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Started by Blindstitch at 03-23-2009 6:29 PM. Topic has 93 replies.
  
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 03-23-2009, 6:29 PM
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Blindstitch
 
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Quick Reference Info - Must read for New and old Members
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03-23-2009, 7:45 PM
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Timothy_D
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Great work- Hey Charles, Can you pin this?
CX500 Turbo, GL650I, Two CX650E's, and one Crown Jewel of the CX line- CX650T.
Why do I own five CX/GL bikes? Ask an alcoholic why he drinks.
Donating Member.
Sold: 1981 CX500D, 2- 1982 CX500T's, 1983 CX650C.
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03-24-2009, 4:38 PM
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Blindstitch
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03-24-2009, 7:44 PM
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Harold
Joined on 12-28-2006
Beside Washademoak Lake, N.B. Canada
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Stitch, since it is newbie season, I wonder if it wouldn't hurt to edit the title to include
something such as "A Must Read For Newbies" or "Newbies Read This".
Just a thought,,
"People are more violently opposed to fur than leather because it's safer to harass rich women than biker gangs."
1978 CX500
1980 CX500 Custom
1981 CX500 Custom
1982 GL500 Silverwing
1975 XL-100
http://www.myspace.com/downwiththebutterfly
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03-24-2009, 7:53 PM
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wridley
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Blindstitch, you might want to take the top link out of your post. No more manuals at that link.
Willy
1983 CX650E !! Newest addition
1982 CX500C
1982 CM450A
1981 GL500I (wife)
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03-24-2009, 8:04 PM
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riding socks
Joined on 03-11-2009
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dude, thanks for posting this Ive been looking for some of these posts for a while!, thanks
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03-29-2009, 2:16 PM
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nollid51
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Re: Quick Reference Info - Must read for New and old Members
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This needs to be stickied or pinned. Incredibly useful!
1978 CX500
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03-31-2009, 4:04 PM
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Blindstitch
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03-31-2009, 4:56 PM
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Candidquality
Joined on 03-20-2009
DFW, Texas
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How about the stator check - resistance when off blue wire. white wire, etc. Tried to search, but apparently i'm not that good. Great info on everything up there btw. Thanks for taking the time to get it all together.
still searching for my bike....
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03-31-2009, 5:46 PM
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Blindstitch
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04-03-2009, 3:27 PM
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Abes_CW
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bump
1983 GL650i
Had 4 CX/GL's at one point this year, down to one, next spring is another adventure!
age 38 (29 plus tax)
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04-03-2009, 9:01 PM
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Graywolfs02
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Bump
1982 GL 500I "Red" (Wing)
1978 CX 500 Now at a new home
Minnesota
Ride Safe, Ride Fast, Ride Far
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04-05-2009, 4:37 PM
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kingston73
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I think its time for a bump again...
bump
1979 cx500D - mostly stock
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04-05-2009, 5:43 PM
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Stan in Toronto
Joined on 06-07-2008
Toronto Ontario Canada
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Keep it UP.
1984 CX650E - The Black Rider
Joined this forum 6 7 8
Took my first breath in 1952
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04-08-2009, 9:13 AM
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Abes_CW
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bump
1983 GL650i
Had 4 CX/GL's at one point this year, down to one, next spring is another adventure!
age 38 (29 plus tax)
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04-08-2009, 9:23 AM
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wildmanwill
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http://choppercharles.com/cs/forums/93137/ShowPost.aspx
 Blindstitch wrote: | To our new members. This is a great place to
be part of and get all the help needed to maintain or resurrect a bike
from the dead.
But before you get into all of that there are a few things you should know.
#1 Location is important. Put it in your profile.
This
is a big forum and the world is a big place. So if your in Europe and
ask for new muffler suggestions and we say get some Harley take offs
that's not going to really help you seeing as over in the U.S. you can
get a set for $20 where as the equivalent in Europe might be a lot
more.
Also if you say you want to buy a tire for under $100
and want a good one location plays a good deal on currency. Dollars,
pounds, loonie, whatever....
#2 Put the type of bike you have in your signature line.
We
may share a common title CX or Gl but they aren't all the same. Yes
they belong to the same family and look similar but there are
differences. So if you say "I need a new coil" there are CDI bikes and
TI bikes and the parts don't work interchanged. So if you put the bike
type and style in your signature we won't have to ask you what you
have.
#3 When you start a post title it something related to your problem.
When
you start a new post don't put "I need Help" in the subject line.
Everyone needs help. A better subject line would be "Bike running on
one cylinder" or "Rear brake Squeal"
Then in the message explain
exactly what is happening or you think is happening. If it happens at a
certain rpm or something. All the informative details you can give.
#4 If nobody replies.
If
nobody replies give it some time or add some more info. We work on our
own times and not everyone knows everything about these bikes. So be
patient as the guy that knows the answer might be in bed or still at
work but we are here to help. If the post starts crawling down the page
with no posts just bump it up to the top.
#5 Enjoy the Forum.
We moderate ourselves and are a pretty friendly bunch so enjoy.
