[bear2020]

I have CX650 Custom & I want dual disc brakes on front. What b the best forks for this application any ideas? Just wondering if any other Honda in the 80s will work?? Any help/direction b appreciated..

 

[Randall-in-Mpls]

GL650 has the same cast Comstar wheel and the same diameter forks. They're probably a little longer than your CX650C forks.

 

[richnct]

I thought the cx650c had larger diameter forks (39mm) and they looked longer too?

 

[keith in zulu In]

GL650 37 - CX650 39. Although the forks on the CX are longer and leading edge, the distance from axle to bottom of the triple tree is about 1" longer and the neck is about 1/2" longer. Others have done it, but I cannot tell how much work it will be to change over. Let us know if you try how it works out if you try it.

 

[Randall-in-Mpls]

I thought the cx650c had larger diameter forks (39mm) and they looked longer too?

GL650 37 - CX650 39.

Ahh... My mistake. I forgot about the leading axle, too.

 

[bear2020]

I probably leave it alone. I got the bike its all original. Been in storage since 1984, in garage. It had the tires from 1983, 2800miles. I changed fluids, it started rt up. I put new tires plugs & needs fork seals. It has all paper work 1 owner. My friends brother bought it new & he past away & they GAVE it to me. I think he gave a little over $2400.00 for it new. I have the receipt. I get pictures on here if I figure out how

 

[keith in zulu In]

The icon below between the chain and the camera to post those pictures.

 

[murrayf]

put a stainless steel brake line on it that will improve the braking

 

[Sidecar Bob]

The icon below between the chain and the camera to post those pictures.

Or just click the place in the box where you type your message where you want the pic to be and drag & drop the pic into the box.

 

[oshoshan]

Double-H pads + stainless steel hoses + adjustable brake lever did the job for me.
Not as strong as two disks, but strong enough to lock the front with a healthy squeeze.

 

[ChopperCharles]

1983-up VT750 Shadow and VF700/VF750 Magna fork lowers should work on your 39mm tubes. If you get the 1983 model year Magna parts, the rim will even perfectly match.

Edit: The 1983 VF750 Magna may have or may not have 37mm fork tubes, but the 84-up 700 has 39mm for sure. Two different sources have two different numbers for the 83, but they all agree on the 84-up. Also the rims are interchangeable between different sized magnas and shadows of that era, so you can still snag an 83 wheel. All those similar looking wheels have the same rotor spacing and axle diameter, and swap from bike to bike.

Charles.

 

[danroy323]

But the Magna wheel is 18in, not 19 as on the CX650C. I have one in my garage I intend to use on my GL650 when I get to '"scramblerize" it. Same 18in wheel as the 83 CB1000C.

 

[danroy323]

Also, the Magna has same the dimension brake discs as the GL650 but they're even better as they're slotted VS the GL650, CX650A and CB1000C plain discs.

 

[ChopperCharles]

Ah yes, the Magna wheels are 18", that's true. For a street bike, no biggie, but if you want off-road tires it kinda is. So use the Shadow rim, as it's 19". The spoke pattern is different though.

Charles.

 

[danroy323]

Or use a GL650 wheel if you want a 19in wheel with the same pattern and dual discs.

 

[Sidecar Bob]

I've never had a problem finding 18" knobbies.

 

[DouginEasternWashington]

I've never had a problem finding 18" knobbies.

For off road, bigger is better for a front tire.