Assuming you have the original front end, You'll need a brace to fit the 33mm forks on a '78 to '80 CX500 Standard, Custom, or Deluxe (thru '81). The '81 and '82 Custom have 35mm forks, so that brace would not fit.
Fork brace
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I have that one fitted to my 81 500C.
They also list one for the GL500.
They also list one for the GL500.
The brace for the early CX500s has a protrusion to mount the OEM fork rubbers onto. The 82 CX500 uses different fork seals and dust caps, and this extension is unnecessary.
This is the kind for the 33mm fork CX500:
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This is how it mounts:
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The 82 CX and all GL500 models do not need the protrusions, because they have dust boots that are fully inside the lower. Like this:
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Charles.
This is the kind for the 33mm fork CX500:
This is how it mounts:
The 82 CX and all GL500 models do not need the protrusions, because they have dust boots that are fully inside the lower. Like this:
Charles.
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Mine has the protrusions to hold the fork seals but I will be removing them.
The thingy has a similar brace that does not provide these extensions and I have fitted it with internal fitment dust seals from a 250 virago. If, when clamped to the forks there are any gaps in the clamping the dust seal sealing is compromised. Plus they look better without the tower and with the internal seals.
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I can't presently find a picture of the Tarrozzi fitment on the 500C. I removed all of the logos and texture and polished that one.
The thingy has a similar brace that does not provide these extensions and I have fitted it with internal fitment dust seals from a 250 virago. If, when clamped to the forks there are any gaps in the clamping the dust seal sealing is compromised. Plus they look better without the tower and with the internal seals.
I can't presently find a picture of the Tarrozzi fitment on the 500C. I removed all of the logos and texture and polished that one.
The teleflex/telefix brand I believe...
FRONT FORK STABILIZER HONDA CB400N/CM400T/CX500/CX500C | Classicracing.nl
Front fork stabilizer Honda CB400N/CM400T/CX500/CX500C
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