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1983 CX650 Turbo
1982 CX500 Custom
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04-08-2009, 9:53 AM
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Abes_CW
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Tis the season for new members, we seem to be getting 3 or 4 a day, with no working search, if this is any further than a screen view away nobody tends to see it!
1983 GL650i
Had 4 CX/GL's at one point this year, down to one, next spring is another adventure!
age 38 (29 plus tax)
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04-08-2009, 11:06 AM
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Graywolfs02
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Abes_CW,
I agree with you whole heartedly!!
Greg
1982 GL 500I "Red" (Wing)
1978 CX 500 Now at a new home
Minnesota
Ride Safe, Ride Fast, Ride Far
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04-11-2009, 5:39 PM
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ladyeclectic
Joined on 04-07-2009
Hanford, CA
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*bumpity*
Sarah from Cali
'81 Honda GL500 (Mah seksay beast)
'73 Ford Maverick
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04-13-2009, 10:50 AM
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MaggotWing
Joined on 10-12-2008
Cache Valley, Utah
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Hey, Stich,
I really appreciate your work compiling all this information and of course also the members here who provide it to begin with.
I am about to go into my clutch because it has the clunking sound that mostly goes away when the handle is pulled in. I couldn't find anything about clutch work but I think I recall in the past information on making the special tool that is needed.
Anyway, a link or if anyone has the information would help me out.
Thanks, again.
If you are not living on the edge you are taking up too much room.
"80 CX500C
"89 Pacific Coast
2005 Bajaj 150cc Moto Scoota
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04-15-2009, 6:52 AM
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preacher
Joined on 03-30-2009
leslie arkansas
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good info stich thnx
85 rebel{the tramp}81 gl 500 {bobber}custom trike{project
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04-20-2009, 10:22 AM
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mildhog
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Didn't see anything about steering head bearing replacement. This thread might be a candidate for the list (sorry for the link, on the wrong computer):
http://choppercharles.com/cs/forums/26029/ShowPost.aspx
Arnie in VA
1980 GL1100I Goldwing
1982 GL500I Silverwing
1983 GL650
(The stable is full)
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04-24-2009, 10:43 AM
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SkipNChurch
Joined on 10-25-2008
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Very useful info, thanks folks! Appreciate time to assemble and group up tons of information in an easy to find spot.
Been lurking, finally think I've got enough "dumb questions" to keep everyone amused. :)
kevinL
I live to be the paradigm, prime example of "Have a purpose, be a bad example".
'79 CX Custom (rider)
'80 CX Custom (donor)
'74 CB450
'82 CM 250
'81 440LTD Kawi
Various Ugly American Iron Bikes
'51 Dodge M-37
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04-24-2009, 11:09 AM
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spanish bandit
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stich,if you carry on,youl need your own web site.
mmmm.stiches total information site for cx gl v twins.
good work,keep it going
when i feel the need,i do it,llego,ve 60,s
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2008.1982 honda gli silverwing [uk model ]
2010.1981 honda gli silverwing [uk model ]
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04-24-2009, 7:21 PM
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Blindstitch
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I suppose that's possible but I'm not a fan of maintaining websites unless I can make them look good. I do think that we could recreate things better as a group and have the best of both worlds.
1979 CX500 Supertanker
ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier.
Quick Reference
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04-28-2009, 10:53 PM
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Evmo
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You total legend Blindstitch, that's exactly what was needed since the search feature was disabled. Great stuff- this post has it all!
"Design something idiot-proof and someone else designs a better idiot"
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05-01-2009, 4:32 PM
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CXSarnia
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seems to be a lot more new people - I guess this should be bumped every once in a while.
2009 DN-01 Spakin' New!
1982 CX500 Turbo & Parts bike
1981 SL185 Yamaha Exciter
198? V45 Magna
1979 CX500 Deluxe
1982 CB750K Daily rider September 1999
1982 CX500 Custom - project Originally bought April 1982 safetied and on the road 09/2008
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05-10-2009, 8:44 AM
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CXSarnia
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bump
2009 DN-01 Spakin' New!
1982 CX500 Turbo & Parts bike
1981 SL185 Yamaha Exciter
198? V45 Magna
1979 CX500 Deluxe
1982 CB750K Daily rider September 1999
1982 CX500 Custom - project Originally bought April 1982 safetied and on the road 09/2008
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05-11-2009, 3:02 PM
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Timothy_D
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This is a nice piece of information that probably shouldn't get lost.
These seals are starting to age, and it will most likely become more common.
This is especially an issue in the turbo models (two of my four have had it).
http://choppercharles.com/cs/forums/95629/ShowPost.aspx
CX500 Turbo, GL650I, Two CX650E's, and one Crown Jewel of the CX line- CX650T.
Why do I own five CX/GL bikes? Ask an alcoholic why he drinks.
Donating Member.
Sold: 1981 CX500D, 2- 1982 CX500T's, 1983 CX650C.
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05-13-2009, 5:32 AM
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wildmanwill
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| CXSarnia wrote: | |
Wasn't this stickied late last month? Now it remains on the top of the general discussion page...
1983 CX650 Turbo
1982 CX500 Custom
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05-13-2009, 7:58 AM
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Blindstitch
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Oh yeah. I've almost been wondering why people are bumping it but as long as it gets used I don't care.
