23)
- RE: Looking for a CX500 (By THANOS, 2012-09-14)
Caughman (By 80 model cx500, 2010-08-02)
FORK (By U.Bakke, 2010-07-29)
- RE: FORK (By Joe Macrie, 2010-08-01)
Help cx 500 top speed of 20 mph (By Rusty, 2010-07-18)
- RE: Help cx 500 top speed of 20 mph (By dean manfrin, 2011-06-24)
80 CX out of storage (By azor, 2010-07-08)
CX500 clutch (By Trevor Pinfold, 2010-07-06)
Charging problem (By Atle, 2010-06-26)
Ingen lading (By Atle, 2010-06-26)
water pump (By Tony L, 2010-06-19)
MY CX500 (By Joseph Macrie, 2010-06-12)
OIL LIGHT!! (By bmccambr, 2010-06-11)
- cam chain (By AIRMANBEAR, 2010-06-12)
electrical problem and squeeky back drum brake 79 (By zpc55, 2010-05-29)
- RE: electrical problem and squeeky back drum brake 79 (By Landon, 2010-06-08)
Oil and filter (By xwelder, 2010-04-22)
trani (By thomas d cowan, 2010-04-15)
bike wont start. help? (By collegekid91, 2010-04-11)
OWNER OF 1979 CX 500 CUSTOM (By ALAN OF ILL, 2010-04-05)
One of the best motorcycles ever built in my book (By Marty Smarty, 2010-03-25)
Viperffx (By Viperffx, 2010-03-22)
Papidon (By Don Royall, 2010-03-20)
George (By George, 2010-03-12)
NEW OWNER CLASSIC BIKE (By Jason D from VA, 2010-02-17)
Handlebar size (By Greenfrogcx, 2010-02-15)
- RE: Handlebar size (By Greenfrogcx, 2010-02-15)
How do install a new tachometer cable (By Mike W -80 CX500, 2010-01-27)
- RE: How do install a new tachometer cable (By Landon, 2010-06-08)
- RE: How do install a new tachometer cable (By Avner, 2010-07-26)
- RE: How do install a new tachometer cable (By Ken Magivney, 2011-06-21)
- RE: How do install a new tachometer cable (By Pete, 2015-08-30)
1980 CX-500 Custom Gas tank modification (By David Cox, 2009-12-24)
Gentleman Tourist (By David Cox, 2009-12-24)
New rider and owner (By RDFish, 2009-12-04)
ZimCX500c (By zim, 2009-12-03)
transmission lube (By jguinn, 2009-11-19)
Need Help Im a Car Guy! BOBBER TIME (By Tyler Monge, 2009-11-18)
- RE: Need Help Im a Car Guy! BOBBER TIME (By brian, 2009-11-21)
  - RE: Need Help Im a Car Guy! BOBBER TIME (By william jackson, 2010-02-28)
Ignition problem 1982 cx500 custom (By Ghisatake, 2009-11-01)
- RE: Ignition problem 1982 cx500 custom (By dean Manfrin, 2011-06-24)
Odometer/Speedometer (By Ryan, 2009-10-17)
Resurrection of the non-winterpoof bike (By Ryan, 2009-10-17)
floorboard & shifter (By Gonzo, 2009-09-16)
c x 500 honda 1982 (By Tonys toy, 2009-09-06)
Current Owner (By SH Ketch, 2009-08-25)
routine maintenance (By Matt Manley, 2009-08-06)
Go some problems (By Aardvarkavenger, 2009-07-25)
- RE: Go some problems (By Brian Critchley, 2009-07-26)
79 cx 500 power issues (By be good or at le, 2009-07-21)
WTB Passenger Handle (By MangeMol, 2009-06-24)
valve adjustment (By Carsten, 2009-05-30)
- RE: valve adjustment (By d_abes, 2010-06-08)
1982 CX500 Flaher Relay (By Mike, 2009-05-29)
high rpms (By chad, 2009-05-26)
1st bike (By scott schryver, 2009-05-14)
- RE: 1st bike (By Tom in VA, 2009-06-12)
exhaust (By phil, 2009-05-04)
!HELP new owner of a 79 honda cx500 (By tiremanwiz, 2009-04-30)
- RE: !HELP new owner of a 79 honda cx500 (By daniel, 2011-06-04)
CDI unit problem? (By Lars, 2009-04-25)
no spark (By Jeff, 2009-04-19)
- RE: no spark (By High rider, 2010-10-30)
head bolt torque specs (By grego109r, 2009-04-18)
seat hight (By almost owner..., 2009-04-04)
CX 500e (By Thomas, 2009-03-25)
need information (By bogdanawo, 2009-03-20)
JOE GRAY (By JOE GRAY, 2009-03-18)
- RE: JOE GRAY (By Tom Z, 2009-04-20)
cx 500 1979 cam chain tensioning (By jarlsk, 2009-03-13)
