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A list of Quick Reference items for new and old users.
Wiki link - https://motovillage.org/wiki/hondacxgl
JC's site - https://motofaction.org
OFAPARS [Hanns} site: http://ofapars-.webs.com/
Rob Davis web resource - http://robdavistelford.co.uk/webspace/cx500/
Engine Oil - Use 10w-40 or 15w-40 oils suitable for a wet clutch (i.e. WITH JASO MA rating) or your clutch will slip. Synthetic or non-synth - both have been used with success so long as they're wet clutch compatible.
Most North Americans seem to prefer to use Rotella 15w-40 as their brand of choice. The newer oils have additives that create problems with a wet clutch - LINK
Manuals, Articles and other - a google account is needed to access the information - LINK
Group Discount on Honda Parts - LINK
"For International shipments, Discount Honda adds $28 per order to domestic shipping rates and ships by USPS Priority mail. Shipping rates are the same for Canada as they are for India. It may not be economical to ship small orders internationally. If buying from Canada and the order is a small part; call John to see if he can give a better rate on the shipment.
Basics
New Member Hints for the forum - LINK
So, you wanna buy a used motorcycle - A CX or GL checklist - LINK - A good general check list - LINK
New bike. What do I do? LINK
Triple bypass parts list - LINK
Triple bypass info - LINK
Keys Cut From Code - LINK
How to post photos - LINK
CX Serials IDs for all years and models - CX500 Link 1 - CX500 Link 2 - GL500s - CX650 and GL650
Speedo/Tach ratios - Link One
Resetting a Speedometer to 000000 - LINK
Choke cable doesn't stay in place when pulled - LINK
Taking apart the igniton switch and what's inside - LINK
Finding an electrical short - LINK
Motorcycle Electrical Troubleshooting write up courtesy of DaveF - LINK
What Octane? These bikes run fine on 87 octane in the US, 91RON in Oz - LINK
Rebuilding the Starter - LINK
Starter ground improvement - LINK
Ofapars Starter repair - LINK
Stator Check CDI stator check or TI stator check - Other LINK
Main Fuse Change - LINK
Changing Brake pads - LINK
Servicing Calipers - LINK
Brake and Master Cylinder rebuild and repair - LINK
Brake line lengths by model - LINK
Braided Brake line source in Canada - LINK
Making Gaskets - LINK
How to hotwire your bike - LINK
How to build a 7 volt regulator - LINK
Float bowl repair - LINK
Wiring diagrams - LINK
Spark plug resistor cap rebuild - LINK
How to adjust valve tappets and the cam chain - Valves - With Cam Chain
Video how to - LINK
CDI replacement Coils - LINK
Tach Drive seal - LINK
In Bike transmission removal and replacement tool - LINK
Draining and changing the final drive oil - LINK
Dragonstaffs bolt list - LINK
Mechanical Seal in bike install or engine out - Link One - Link Two - Link Three
Servicing the Prolink suspension and adding Zerk Fittings - LINK
Yamaha XVS1100 shock replacement for gl650 - LINK
Where is the Weep Hole - LINK
O-ring List - LINK - LINK
Tapered Steering Head Bearings install (NOT CX/GL BUT GOOD ENOUGH) - LINK
Fork Seal change (NOT CX OR GL BUT CLOSE) - LINK
Fork Preload Spacer and oil change - LINK
Fuel filter - LINK
Fuel Hose - 1/4 for cx500 7mm for gl
Vacuum Petcock hose connection - LINK
Replacement Radiator hoses - LINK
Parts Interchange List - LINK
How to wire a Stator - LINK
Stator sources (If you need a stator) - Ricks Motorsports or Custom Rewind
http://www.genebitsystems.com/david/MotorcyclePrep/statorfailure.htm
Ignitech and stator upgrade. Stator option - LINK
Flywheel puller - LINK - or just use a M20x 1.5 or a Large Subaru drain pain bolt which is the same size but needs a washer glued to the end to get a hair more length.
Dental Mirror Cam Chain Inspection - LINK
Shifter Seal Replace - LINK
Auto Cam Chain Wear. (650 specific) - Link One - Link Two
Fan puller bolt - M14 x 1.5 about 2 inches long. Or in a pinch the rear axle could be used but not prefered.
