CX500 GL500 650 Global

The organization of things on the Chopper Charles forum sucks so I was thinking about linking some stuff from here to there so I could find it some day.

Quick list on CC just in case it gets buried.
http://cx500forum.com/index.php?/topic/16-quick-reference/
http://choppercharles.com/cs/forums/88078/ShowPost.aspx

A list of Quick Reference items for new and old users.

Engine Oil--- Use 10w-40 or 15w-40 non-synthetic oils or your clutch will slip.
Most prefer to use Rotella 15w-40 as their brand of choice. The
newer oils have additives that create problems with a wet clutch.

http://cx500forum.com/index.php?/topic/7437-what-oil/

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

Manuals, Articles and other.
[color="#FF0000"]A google account is needed to access the information.[/color]
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B6EDVo72Y5BfMDEwYmExZWEtMzZiZS00YjdlLWFiODEtZDQwNmVlNDM5YzE2&hl=en

Group Discount on Honda Parts.
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=536
"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.

HTTA Traveler Assistance
http://choppercharles.com/cs/forums/78597/ShowPost.aspx

Basics

New Members on Chopper Charles and Sheps Global forum.
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=535

So, you wanna buy a used motorcycle - A good check list
http://www.clarity.net/~adam/buying-bike.html

New bike. What do I do?
viewtopic.php?f=9&t=72

Keys Cut From Code.
http://cx500forum.com/index.php?/topic/ ... -for-keys/

How to post photos.
viewtopic.php?f=20&t=245

CX/GL Serials IDs for all years and models
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=534

Speedo/Tach ratios
Most vintage hondas have the same tach and speedometer ratiso. Speedo ratio is 2240=60mph. Tach is 1:4.

Resetting a Speedometer to 000000
http://cx500forum.com/index.php?/topic/ ... entry75006

Choke cable doesn't stay in place when pulled.
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=519

Taking apart the igniton switch and what's inside.
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=532

Finding an electrical Short.
viewtopic.php?f=8&t=502

Motorcycle Electrical Troubleshooting write up courtesy of DaveF
http://www.genebitsystems.com/david/Mot ... /index.htm

What Octane
These bikes run fine on 87 octane.
http://choppercharles.com/cs/forums/70817/ShowPost.aspx

Rebuilding the Starter
viewtopic.php?f=8&t=208
Ofapars Starter repair
http://ofapars-.webs.com/footerin.htm

Stator Check.
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=521

Main Fuse Change
viewtopic.php?f=8&t=27

Changing Brake pads
http://www.goldwingdocs.com/forum/viewt ... ?f=11&t=79

Servicing Calipers
http://www.goldwingdocs.com/forum/viewt ... ?f=11&t=44

Brake and Master Cylinder rebuild and repair.
http://ofapars-.webs.com/twinpots.htm

Cheap Brake Crush Washer or How to fix them
10mm auto washers or heat them red hot on a brick to anneal them and then let them cool.
http://choppercharles.com/cs/forums/751 ... aspx#75101

Stainless Steel Brake Lines - U.S. Source
JDA Enterprises http://www.jdaent.com/
Email ([email protected]) or Call (530-365-8400) Craig Raudman

Making Gaskets.
viewtopic.php?f=10&t=256

How to hotwire your bike
http://www.genebitsystems.com/david/Mot ... otwire.htm

How to build a 7 volt regulator
viewtopic.php?f=8&t=257

Float bowl repair
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=520&p=2588#p2588

Wiring diagrams
viewtopic.php?f=8&t=176

Spark plug resistor cap rebuild
viewtopic.php?f=8&t=84

How to adjust valve tappets and the cam chain.

http://choppercharles.com/cs/forums/196 ... wPost.aspx
Video how to.. viewtopic.php?f=17&t=687

CDI replacement Coils
viewtopic.php?f=10&t=335&p=1751#p1751

Tach Drive seal
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=530&p=2601#p2601

In Bike transmission removal and replacement tool.
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=522

Shifter Seal Replace
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=524

Draining and changing the final drive oil.
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=523&p=2591#p2591

Mechanical Seal in bike install or engine out
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=516&p=2585#p2585
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=355

Servicing the Prolink suspension and adding Zerk Fittings
http://ofapars-.webs.com/prolink.htm

Yamaha XVS1100 shock replacement for gl650
http://cx500forum.com/index.php?/topic/ ... sion-work/

Where is the Weep Hole
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=525

O-ring List
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=95&p=554&hilit=o+rings#p554

