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
- Replacing the glass fuses with blade type fuses
- Main fuse blows when key turned to “Park”
- How to relocate the fuses/fusebox
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.
- Which reg/rec to use with a lithium battery?
- A closer look at the regulator/rectifier
- A closer look at the SH538-12 regulator rectifier
- A listing of the regulator rectifier part numbers
Starter disconnect switch/neutral switch/starter circuit
- Where is the starter/clutch/neutral switch diode located?
- A closer look at the neutral switch and starter disconnect switch circuit, troubleshooting
Wiring
- How much does the stock wiring harness weigh?
- Spare green wire near flasher – does it need to be connected
- How to install a MotoGadget M-unit and M-button for a CDI Honda CX500