Is the CX500 a good bike?
Its a really nice riding bike for its age. The engine has plenty of power even down low, and is a real easy bike to ride. Its pretty comfortable for in town riding, but above 70mph it does vibrate a bit.
How much horsepower does a Honda CX500 have?
50.00 HP
Honda CX 500 Specs The engine produces a maximum peak output power of 50.00 HP (36.5 kW) @ 9000 RPM and a maximum torque of . With this drive-train, the Honda CX 500 is capable of reaching a maximum top speed of 176.0 km/h (109.4 mph) .
How many cylinders does a cx500 have?
Honda CX 500
| Make Model | Honda CX 500 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, longitudinal 800 V-twin cylinder, camshaft nestles at the base of the V between the cylinders. ,OHV, 4 valves per cylinder operated by pushrods |
| Capacity | 497 cc / 30.3 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 78 x 52 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
Is there a 1979 Honda CX 500 discussion group?
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Is there anything wrong with a Honda CX500?
Yes Nothing has gone wrong for me, just a carb clean, simple green and ultrasonic cleaner does wonders. 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.
Why is my muffler loose on my Honda CX500?
My bike comes with brackets to fit a pair of hard saddlebags, and the bracket, passenger pegs, and muffler bracket all connect to the frame at the same point. Somehow the one bolt that holds it all together fell off, so now I’m missing a peg, and my muffler is loose.
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 bike is a 1979 Honda CX 500?
1979 Honda CX500, **MECHANIC’S SPECIAL** Runs & Drives, Needs a little TLC! 1979 Honda CX 500. This is a totally customized, one-off bike built by a very talented bike builder out of North Carolina!! It runs good, but needs a little fine tuning,because of the short, straight pipes.
When did the Honda CX 500 come out?
1979 Honda CX500, A Honda Never Grows Old – The Honda CX series motorcycles were developed and released by Honda in the late 1970s.
How can I tell if my Honda CX500 has been fixed?
This was fixed part way through 1979, but Honda issued a recall on all existing bikes. You can tell if your bike has been fixed by checking the lower left part of the engine where the number is stamped into the casing. If you see three punch dots in a triangle pattern, your bike was fixed. Anyway, I love this motorcycle.
Which is the most fun Honda CX500 to ride?
And the CX500 is the easiest and often the most fun of all of them (although like all children, I spread my love equally). It rides relatively low, and its fairly narrow wheel base make it easy to maneuver. This “Poor Man’s Moto Guzzi” has a smooth and peppy transverse engine, putting out the same HP as my ’75 Airhead.