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02-24-2010, 1:29 PM Microcheesehead Joined on 08-04-2009 New Glarus, WI Posts 88 Re-build/cleaning of the money pit So I figured instead of just posting individual threads I would just do one single build thread.  I'll post the pictures tonight or tomorrow, but so far things are going well.  This week there will be an oil change, and fork seal/fluid change, already replaced the rear turn signals, removed the two (yes two) sissy bars from the previous owner.  Now looking to change the tail light, handle bars, put a light bar on the front, lowering the rear shocks, and maybe a paint job/aluminum polish, and something with the exhaust.  My question right now is.... after replacing the rear turn signals to some new (I believe LED) lights, they will turn on, just not blink.  Do I just need to buy the 3 dollar turn signal relay? or something else '79 Honda CX500C    Report

02-24-2010, 2:38 PM Panther Joined on 05-09-2006 Las Vegas, NV Posts 1,264 Re: Re-build/cleaning of the money pit I found on on GL650 that with a electronic flasher from Autozone (about $9) and LED's front and rear, that I needed to leave my turn signal Indicator lights in the dash as incandescent. Works fine that way. If you want LED's in the dash too, you need to wire a 6 ohm resistor inline somewhere. according to the internet, anyway. The next time I have my fairing off, I hope to add a resistor in line to the dash lights that has the same resistance as the original bulb. We'll see. Peace & Light >^..^< .......... '83 GL650swi "My Little Grey Lady" '82 GL500swi parts bike '78 DT175 '86 LS650 Milady's bike    Report

02-24-2010, 8:04 PM dfritz08 Joined on 10-01-2009 Marion, Iowa Posts 160 Re: Re-build/cleaning of the money pit with the incandescent bulbs in the front and back there is more current resistance than with LED... I put LED in the rear only and had the same problem, the circuit "recognizes" it as a burnt out bulb, a resistor in line with the bulb should provide the resistance needed to trip the relay... but the size of resistor will all depend on your LED bulb itself... how many, and how much resistance each bulb gives... more resistance will make for a faster flashing turn signal because it will trip the relay sooner, too much resistance and it wont flash, the same way you found that with too little resistance and it didn't flash, the other option is to do like you said and replace the relay with another one but make sure you get one that is compatible with LED bulbs someone correct me if i'm wrong, it's been a while since i learned about DC current wiring and i may be a little rusty -Fritz 1980 cx500d 1981 cx500c (getting bobbed)    Report

02-24-2010, 8:51 PM AmericancClassic Joined on 08-25-2009 Naples, FL Posts 297 Re: Re-build/cleaning of the money pit All you need is an electronic flasher instead of a thermal flasher. A thermal flasher need the resistance from a bulb, but an electronic will switch on and off on its own accord. Had to do the same when I got new signals. Still incandescents, but much smaller bulbs. 1981 Honda gl500    Report

02-25-2010, 6:58 AM Microcheesehead Joined on 08-04-2009 New Glarus, WI Posts 88 Re: Re-build/cleaning of the money pit Alright here is the first set of pictures. '79 Honda CX500C    Report

02-25-2010, 8:55 AM Blindstitch Joined on 03-14-2009 Greenfield Wisconsin Posts 9,863 Re: Re-build/cleaning of the money pit That looks like a pretty tall seat. 1979 CX500 Supertanker ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier. Quick Reference    Report

02-25-2010, 9:32 AM Microcheesehead Joined on 08-04-2009 New Glarus, WI Posts 88 Re: Re-build/cleaning of the money pit Yeah thats on the list of things to get.  I'm eventually looking to pick up a fatboy or a dyna seat to change it out.  plus it will help when I put on some 11" shocks instead of the 13s.  Plus its not completely put back on again, I had it off to fiddle with the electrical work. '79 Honda CX500C    Report

02-25-2010, 10:42 AM Blindstitch Joined on 03-14-2009 Greenfield Wisconsin Posts 9,863 Re: Re-build/cleaning of the money pit Well just remember it has to be ready to roll for the Slimey Crud Run. 1979 CX500 Supertanker ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier. Quick Reference    Report