- RE: cx 500 1979 cam chain tensioning (By ED ALLYN, 2010-05-23)
wiring (By new rider, 2009-03-04)
Axle Size for a CX500? (By hvacman, 2009-02-26)
tail light electrical problem (By theflyer224, 2009-02-16)
Wiring Problem, Tailight fuse keeps blowing about every 7 days (By theflyer, 2009-02-16)
value of 82 CX500 (By chuck schipper, 2009-02-04)
Newbie (By Homer Simpson, 2009-01-23)
Lost ignition on 1978 cx500 (What could it be?) (By Brandon, 2009-01-18)
help (By ayquerico, 2009-01-17)
manual de mantenimiento (By Eulogio, 2008-12-28)
Saludos (By Eulogio, 2008-12-28)
oil lamp (By theghost1966, 2008-12-19)
Suspension (By jpholmes26, 2008-11-12)
Howto open seat (By chuck gibson, 2008-11-09)
Towing possible with rear wheel on road? (By Larby, 2008-10-19)
79 CX 500 Custom,Riddle Me This (By Attitude, 2008-09-28)
Pogo effect when braking. (By Geezer biker, 2008-09-11)
manometri acque e benzina (By gianfranco, 2008-09-07)
Front Brake Switch Problem (By Presman.mi1, 2008-09-05)
sqeaky front brakes (By Kyle, 2008-08-16)
fork oil (By htm77, 2008-08-15)
Mr. (By Bill Peabody, 2008-08-09)
Mr. (By Bill Peabody, 2008-08-09)
83 cx500 parts (By Big Ben, 2008-08-09)
- RE: 83 cx500 parts (By MangeMol, 2009-06-24)
´79 cx500 miles (By nik, 2008-08-09)
Need model info on 1979 CX500 Custom (By UnclePleasant, 2008-08-06)
- RE: Need model info on 1979 CX500 Custom (By presman.mi1, 2008-09-05)
Fork Seals (By Top_Cat, 2008-07-26)
- RE: Fork Seals (By Potsy, 2008-09-02)
- RE: Fork Seals (By joel, 2008-12-27)
Any tricks to removing the radiator fan? (By nate, 2008-07-24)
- RE: Any tricks to removing the radiator fan? (By Derek, 2009-02-01)
can´t get my cx500 to go faster than 50mph (By steve, 2008-07-21)
- RE: can´t get my cx500 to go faster than 50mph (By decamp, 2008-09-08)
- won´t start (By dee ortiz, 2009-04-12)
Water Pump Seal (By Keith, 2008-07-09)
cx500 runs rough below 4500rpm (By MCLXVI, 2008-07-04)
- RE: cx500 runs rough below 4500rpm (By decamp, 2008-09-08)
79 cx500 cam replacement (By guest, 2008-07-03)
HELP I CANT FIND MY KEYS !! (By Jaybird, 2008-06-29)
chauncy1962 (By chauncy1962, 2008-06-28)
1988 cx500 (By Jaybird, 2008-06-27)
- RE: 1988 cx500 (By Izik, 2009-08-06)
1981 cx 500c (By junior, 2008-06-16)
- RE: 1981 cx 500c (By JackD1941, 2009-11-30)
Instrument Cluster (By Randy Boss, 2008-06-04)
Parting out CX 500´s (By celticbloodcycle, 2008-06-03)
- RE: Parting out CX 500´s (By JohhnyMac, 2008-09-24)
motor wont crank (By lostcause45, 2008-05-31)
sistema de frenos cx 500 turbo (By carlos, 2008-05-23)
Where is the Neutral Switch (By guest, 2008-05-04)
- RE: Where is the Neutral Switch (By guest, 2008-05-08)
Gages Slow To React (By JohhnyMac, 2008-05-04)
- RE: Gages Slow To React (By Jason, 2008-05-11)
  - RE: Gages Slow To React (By JohhnyMac, 2008-05-13)
Speculation (By Tim, 2008-05-02)
- RE: Speculation (By Ralph, 2008-11-10)
I have a 1979 Honda cx 500 custom (By David Taylor, 2008-04-30)
- RE: I have a 1979 Honda cx 500 custom (By cx 500, 2008-06-13)
  - RE: I have a 1979 Honda cx 500 custom (By Norm, 2008-06-13)
- RE: I have a 1979 Honda cx 500 custom (By joel marcoux, 2010-08-18)
Old Guy (By Glen, 2008-04-26)
79 cx500 (By Chris, 2008-04-17)
- RE: 79 cx500 (By Jason, 2008-05-11)
please help (By billy, 2008-04-08)
CX500 carb help!!! (By Acidwinter, 2008-03-31)
- RE: CX500 carb help!!! (By hvacman, 2009-02-26)
- RE: CX500 carb help!!! (By brian, 2009-11-21)
  - RE: CX500 carb help!!! (By Rob, 2010-04-08)
Backfire (By Ontario Cx, 2008-03-15)
- RE: Backfire (By Chad, 2009-08-25)
