What did people think of the Honda CX500?
When the CX500 was launched, not only did most folk think Honda had lost their minds, but there wasn’t a suitable box available to put the new machine into. On paper, the bike was big and potentially underpowered and not at all in keeping with the rest of the world’s idea of a modern, middle weight, machine.
What kind of brakes does a Honda cx500e sport have?
The first CX models, the A and B versions featured single piston floating calipers up front and a dated, single-leading-shoe drum design working on the rear. Braking was good, but not eye popping, as the weight of the engine and shaft drive gang up on the twin stoppers to make life hard for them.
How does Trac work on a Honda cx500e?
The TRAC (Torque Reactive Anti-Dive Control) system works by using the braking action to pivot the brake caliper and in doing so actuate a valve in the left hand fork leg, this restricts the damper oils motion and stiffens the front under braking.
Which is the second water cooled Honda motorcycle?
As a replacement for the CB four-cylinder series of middleweights, the CX was the second water-cooled machine to be produced by Honda, the first being the GL1000 Gold Wing, and the new twin cylinder machine was a mix of old and new technology, creating a motorcycle quite unlike any other.
When the CX500 was launched, not only did most folk think Honda had lost their minds, but there wasn’t a suitable box available to put the new machine into. On paper, the bike was big and potentially underpowered and not at all in keeping with the rest of the world’s idea of a modern, middle weight, machine.
When to replace CDI unit on Honda CX500?
Around 20,000 miles, these bikes often need it (or part of it). 2. Ignition issues as they get older, often requiring some replacing, namely in their CDI units (Ignitech is the go-to replacement). 3. The usual issues for a bike that’s 35-ish years old. Many of us don’t fare that much better at that age.
What kind of wheels are on Honda cx500e?
Brushed aluminium Comstar wheels finished off the cosmetic revamp. Featuring a diamond type frame along the same lines as the CBX1000, the CX500 E can be quite a well-behaved machine if care is taken in it’s handling.
What’s the throttle response on a Honda CX500?
From none at all, or rough idle and poor throttle response, to seamless starts in mid 30°F weather and idling with no choke in 30 seconds. Awesome throttle response. I feel accomplished at what I did.