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Here's the recommended places to get brake components from.
| What | Where | Pricing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Cylinder - single caliper, 14mm | ~USD$28 (early 2017) |
Black. Often cheaper than a rebuild kit. | |
| Master Cylinder - dual caliper, 15.8mm | eBay US | ~USD$28 (early 2017) |
Black. Often cheaper than a rebuild kit. |
Carb cleaning is a frequently requested service; fortunately, a handful of people have services to help. For more information on Larry's rebuilding, check out the link here.
| Name | Location | Where Serviced | Services/Products | Pricing | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray Feldman (Murray's Carbs) |
North Carolina, USA | Worldwide | Keihin Carb Cleaning Aftermarket Mikuni Carb Kit |
Contact for $ | Email CX500forum |
| Larry Cargill | Sacramento, CA, USA | Worldwide | Carb rebuilding | CX500, GL500: USD$300+shipping CX650, GL650: USD$325+shipping |
Contact form |
Here's the best places to buy Honda CX500, GL500, CX650 or GL650 carb kits from.
| What | Where | Pricing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carb Kit - CX500, GL500, CX650, GL650 | Randakk's | ~USD$86-107 (late 2106) |
Best available whole kit |
| Individual Carb Pieces | Sirius Consolidated | Varies | Many parts individually available |
| What | Where | Pricing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Cargill's Carb Book | Online Purchase | USD$30+shipping (late 2106) |
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| Mike Nixon's Carb Book | Online Purchase | USD$29.95+shipping | - |
| What | Where | Pricing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decals - CX500 Shadow, tank and side cover | BDesigns | ? | - |
| What | Where | Pricing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter, CX500, GL500 | CMSNL | 35eur (late 2017) | - |
| Air filter, CX500, GL500 | eBay US | ~$10US | - |
| What | Where | Pricing | Contact | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midpipes - straight or upswept | Murray Feldman, NC, USA | USD$60+shipping | Email CX500forum |
Replaces H-box |
Not many in this section yet!
| What | Where | Pricing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chin piece - 500 and 650 Turbo, Streamliner | Joe Hovel | AU$35 | From Australia |
| Honda CX650 Custom Reproduction Side Covers | Darelene Depew @ Harmony Studios | $89-110 | rddepew2 at aol.com or 315-573-355five |
| Name | Location | Where Serviced | Services/Products | Pricing | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Hovel | Australia | Worldwide | Repairing Sports, Euro, Turbo tank caps w/new stainless key cover |
AU$30 | AU Forum CX500forum |
Genuine Honda head gaskets are available and are recommended - there are some other options, though, see below:
| Name | Location | Where Serviced | Services/Products | Pricing | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Hovel | Australia | Worldwide | Head gaskets - 500 and 650, Turbos | AU$20 per gasket | AU Forum CX500forum |
| Name | Location | Where Serviced | Services/Products | Pricing | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rae-San | Australia | Worldwide | Replacement ignition systems CDI replacement or Hall effect - no need for pickups |
AU$165-220+shipping | Rae-san.com |
| Replacement Ignition Coils, CDI and TI | See this page. |
| Name | Location | Where Serviced | Services/Products | Pricing | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Hovel | Australia | Worldwide | Piston rings - 500 and 650 | AU$20 per piston set | AU Forum |
These guys are available new from various places like David Silvers. Bert Brand makes them as well and it sometimes works out cheaper to order them from him instead - see below.
| Name | Location | Where Serviced | Services/Products | Pricing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bert Brand | Netherlands | Worldwide | CX500/GL500 Radiator Drain Plug | See eBay | See review |
Plenty of tools available, both Honda special tools and otherwise.
| Tool | Link | Pricing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clutch nut tool - Gator | eBay | ~USD$30 | For this nut: Link |
| Valve set tool | Murray's Carbs | USD$24 incl. shipping within USA Outside USA contact Murray |
500 and 650 tools differ, make sure you get the right one. |
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