Hey good folks,
I got a 78 cx500 about a month ago (bought it partially disassembled for $200) and have finally gotten most of the gaskets replaced, fixed the shifter, put a new cover on the seat and am getting ready to paint etc. but wanted to fire it up first. I have the Clymer manual but cannot figure out where/what hoses should attach to the two "nipples" on the bottom of the carb (every pic has hoses in it, just not attached to anything) and there is a 2nd smaller ground connector with a rubber cap that comes off the stator that I can't figure out what it attaches to - I'll try to put some pics on - can anyone help?
THANKS!
...and yes, though it looks grimy in the picture, I cleaned a ton of gunk of the engine and did the carbs. Was only interested in going so far cosmetically with a bike that might not run (back story: I bought it from a guy whose son purchased it about two years ago (running), son took it partially apart, did some bad spray canning, and lost interest. Moved to Idaho and the Dad wanted to clean out his garage. I figured it could be a fun project).
I got a 78 cx500 about a month ago (bought it partially disassembled for $200) and have finally gotten most of the gaskets replaced, fixed the shifter, put a new cover on the seat and am getting ready to paint etc. but wanted to fire it up first. I have the Clymer manual but cannot figure out where/what hoses should attach to the two "nipples" on the bottom of the carb (every pic has hoses in it, just not attached to anything) and there is a 2nd smaller ground connector with a rubber cap that comes off the stator that I can't figure out what it attaches to - I'll try to put some pics on - can anyone help?
THANKS!


...and yes, though it looks grimy in the picture, I cleaned a ton of gunk of the engine and did the carbs. Was only interested in going so far cosmetically with a bike that might not run (back story: I bought it from a guy whose son purchased it about two years ago (running), son took it partially apart, did some bad spray canning, and lost interest. Moved to Idaho and the Dad wanted to clean out his garage. I figured it could be a fun project).