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  1. Technical Help Forum
    I have my 79 CX500 engine almost rebuilt. I spent some time reflecting and I am creating a blog with more of my trials and tribulations on this project. My first one is about successfully and an easier way to remove the carburetor. Check it out and let me know what you all think. Ended up...
  2. Technical Help Forum
    Hi all! PO put crash guards on my bike and some of the hardware seems to be unusual. I’m trying to figure out what’s going on with these front engine studs. The left has a threaded coupler thing on the end with a bolt sticking out of it that I can’t back all the way out right now because the...
  3. Technical Help Forum
    Hey guys I am rebuilding a 79 CX500 and ordered a new crankshaft and main journal bearings to put with it. I had them measured to this new crankshaft so that I got the right ones. The problem I have is the crank does not turn easily… I have put PLENTY of engine assembly lube during the install...
  4. Technical Help Forum
    Hey guys, Found this spring in my engine: Not attached to anything, just loose. I combed the service manual but must be looking in the wrong spot. Does anyone have any idea where this spring is supposed to go? Thanks!
  5. Technical Help Forum
    Hey everyone, Recently purchased a CX650 motor with the hope of transplanting it into my '80 CX500. I was told the motor had been sitting for at least 10 years, indoors with rags in the holes. Seller didn't know history prior to that. Upon getting it home, I found the crank rotated over by...
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    I have an old CX500 motor that I took out of a 78 and gave the frame and title to a friend. Looking to get it out of my garage. It's been sitting for about 5 years now. Was a runner when I pulled it out but might need a new stator. No idea what the condition is inside. $50.00. I send...
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    Hello, my engine blew and now I am looking for a running engine. My budget is 500 and I would preferably buy from someone kind of close to me. I am located in Corvallis Oregon. I have one on ebay claiming to be running but for 385$ for it and 255$ for shipping I don't want to buy it just for it...
  8. Technical Help Forum
    Hello I got a question, i recently reasembled a cx500 and i dont know how it is supossed to sound but i hear a clicking sound just like the one on this video . Can someone tell me if it is normal? Greeting from Mexico
  9. Technical Help Forum
    I'm dropping my engine for the first time and I'm stuck on the rear engine mounting bolt(the long one). I've got the nut off it but the bolt won't budge. Is it possible to hammer it out as only option I can think of it drilling it out at this point Cx500b London. Uk
  10. Technical Help Forum
    Hi all, I am not sure where to begin but i am currently rebuilding my Honda CX500 Custom engine and i am looking for a BA BB A64 crank shaft. The original owner said he build it but i think he has used the wrong bearing and there is about a millimetre or slightly less of wear on the crankshaft...
  11. Technical Help Forum
    I have just bought a cx500 engine, the seller claimed the engine had been restored by a technician and presented the other bikes/engines at his home that this individual had worked on... All perfectly immaculate. The CX500 Engine cranks very nicely and a lot of pressure when spark plugs are...
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    Hi there, I am on the hunt for a decent, running CX500 CDI engine with good compression. Aesthetics aren't overly important as I plan to strip and paint it however I would prefer confirmed running etc. I also have the front and rear cover, clutch, gearbox and stator etc.. so really just the...
  13. Technical Help Forum
    So I have stripped my engine all the way down and noticed some imperfections. I don't think I am the first one to have disassembled it. The following pictures highlight issues of concern to me, I am wondering if it is worth being rid of the case and sourcing a newer one. Thanks! Wear behind the...
  14. Technical Help Forum
    As some of you may know since owning my CX500 she's been a rough runner, including problems such as a weak left side exhaust, randomly cutting out after 5 minutes of operation (only under load never at idle). No amount of replacement parts, mechanical or electrical seemed to fix the issues at...
  15. Technical Help Forum
    Hello, i've been trying to start up the bike one last time before winter to change the oil, but there just isn't any ignition. The most worrying part is that on my last try it was trying to start it when it slowly stopped trying to turn the pistons and all i heard was the kind of electrical...
  16. Technical Help Forum
    Lately I got quite weird problem with engine. When it is cold it starts and runs without any problems. I can go 100kms without any problem. But as soon as I stop (turn off engine) e.g. for fuel it is not possible to start the engine again. It is dead completely. no a single puff... I have to...
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    Hello everyone, I am looking for a CX500 engine in decent cosmetic and running condition preferably with the triple bypass done. The higher condition the better really! Please DM me if you have anything kicking about, anything within reason will be considered I am Located near Leicester, United...
  18. Technical Help Forum
    Hey Fellas, So I got my raesan all up and going with my murray carbs and have been putting the miles on the bike for the past 3 days. I've noticed a lot vibration though around 2-3k rpms whether or no the driveline is engaged or not. I did install the g8 stator in place of the g47, not sure if...
  19. General Discussion
    Hi Folks Wondering if anyone out there has a 650 with high Millage on it i.e. over 100,000. I read somewhere that 650 engines do not hang on as well as a 500 engines once tthe millage gets into the triple digits. Don't know if that is true or not can anyone speak to the longevity of a well...
  20. Technical Help Forum
    Hi everyone, So I'm going through the decision process of whether to rebuild my engine or not, I'm leaning towards no. So before the winter I bought 2 cx500's a 79 and 81 neither of which were running, nothing seemingly wrong with them just nothing attached to the motors to make them run, both...
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