Oil filters Aftermarket and other: LINK
Copper Squash Gaskets (exhaust header) - (Cx500, Cx650, Gl500, Gl650, Gl1000, Gl1100) - LINK
Cheap Thermostats - LINK
How to change tires - LINK
Removing the rear wheel. Gl specific. Has 3 or more steps than the CX other wise it's the same - LINK
Removing a GL Front Wheel - LINK
CB900 and other Honda Brake Caliper swap - LINK
Replacing a Cx/Gl500 clutch with a Cx/Gl650 Clutch to shave 300rpms at highway speed - LINK
GL and CX650 Ignition Timing Check Upon Engine Reassembly - LINK
CX/GL Timing pointer template--print card or paper to use when the pickups are reversed or not used.
https://motofaction.org/motorcycles/honda-cx-gl/a-paper-timing-pointer-murray-micah-tool/
Customising
Post your Ride - LINK
Australian SuperTank build - LINK
Dyna Wide Glide seat on a Custom - LINK
Dyna Wide Glide seat on a Deluxe - LINK
Deluxe tank on custom - LINK
Ammo can saddle bags - LINK
Air box removed Battery holder - LINK
Forward Controls - LINK
Rear disc brake on a GL500 - LINK
78 cx500 Maggot style gauges modified - LINK
Sheps Electric fan fix - LINK
DaveF's electric fan upgrade with tons of info - LINK
Cheap Harley Mufflers for CX/GL - LINK
How to Polish Aluminum - LINK
Highway Bars - LINK
GL1100 lowers - LINK - LINK
Progressive fork springs - LINK - LINK
Inexpensive Gl500 Trunk Relocator - LINK
H4 headlight upgrade from sealed beam for a Cx650c - LINK - Parts needed: 33120-MF5-751 HEADLIGHT UNIT 33180-422-003 COVER, RUBBER
Carb Related
Larry's Guide to Rebuilding Carbs - LINK
Carb Cut Away - LINK
Float bowl OVERFLOW tube replacement - LINK
2 into 1 and K & N pod filter jetting - LINK
Blindstitch Combo: MAC 2 into 1 with K&N Filter 90/120 3 1/2 turns out
Cataclism Combo: MAC 2 into 1 with K&N pods 85/130 1 turn out
Exhausts without the hbox have similar jetting.
Carb idle screw starting point: 2 to 2 1/2 turns out.
Removing or replacing your carbs - LINK
Carb cleaning - LINK
Other:
HTTA Stuff (Honda Transverse Twin Association) If you have one you're a member.
http://www.cafepress.com/CX_GL
http://www.cafepress.com/CX_GL_Other
HTTA Traveler Assistance - LINK
Rae San replacement GY6 boxes: LINK
OLD INFO
New Members on Chopper Charles and Sheps Global forum.
https://cx500forum.com/cs/forums/93116/ShowPost.aspx#93116
Penetrating Lubricants
https://cx500forum.com/cs/forums/179085/ShowPost.aspx
Cleaning ignition switch - LINK
How to find an electrical short - LINK
Motorcycle Electrical Troubleshooting write up courtesy of DaveF - LINK
Hard starting solution starter related - LINK
Main Fuse Change - LINK
Master Cylinder Reservoir Removal - LINK
Cheap Brake Crush Washer or How to fix them - LINK
Making Gaskets - LINK
How to hotwire your bike - LINK - LINK
Float bowl repair - LINK
Spark plug resistor cap rebuild - LINK
CDI Replacement Coils - LINK
Tach Drive seal - LINK
Where is the Weep Hole - LINK
Replacing the coolant reservoir (read all the way down for the simple step) - LINK
All Balls Steering Head bearing and changing - LINK
Fork Seal change - LINK - LINK
Fork Preload Spacer and oil change - LINK
Fuel filter - LINK
Fuel Hose - LINK - LINK
Vacuum Petcock hose connection - LINK
Replacement Radiator Hoses - LINK
Pro Link Squeak - LINK
Removing a GL Front Wheel - LINK
Bike won't shut off with ignition switch or kill switch - LINK - LINK
Valves are adjusted fine, cam chain is within specs but the engine is still ticking like crazy - LINK
Stock rear cover gasket thickness - LINK - LINK
CB900 and other Honda Brake Caliper swap - LINK
Gl500 Trunk Removal - LINK
Customize
Custom seat on a Custom - LINK
Deluxe tank on custom - LINK
Custom tank on a Gl500. Would also probably work a lot better with a Standard or Deluxe tank - LINK - Also see here for Standard/Deluxe - LINK
Ammo can saddlebags - LINK
140/90 16 tire - LINK
Air box removed Battery holder - LINK
Forward Controls - LINK
Rear disc brake on a gl500 - LINK
Trail Tech Vapor gauges - LINK
78 cx500 Maggot style gauges modified - LINK
Sheps electric fan fix - LINK - option - LINK
Dyna Mufflers - LINK
Crash Bar Identification - LINK
Aftermarket Replacement M/C Master Cylinder - LINK
Gl500 Trunk Relocator - LINK
Keeping Warm
Heated Grips - LINK
Winter riding Gear - LINK
Other interesting General conversation.
