I've worked on this bike on and off (full rebuild and customizing) over the years, this site was full of help. Thank you all. Since it's been road-worthy, it's been such a pleasure to ride. It start and idles easy and precisely, runs super smooth and eats freeway miles no problem. I haven't...

G’day there. I have just bought an original 78 CX500. Original 27 KS. Complete and in relatively good nick, usual patina, rust on front guard and other chrome bits. Bought as a non runner, but was just crap in the fuel tap and carbs. New battery and it runs great. I have other...

Hello everyone. New to the forum. Not at all new to riding or turning wrenches on motorbikes. I bought a 1982 CX500 Custom with about 29k miles for $200. It sat in a basement without running for about 5 years. When I bought it a year ago I cleaned the fuel tank, replaced the fuel petcock, put a...

Anyone know where I can buy some carb jets (#90 and #120 I believe) for my CX500? I'm running a MAC exhaust and would like to jet them and give them a good sonic bath. Ebay gives me only scooter jets, although I would imagine they would work. Hit me with some links people