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03-06-2010, 11:34 AM sf_rider Joined on 03-07-2010 Posts 4 Looking to buy a CX500t - Nevermind - the forum won't let me delete this but I am no longer looking for the cx500t. Not the bike for me :( Have fun! Be safe!    Report

03-06-2010, 10:32 PM MotoMartin Joined on 03-02-2010 Oceanside California Posts 36 Re: Looking to buy a CX500t By great condition do you want "show quality"? Also, if you don't mind me asking, how much are you looking to spend?    Report

03-07-2010, 6:10 PM sf_rider Joined on 03-07-2010 Posts 4 Re: Looking to buy a CX500t Hi Martin, No "show quality" isn't what I was thinking. Looking for a body with no or minimal damage and I want it to be reliable. I don't work on bikes at all and I don't want the repair shop to be its home away from home. Looking to spend 2.5k - 3.5k. I was just thinking... I am 5'5", wondering if I am going to be on my tip-toes. Thank you, Gregg (female) :-)    Report

03-07-2010, 7:20 PM George in Indiana Joined on 03-03-2006 Posts 954 Re: Looking to buy a CX500t I'm 5'7" with a 30" inseam and can plant my feet pretty good on the CXTs.  Unless you have long legs, you'll be on your tip-toes and these bikes are a bit top heavy when not moving.  Lowering the suspension air pressure can help a little but you'll get a mushy ride.  Another alternative to is buy a used seat that needs to be recovered for a reasonable price.  Have the foam shaved down a few inches and then a new cover put on. Since you don't work on bikes you're going to want to find a QUALIFIED mechanic to take it on when things go wrong.  These are some of the most technologically advanced bikes ever made.  Back in the day, dealers had special techs to work on them.  There are also a lot of independent shops that will agree to work on them but change their minds when they see whats under the skin.  Or worse yet they try to fix it and end up making more problems. There's a nice one on ebay right now but it's already at $4000.  Keep an eye on ebay and use one of the Craigslist global search sites.  Be prepared to travel. CX500 TURBO CX650 TURBO '04 GSX1300R Hayabusa    Report

03-07-2010, 9:46 PM MotoMartin Joined on 03-02-2010 Oceanside California Posts 36 Re: Looking to buy a CX500t The one in Texas for $3K "buy it now" looks really nice as well. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-CX-500-Turbo-Honda-CX-500-Turbo_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem27aff34917QQitemZ170455681303QQptZUSQ5fmotorcycles Cool license plate as well, "CX500T" It does say Salvage title though, I wonder what that's all about?    Report

03-09-2010, 1:22 PM dccoleman Joined on 04-01-2007 Rochester, MN USA Posts 418 Re: Looking to buy a CX500t this one looks unbelievable! *********************** 1979 CX500 Deluxe 1983 GL650I    Report

03-09-2010, 1:31 PM wildmanwill Joined on 05-25-2008 Chester County, Pennsylvania Posts 4,034 Re: Looking to buy a CX500t yes, you posted the link to this ended auction in sf_rider's other thread, and they replied this afternoon thanking you and also stating that they decided that the 500t isn't the bike for them. Just fyi They also changed their first post in both threads to reflect this decision as well. sf_rider, have you considered a non turbo cx/gl model instead? 1983 CX650 Turbo 1982 CX500 Custom Donating Member    Report

03-09-2010, 1:53 PM CXTURBOBOOST Joined on 05-02-2007 Lincoln, NE Posts 441 Re: Looking to buy a CX500t Will, Your he....Is a she.... Just FYI .... Pete    Report

03-09-2010, 3:05 PM wildmanwill Joined on 05-25-2008 Chester County, Pennsylvania Posts 4,034 Re: Looking to buy a CX500t My bad, I was out at a fire most of the night and didn't catch that detail when replying.  Post edited. 1983 CX650 Turbo 1982 CX500 Custom Donating Member    Report

03-10-2010, 8:54 AM George in Indiana Joined on 03-03-2006 Posts 954 Re: Looking to buy a CX500t  dccoleman wrote: this one looks unbelievable! What the heck is that big chrome thing sticking out the side of the engine near the dip stick? CX500 TURBO CX650 TURBO '04 GSX1300R Hayabusa    Report

03-10-2010, 9:10 AM wildmanwill Joined on 05-25-2008 Chester County, Pennsylvania Posts 4,034 Re: Looking to buy a CX500t Here is the photo (for now) Also wonder what the story is with the New York State License Plate/Tag on this bike in Wisconsin. 1983 CX650 Turbo 1982 CX500 Custom Donating Member    Report

03-11-2010, 4:35 AM RichNCT Joined on 03-02-2006 Connecticut, USA Posts 3,463 Re: Looking to buy a CX500t Maybe they're trying to make he bike look "high tech"?  Refueling on The James Bay Road, 2009 Born to be relatively wild (for a grampa x 3) GL650I, CX650E, CX650T    Report

