Author Topic: Honda CX 500 (Read 32999 times)

bert96 · « **Reply #25 on:** January 18, 2009, 03:02:28 AM »

I really like this cx model,i don't know if it's just a canadian model.?

http://lespac.com/search/detail.php?PHPSESSID=e8536c6d9eca9c5fd827da22bbccdfd4&infst=RK_8197429%3B&cp=175&region=&num_reg_ori=21&gr=12&majalerte=&a=8197429&o=%2Fsearch%2Findex.php&r=2551&liste_ville=&listcmp=&parindex=0&page=1&total=1&nbrpages=1&visite_recherche=&categorie_titre=%5BV%E9hicules+-+Motos%5D&idcookie=32e54a1ff8498147b0477ca81f486442&zc=175&zg=12&priorite=&orderby=distance&mots=honda+cx&distancemax=0&agemax=0&liste_region=&catgr=c175-12&R16_de=0&R16_a=&R16=&prix_de=0&prix_a=0&annee_de=0&annee_a=0&no_region_de=0&no_region_a=&no_region=&R11_de=0&R11_a=&R11=&R12=0&R15_de=0&R15_a=0&R14=0&R13=0&type=0&etat=0&prio=

750goes · « **Reply #26 on:** January 18, 2009, 09:42:50 PM »

sorry bert - cant read french mate

upperlake04 · « **Reply #27 on:** January 19, 2009, 05:18:45 AM »

This one?

DESCRIPTION
Moto Honda CX 650E 1983. 35, 000 Km. Shaft Drive (V-Twin). Pneus neufs, batterie neuve. Tous les huiles, liquides sont neuves. Pret a rouler, été 2009. Moto tres fiable, ultra confortable a conduire.

INFORMATIONS COMPLÉMENTAIRES
Marque : Honda
Type de motos : Routière
Transmission : Manuelle
Moteur : 4 temps
Taille du moteur : 501cc - 750cc
Refroidissement : Liquide
Kilométrage : 50 000 à 59 999km
Démarreur électrique
Porte bagage
Pare-brise

cb650 · « **Reply #28 on:** January 19, 2009, 05:39:45 AM »

That looks like the 650turbo. Dad had a gl500. Was a nice bike considering I dont like "dressers".

bert96 · « **Reply #29 on:** January 19, 2009, 01:33:14 PM »

Quote from: upperlake on January 19, 2009, 05:18:45 AM

This one?

DESCRIPTION
Moto Honda CX 650E 1983. 35, 000 Km. Shaft Drive (V-Twin). Pneus neufs, batterie neuve. Tous les huiles, liquides sont neuves. Pret a rouler, été 2009. Moto tres fiable, ultra confortable a conduire.

INFORMATIONS COMPLÉMENTAIRES
Marque : Honda
Type de motos : Routière
Transmission : Manuelle
Moteur : 4 temps
Taille du moteur : 501cc - 750cc
Refroidissement : Liquide
Kilométrage : 50 000 à 59 999km
Démarreur électrique
Porte bagage
Pare-brise

Yes this one,and no this model don't have turbo.If i did not have my k4,i would buy this bike.

cb650 · « **Reply #30 on:** January 19, 2009, 04:19:08 PM »

Yea didnt see anything that might translate to turbo. But it does look a bunch like the turbo 650.

750goes · « **Reply #31 on:** January 20, 2009, 12:05:45 AM »

The cx650E (euro) model is nearly the same as the cx650TC (turbo) model in appearance... the most distinctive difference is the Turbo model actually has TURBO in big letters on the mufflers.

upperlake04 · « **Reply #32 on:** January 20, 2009, 06:24:52 AM »

A link to an a 1978 magazine article on the Australian CX site that swoons over the new 500. 7.3mb
http://australiancx.asn.au/files/CX500-REVS-7807.pdf

Tom in Newcastle......Ontario · « **Reply #33 on:** January 20, 2009, 07:06:23 AM »

CX650e(I had one)1/4 fairing,chrome exhaust,silver mags http://www.vaxxine.com/tomspage/cxout.jpg

CX650T 3/4 fairing,black exhaust,gold mags http://www.hoc.org.uk/gallery/bikes/CX650TC_Turbo_84.jpg

Quote from: 750goes on January 20, 2009, 12:05:45 AM

The cx650E (euro) model is nearly the same as the cx650TC (turbo) model in appearance... the most distinctive difference is the Turbo model actually has TURBO in big letters on the mufflers.

Bodain · « **Reply #34 on:** January 21, 2009, 07:34:28 AM »

Quote from: upperlake on January 20, 2009, 06:24:52 AM

A link to an a 1978 magazine article on the Australian CX site that swoons over the new 500. 7.3mb
http://australiancx.asn.au/files/CX500-REVS-7807.pdf

Interesting article. Ya kinda got to wonder if some reviewers get some type of fringe benefit from writing a kind review.

750goes · « **Reply #35 on:** January 21, 2009, 01:47:53 PM »

excuse me for not being 100% politically correct when describing the cx650 variants.....