1979 CX500 Supertanker
ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier.
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06-22-2009, 6:15 AM
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pwtsvwt
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BlindStitch,
Another very helpful link that needs to be added to the Mechanical Seal heading: http://www.geocities.com/sheppola/cx500/mechseal.aspx
Thanks!!!!!
Bought on Craigslist - Restored from Ebay: 82 GL500I - now without the "I"
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I had all my ducks in a row, but they wondered off!
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06-26-2009, 12:53 PM
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wildmanwill
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Thanks!
1983 CX650 Turbo
1982 CX500 Custom
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06-26-2009, 4:10 PM
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Blindstitch
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Fixed. Good catch. I don't always check the links after i post them since I do it both here and over on sheps site.
1979 CX500 Supertanker
ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier.
Quick Reference
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07-15-2009, 9:36 AM
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wildmanwill
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07-16-2009, 2:43 PM
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Timothy_D
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Possible CX650 Upgrade to 850cc
http://choppercharles.com/cs/forums/100629/ShowPost.aspx
Engine Sleeve reference only, does not address carburetion, exhaust, or transmission upgrades needed to survive.
CX500 Turbo, GL650I, Two CX650E's, and one Crown Jewel of the CX line- CX650T.
Why do I own five CX/GL bikes? Ask an alcoholic why he drinks.
Donating Member.
Sold: 1981 CX500D, 2- 1982 CX500T's, 1983 CX650C.
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daBEERSinCT
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Thank You "Stitch" for this post and everyone else for the thread. Great reference stuff here!
Just finished parusing the squeaky pro-link threads.
The bumps along the James Bay Road in northern Quebec irritated my pro-link and now rootBEER has a case of the "squeaks". Glad for this information along with the info in the Honda Service manual. Some wrenchin for me to do on the GL now in between boots on the turbo.
Feel good to bond with both of the girls :=)
-K & daBEERS
At the 52nd Parallel, James Bay Road 2009
1982 GL500 (fully coverted recently to an "I") aka rootBEER
1983 CX650T aka turboBEER
Success is not the result of "spontaneous cumbustion".........
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07-17-2009, 3:00 PM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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Kevin, remember David in Wisconsin'a tip. Use Moly grease.
06 Suzuki S50 daily ride
CX500c
Honda Magna BC
age 72
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Group discount link:
http://choppercharles.com/cs/forums/124063/ShowPost.aspx#124063
Being a rather frugal bunch, I submit this for prominent inclusion in the Reference List.
1978 CX500 - I live on a one-way street that's also a dead end. I'm not sure how I got here, or how I'm going to get out.
Four wheels move the body; Two wheels move the Soul.
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07-26-2009, 11:56 AM
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Blindstitch
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Ha ha. I already got that one. Had to think twice though. It is number 3 down.
1979 CX500 Supertanker
ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier.
Quick Reference
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08-04-2009, 11:32 AM
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http://ofapars-.webs.com/
Fitting Zerks to a Prolink suspension (damn, repost)
CX500 Turbo, GL650I, Two CX650E's, and one Crown Jewel of the CX line- CX650T.
Why do I own five CX/GL bikes? Ask an alcoholic why he drinks.
Donating Member.
Sold: 1981 CX500D, 2- 1982 CX500T's, 1983 CX650C.
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Unbelievable....bookmarked. (bump)
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08-24-2009, 9:54 AM
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http://choppercharles.com/cs/forums/132628/ShowPost.aspx
Bolts and spacer part numbers for Hondaline crash guards.
90120-056-010 (spacer)
CX500 Turbo, GL650I, Two CX650E's, and one Crown Jewel of the CX line- CX650T.
Why do I own five CX/GL bikes? Ask an alcoholic why he drinks.
Donating Member.
Sold: 1981 CX500D, 2- 1982 CX500T's, 1983 CX650C.
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08-28-2009, 8:01 AM
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wildmanwill
Joined on 05-25-2008
Chester County, Pennsylvania
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Re: Quick Reference Info - Must read for New and old Members
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08-28-2009, 9:16 AM
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Blindstitch
Joined on 03-14-2009
Greenfield Wisconsin
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Some days I wonder if this stuff changes randomly. The link button said it was a % at the end.
1979 CX500 Supertanker
ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier.
Quick Reference
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09-02-2009, 8:47 AM
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Timothy_D
Joined on 04-22-2006
Santa Rosa, CA
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http://choppercharles.com/cs/forums/3136/ShowPost.aspx
CX500 Turbo compatible front fork braces.
CX500 Turbo, GL650I, Two CX650E's, and one Crown Jewel of the CX line- CX650T.
Why do I own five CX/GL bikes? Ask an alcoholic why he drinks.
Donating Member.
Sold: 1981 CX500D, 2- 1982 CX500T's, 1983 CX650C.
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09-06-2009, 7:33 PM
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DaveF
Joined on 06-11-2008
Lawrenceville, GA
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09-17-2009, 6:29 PM
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DaveF
Joined on 06-11-2008
Lawrenceville, GA
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