02-25-2010, 11:16 AM Microcheesehead Joined on 08-04-2009 New Glarus, WI Posts 88 Re: Re-build/cleaning of the money pit Well it may not be tip top.  But it will be running. Although if luck holds out it will have a new tail light and a new seat. '79 Honda CX500C    Report

02-25-2010, 5:21 PM Microcheesehead Joined on 08-04-2009 New Glarus, WI Posts 88 Re: Re-build/cleaning of the money pit So add to the list a new set of exhaust! Just got one off of eBay for .99 plus shipping. That first warm day can't get here soon enough. '79 Honda CX500C    Report

02-25-2010, 6:34 PM Blindstitch Joined on 03-14-2009 Greenfield Wisconsin Posts 9,863 Re: Re-build/cleaning of the money pit Are you checking ebay for seats? 1979 CX500 Supertanker ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier. Quick Reference    Report

02-25-2010, 7:18 PM Microcheesehead Joined on 08-04-2009 New Glarus, WI Posts 88 Re: Re-build/cleaning of the money pit Yup I've got a bid in right now. Hoping I get lucky. '79 Honda CX500C    Report

03-01-2010, 2:26 PM Microcheesehead Joined on 08-04-2009 New Glarus, WI Posts 88 Re: Re-build/cleaning of the money pit Tail light came in.  Hopefully I'm able to put it on tonight and see if it works, there are only two wires, so I don' t know if it will work as a break light. '79 Honda CX500C    Report

03-01-2010, 4:17 PM Blindstitch Joined on 03-14-2009 Greenfield Wisconsin Posts 9,863 Re: Re-build/cleaning of the money pit Do you have a link to where you got it? Actually you should be able to check the bulb to see if it is single or dual filament. If single you won't have a rear running light. 1979 CX500 Supertanker ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier. Quick Reference    Report

03-03-2010, 11:17 AM Microcheesehead Joined on 08-04-2009 New Glarus, WI Posts 88 Re: Re-build/cleaning of the money pit Well its on, and it is only single filament.  Can I just buy a new bulb to put in to change that?  I also got my new pipes today so I'm quite excited to put those on. '79 Honda CX500C    Report

03-03-2010, 11:47 AM Deermagnet Joined on 12-21-2009 Michigan Posts 181 Re: Re-build/cleaning of the money pit ? 1970 Honda SL175 KO "Motosport" 1972 Honda CL70 K3 "Scrambler 70" 1981 Honda cx500 "custom"    Report

03-03-2010, 11:50 AM Deermagnet Joined on 12-21-2009 Michigan Posts 181 Re: Re-build/cleaning of the money pit Post some pic's of that exhaust when you get her installed. 1970 Honda SL175 KO "Motosport" 1972 Honda CL70 K3 "Scrambler 70" 1981 Honda cx500 "custom"    Report

03-03-2010, 3:21 PM Microcheesehead Joined on 08-04-2009 New Glarus, WI Posts 88 Re: Re-build/cleaning of the money pit Here are the pics of the light.  I also got the front turnsignals mounted.  Although they are just temporary until I can afford to pick up a light bar.  Now if I can just find a way to hide all of those damned wires up front. '79 Honda CX500C    Report

03-03-2010, 7:42 PM Microcheesehead Joined on 08-04-2009 New Glarus, WI Posts 88 Re: Re-build/cleaning of the money pit Well damn the pipes don't fit. They are to thick to fit past the brake/pegs/shifter. I either need a welder to add a few inches to the front of the pipes, or it's time to switch to straight pipes. '79 Honda CX500C    Report

03-03-2010, 7:52 PM Blindstitch Joined on 03-14-2009 Greenfield Wisconsin Posts 9,863 Re: Re-build/cleaning of the money pit You don't have an H-box? I think several people have used a 12 inch section of straight pipe to connect them up. 1979 CX500 Supertanker ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier. Quick Reference    Report