Tom in Newcastle......Ontario · « **Reply #36 on:** January 22, 2009, 06:10:44 AM »

politically correct ......that's in the other 90% of the threads(so far) :)

If offence was taken,I apologize,I thought I was just passing on info..........

my78k · « **Reply #37 on:** January 29, 2009, 04:27:56 PM »

Ok so I bumping this back up to ask for advice from anyone who has or currently owns a CX500. I Have a 1980 so it has the more "bulbous" tank (tear drop whatever) and don't really have the coin right now to fully cafe it. (Plus the wife is actually talking about letting me take her out for a spin on it hates my CBR!). Anyways, so a new tank is out of the question but I hate the look of the huge bars. I would like something a little lower or sleeker. Since it won't be cafed I can't really see going for clubmans or drags. Anybody have some reasonable options that would be sort of a mid point between the 2 extremes???

If you had pics that would be even better....

Oh and I have posted the same question over at Chopper Charles but the traffic here is definitely a little more brisk!!

Thanks in advance,
Dennis

Bodain · « **Reply #38 on:** January 29, 2009, 04:51:31 PM »

Well I planned on the cafe route for mine. Normally I don't like, or do clubmans on anything. Generally clubmans suck. The interesting thing about the CX is the seat height. Pull off the stock seat, now just sit on the frame. Extremely low. I like. Now I just happen to have a set of clubmans, because I pulled them off the last cafe project because I hated them. Anyway I mounted them up on the CX, then sat on the bike. I think I like it.

The CX instantly takes on a whole new look with low bars compared to those high pulled back stock bars. I would think any super bike bar would do you good.

syth82 · « **Reply #39 on:** January 29, 2009, 05:43:56 PM »

Quote from: upperlake on January 17, 2009, 09:55:12 PM

The Cx has a distinctive quick lean to the right when blipping the throttle in neutral as the bike tries to rotate around the inline crankshaft. With the correct launch speed, angle of take-off, and proper use of engine rpm, it seems within the realm of possibility that a talented rider could do a barrel roll.

I very nearly ROFLed.

Seriously though, I'd love to do a CX cafe for my next project. If I ever get this one done. Nice bike.

HavocTurbo · « **Reply #40 on:** January 30, 2009, 12:00:34 PM »

Quote from: syth82 on January 29, 2009, 05:43:56 PM

Quote from: upperlake on January 17, 2009, 09:55:12 PM
The Cx has a distinctive quick lean to the right when blipping the throttle in neutral as the bike tries to rotate around the inline crankshaft. With the correct launch speed, angle of take-off, and proper use of engine rpm, it seems within the realm of possibility that a talented rider could do a barrel roll.

I very nearly ROFLed.

Seriously though, I'd love to do a CX cafe for my next project. If I ever get this one done. Nice bike.

Bore one out with hotter cams and ported heads..... Then take it to the track. Thing wants to laydown with just gas applied. Forget that look right push right lean right crap....

More like look right push right, lean left to keep from kissing the apex,change pants in pit.

Nothing against them.... aside from the cafe'd look... I cannot seem to find a good style for them. "Choppers" are out, bagger looks alien, digger or bobber seems disproportionate (spell that right?), and standard looks like a child's toy.

And the turbo'd version..... Looks like the plastic molder was drunk when he designed the panels.

Then again.... I like the look of moving parts and the like.

Sporkfly · « **Reply #41 on:** January 30, 2009, 05:17:28 PM »

I've got a fire damaged CX500... (Again, what is it with me and fire damaged bikes?

) Maybe I'll cafe it just for kicks...

Nice looking bikes at the beginning of the thread. I think I would go with super bike bars though.

my78k · « **Reply #42 on:** February 09, 2009, 10:59:03 AM »

Well it wasn't quite warm enough to ride yesterday but for the first time in a long time it was warm enough to wrench...so I tore into the CX. It had a really rough idle when I last had it running. Yanked the carbs and gave them a thorough cleaning. Checked the plugs and they were BLACK! I have no idea how much difference it will have made as I figured there was no point in putting gas into freashly cleaned carbs only to have them sitting for a few more months until it is warm enough to ride. I do have to figure out some sort of inline filter though as there were some chunks in the float bowl when I drained them. I hate inline filters but I don't think I have a choice right now.

We'll see how much time and energy I have before riding season and if I can swing it I will probably give the old tank a rinse out with some acid to clean it up some...I still also have to figure out what bars I am going to go with.

Dennis

HavocTurbo · « **Reply #43 on:** February 09, 2009, 01:25:37 PM »

Used a couple of mini filters on a project or two....

Worked great on the 500's.

upperlake04 · « **Reply #44 on:** February 11, 2009, 08:19:13 AM »

A mild cafe conversion.

j-conn · « **Reply #45 on:** February 11, 2009, 08:45:03 AM »

i like these cafinated alot!

upperlake04 · « **Reply #46 on:** March 21, 2009, 06:55:58 AM »

Bodain and Dennis..

Bodain · « **Reply #47 on:** March 21, 2009, 03:46:59 PM »

Very Nice Blue CX.. Is that just a pic you found or do you have some knowledge of that bike? I would certainly ask about the exhaust pipe....

Anyway.... I'm making some progress on mine.... Today was paint day!

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #48 on:** March 21, 2009, 05:07:03 PM »

Just in case you haven't seen this one from a different thread, actually yours is going to look similar.

Mick

upperlake04 · « **Reply #49 on:** March 22, 2009, 08:50:59 AM »

The pic of the blue CX was plucked from the Australian CX site. Not much other info on it except that the original poster, Damo, had plucked it from the 'Dutch site'. You've been busy Bodain!

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