Geo (By Geotex, 2008-03-07)
missniceguy (By missniceguy, 2008-03-06)
Mod 1 Motorsports (By jim, 2008-02-11)
Is it worth putting money into? (By Sarah, 2008-01-25)
- RE: Is it worth putting money into? (By rftlts, 2008-02-26)
need parts (By terry runnels, 2007-12-09)
Lowering the bike (By Kelsey, 2007-11-11)
Phil (By pww, 2007-10-03)
clacking noise front end (By Andrew, 2007-09-21)
- RE: clacking noise front end (By Don A, 2007-09-21)
  - RE: clacking noise front end (By THE GHETTOMAN, 2008-05-01)
    - RE: clacking noise front end (By Landon, 2010-06-24)
What RPM should my CX 500 be at 60 MPH (By T Gunderson, 2007-09-12)
- RE: What RPM should my CX 500 be at 60 MPH (By b terlesky, 2008-05-03)
- RE: What RPM should my CX 500 be at 60 MPH (By THE GHETTOMAN, 2008-05-13)
- RE: What RPM should my CX 500 be at 60 MPH (By JohhnyMac, 2008-05-13)
- RE: What RPM should my CX 500 be at 60 MPH (By Landon, 2010-06-08)
bike not starting-electrical problem (By jmshoema, 2007-09-04)
- RE: bike not starting-electrical problem (By THE_GHETTOMAN, 2008-03-30)
- RE: bike not starting-electrical problem (By JohhnyMac, 2008-05-13)
RE: front nacelle/casing for headlight and wires (By dcadon, 2007-08-24)
front nacelle/casing for headlight and wires (By jmshoema, 2007-08-24)
- RE: front nacelle/casing for headlight and wires (By THE GHETTOMAN !, 2008-05-13)
I am looking forward to buy a CX 500C (By aku_gr, 2007-08-23)
- RE: I am looking forward to buy a CX 500C (By THE GHETTOMAN !, 2008-05-13)
Rebuild CX500 (By Lou, 2007-08-21)
- RE: Rebuild CX500 (By THE GHETTOMAN !, 2008-05-13)
- RE: Rebuild CX500 (By Bigben, 2008-08-09)
´80 Cx 500 starting (clutch???) problems (By Charl du toit, 2007-08-19)
for sale (By sharon, 2007-07-27)
- RE: for sale (By Rick Wright, 2020-05-01)
EL DIABLO (By JP, 2007-07-21)
problms (By Metal, 2007-07-15)
1982 Honda CX 500 Custom For Sale (By tom king, 2007-07-13)
- RE: 1982 Honda CX 500 Custom For Sale (By jose, 2009-04-20)
wheres my oil filter (By JP in Moline, 2007-07-08)
- RE: wheres my oil filter (By Don, 2007-07-19)
2 CX 500´s for parts or rebuild (By Robert, 2007-07-06)
mattcarocci (By matt, 2007-06-18)
Shock stud too short (By Doc Ross, 2007-06-08)
Anybody Have or Know Where to Find a Stator? (By Smokey, 2007-06-04)
- RE: Anybody Have or Know Where to Find a Stator? (By Pete, 2007-07-26)
  - RE: Anybody Have or Know Where to Find a Stator? (By the ghettoman, 2007-07-27)
    - RE: Anybody Have or Know Where to Find a Stator? (By Landon, 2010-06-08)
Dennis Hibberd (By hibberdd@iafrica, 2007-05-31)
NEED CX500C Ignition Switch (By Dave, 2007-05-27)
help..with my honda cx.. (By paul, 2007-05-14)
Clueless (By Dwayne Sparks, 2007-04-22)
- RE: Clueless (By Matt Manley, 2009-08-12)
help please! wiring issue. (By caleb, 2007-04-16)
- RE: help please! wiring issue. (By THE GHETTOMAN, 2007-07-28)
no crank (By jmh, 2007-04-16)
1979 CX 500 or CBX 500? (By 0992, 2007-03-24)
- RE: 1979 CX 500 or CBX 500? (By ED, 2007-03-24)
  - RE: 1979 CX 500 or CBX 500? (By THE GHETTOMAN, 2007-07-28)
1983 cx 500 custom (By andrew, 2007-03-21)
- RE: 1983 cx 500 custom (By Norm, 2008-06-13)
torque help (By Lswift, 2007-03-21)
Non existing parts (By TiggerMachine, 2007-02-21)
Self Taut Tech (By Self Taut Tech, 2007-01-28)
- RE: Self Taut Tech (By ~THE GHETTOMAN !, 2007-01-30)
The Unicorn of CX´s .. (By THE GHETTOMAN !, 2007-01-23)
RE: Oil filter element (By ~The Ghettoman!, 2007-01-23)
Losing Power (By AJ, 2006-12-20)
- RE: Losing Power (By ~The Ghettoman!, 2007-01-23)
- RE: Losing Power (By Ben, 2010-06-21)
