Honda CX and GL Electrical, Switchgear, Bars and Gauges

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General Electrical

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

Battery

• Which battery to use - lead acid, AGM, lithium options
• Battery relocation photos

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.

• Speedo and tacho ratios

Ignition Switch

• How to change the lower part of the 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

• Honda CX650TD Turbo Wiring Diagram

Examples of electrical issues

• Melted plastic connectors

Handlebars

• Salt Flat bars on a CX500
• Replacing the handlebar clamp with a CB500 etc. clamp