Tapered Steering Head Bearings install (NOT CX/GL BUT GOOD ENOUGH)
http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/tech/s ... index.html

Fork Seal change (NOT CX OR GL BUT CLOSE)
http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/howto ... index.html

Fork Preload Spacer and oil change
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=551

Fuel filter
viewtopic.php?f=9&t=121&start=30

Fuel Hose
1/4 for cx500 7mm for gl

Vacuum Petcock hose connection
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=531

Replacement Radiator hoses
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=552

Parts Interchange List
viewtopic.php?f=10&t=146

How to wire a Stator
http://ofapars-.webs.com/diystatorrewind.htm

Stator sources (If you need a stator)
Ricks Motorsports or Custom Rewind
http://www.genebitsystems.com/david/Mot ... ailure.htm

Ignitech and stator upgrade. Stator option.
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=526

No need for a flywheel puller.
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
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=528

Auto Cam Chain Wear. (650 specific)
http://cx500forum.com/index.php?/topic/ ... entry86412

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.
Honda 154A1-413-005 or 15410-KEA-305
Fram CH6007
Purolator ML16807
Wix 24938
K&N KN-111
NAPA Gold 1217

Copper Squash Gaskets (exhaust header) - (Cx500, Cx650, Gl500, Gl650, Gl1000, Gl1100)
NAPA; Fel-Pro part number 60567 or 12-1002

Cheap Thermostat.
NAPA – 535080
Stant – 45868 Some say they work and some say they are a hair to tall.
Autozone – 15868

How to change tires.
http://www.clarity.net/~adam/tire-changing.html

Removing the rear wheel. Gl specific. Has 3 or more steps than the CX other wise it's the same.
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=517

Removing a GL Front Wheel
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=533

CB900 and other Honda Brake Caliper swap.
http://2wheels2nuts.blogspot.com/2009/0 ... -swap.html

Replacing a Cx/Gl500 clutch with a Cx/Gl650 Clutch to shave 300rpms at highway speed.
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=537&p=2609#p2609


Customize

Post your Ride
http://choppercharles.com/cs/forums/41105/ShowPost.aspx

Australian SuperTank build
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=553

Dyna Wide Glide seat on a Custom
viewtopic.php?f=10&t=50&p=180#p180

Dyna Wide Glide seat on a Deluxe
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=539

Deluxe tank on custom
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=538

Ammo can saddle bags
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=540&p=2613#p2613

Air box removed Battery holder
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=548&p=2621#p2621

Forward Controls
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=549

Rear disc brake on a gl500
http://choppercharles.com/cs/forums/129 ... spx#129768

78 cx500 Maggot style gauges modified
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=541

Sheps Electric fan fix
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=209

DaveF's electric fan upgrade with tons of info.
http://cx500forum.com/index.php?/topic/ ... s-writeup/

Cheap Harley Mufflers for CX/GL
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=543

How to Polish Aluminum
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=542

Highway Bars
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=550

Gl1100 lowers
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=547

Progressive fork springs
viewtopic.php?f=10&t=25&start=10

Inexpensive Gl500 Trunk Relocator
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=544



Carb Related

Larry's Guide to Rebuilding Carbs
http://australiancx.asn.au/forum/index.php?topic=6063.0

Carb Cut Away
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=546

Float bowl OVERFLOW tube replacement
http://cx500forum.com/index.php?/topic/ ... placement/

2 into 1 and K & N pod filter jetting
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
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=545

Carb cleaning
viewtopic.php?f=19&t=32

Thanks for share Good info.....

Hello I see the combo of pods with the cv carbs ..............Is there anything special that needs to be done to make pods work with stock carbs other than
jetting ?

members of other sites seem to have lots of problems once they remove the air box.

I've heard /read some very mickey mouse fixes......i want to get as much from stock engine by tuning for the time being .


Thanks

There is no real advantage to fitting pods.You most likely won't gain any performance.Honda designed the system for the best overall torque,power,economy and speed delivery.Even changing the carbs will most likely have an adverse effect on the overall performance.Don't let this stop you though and if you do fit pods just use jet sizes that others have used.
The constant velocity system is a,"Half-way house" between the old inefficient,"Slide Carbs" and before modern,"Fuel Injection" systems came along.
The best performance boost is one people don't like to address and that's rider weight.I know this for a fact as I put weight on after giving up smoking and went over 200 lbs and over the past year or so have dieted and exercised and got down to under 170 Lbs and went from only 130/135 miles to reserve back up to over 180 miles to reserve with the same spirited riding and of course my CX is very nippy again and even a little more with my Electric Fan conversions