  - RE: Losing Power (By d_abes, 2010-06-21)
  - RE: Losing Power (By Vance, 2010-07-09)
- RE: Losing Power (By Vance, 2010-07-09)
For Sale (By Paul, 2006-12-14)
Thinking of buying a Honda CX500 (By CX500, 2006-12-05)
- RE: Thinking of buying a Honda CX500 (By ED, 2007-01-13)
  - RE: Thinking of buying a Honda CX500 (By THE GHETTOMAN, 2007-01-15)
    - RE: Thinking of buying a Honda CX500 (By ED, 2007-01-15)
      - RE: Thinking of buying a Honda CX500 (By ~The Ghettoman!, 2007-01-23)
- have just bouhht a cx 500 (By pieter.lagaay, 2007-04-17)
  - RE: have just bought a cx 500 (By ED, 2007-04-17)
    - RE: have just bought a cx 500 (By THE GHETTOMAN, 2007-07-28)
- RE: Thinking of buying a Honda CX500 (By Adam, 2010-05-05)
79 Yami (By OldBuck, 2006-12-03)
79 Yami (By OldBuck, 2006-12-03)
lonely (By OldBuck, 2006-11-30)
low profile 2 (By OldBuck, 2006-10-31)
CX500 riding buddies 2 (By OldBuck, 2006-10-31)
- RE: CX500 riding buddies 2 (By wnwilson, 2007-07-09)
cx500 (By len, 2006-10-22)
- RE: cx500 (By Dustin, 2006-10-22)
  - RE: cx500 (By len, 2006-10-23)
CX500 low profile (By OldBuck, 2006-10-14)
CX ridiing buddies (By Oldbuck, 2006-10-14)
Have Manual, and multiple CX owner, answers,best I can.... (By THE_GHETTOMAN, 2006-10-13)
- RE: Have Manual, and multiple CX owner, answers,best I can.... (By 79 cx500 custom, 2007-07-08)
  - RE: Have Manual, and multiple CX owner, answers,best I can.... (By ~THE GHETTOMAN!~, 2007-07-18)
- RE: Have Manual, and multiple CX owner, answers,best I can.... (By tiremanwiz, 2009-04-30)
- RE: Have Manual, and multiple CX owner, answers,best I can.... (By zak coles, 2009-11-04)
Splutters and dies over 5000RPM (By Flypeter, 2006-10-12)
- RE: Splutters and dies over 5000RPM (By THE_GHETTOMAN, 2006-10-12)
Decal Kits available ?????? (By Jack, 2006-10-02)
- RE: Decal Kits available ?????? (By Louis Speert, 2016-02-05)
Original Owner (By Rafe, 2006-09-27)
Repair manual (By OldBuck, 2006-09-26)
Carb and possible timing problems... (By The Ghettoman !, 2006-09-24)
cx 500 (By mowman, 2006-09-04)
1981 CBX 500 Custom WILL NOT RUN (By Sean Eaton, 2006-08-24)
got one for sale (By CAL, 2006-08-21)
- RE: got one for sale (By bobjudd, 2009-08-13)
a new rider (By barnell, 2006-08-21)
- RE: a new rider (By cb, 2006-08-21)
  - RE: a new rider (By Barnell, 2006-08-22)
Weight limits (By Grimm, 2006-08-04)
- RE: Weight limits (By cx500guy, 2010-09-06)
- RE: Weight limits (By jesse james, 2011-10-10)
Performance Enhancements? (By Chad, 2006-08-04)
- RE: Performance Enhancements? (By 80 cafe racer, 2010-03-13)
Mini Sand Rail shaft conversion problem (By Chris Fawcett, 2006-07-27)
cx 500 turbo (By parts, 2006-07-21)
Are their any Honda CX 500 motorcycles in Turkey? (By Ismet Turan, 2006-07-15)
New owner of 81 CX500, need info on electrical connections (By Dan Squires, 2006-06-24)
- RE: New owner of 81 CX500, need info on electrical connections (By shane, 2009-09-08)
- RE: New owner of 81 CX500, need info on electrical connections (By %&#!¤ for brains, 2009-10-21)
- RE: New owner of 81 CX500, need info on electrical connections (By Erin Go Bragh!, 2011-06-09)
Lowering a CX500 (By CAL, 2006-06-19)
- RE: Lowering a CX500 (By James, 2007-01-11)
- RE: Lowering a CX500 (By joel, 2008-12-27)
CAL (By CAl, 2006-06-19)
Mr. (By Erik Foged, 2006-06-14)
New CX500 Owner (By Siberious, 2006-06-06)
Oil filter element (By Chuck Eelhart, 2006-04-30)
- RE: Oil filter element (By daniel, 2006-06-07)
  - RE: Oil filter element (By flavio, 2006-11-17)