03-03-2010, 8:04 PM Microcheesehead Joined on 08-04-2009 New Glarus, WI Posts 88 Re: Re-build/cleaning of the money pit Stitch, if you look at like a picture up the pipes just curve down and connect to those cone pipes that it came with. Sorry just reread that. I meant I need a little bit added to the front of the mufflers I just bought. Otherwise they are to thick to fit past the foot controls. '79 Honda CX500C    Report

03-03-2010, 8:13 PM Blindstitch Joined on 03-14-2009 Greenfield Wisconsin Posts 9,863 Re: Re-build/cleaning of the money pit I gotcha. Save those cone pipes though. I had a set like that on my bike when I got it but they were rusty and fell off. 1979 CX500 Supertanker ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier. Quick Reference    Report

03-03-2010, 8:18 PM Microcheesehead Joined on 08-04-2009 New Glarus, WI Posts 88 Re: Re-build/cleaning of the money pit Well I put the cones back on for now. No sense running without them for now, at least until I can figure out what I want to do next. Also I just realized that I have no hbox for my 2 into 2 exhaust. '79 Honda CX500C    Report

03-05-2010, 2:38 PM Microcheesehead Joined on 08-04-2009 New Glarus, WI Posts 88 Re: Re-build/cleaning of the money pit So here is a question for the group while I am inbetween buy and installing parts.  I need a way to hide/remove the large amounts of electrical wires on the front of the bike.  I would like a nice clean look on the front but don't know what to remove/keep.  Any help? '79 Honda CX500C    Report

03-05-2010, 3:36 PM Blindstitch Joined on 03-14-2009 Greenfield Wisconsin Posts 9,863 Re: Re-build/cleaning of the money pit Well that little girlie headlight probably doesn't even hold anything. So my solution to you is either get a bigger headlight or get a box to put all the stuff in like the gl's have. Most likely you don't have any more wires than stock. I know a guy in chicago who stuffs all his wires into a canteen. Looks pretty interesting til you realize he doesn't have a headlight. 1979 CX500 Supertanker ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier. Quick Reference    Report

03-05-2010, 3:37 PM Blindstitch Joined on 03-14-2009 Greenfield Wisconsin Posts 9,863 Re: Re-build/cleaning of the money pit Any chance you can take a good or bad picture of the frontend with the wiring mess and headlight? 1979 CX500 Supertanker ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier. Quick Reference    Report

03-05-2010, 8:11 PM Montana Clifford Joined on 01-01-2010 Missoula, Montana USA Posts 140 Re: Re-build/cleaning of the money pit Picture. Show us. There should not be a wiring mess. Small headlight. Prior picture below the "Wisconsin 1008E" license plate shows something that does not belong on a Stock CX. Below the wiring connector? Sir. Odd exhaust. No H-box. Is your bike loud? Unusual tail light, and front turn signal lights. Makes my 98% stock bike look ho-hum boring in comparison. 1980 Honda CX500 Custom "Blackie" 1979 Honda CX500 Deluxe "Whitie" rebuild project 1978 VW Camper ASI/Riviera Plan 1 MP (Money-Pit) 1974 VW Super Beetle FUGLY 1915cc Screamer 2000 Chevy Express Van "Great White" Tow Vehicle    Report

03-07-2010, 7:09 PM Blindstitch Joined on 03-14-2009 Greenfield Wisconsin Posts 9,863 Re: Re-build/cleaning of the money pit Got a pictures yet? David in Wisconsin was telling me how I could use a fork bag to hide the HID wiring harness and ballast for my bike. But if you went that way you would probably have to put it above the headlight. 1979 CX500 Supertanker ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier. Quick Reference    Report

