[Blindstitch]

A list of Quick Reference items for new and old users.

NEW INFO
Engine Oil--- Use 10w-40 or 15w-40 non-synthetic oils or your clutch will slip.
Most prefer to use Rotella 15w-40 as their brand of choice. The
newer oils have additives that create problems with a wet clutch.

http://cx500forum.co.../7437-what-oil/

HTTA Stuff
(Honda Transverse Twin Association) If you have one you're a member.
http://www.cafepress.com/CX_GL
http://www.cafepress.com/CX_GL_Other

Manuals, Articles and other.
A google account is needed to access the information.
https://docs.google....lNDM5YzE2&hl=en

Group Discount on Honda Parts.
http://globalcxglvtw....php?f=17&t=536
"For International shipments, Discount Honda adds $28 per order to domestic shipping rates and ships by USPS Priority mail. Shipping rates are the same for Canada as they are for India. It may not be economical to ship small orders internationally. If buying from Canada and the order is a small part; call John to see if he can give a better rate on the shipment.

HTTA Traveler Assistance
http://choppercharle...7/ShowPost.aspx

Basics

New Members on Chopper Charles and Sheps Global forum.
http://globalcxglvtw....php?f=17&t=535

So, you wanna buy a used motorcycle - A good check list
http://www.clarity.n...uying-bike.html

New bike. What do I do?
http://globalcxglvtw...ic.php?f=9&t=72

Keys Cut From Code.
http://cx500forum.co...ource-for-keys/

How to post photos.
http://globalcxglvtw....php?f=20&t=245

CX/GL Serials IDs for all years and models
http://globalcxglvtw....php?f=17&t=534

Speedo/Tach ratios
Most vintage hondas have the same tach and speedometer ratiso. Speedo ratio is 2240=60mph. Tach is 1:4.

Resetting a Speedometer to 000000
http://cx500forum.co...5006#entry75006

Choke cable doesn't stay in place when pulled.
http://globalcxglvtw....php?f=17&t=519

Taking apart the igniton switch and what's inside.
http://globalcxglvtw....php?f=17&t=532

Finding an electrical Short.
http://globalcxglvtw...c.php?f=8&t=502

Motorcycle Electrical Troubleshooting write up courtesy of DaveF
http://www.genebitsy...rical/index.htm

What Octane
These bikes run fine on 87 octane.
http://choppercharle...7/ShowPost.aspx

Rebuilding the Starter
http://globalcxglvtw...c.php?f=8&t=208
Ofapars Starter repair
http://ofapars-.webs.com/footerin.htm

Stator Check.
http://globalcxglvtw....php?f=17&t=521

Main Fuse Change
http://globalcxglvtw...ic.php?f=8&t=27

Changing Brake pads
http://www.goldwingd...c.php?f=11&t=79

Servicing Calipers
http://www.goldwingd...c.php?f=11&t=44

Brake and Master Cylinder rebuild and repair.
http://ofapars-.webs.com/twinpots.htm

Cheap Brake Crush Washer or How to fix them
10mm auto washers or heat them red hot on a brick to anneal them and then let them cool.
http://choppercharle...m/cs/forums/751 ... aspx#75101

Stainless Steel Brake Lines - U.S. Source
JDA Enterprises
4866 Salida Blvd
Salida, CA 95368
Email (Craig@Jdaent.com) or Call (530-365-8400) Craig Raudman Fax 530-365-8204 http://www.jdaent.com/



Making Gaskets.
http://globalcxglvtw....php?f=10&t=256

How to hotwire your bike
http://www.genebitsy...rep/hotwire.htm

How to build a 7 volt regulator
http://globalcxglvtw...c.php?f=8&t=257

Float bowl repair
http://globalcxglvtw...20&p=2588#p2588

Wiring diagrams
http://globalcxglvtw...c.php?f=8&t=176

Spark plug resistor cap rebuild
http://globalcxglvtw...ic.php?f=8&t=84

How to adjust valve tappets and the cam chain.

http://choppercharle...3/ShowPost.aspx
Video how to.. http://globalcxglvtw....php?f=17&t=687

CDI replacement Coils
http://globalcxglvtw...35&p=1751#p1751

Tach Drive seal
http://globalcxglvtw...30&p=2601#p2601

In Bike transmission removal and replacement tool.
http://globalcxglvtw....php?f=17&t=522

