Honda CX500 factory maintenance schedule

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Here's a copy of the maintenance schedule for the 1978 CX500, to give you an idea of what Honda expected you to do to keep these bikes on the road: Note: "Inspect" means "Inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate and replace if necessary".

Item	Source or More Info	Time Period	1,000km	6,000km	12,000km	18,000km	24,000km	30,000km	36,000km
Engine Oil		12 months	Replace	-	Replace	-	Replace	-	Replace
Oil filter		12 months	Replace	-	Replace	-	Replace	-	Replace
Crankcase Breather		Note*	-	Clean	Clean	Clean	Clean	Clean	Clean
Air filter		More frequently in dusty areas	-	Clean	Replace	Clean	Replace	Clean	Replace
Fuel lines		-	-	-	Inspect	-	Inspect	-	Inspect
Spark Plugs		-	-	Inspect	Replace	Inspect	Replace	Inspect	Replace
Valve clearances		-	Inspect	Inspect	Inspect	-	Inspect	-	Inspect
Cam Chain Tension		-	Adjust	Adjust	Adjust	Adjust	Adjust	Adjust	Adjust
Throttle Operation		-	Inspect	-	Inspect	-	Inspect	-	Inspect
Carb idle speed		-	Inspect	Inspect	Inspect	Inspect	Inspect	Inspect	Inspect
Choke		-	-	-	Inspect	-	Inspect	-	Inspect
Carb sync		-	Inspect	-	Inspect	-	Inspect	-	Inspect
Coolant		-	-	-	Inspect	-	Inspect	-	Replace
Radiator hoses		-	Inspect	-	Inspect	-	Inspect	-	Inspect
Radiator		-	-	-	Inspect	-	Inspect	-	Inspect
Driveshaft joint		-	-	-	Lube	-	Lube	-	Lube
Final drive lube		-	-	-	Inspect	-	Inspect	-	Replace
Battery		Monthly inspect	Inspect	Inspect	Inspect	Inspect	Inspect	Inspect	Inspect
Brake fluid		Monthly inspect 24-month Replace	Inspect	Inspect	Inspect	Inspect	Inspect	Inspect	Replace
Brake pads and shoes		-	-	Inspect	Inspect	Inspect	Inspect	Inspect	Inspect
Brake system (?)		-	Inspect	-	Inspect	-	Inspect	-	Inspect
Brake light switch		-	Inspect	-	Inspect	-	Inspect	-	Inspect
Headlight aim		-	Inspect	-	Inspect	-	Inspect	-	Inspect
Clutch free play		-	Inspect	Inspect	Inspect	Inspect	Inspect	Inspect	Inspect
Side stand		-	-	-	Inspect	-	Inspect	-	Inspect
Suspension		-	Inspect	-	Inspect	-	Inspect	-	Inspect
Nuts, bolts and fasteners		-	Inspect	-	Inspect	-	Inspect	-	Inspect
Wheels		-	Inspect	-	Inspect	-	Inspect	-	Inspect
Steering head bearing		-	Inspect	-	Inspect	-	Inspect	-	Inspect
Item		Time Period	1,000km	6,000km	12,000km	18,000km	24,000km	30,000km	36,000km

Note* - Crankcase breather requires more frequent attention if the bike is ridden in the rain, dropped, washed often or ridden at full throttle.