    - RE: Oil filter element (By THE GHETTOMAN !, 2006-12-03)
- RE: Oil filter element (By ED, 2007-01-15)
wanting to use engine from 1983 honda cx500 c for go kart (By go-kartmonster, 2006-04-27)
1) rust in a gas tank, 2) odd parts needed (By asdf;lkj, 2006-04-19)
- RE: 1) rust in a gas tank, 2) odd parts needed (By smit 8000, 2007-03-26)
  - RE: 1) rust in a gas tank, 2) odd parts needed (By Doc Ross, 2007-06-08)
    - RE: 1) rust in a gas tank, 2) odd parts needed (By Doc Ross, 2007-06-08)
- need to replace tank what other one suits (By dereck armstrong, 2013-08-04)
Recommended Fairing (By carlene, 2006-04-09)
oil (By cvtb, 2006-04-09)
- RE: oil (By rex1945, 2007-08-17)
oil (By crim, 2006-04-09)
Jimbo (By Reunited, 2006-04-03)
- RE: Jimbo (By afloatingfish, 2009-02-10)
for sale (By tim, 2006-03-29)
- RE: for sale (By chuck, 2009-04-30)
oil seeping from both sides of motor (By tim donaldson, 2006-03-20)
- RE: oil seeping from both sides of motor (By Kev, 2007-02-18)
  - RE: oil seeping from both sides of motor (By ~ The Ghettoman!, 2007-02-24)
Davzam (By dave, 2006-03-20)
Front Fork Seals (By Dustin Scott, 2006-03-10)
- RE: Front Fork Seals (By Bill Kesinger, 2012-06-16)
82 honda cx 500 (By mike, 2006-02-22)
- RE: 82 honda cx 500 (By mike, 2006-02-22)
- RE: 82 honda cx 500 (By Kris, 2008-07-11)
timming for honda cx 500 1978 (By selena champion, 2006-02-06)
- RE: timming for honda cx 500 1978 (By wnwilson, 2007-07-09)
  - RE: timming for honda cx 500 1978 (By chad, 2009-08-25)
- RE: timming for honda cx 500 1978 (By CX 500 man, 2007-07-29)
Replacement Speedometer ´79 CX500C (By Matt, 2006-01-23)
- RE: Replacement Speedometer ´79 CX500C (By tim donaldson, 2006-03-20)
- RE: Replacement Speedometer ´79 CX500C (By wolfmanbmw02, 2008-05-07)
valve adjustment (By dale, 2006-01-23)
- a lower end knock or ping (By Nathan Mongoose, 2006-06-21)
1979 Honda CX500 Custom for Sale at this site now! (By bmbcali, 2006-01-19)
- RE: 1979 Honda CX500 Custom for Sale at this site now! (By Nico, 2008-06-14)
  - RE: 1979 Honda CX500 Custom for Sale at this site now! (By john reynolds, 2010-10-04)
- RE: 1979 Honda CX500 Custom for Sale at this site now! (By Weimar, 2009-01-14)
Shifter seal (By Forrest, 2005-12-14)
Rubbing noise (By Matt, 2005-11-21)
Honda CX 500 Zündbox Problem (By Norbert Kirchner, 2005-11-10)
1979 CX500.....fixin up carbs...any suggestions? (By Reece, 2005-11-05)
- RE: 1979 CX500.....fixin up carbs...any suggestions? (By Jeremy, 2009-04-05)
need a c d i box!!!!!!!! (By classicchopper80, 2005-11-03)
- RE: need a c d i box!!!!!!!! (By Matt, 2005-11-03)
- RE: need a c d i box!!!!!!!! (By 1980 CX500C, 2012-02-23)
speedometer making noise (By Greg, 2005-10-17)
- RE: speedometer making noise (By sven, 2005-12-01)
- RE: speedometer making noise (By Bret, 2006-07-28)
  - RE: speedometer making noise (By Chuck Eelhart, 2006-07-28)
- RE: speedometer making noise (By wolfmanbmw02, 2008-05-07)
Advice on an 80´ cx 500 custom. (By JP, 2005-10-15)
- RE: Advice on an 80´ cx 500 custom. (By j johnston, 2008-08-29)
- RE: Advice on an 80´ cx 500 custom. (By betty, 2009-03-15)
Need parts (By jody, 2005-10-12)
rev counter cable (By gray, 2005-10-06)
- RE: rev counter cable (By sven, 2005-12-01)
- RE: rev counter cable (By Dave, 2010-04-21)
CX500 starting problems (By Ron, 2005-09-26)
- RE: CX500 starting problems (By Tim Skinner, 2005-09-27)
  - RE: CX500 starting problems (By Ron, 2005-09-28)
    - RE: CX500 starting problems (By Tim, 2005-10-01)
      - RE: CX500 starting problems (By jean vaiz, 2012-07-17)