Why Did you buy your CX/Gl - LINK
Buying items in the selling section or from members - LINK
Possible Screw Removal Trick - LINK
Wiki link - https://motovillage.org/wiki/hondacxgl
JC's site - https://motofaction.org
OFAPARS [Hanns} site: http://ofapars-.webs.com/
Rob Davis web resource - http://robdavistelford.co.uk/webspace/cx500/
Engine Oil - Use 10w-40 or 15w-40 oils suitable for a wet clutch (i.e. WITH JASO MA rating) or your clutch will slip. Synthetic or non-synth - both have been used with success so long as they're wet clutch compatible.
Most North Americans seem to prefer to use Rotella 15w-40 as their brand of choice. The newer oils have additives that create problems with a wet clutch - LINK
Manuals, Articles and other - a google account is needed to access the information - LINK
Group Discount on Honda Parts - LINK
"For International shipments, Discount Honda adds $28 per order to domestic shipping rates and ships by USPS Priority mail. Shipping rates are the same for Canada as they are for India. It may not be economical to ship small orders internationally. If buying from Canada and the order is a small part; call John to see if he can give a better rate on the shipment.
Basics
New Member Hints for the forum - LINK
So, you wanna buy a used motorcycle - A CX or GL checklist - LINK - A good general check list - LINK
New bike. What do I do? LINK
Triple bypass parts list - LINK
Triple bypass info - LINK
Keys Cut From Code - LINK
How to post photos - LINK
CX Serials IDs for all years and models - CX500 Link 1 - CX500 Link 2 - GL500s - CX650 and GL650
Speedo/Tach ratios - Link One
Resetting a Speedometer to 000000 - LINK
Choke cable doesn't stay in place when pulled - LINK
Taking apart the igniton switch and what's inside - LINK
Finding an electrical short - LINK
Motorcycle Electrical Troubleshooting write up courtesy of DaveF - LINK
What Octane? These bikes run fine on 87 octane in the US, 91RON in Oz - LINK
Rebuilding the Starter - LINK
Starter ground improvement - LINK
Ofapars Starter repair - LINK
Stator Check CDI stator check or TI stator check - Other LINK
Main Fuse Change - LINK
Changing Brake pads - LINK
Servicing Calipers - LINK
Brake and Master Cylinder rebuild and repair - LINK
Brake line lengths by model - LINK
Braided Brake line source in Canada - LINK
Making Gaskets - LINK
How to hotwire your bike - LINK
How to build a 7 volt regulator - LINK
Float bowl repair - LINK
Wiring diagrams - LINK
Spark plug resistor cap rebuild - LINK
How to adjust valve tappets and the cam chain - Valves - With Cam Chain
Video how to - LINK
CDI replacement Coils - LINK
Tach Drive seal - LINK
In Bike transmission removal and replacement tool - LINK
Draining and changing the final drive oil - LINK
Dragonstaffs bolt list - LINK
Mechanical Seal in bike install or engine out - Link One - Link Two - Link Three
Servicing the Prolink suspension and adding Zerk Fittings - LINK
Yamaha XVS1100 shock replacement for gl650 - LINK
Where is the Weep Hole - LINK
O-ring List - LINK - LINK
Tapered Steering Head Bearings install (NOT CX/GL BUT GOOD ENOUGH) - LINK
Fork Seal change (NOT CX OR GL BUT CLOSE) - LINK
Fork Preload Spacer and oil change - LINK
Fuel filter - LINK
Fuel Hose - 1/4 for cx500 7mm for gl
Vacuum Petcock hose connection - LINK
Replacement Radiator hoses - LINK
Parts Interchange List - LINK
How to wire a Stator - LINK
Stator sources (If you need a stator) - Ricks Motorsports or Custom Rewind
http://www.genebitsystems.com/david/MotorcyclePrep/statorfailure.htm
Ignitech and stator upgrade. Stator option - LINK
Flywheel puller - LINK - or just use a M20x 1.5 or a Large Subaru drain pain bolt which is the same size but needs a washer glued to the end to get a hair more length.
Dental Mirror Cam Chain Inspection - LINK
Shifter Seal Replace - LINK
Auto Cam Chain Wear. (650 specific) - Link One - Link Two
Fan puller bolt - M14 x 1.5 about 2 inches long. Or in a pinch the rear axle could be used but not prefered.