04-16-2010, 12:49 PM Microcheesehead Joined on 08-04-2009 New Glarus, WI Posts 88 Re: Re-build/cleaning of the money pit Sorry guys life caught up to me and havn't had time to check the forms lately.  Also things got put on hold with the bike, needed to do surveys and such for the land, and my gf would absolutely kill me if I picked up parts when I should be spending it on the new house.  Anyways, as for the wiring at the front I'm saving up to put a light bar on, and kind of be able to hide things behind it, since it will be less "dinky" lol, and I'll have more space to hid them behind.  I'm still trying to get a dyna seat for it, and as soon as I get around to it I need to sell some parts back on ebay so I can start "fixing" again.  '79 Honda CX500C    Report

04-16-2010, 12:51 PM Microcheesehead Joined on 08-04-2009 New Glarus, WI Posts 88 Re: Re-build/cleaning of the money pit Montana, that thing below the connector is the mass of wiring at the front.  it was all in the bag when I took off the windjammer fairing. '79 Honda CX500C    Report

04-16-2010, 1:19 PM PWG in Lowgap NC Joined on 01-07-2008 Minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway Posts 2,380 Re: Re-build/cleaning of the money pit AKA Vetter Scrotum 06 Suzuki S50 daily ride CX500c Honda Magna BC age 72    Report

04-16-2010, 1:52 PM Microcheesehead Joined on 08-04-2009 New Glarus, WI Posts 88 Re: Re-build/cleaning of the money pit Bingo! '79 Honda CX500C    Report

04-21-2010, 10:26 AM Microcheesehead Joined on 08-04-2009 New Glarus, WI Posts 88 Re: Re-build/cleaning of the money pit Let the modding begin!  Just finally got a new seat, a fat bob tank, and some 11 1/2" rear shocks.  Now for some paint and an install day.  The main thing left is buying and putting on a headlight bar.  Although some new issues may be occurring.    Driving into work today she kept slipping back into neutral from 2nd.  sigh '79 Honda CX500C    Report

05-05-2010, 11:42 AM Microcheesehead Joined on 08-04-2009 New Glarus, WI Posts 88 Re: Re-build/cleaning of the money pit Got some new pictures of the bike after installation of my parts. 11" rear shocks a new harley dyna seat and a set of fatbob tanks that I'm still tinkering with the mounting height. '79 Honda CX500C    Report

05-05-2010, 12:45 PM spanish bandit Joined on 02-12-2009 southern spain Posts 5,010 Re: Re-build/cleaning of the money pit that is looking reeeeeeeealy smart,congrats.nice job when i feel the need,i do it,llego,ve 60,s ----------------------------- 2008.1982 honda gli silverwing [uk model ] 2010.1981 honda gli silverwing [uk model ]    Report

05-05-2010, 7:56 PM BearCX Joined on 03-11-2008 Roseworthy, Sth Aust Posts 525 Re: Re-build/cleaning of the money pit Looking GOOD ! Had a friend who used Fat bob tanks, looked nice and went for Miles.......... If you're still in control...You're not going fast enough.    Report

05-06-2010, 1:10 PM Microcheesehead Joined on 08-04-2009 New Glarus, WI Posts 88 Re: Re-build/cleaning of the money pit I've recently decided that I'm going to go for an old vintage look.  By putting on some big almost indian style front and rear fenders, eventually a spoked front wheel, an old military jeep/truck headlight, re-leather in brown the seat, and paint everything an olive military color.  I'm also hoping I can talk my girlfriend the artist into painting a bomber girl on the sides of the tank.  I'm just now trying to decide what to do about the exhaust and the gauges. '79 Honda CX500C    Report

05-06-2010, 7:55 PM BearCX Joined on 03-11-2008 Roseworthy, Sth Aust Posts 525 Re: Re-build/cleaning of the money pit Try some gauges off a Caterpillar/Truck/ Hot rod. 12 volts of course. Old style Smiths gauges or similar. My pick for the exhaust would be Gattling Gun pipes. Have fun. If you're still in control...You're not going fast enough.    Report

05-07-2010, 7:07 AM Microcheesehead Joined on 08-04-2009 New Glarus, WI Posts 88 Re: Re-build/cleaning of the money pit The gattling guns looked cool but I might swing for this one....one day (god those are expensive) '79 Honda CX500C    Report

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