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CX500 & CX650 Turbo Forum
Started by Timothy_D at 02-02-2010 7:31 AM. Topic has 7 replies.
  
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 02-02-2010, 7:31 AM
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Timothy_D
 
Joined on 04-22-2006
Santa Rosa, CA
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A classic article on the CX500 Turbo:
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http://motorbikearchives.com/Bike-Tests/Road-and-Street/Honda-CX500-Turbo-1981.aspx
It was interesting reading, and the pictures were even moreso.
Apparently, Moonstone silver metallic was not the original paint scheme.
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.
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Sold: 1981 CX500D, 2- 1982 CX500T's, 1983 CX650C.
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02-02-2010, 8:31 AM
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TurboNorm
Joined on 04-25-2008
Belgium
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Re: A classic article on the CX500 Turbo:
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This magazine sometimes comes up on ebay, i just bought one as i wanted to see more detailed pics of this prototype.
Has anyone ever seen one up close and personal?
01 Honda CB50 J
04 Honda CX500 TURBO
03 Honda CX650 TURBO
01 Honda CBR1100 XX Super Blackbird
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02-02-2010, 2:08 PM
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Doward
Joined on 05-11-2008
Alachua, FL
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Re: A classic article on the CX500 Turbo:
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02-02-2010, 6:29 PM
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Spacetiger
Joined on 05-16-2009
Chantilly, VA
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Re: A classic article on the CX500 Turbo:
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I must be turning into the Brake guy...
In any case, I noticed that "pre-production" bike articles like this one depict the CX500T with front CB900/GL1100 styled brake discs.
The 82 models models have a different style disc. As near as I can tell, no other Hondal model used the 82 style disc,.
This is how I tell if I'm looking at a pre 82 model.
Jerry
90 PC 800 (commuting steed)
82 GL500I (50+mpg, great bike)
66 BMW R 50/2 (No brakes/HP)
80 CX500C (Loved this bike)
74 CB360 (Fun; but too small)
79 CX500D (40,000+ mi in 3 years)
76 CB550 (step up from 200cc)
74 KZ200 (1st bike!)
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02-02-2010, 11:48 PM
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George in Indiana
Joined on 03-03-2006
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Re: A classic article on the CX500 Turbo:
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I wish they would have kept the dual headlights, recessed turn signals and all digital gauges.
I read somewhere that the 500Ts sent to Africa had the bronze color to it similar to the prototype. I haven't been able to turn up anything on searches though.
CX500 TURBO
CX650 TURBO
'04 GSX1300R Hayabusa
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02-03-2010, 8:33 AM
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Timothy_D
Joined on 04-22-2006
Santa Rosa, CA
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Re: A classic article on the CX500 Turbo:
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I don't know, I really like the single headlight look, and while I don't like the location of the present turn signals, I think the signal location on the prototype looks more like an afterthought.
And how the hell does that fairing come off?
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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02-06-2010, 3:25 AM
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Don in Oz
Joined on 03-10-2006
Melbourne, Australia
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Re: A classic article on the CX500 Turbo:
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If you don't like the material that the 500T front discs are made of, then other 270mm discs are available with 25mm offset and 5mm thickness. They are a one piece pressed disc, and are on GL1100s, some CB900s, CX650ED and CX500EC - plus a few more Hondas too, I'd guess
Don.
GL500I, CX500TC (2), CX500EC (2), 1982 CX500C.
GL1000, 1976 CB550F, CT110 (2), XL125S (2), 1973 CB175K6.
Kwaka Z250C1 (2).
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02-19-2010, 12:24 PM
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wildmanwill
Joined on 05-25-2008
Chester County, Pennsylvania
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Re: A classic article on the CX500 Turbo:
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Thanks for sharing the link Tim.
1983 CX650 Turbo
1982 CX500 Custom
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