Topic: A question about a CX500

[Flying Tiger]

Hello all, ..

I posess a CB650 that I really like, .. a friend of mine is getting interested in picking up an older bike, .. one option is a '79 Honda CX500, which I know nothing about .. Would anyone like to comment on this type of machine?

Thanks alot!

Ken

[Bob Wessner]

I recall a number of posts regarding the CX500. If you type it into the search box, I'm sure it will turn-up a few threads.

[Flying Tiger]

Thanks Bob, ..

I should have checked that, before posting this ..

[74cb750]

I had a CX500 and now have a GL500 (just a cx with bags) and have found it
to be a dependable bike that sits very high, gets good gas milage
BUTthe chicks don't dig it like the cb750's.
If you need parts let me know.

[droopy]

I have a 82 gl500 great (birth control) bike

[Uncle Ernie]

Like every bike, it mostly depends on how it was taken care of.  In general, they are surprisingly sportive for a very dependalve workhorse.

[74cb750]

Not sure what you mean by "sportive" to describe a CX500 Uncle Ernie, but
the only people I have ever known to own/ride one were to use
as Putt-putt machines. Probably why I sold mine right quick.
Yes, it did have good pickup, sounded nice BUT the image projected
was just not me.
peace,
michel

[Flying Tiger]

Thanks for the comments, ..

This a nice site.

[Uncle Ernie]

Well, the lastest Ducati it ain't, no.
Surprisingly sportive on the one hand and depedable workhorse on the other, sure.
Good overall bikes for commuting and stuff like that.

[siter81]

I had an 82 i was putting back together,but found my k5,parted out the gl.Best move i ever made.
Not a female attention getter at all.The gl that is.








Siter81     

[crazypj]

CX was designed to be operated at redline and thrown away when worn out. Most of the problems with CX are a result of being driven too gently, particularly the cam chain disasters ( you can get motor out, change all the tensioner's/guide and refit in about an hour, when you've had enough practice )
PJ

[JSGAuto]

If he is tall advise him aginst the bike. 

I am 6' tall and my kness would hit those funky cylinder heads, which got a bit warm.