Oil filters Aftermarket and other: LINK
Copper Squash Gaskets (exhaust header) - (Cx500, Cx650, Gl500, Gl650, Gl1000, Gl1100) - LINK
Cheap Thermostats - LINK
How to change tires - LINK
Removing the rear wheel. Gl specific. Has 3 or more steps than the CX other wise it's the same - LINK
Removing a GL Front Wheel - LINK
CB900 and other Honda Brake Caliper swap - LINK
Replacing a Cx/Gl500 clutch with a Cx/Gl650 Clutch to shave 300rpms at highway speed - LINK
GL and CX650 Ignition Timing Check Upon Engine Reassembly - LINK
CX/GL Timing pointer template--print card or paper to use when the pickups are reversed or not used.
https://motofaction.org/motorcycles/honda-cx-gl/a-paper-timing-pointer-murray-micah-tool/
Customising
Post your Ride - LINK
Australian SuperTank build - LINK
Dyna Wide Glide seat on a Custom - LINK
Dyna Wide Glide seat on a Deluxe - LINK
Deluxe tank on custom - LINK
Ammo can saddle bags - LINK
Air box removed Battery holder - LINK
Forward Controls - LINK
Rear disc brake on a GL500 - LINK
78 cx500 Maggot style gauges modified - LINK
Sheps Electric fan fix - LINK
DaveF's electric fan upgrade with tons of info - LINK
Cheap Harley Mufflers for CX/GL - LINK
How to Polish Aluminum - LINK
Highway Bars - LINK
GL1100 lowers - LINK - LINK
Progressive fork springs - LINK - LINK
Inexpensive Gl500 Trunk Relocator - LINK
H4 headlight upgrade from sealed beam for a Cx650c - LINK - Parts needed: 33120-MF5-751 HEADLIGHT UNIT 33180-422-003 COVER, RUBBER
Carb Related
Larry's Guide to Rebuilding Carbs - LINK
Carb Cut Away - LINK
Float bowl OVERFLOW tube replacement - LINK
2 into 1 and K & N pod filter jetting - LINK
Blindstitch Combo: MAC 2 into 1 with K&N Filter 90/120 3 1/2 turns out
Cataclism Combo: MAC 2 into 1 with K&N pods 85/130 1 turn out
Exhausts without the hbox have similar jetting.
Carb idle screw starting point: 2 to 2 1/2 turns out.
Removing or replacing your carbs - LINK
Carb cleaning - LINK
Other:
HTTA Stuff (Honda Transverse Twin Association) If you have one you're a member.
http://www.cafepress.com/CX_GL
http://www.cafepress.com/CX_GL_Other
HTTA Traveler Assistance - LINK
Rae San replacement GY6 boxes: LINK
OLD INFO
New Members on Chopper Charles and Sheps Global forum.
https://cx500forum.com/cs/forums/93116/ShowPost.aspx#93116
Penetrating Lubricants
https://cx500forum.com/cs/forums/179085/ShowPost.aspx
Cleaning ignition switch - LINK
How to find an electrical short - LINK
Motorcycle Electrical Troubleshooting write up courtesy of DaveF - LINK
Hard starting solution starter related - LINK
Main Fuse Change - LINK
Master Cylinder Reservoir Removal - LINK
Cheap Brake Crush Washer or How to fix them - LINK
Making Gaskets - LINK
How to hotwire your bike - LINK - LINK
Float bowl repair - LINK
Spark plug resistor cap rebuild - LINK
CDI Replacement Coils - LINK
Tach Drive seal - LINK
Where is the Weep Hole - LINK
Replacing the coolant reservoir (read all the way down for the simple step) - LINK
All Balls Steering Head bearing and changing - LINK
Fork Seal change - LINK - LINK
Fork Preload Spacer and oil change - LINK
Fuel filter - LINK
Fuel Hose - LINK - LINK
Vacuum Petcock hose connection - LINK
Replacement Radiator Hoses - LINK
Pro Link Squeak - LINK
Removing a GL Front Wheel - LINK
Bike won't shut off with ignition switch or kill switch - LINK - LINK
Valves are adjusted fine, cam chain is within specs but the engine is still ticking like crazy - LINK
Stock rear cover gasket thickness - LINK - LINK
CB900 and other Honda Brake Caliper swap - LINK
Gl500 Trunk Removal - LINK
Customize
Custom seat on a Custom - LINK
Deluxe tank on custom - LINK
Custom tank on a Gl500. Would also probably work a lot better with a Standard or Deluxe tank - LINK - Also see here for Standard/Deluxe - LINK
Ammo can saddlebags - LINK
140/90 16 tire - LINK
Air box removed Battery holder - LINK
Forward Controls - LINK
Rear disc brake on a gl500 - LINK
Trail Tech Vapor gauges - LINK
78 cx500 Maggot style gauges modified - LINK
Sheps electric fan fix - LINK - option - LINK
Dyna Mufflers - LINK
Crash Bar Identification - LINK
Aftermarket Replacement M/C Master Cylinder - LINK
Gl500 Trunk Relocator - LINK
Keeping Warm
Heated Grips - LINK
Winter riding Gear - LINK
Other interesting General conversation.
Why Did you buy your CX/Gl - LINK
Buying items in the selling section or from members - LINK
Possible Screw Removal Trick - LINK
