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  1. Member Classifieds
    The latest fork mounted headlight assembly system. Headlight not included. Hardware is optional. Depending on your finishes, that will determine your hardware color. https://www.cx500parts.com/product-page/fork-mount-headlight-mounting-system Shown is a 5” headlight. Purchase Link Red -...
    $150 USD
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    Hey guys I have been on this forum for a while now and I have been sitting on the sidelines just reading but now I'm a bit stuck. I have what I belive is a GL400 in a 650c frame. I was going down the route of a cafe but then changed my mind and I'm going to either bobber or chopper it. Where I...
  3. Technical Help Forum
    I have three cx500 (1980, 1981 and 1982) they are all in various condition and I am working on combining into one.. I wanted to pick the best forks of the lot to put new seals into. These are on the '81 and seem in the best condition but they have these at the top. Are they stock? Haven't seen...
  4. Technical Help Forum
    Good evening everyone. Made a post a few days ago about my new fork seals leaking. They were the aftermarket 4 into 1 seals on Amazon. A couple of issues I think could be the cause. The aftermarket seals, poor prep work, or lightly pitted tubes. I’m going to take the forks apart again, clean...
  5. Technical Help Forum
    Hi All, I’m currently rebuilding my forks and made an unfortunate discovery. I’m pretty sure the wear on these tubes is significant enough that they’ll continue to leak. Before anyone asks, the damage in these photos is in the area that the tube travels into the slider. There is damage...
  6. Technical Help Forum
    Good day, team! My next project was to replace the ATF in the forks of my 81 CX500C and in the process of disassembly discovered a considerable amount of goopy rust inside the left fork. I haven't disassembled the right fork yet. Is this a cause for concern? I reckon this may be moisture from...
  7. Technical Help Forum
    Has anyone replaced their monoshock for a GL500? Air ride suspension is cool and all... except for when the shock doesn't hold air. Any suggestions on a specific shock to throw on it? Or should I just make the measurements and find a replacement the right size? Also, my front forks don't hold...
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    I need to replace my front forks. Looking for a fork assembly for a 1982 CX500. I see a few on Ebay for 1979 & 1982 CX500s but not sure if they would match up with my '82???
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    Hey everyone, I am looking to put a CBR 600rr set of usd forks on my CX500. I would however want to put a vintage look tyre on the wheel to keep the same look. I am currently running a dunlop k70 90x35 on the front comstar (i think) but I know the 600rr has a different tyre size. Any...
  10. Technical Help Forum
    Hi Guys, Sorry for my silence there has been a lot of things on as of late. I have come back to my cx500 project and am putting in a tapered bearing kit, however there is no "smaller washer" that is mentioned here frequently included in the kit so I was wondering if someone would be able to...
  11. Technical Help Forum
    Hello! My steering had huge notches in the travel caused by 37 year old head bearings. I replaced them with some All Balls bearings, however my test ride revealed a slow motion wobble back and forth while attempting to ride straight. It like when you roll a tire and as it slows, it tips left to...
  12. CX Customization and Mods Forum
    Hi, I've recently purchased a CX500 Custom 1981. It has the 35mm forks with air assist caps. Can these caps be removed and ordinary caps put in place without changing the spring length etc in the fork? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Jonny
  13. CX Customization and Mods Forum
    Hey guys! I've been lurking this forum for a while now and thought it's about time I join in and contribute. For the past week, I've been researching possible fork upgrades for my GL500 project and compiled a list of cartridge CBR forks that may fit. I haven't pulled the trigger on a new set of...
  14. Technical Help Forum
    A lot of the parts look identical (and are!) to my CB750F. Both are 1980 models. CX500c and CB750F. The front end, on the CX, seems a little spongy. I'd like to lower the front end by raising the tubes through the triples. I tried this on another CX and it bottomed out very easily. So,on this...
  15. CX Customization and Mods Forum
    Hi everybody Just got my 1980 Cx500 and doing aq cafe racer conversion. I want some upside down forks on it....Any ideas which bikes forks would fit for yolks etc? Thanks Hayley
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    Hey guys. I have a lot of stock parts for the GL650 i'm looking to unload. I am located in Philadelphia. Will ship. All prices aren't firm. Front Wheel with break rotor - $60 Rear Fender Assembly - $75.00 Forks - $100.00 Carbs - $100.00 Rear Shock - $100.00 Rear Turn Signals - $40.00 Triple...
  17. Technical Help Forum
    So I am removing the equalization line between the front forks and need to get another air fill valve, so I can fill each for independently. Does anyone know where to get these and the size I need? Thanks in advance! Picture of the front end so far with the fuse box relocated and the...
  18. CX Customization and Mods Forum
    I recently bought a CX500 80' which had already had some work done on it. I am in the process of designing the bike and i would like some help determining which donor forks would best suit my design. I am looking for shorter length fork than the stock CX500 forks to match the already lowered...
  19. Technical Help Forum
    Hi all, I'm rebuilding an '81 CX500D and am at the point where it looks like the front end needs a boatload of attention. Steering stem bearings, fork seals, fork wipers, oil, and the springs seem like they bottom out at the drop of a hat. Not too many upgrade options for the 33mm forks...
  20. Technical Help Forum
    Hello, I am looking for help/advice with replacing the oil in the front forks of my 1983 Honda GL650. I have the right oil and a drip pan, but I cannot get the top bolts off of the forks. They are on there very tightly and are a weird shape, due to the valve for the air hose. Has anyone...
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