03-11-2010, 7:54 AM spanish bandit Joined on 02-12-2009 southern spain Posts 5,010 Re: Looking to buy a CX500t  George in Indiana wrote:  dccoleman wrote: this one looks unbelievable! What the heck is that big chrome thing sticking out the side of the engine near the dip stick? george, i recon its to keep his coffee warm.its a flask 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

03-11-2010, 10:27 AM dccoleman Joined on 04-01-2007 Rochester, MN USA Posts 418 Re: Looking to buy a CX500t  wildmanwill wrote: yes, you posted the link to this ended auction in sf_rider's other thread, and they replied this afternoon thanking you and also stating that they decided that the 500t isn't the bike for them. Just fyi They also changed their first post in both threads to reflect this decision as well. sf_rider, have you considered a non turbo cx/gl model instead? I know. But they're not the only one reading this thread. And though the auction ended, the seller still has the bike and wants to sell it. If someone was interested they could contact him and ask what his reserve was and maybe buy the sweet bike! *********************** 1979 CX500 Deluxe 1983 GL650I    Report

03-11-2010, 10:49 AM wildmanwill Joined on 05-25-2008 Chester County, Pennsylvania Posts 4,034 Re: Looking to buy a CX500t Is this someone that you have a personal connection to? or someone you had contacted through eBay? 1983 CX650 Turbo 1982 CX500 Custom Donating Member    Report

03-11-2010, 11:40 AM CXTURBOBOOST Joined on 05-02-2007 Lincoln, NE Posts 441 Re: Looking to buy a CX500t I'd like to know what brand, size, and model of tire he is running. Also, how they perform?    Report

03-11-2010, 12:20 PM Eurovee. Joined on 12-29-2006 Euroland Posts 513 Re: Looking to buy a CX500t  George in Indiana wrote: What the heck is that big chrome thing sticking out the side of the engine near the dip stick? Looks like one of these. CX650 Eurosprout CX500 Eurospurt GL650 Silverthing CX/GL 500 CX-periment 24 years and 140,000 miles a CXian...    Report

03-11-2010, 12:29 PM Timothy_D Joined on 04-22-2006 Santa Rosa, CA Posts 1,585 Re: Looking to buy a CX500t  CXTURBOBOOST wrote: I'd like to know what brand, size, and model of tire he is running. Also, how they perform? I recognize that profile and pattern, those are... Michelin Macadam's. No idea how they perform from personal experience, but most reviews are favorable. Aggressive profile.  I guess it boils down to the sticky, which i always test live with a thumbnail before I buy. 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.    Report

03-12-2010, 7:30 AM dccoleman Joined on 04-01-2007 Rochester, MN USA Posts 418 Re: Looking to buy a CX500t  wildmanwill wrote: Is this someone that you have a personal connection to? or someone you had contacted through eBay? A fellow forum member did and he emailed some information because he knew I was looking for a GL650.  I didn't think I should divulge the information without his permission. I figured folks could contact the seller directly if they were interested and get it from the horse's mouth, so to speak. Sorry to be so cryptic. *********************** 1979 CX500 Deluxe 1983 GL650I    Report

03-14-2010, 2:55 PM wildmanwill Joined on 05-25-2008 Chester County, Pennsylvania Posts 4,034 Re: Looking to buy a CX500t  dccoleman wrote:  wildmanwill wrote: Is this someone that you have a personal connection to? or someone you had contacted through eBay? A fellow forum member did and he emailed some information because he knew I was looking for a GL650.  I didn't think I should divulge the information without his permission. I figured folks could contact the seller directly if they were interested and get it from the horse's mouth, so to speak. Sorry to be so cryptic. No problem, thanks for clarifying, though I am confused about the whole GL650 CX500T connection.  Someone knew you were looking for a GL650 but emailed you information about a 500 Turbo?  Guess you stayed focused on the GL650 though... 1983 CX650 Turbo 1982 CX500 Custom Donating Member    Report

03-15-2010, 5:50 AM dccoleman Joined on 04-01-2007 Rochester, MN USA Posts 418 Re: Looking to buy a CX500t  wildmanwill wrote: Guess you stayed focused on the GL650 though... I'm constant as the northern star. *********************** 1979 CX500 Deluxe 1983 GL650I    Report

03-16-2010, 4:40 PM dean Joined on 06-13-2007 Pittsboro, NC Posts 512 Re: Looking to buy a CX500t  Eurovee. wrote:  George in Indiana wrote: What the heck is that big chrome thing sticking out the side of the engine near the dip stick? Looks like one of these. i would agree.  he should have gotten the black stebel.  it would have looked much better. 06 FZ6 80 CX500 Custom (project) 83 Gl650I (given back to original owner)    Report

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