Honda CX 500

[sksxs1100]

Anyone know anything about a Honda cx500? there is one in the local paper for $200 that needs carb and ignition work.

[Dark Horse]

Hey Shawn!

My son has a CX 500. He picked it up about three years ago, also $200. Had 9700 miles on the clock.

These are nice bikes. Great starter bike. However, they have their little quirks, just like the XS/XJ's.

One thing they are notorious for is stator problems. Don't run it on a low charged or dead battery. In order to change the stator you have to remove the engine and split the case. NASTY!

But they are alot of fun to ride. There were two models, the "Custom" and the "Deluxe". Later, Honda named them the "Silver Wing".

My son has a Clymers manual that he got with his purchase.


Hope this helps.

[Jerry]

Couple notes I picked up along the way...

Early CX 500 had a problem with water pump leaking. This was fixed on later models and retrofitted to most early bikes. Still you might ask if the water pump has ever been replaced. If not sure, you may want to consider doing this.

I seriously considered buying a CX 500 several years back, but decided to keep it simple by running air-cooled bikes. By most accounts the CX is a nice little ride.

[Dark Horse]

Just a little added information to Jerry's comments:

To replace the water pump impeller you must perform the same operations as to replace the stator. The water pump is just above the stator. Owners of these bikes recommend changing the impeller at the same time if you are installing a new stator.

[sksxs1100]

if all else fails... just get it and part it out. but still the problem of , I dont have $200 to spare...lol

[sksxs1100]

the CX500 is out, but I am trying to work a trade with a guy for a CB750 and suzuki 125.. plus a ninja 500 engine...lol
If he says no... oh well...

[Geezer]

Originally posted by sksxs1100
the CX500 is out, but I am trying to work a trade with a guy for a CB750 and suzuki 125.. plus a ninja 500 engine...lol
If he says no... oh well...

You're probably better off with out the CX500 anyway. The early ones had serious cam chain problems and the later ones had similar problems to a lesser extent. The front ends were too wimpy for the weight of the bike and flexed fiercely.

If you have to go with an older Honda, I’d recommend the 750F, 900F or 1100F. These were about the best of the line up in the early to mid 1980s.

Geezer