Shifter Seal Replace
http://globalcxglvtw....php?f=17&t=524

with pictures
http://cx500forum.co...al-replacement/

Draining and changing the final drive oil.
http://globalcxglvtw...23&p=2591#p2591

Mechanical Seal in bike install or engine out
http://globalcxglvtw...16&p=2585#p2585
http://globalcxglvtw...c.php?f=7&t=355

Servicing the Prolink suspension and adding Zerk Fittings
http://ofapars-.webs.com/prolink.htm

Yamaha XVS1100 shock replacement for gl650
http://cx500forum.co...uspension-work/

Where is the Weep Hole
http://globalcxglvtw....php?f=17&t=525

O-ring List
http://globalcxglvtw...it=o+rings#p554

Tapered Steering Head Bearings install (NOT CX/GL BUT GOOD ENOUGH)
http://www.motorcycl...ings/index.html

Fork Seal change (NOT CX OR GL BUT CLOSE)
http://www.motorcycl...eals/index.html

Fork Preload Spacer and oil change
http://globalcxglvtw....php?f=17&t=551

Fuel filter
http://globalcxglvtw...&t=121&start=30

Fuel Hose
1/4 for cx500 7mm for gl

Vacuum Petcock hose connection
http://globalcxglvtw....php?f=17&t=531

Replacement Radiator hoses
http://globalcxglvtw....php?f=17&t=552

Parts Interchange List
http://globalcxglvtw....php?f=10&t=146

How to wire a Stator
http://ofapars-.webs...tatorrewind.htm

Stator sources (If you need a stator)
Ricks Motorsports or Custom Rewind
http://www.genebitsy...atorfailure.htm

Ignitech and stator upgrade. Stator option.
http://globalcxglvtw....php?f=17&t=526

No need for a flywheel puller.
M20x 1.5 or a Large Subaru drain pain bolt which is the same size but needs a washer glued to the end to get a hair more length.

Dental Mirror Cam Chain Inspection
http://globalcxglvtw....php?f=17&t=528

Auto Cam Chain Wear. (650 specific)
http://cx500forum.co...6412#entry86412

Fan puller bolt.
M14 x 1.5 about 2 inches long. Or in a pinch the rear axle could be used but not prefered.

Oil filters Aftermarket and other.
Honda 154A1-413-005 or 15410-KEA-305
Fram CH6007
Purolator ML16807
Wix 24938
K&N KN-111
NAPA Gold 1217

Copper Squash Gaskets (exhaust header) - (Cx500, Cx650, Gl500, Gl650, Gl1000, Gl1100)
NAPA; Fel-Pro part number 60567 or 12-1002

Cheap Thermostat.
NAPA – 535080 Some say they work and some say they are a hair to tall.
Stant – 45868 Some say they work and some say they are a hair to tall.
Autozone – 15868
Autozone 15868 (Duralast)

How to change tires.
http://www.clarity.n...e-changing.html

Removing the rear wheel. Gl specific. Has 3 or more steps than the CX other wise it's the same.
http://globalcxglvtw....php?f=17&t=517

Removing a GL Front Wheel
http://globalcxglvtw....php?f=17&t=533

CB900 and other Honda Brake Caliper swap.
http://2wheels2nuts....brake-swap.html

Replacing a Cx/Gl500 clutch with a Cx/Gl650 Clutch to shave 300rpms at highway speed.
http://globalcxglvtw...37&p=2609#p2609


Customize

Post your Ride
http://choppercharle...5/ShowPost.aspx

Australian SuperTank build
http://globalcxglvtw....php?f=17&t=553

Dyna Wide Glide seat on a Custom
http://globalcxglvtw...t=50&p=180#p180

Dyna Wide Glide seat on a Deluxe
http://globalcxglvtw....php?f=17&t=539

Deluxe tank on custom
http://globalcxglvtw....php?f=17&t=538

Ammo can saddle bags
http://globalcxglvtw...40&p=2613#p2613

Air box removed Battery holder
http://globalcxglvtw...48&p=2621#p2621

Forward Controls
http://globalcxglvtw....php?f=17&t=549

Rear disc brake on a gl500
http://choppercharle...ost.aspx#129768

78 cx500 Maggot style gauges modified
http://globalcxglvtw....php?f=17&t=541

Sheps Electric fan fix
http://globalcxglvtw...c.php?f=7&t=209

DaveF's electric fan upgrade with tons of info.
http://cx500forum.co...grades-writeup/

