How to enlarge the mechanical seal hole – Honda CX500, GL500, CX650, GL650
“Own an older CX500 or GL500 with the smaller mechanical seal? Here’s how we enlarge the hole for the currently-available seals.”
Honda CX GL
Honda CX GL
Honda CX GL
How to set the ignition timing – static timing procedure for TI – Honda CX500, GL500, CX650, GL650
“On your TI CX500, CX650 or GL500/GL650 you will need to check your timing when you reassemble the motor after a triple or quadruple bypass, as you need to disassemble the timing setup to get the rear engine cover off. Let’s look at putting it back together.”
Honda CX GL
A closer look at the Honda CX500 CDI unit
“Wondering what your CDI unit looks like? Here are some photos of it and it’s connectors. Check it out!”
Honda CX GL
Clutch basket differences – Honda CX500, GL500, CDI and TI
“The Honda CX and GL 500cc range have different clutch baskets, and today we’re looking at some photos of the differences. Check them out!”
Honda CX GL
A closer look at the fuel petcock – Honda CX500, GL500, CX650, GL650
“Need to know more about the fuel tank petcock or switch, like which way is off, which is on and which is reserve? Check it out here!”
Honda CX GL
How to remove the water pump cover – Honda CX500, GL500, CX650, GL650
“Here’s how to remove the water pump or impeller cover on a Honda CX500, GL500, CX650, GL650. Check it out!”
Honda CX GL
Piston and bore lubrication – Honda CX650, GL650
“The CX650 and GL650 have a feature that the CX500 and GL500 lack; additional piston and bore lubrication channels. Find out about them here!”
Honda CX GL
How does the starter clutch work? Honda CX500, GL500, CX650, GL650
“Wondering how the starter or sprag clutch works and where it is on the Honda CX500, GL500, CX650 or GL650? Find out here!”
Honda CX GL
How to replace the rear engine cover – Honda CX500, GL500, CX650, GL650
“Here’s how to replace the rear engine cover on your Honda CX500, GL500, CX650, GL650 etc. – check it out!”
Parts Manual
1981 Honda GL500 Silverwing Interstate Parts List Manual PDF Download
“Looking for the parts manual for a Honda GL500 Silverwing Interstate? You’ll find one here!”