  - RE: CX500 starting problems (By norman_petersen, 2013-07-20)
- RE: CX500 starting problems (By daniel, 2005-11-18)
  - RE: CX500 starting problems (By Ray FL., 2012-03-06)
- RE: CX500 starting problems (By H.B., 2006-01-30)
- RE: CX500 starting problems (By H.B., 2006-01-30)
  - RE: CX500 starting problems (By ED, 2007-01-13)
1979 honda cx 500 custom (By jason, 2005-09-22)
- RE: 1979 honda cx 500 custom (By daniel, 2005-11-20)
Turbo (By CJ, 2005-09-12)
Fairing (By trikesterkyote, 2005-09-06)
- RE: Fairing (By Dustin Scott, 2006-03-10)
Mr. (By John Teel, 2005-08-15)
sweet! (By Matt, 2005-08-11)
Problems with 2 CDI units (By Spokester, 2005-08-07)
- RE: Problems with 2 CDI units (By reggie, 2005-09-19)
CX memories (By Sverre, 2005-07-09)
cutting out (By Cody, 2005-07-03)
- RE: cutting out (By i just bought 1, 2005-07-24)
travisf (By crashbar, 2005-06-23)
Bob (By Bob, 2005-06-23)
Honda help! (By josh d, 2005-05-19)
fork diameter (By Paul, 2005-04-12)
- RE: fork diameter (By interex2050, 2005-04-14)
  - RE: fork diameter (By toni, 2006-01-01)
    - RE: fork diameter (By pablo, 2006-01-02)
Cross country (By Patrick H., 2005-02-22)
- RE: Cross country (By John D, 2005-02-23)
stevewickenden (By steve, 2005-01-12)
- RE: stevewickenden (By beaterCx500c, 2005-07-24)
  - RE: stevewickenden (By Stan Spaulding, 2005-12-03)
parts (By op de beeck sam, 2005-01-05)
- RE: parts (By interex2050, 2005-01-05)
  - RE: considering a ´78 CX 500 (By malo, 2005-06-16)
    - RE: considering a ´78 CX 500 (By Justin, 2005-06-16)
      - RE: considering a ´78 CX 500 (By pablo, 2005-07-16)
Forward controls (By Casey Mora, 2004-12-12)
- RE: Forward controls (By Charles, 2005-10-05)
About to pull my engine to fix the alt. (By koconno2, 2004-11-23)
- RE: About to pull my engine to fix the alt. (By Brian Critchley, 2009-07-23)
  - RE: About to pull my engine to fix the alt. (By brian, 2009-11-21)
Wheels (By bradleyork, 2004-11-21)
Carborator (By Justin, 2004-11-17)
- RE: Carborator (By interex2050, 2004-11-23)
- RE: Carborator (By Francisco, 2004-11-23)
- RE: Carborator (By henry williams, 2009-01-02)
Damn fine ride! (By John_d, 2004-11-12)
- RE: Damn fine ride! (By Rob in Quebec, 2004-11-21)
- RE: Damn fine ride! (By taoistbum, 2005-06-15)
My first Bike (By J.P., 2004-10-29)
- RE: My first Bike (By Rob in Quebec, 2004-11-21)
oil (By cb, 2004-09-25)
- RE: oil (By Heather, 2004-09-25)
  - RE: oil (By THE GHETTOMAN, 2007-07-27)
oil (By cb, 2004-09-25)
CX exhaust (By Dan in Canada, 2004-09-25)
- RE: CX exhaust (By mike from maine, 2005-01-25)
  - RE: CX exhaust (By Alan---Indiana, 2007-05-03)
    - RE: CX exhaust (By THE GHETTOMAN !, 2008-05-13)
- RE: CX exhaust (By Tim, 2005-07-14)
  - RE: CX exhaust (By simon, 2007-09-30)
- RE: CX exhaust (By Rone (Australia), 2008-07-30)
- Rodan (By Rodan, 2009-03-07)
spark problems (By gord w, 2004-09-21)
I´m a new rider and owner of a 81´ CX500 Custom (By KPO, 2004-09-13)
- RE: I´m a new rider and owner of a 81´ CX500 Custom (By Dan in Mich., 2006-06-24)
- RE: I´m a new rider and owner of a 81´ CX500 Custom (By Ralph, 2008-11-10)
- RE: I´m a new rider and owner of a 81´ CX500 Custom (By Robby, 2009-07-19)
  - RE: I´m a new rider and owner of a 81´ CX500 Custom (By Savage, 2011-04-19)
Todor (By Todor, 2004-09-11)
- RE: Todor (By todor, 2005-01-03)
Honda CX500 problems (By sandimas1752, 2004-08-06)
- RE: Honda CX500 problems (By dogrocket100, 2004-08-07)
  - RE: Honda CX500 problems (By colton, 2011-07-05)
  - RE: Honda CX500 problems (By antar, 2014-02-05)
