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07-08-2010, 8:23 AM mindactivated Joined on 04-12-2010 Toronto, ON Posts 7 aftermarket carbs Hello, If one intends on putting in an aftermarket air filter (e.g. K&N pod filters), and a 2n1 exhaust system, would it be also wise to pick up after market carburetors that are designed for such mods, or will the stock CX500D (1980) ones suffice with a rejetting?  Just gathering information for my 2010/11 winter cafe project... Honda CX500D, 1980 motorbike newbie :B    Report

07-08-2010, 8:30 AM Rusty Joined on 08-09-2007 Long Beach California USA. Posts 206 Re: aftermarket carbs The stock carbs are great and capable of good flow with minimal mods. Do your self a favor and don't mess with the carbs. They are also in plentiful supply so spares are no problem. Rusty 1981 CX500C    Report

07-08-2010, 11:43 AM NightBiker07 Joined on 04-20-2009 Toledo, OH Posts 506 Re: aftermarket carbs the carbs on the bikes are decent at best.....your talking about 30 year old carb technology. a set of CRF250R carbs would be an amazing upgrade...the throttle would be MUCH more responsive. 80 CX 500 2000 CR 250 DIRT BIKE!!!!!!!!!!    Report

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