I will drop the engine as soon as I see the bike again! 1. My bikes: 1981 CX500 Custom, 1983 GL1100 Gold Wing Interstate - Sold. 1980 CX500 STD powered by my diy FBG47 AC-CDI unit - my CX repairs - SOLD to my son! 1985 CB450SC Nighthawk, in principle a half of FBG47 should have been adequate to power up - Sold. no,thats not true,just find any anti freeze that works/likes aluminium engines. antifreeze is not vehical specific. silicate free is recomended here,its green in colour. 1. 1981 GL500 , UK MODEL,needing a bit of tender loving care. 1982 GL500 , UK MODEL,my daily ride. Andalucia,in the south of spain. The CX500 1979 (Z) USA parts lists can also be referred to as: schematic, parts fiche, parts manual and parts diagram. The Honda CX500 1979 (Z) USA parts-list contains one thousand five hundred forty-four parts. CX500 1979 (Z) USA parts lists and schematics Easy repairs with Honda diagrams Free access! Honda CX500 with single-sided exhaust. Thankfully, there are so many Honda CX500s being customised – probably because they look so much like a Moto Guzzi but with (supposedly) reliable electrics – there are plenty of readymade seats to choose from. We eventually chose a brown leather cafe seat from Motorcycle Seats Direct in the US. We all know the Honda CX500. It’s been the gateway drug for many into the custom scene: a cheap and reliable V-twin, with a gawky frame just begging for a session with the Sawzall. We don’t often see the CX650 though. Introduced in 1983, the CX500’s big brother offered more power, similar economy, and easy cruising—as long as bumpy roads didn’t unsettle the Pro-Link rear suspension Honda CX 500 Custom is produced in 1981-82. Engine is Four stroke, longitudinal 800 V-twin cylinder, camshaft nestles at the base of the V between the cylinders. ,OHV, 4 valves per cylinder operated by pushrods, displacement 497 cc / 30.3 cu-in , produces power 50 hp / 37.2 kW @ 9000 rpm and 46 Nm / 33.9 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm. A few thoughts on a CX500 I picked up recently, decent bikes are these. Not too pricey, spare parts easy to get hold of, 50 mpg, 90 mph, getting a bit thin o Honda. Honda spare parts for CX500 Motorcycles. Swift delivery Biggest collection of Honda CX500 parts. 1980 Honda CX500C Custom Parts & Accessories K & L Supply Company Standard Carburetor Repair Kit Honda CX500 1978-1982 $ 35. 06 $ 38.95. 10% savings. 10. Out of 2× Carburetor Intake Manifold Boots 16211-415-000 For Honda CX500 CX500C CX500D. £10.88. Click & Collect. Free postage. or Best Offer. OrSEf4B.