- RE: Honda CX500 problems (By dogrocket100, 2004-08-07)
  - RE: Honda CX500 problems (By jlalonde, 2010-04-16)
    - RE: Honda CX500 problems (By abes_cw, 2010-04-16)
- RE: Honda CX500 problems (By cdi cx 500 e, 2008-06-05)
  - RE: Honda CX500 problems (By guido jimenez, 2009-10-09)
- RE: Honda CX500 problems (By cdi cx 500 e, 2008-06-05)
- RE: Honda CX500 problems (By KGill, 2008-07-01)
  - RE: Honda CX500 problems (By Vance, 2010-07-09)
- RE: Honda CX500 problems (By david stahnke, 2009-01-30)
- RE: Honda CX500 problems (By Jim, 2009-03-17)
- RE: Honda CX500 problems (By JackD1941, 2009-11-30)
- RE: Honda CX500 problems (By Kev3306, 2010-04-06)
- RE: Honda CX500 problems (By thx1104, 2010-05-02)
- RE: Honda CX500 problems (By Ed Hutchinson, 2012-11-08)
Need an Owners Manual (By Raceangel, 2004-07-31)
Starter or flywheel troubles????? (By Rory Jacques, 2004-07-29)
- RE: Starter or flywheel troubles????? (By dogrocket, 2004-07-31)
  - RE: Starter or flywheel troubles????? (By Rory Jacques, 2004-07-31)
    - RE: Starter or flywheel troubles????? (By dogrocket100, 2004-08-09)
Honda won´t start (By david jakupca, 2004-07-23)
- RE: Honda won´t start (By Olivier, 2005-01-06)
  - RE: Honda won´t start (By David Jakupca, 2005-01-06)
    - RE: Honda won´t start (By Eli Schaperow, 2007-01-10)
  - RE: Honda won´t start (By bear, 2009-04-30)
- RE: Honda won´t start (By Bill in ark., 2010-09-12)
new buyer (By 04UWattorney, 2004-07-13)
- RE: new buyer (By dog rocket, 2004-07-31)
- RE: new buyer (By cory, 2004-08-11)
CX500 4Sale on eBay (By rmochinski, 2004-05-24)
- RE: CX500 4Sale on eBay (By typewriterman_co, 2004-05-27)
- Newbie (By Homer Simpson, 2009-01-23)
The Chief (By Paul, 2004-05-21)
- RE: The Chief (By Francisco, 2004-09-10)
Anyone help me? (By Chris, 2004-05-05)
- RE: Anyone help me? (By Francisco, 2004-09-10)
- RE: Anyone help me? (By Dave A, 2004-10-02)
CX-500 1981 Carbs (By Mike Clouthier, 2004-04-23)
1979 cx 500 coil replacement and carb gasket replacement (By NN, 2004-04-08)
- RE: 1979 cx 500 coil replacement and carb gasket replacement (By Rob, Quebec, 2004-10-21)
cam chain (By NN, 2004-04-05)
- RE: cam chain (By Rob, Quebec, 2004-10-21)
- RE: cam chain (By Daryl Nuss, 2010-05-01)
  - RE: cam chain (By gdk, 2010-07-05)
    - RE: cam chain (By Daryl Nuss, 2010-07-05)
Cooling system - capacity (By NN, 2004-03-14)
- RE: Cooling system - capacity (By tim, 2006-03-27)
  - RE: Cooling system - capacity (By Adam, 2010-05-05)
replacing gasket 82 honda cx500 custom (By bob, 2004-02-14)
- RE: replacing gasket 82 honda cx500 custom (By Francisco, 2004-09-10)
Comment (By NN, 2004-02-11)
No title (By NN, 2004-02-08)
- RE: (By John Howell, 2011-04-21)
RE: Comment (By NN, 2003-06-12)
- RE: VALVES (By AIRMANBEAR, 2010-06-12)
help me please (By schematics, 2003-05-28)
- RE: help me please (By interex2050, 2004-10-04)
  - RE: help me please (By OldBuck, 2006-09-25)
- RE: help me please (By cilynx, 2006-01-11)
I got one from my neighbor. (By I am wanting to use the engine for a gyro copter., 2003-05-05)
- RE: I got one from my neighbor. (By wnwilson, 2007-07-09)
owner (By NN, 2003-04-21)
- RE: owner (By interex2050, 2004-12-30)
- RE: owner (By skoota, 2005-08-12)
CX 500 (By water pump seal replacement?john, 2002-12-14)
- RE: CX 500 (By Rob, Quebec, 2004-10-21)
  - RE: CX 500 (By Pete, 2007-07-26)
    - RE: CX 500 (By ~THE GHETTOMAN !, 2007-07-27)
  - RE: CX 500 (By thomas curtin, 2014-04-04)
    - RE: CX 500 (By steve, 2014-05-02)
- RE: CX 500 (By Mel Ross, 2005-11-25)
