Cafe racer project from a 1979 CX500c – Code Named Jenny
Finally received the rest of the parts I needed (exhaust gaskets) to complete the rebuild, everything looks great, ran it around the block and it’s running like a champ. I did notice that the right side rockers are making a bit of noise, so I’ll adjust those again, soonish, that […]
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With all the seals in hand, and a few hours of work today I was able to actually finish most of the engine work on the CX500. The new stator is in place and the CDI advance pulser has been removed. I was also able to significantly reduce the number […]
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The CX500, minus just about everything! As you can see, the engine is removed! Over the summer I noticed the stator got worse and worse until I nearly ended up stranded with a dead battery. So the first step is to remove the tank, side panels, foot break, carburetors, electrical […]
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Well the CX500C is finally completed. It’s time to put it up on the block for sale. Here’s some parting shots of it before I let it go to the next owner So form the last set of pictures a few changes, header wrap, cleaned =)
Read MoreFinally got the CX500 side covers painted, I’m really excited as this is the last major bit of the puzzle on this bike We also managed to get the XS400 tank, starter cover, and side covers painted. They’re a really neat burnt copper finish and should look great on this […]
Read MoreWell yesterday on my way out to grab more degreaser for the XS400 project I noticed the tachometer is sounding much like a dying cat. After a quick search of Chopper Charles forum a solution was found. Now I just need to stop by the local hardware store and pick […]
Read MoreWith a few spare hours over the last weekend I managed to get the CX500 back together. There are many things that I still need to address but I wanted to try and at least see how it was going to come out with the new bars on it […]
Read MoreWell there has been a lot of progress lately on the Honda CX500. I’ve got the frame painted with nice hard 2K: After that I got the new rubber mounted on the painted wheels, they look great! And I’ve got the new MAC 2 into 1 muffler dry-fit. I’ll seal […]
Read MoreWell I just finished painting the wheels. I’m going to allow the paint to harden a bit before I pull the tape off and clean up the edges. Hopefully things come out just smashing.
Read MoreI’ve finished the micro-battery. It’s a lithium ion high discharge fast recharge batter pack. It outputs about ~14v and has a maximum amperage discharge of 24 amps at 14 volts, which should be plenty to get the CX started. It isn’t designed to provide long term headlight and blinking with […]
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