Nice bike. But it's a standard, not a deluxe.
Looking forward to seeing how this develops.
Looking forward to seeing how this develops.
My 1979 CX500 Standard, "Flash" (thread headline edited)
Hi folks,
Been a member for awhile, just haven't had much time to participate. My 1979 CX500 Deluxe has been sitting for about 5 years and I'm looking to bring it back. Nothing was terribly wrong on the last ride. I was commuting long distances and the CX wasn't my first choice for that.
Now that I have more time and money, thought I'd burn both in one project
Here's a list of initial tasks in no particular order. Please let me know if I'm missing anything critical.
1. new fluids & oil filter
2. new battery
3. new spark plugs
4. valve clearance check (using Murray's tool)
5. new battery
6. Murray's Carbs
7. check cam chain tensioner
Upcoming tasks. I live in Wisconsin. Winter will affect how long i can work in the garage.
8. new tires
9. change fork oil
The CDI was replaced about 12 years ago by a Honda shop. Haven't had any fluid leaks or electrical gremlins otherwise. I rebuilt the front caliber and replaced the brake reservoir about 7 years ago.
I'm looking forward to sharing more posts with my progress.
Cheers!
(Edit: model is standard, not Deluxe as originally posted)
![Tire Wheel Fuel tank Automotive fuel system Automotive lighting]()
Been a member for awhile, just haven't had much time to participate. My 1979 CX500 Deluxe has been sitting for about 5 years and I'm looking to bring it back. Nothing was terribly wrong on the last ride. I was commuting long distances and the CX wasn't my first choice for that.
Now that I have more time and money, thought I'd burn both in one project
Here's a list of initial tasks in no particular order. Please let me know if I'm missing anything critical.
1. new fluids & oil filter
2. new battery
3. new spark plugs
4. valve clearance check (using Murray's tool)
5. new battery
6. Murray's Carbs
7. check cam chain tensioner
Upcoming tasks. I live in Wisconsin. Winter will affect how long i can work in the garage.
8. new tires
9. change fork oil
The CDI was replaced about 12 years ago by a Honda shop. Haven't had any fluid leaks or electrical gremlins otherwise. I rebuilt the front caliber and replaced the brake reservoir about 7 years ago.
I'm looking forward to sharing more posts with my progress.
Cheers!
(Edit: model is standard, not Deluxe as originally posted)
1 - 3 of 19 Posts
Yes, but the deluxe is a parts bin raider. It has the headlight. indicators and instruments from the C model, its own seat foam and cover and other details.
While mine is a replica it is accurate. The D wasn't sold here so I built my own. All parts are correct to model, barring the harley mufflers.
A US model would have a single disc brake.
![Tire Wheel Land vehicle Fuel tank Automotive fuel system]()
The OPs bike is a standard.
While mine is a replica it is accurate. The D wasn't sold here so I built my own. All parts are correct to model, barring the harley mufflers.
A US model would have a single disc brake.
The OPs bike is a standard.
1 - 3 of 19 Posts