  - RE: CX 500 (By abes_cw, 2010-04-09)
need some carb. specs. (By NN, 2002-11-14)
- RE: need some carb. specs. (By NanciO, 2005-04-02)
how many miles per a gallon (By NN, 2002-10-28)
- RE: how many miles per a gallon (By NN, 2002-12-08)
  - RE: how many miles per a gallon (By chuck gibson, 2008-11-07)
- RE: how many miles per a gallon (By Steelcity_21, 2007-11-19)
  - RE: how many miles per a gallon (By Roberto Thomson, 2008-11-18)
- RE: how many miles per a gallon (By 1978 CX500 Cafe, 2009-05-25)
I like it ! (By Willi Williams, 2002-10-14)
- RE: I like it ! (By Matthew H, 2002-11-01)
  - RE: I like it ! (By j quinn, 2007-07-01)
    - RE: I like it ! (By WWilson, 2007-07-09)
- RE: I like it ! (By OldBuck, 2006-09-25)
- RE: I like it ! (By Shawn H., 2009-09-20)
  - RE: I like it ! (By Shawn H., 2009-09-20)
Looking for Carburetors for the 1982 cx-500 (By NN, 2002-10-11)
leaking fuel (By NN, 2002-09-28)
honda cx 500c (By NN, 2002-09-04)
- RE: honda cx 500c (By Ashbone, 2006-04-30)
- RE: honda cx 500c (By danman539, 2008-07-24)
  - RE: honda cx 500c (By cx500guy, 2010-09-06)
    - RE: honda cx 500c drain plug spec (By cx500guy, 2010-09-06)
Rare Bike? (By Dave, 2002-08-06)
- RE: Rare Bike? (By Cannon, 2002-10-25)
  - RE: Rare Bike? (By paul, 2003-12-30)
    - RE: Rare Bike? (By Ron, 2004-10-14)
      - RE: Rare Bike? (By Mark, 2004-11-09)
        
        RE: Rare Bike? (By Turbo-Torch, 2004-12-11)
    - RE: Rare Bike? (By steve in kelowna, 2005-01-18)
- RE: Rare Bike? (By Turbotully, 2005-11-04)
- RE: Rare Bike? (By moveralex, 2009-07-11)
- RE: Rare Bike? (By Louis Speert, 2016-02-05)
  - RE: Rare Bike? (By Johnny, 2016-08-03)
price (By NN, 2002-06-27)
- RE: price (By rd, 2010-05-24)
WHAT A BIKE! (By Craig Walker, 2002-06-16)
- Comment (By Jason Holloway, 2002-09-07)
- RE: WHAT A BIKE! (By Brian, 2004-02-11)
  - RE: WHAT A BIKE! (By Olivier, 2004-02-23)
    - RE: WHAT A BIKE! (By Soty, 2004-02-24)
- RE: WHAT A BIKE! (By raf, 2005-08-30)
- RE: WHAT A BIKE! (By raf, 2005-08-30)
  - RE: WHAT A BIKE! (By Matt, 2005-08-30)
- RE: WHAT A BIKE! (By pricing, 2008-07-31)
- RE: WHAT A BIKE! (By Tom, 2008-12-06)
I NEED TO KNOW WHAT DOES THIS BABY WORTH (By nikita, 2002-06-13)
I NEED TO KNOW WHAT DOES THIS BABY WORTH (By NN, 2002-06-13)
- RE: I NEED TO KNOW WHAT DOES THIS BABY WORTH (By Sigma40, 2002-11-18)
- RE: I NEED TO KNOW WHAT DOES THIS BABY WORTH (By jose Arzola, 2015-11-09)
Runs forever ! (By NN, 2002-04-15)
Built to last! (By NN, 2001-12-17)
- RE: Built to last! (By mayor, 2010-05-04)
  - RE: Built to last! (By Joseph, 2011-06-11)
- RE: Built to last! (By SERGIO, 2012-05-16)
No title (By NN, 2001-11-14)
- RE: CX-500-MOTORCYCLE-CDI-IGNITOR-TIA02-14 (By TONY CHEONG, 2008-07-13)
  - RE: NEED A 1979-CX-500-MOTORCYCLE-CDI-IGNITOR-TIA02-14 (By TONY CHEONG, 2008-07-13)
    - RE: NEED A 1979-CX-500-MOTORCYCLE-CDI-IGNITOR-TIA02-14 (By maddogsmith, 2009-10-26)
  - RE: CX-500-MOTORCYCLE-CDI-IGNITOR-TIA02-14 (By daniel, 2009-01-07)
Like my Bike! (By David McClanahan, 2001-09-29)
- RE: Like my Bike! (By bill m, 2007-07-12)
  - RE: Like my Bike! (By tony cheong, 2008-08-05)
- RE: Like my Bike! (By tony cheong, 2008-08-05)
valve space HONDA CX500E - 79year (By NN, 2001-09-04)
valve space honda cx500E - 79year (By NN, 2001-09-04)
- RE: valve space honda cx500E - 79year (By NN, 2002-07-06)
  - RE: valve space honda cx500E - 79year (By john perkins, 2010-04-06)
- RE: valve space honda cx500E - 79year (By bikerdad, 2010-11-13)

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