Electrical, Switchgear, Bars and Gauges – Honda CX500, GL500, CX650, GL650


Honda CX and GL Electrical, Switchgear, Bars and Gauges

Looking for information on the electrical system, switchgear, handlebars or gauges for your Honda CX or GL V-twin? Check out our articles below!

General Electrical

The CX and GL range have a 12V electrical system.

Battery

Fuses

Here's an example photo of the glass fuses which came with the Honda CX and GL motorcycles.

Gauges

This section will go elsewhere, but for now… here it lives.

Ignition Switch

Regulator/rectifier

The regulator/rectifier takes the power coming from the stator and turns it into usable power for the bike. It also controls the charging of the battery. They’re generally quite reliable in the CX/GL range.

Starter disconnect switch/neutral switch/starter circuit

Wiring

Examples of electrical issues

Handlebars

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