Cheap Harley Mufflers for CX/GL
http://globalcxglvtw....php?f=17&t=543

How to Polish Aluminum
http://globalcxglvtw....php?f=17&t=542

Highway Bars
http://globalcxglvtw....php?f=17&t=550

Gl1100 lowers
http://globalcxglvtw....php?f=17&t=547

Progressive fork springs
http://globalcxglvtw...0&t=25&start=10

Inexpensive Gl500 Trunk Relocator
http://globalcxglvtw....php?f=17&t=544



Carb Related

Larry's Guide to Rebuilding Carbs
http://australiancx....hp?topic=6063.0

Carb Cut Away
http://globalcxglvtw....php?f=17&t=546

Float bowl OVERFLOW tube replacement
http://cx500forum.co...be-raplacement/

2 into 1 and K & N pod filter jetting
Blindstitch Combo: MAC 2 into 1 with K&N Filter 90/120 3 1/2 turns out
Cataclism Combo: MAC 2 into 1 with K&N pods 85/130 1 turn out
Exhausts without the hbox have similar jetting.

Carb idle screw starting point.
2 to 2 1/2 turns out.

Removing or replacing your carbs
http://globalcxglvtw....php?f=17&t=545

Carb cleaning
http://globalcxglvtw...c.php?f=19&t=32




OLD INFO

HTTA Stuff
http://choppercharle...7/ShowPost.aspx

Manuals, Articles and other.
http://drop.io/CX500_GL500

Group Discount on Honda Parts.
http://choppercharle...0/ShowPost.aspx

Members on the map. Where do you live?
http://platial.com/m...199#post4880738

HTTA Travelers Assistance
http://choppercharle...7/ShowPost.aspx

Basics

New Members on Chopper Charles and Sheps Global forum.
http://choppercharle...Post.aspx#93116

So, you wanna buy a used motorcycle - A good check list
http://choppercharle...5/ShowPost.aspx

Rob Davis site. Has lots of good knowledge of how to maintain these bikes.
http://www.elsham.pw...er.co.uk/cx500/

Things to know when buying a bike.
http://www.elsham.pw...00/buying_tips/

New bike. What do I do?
http://globalcxglvtw...ic.php?f=9&t=72

Penetrating Lubricants
http://choppercharle...5/ShowPost.aspx

Does the search function work and how do I do a goggle search?
http://choppercharle...9/ShowPost.aspx

How to post photos.
http://choppercharle...9/ShowPost.aspx
http://choppercharle...9/ShowPost.aspx
http://choppercharle...9/ShowPost.aspx

CX/GL Serials IDs for all years and models
http://choppercharle...1/ShowPost.aspx

HTTA Mutual Aid
http://choppercharle...px?PostID=78599

Speedo/Tach ratios
http://choppercharle...3/ShowPost.aspx

Choke cable doesn't stay in place when pulled.
http://choppercharle...ost.aspx#104159

Cleaning ignition switch
http://choppercharle...6/ShowPost.aspx

How to find an electrical short.
http://choppercharle...ost.aspx#158321

Motorcycle Electrical Troubleshooting write up courtesy of DaveF
http://choppercharle...3/ShowPost.aspx

GL Ignition Timing Check Upon Engine Reassembly
http://choppercharle...7/ShowPost.aspx

What Octane
http://choppercharle...7/ShowPost.aspx

Rebuilding the Starter
http://choppercharle...0/ShowPost.aspx
http://globalcxglvtw...c.php?f=8&t=208
Ofapars Starter repair
http://ofapars-.webs.com/footerin.htm


Hard starting solution starter related
http://choppercharle...3/ShowPost.aspx

Stator Check.
http://www.elsham.pw...k/cx500/stator/

Main Fuse Change
http://choppercharle...5/ShowPost.aspx

Master Cylinder Reservoir Removal
http://choppercharle...5/ShowPost.aspx

Cheap Brake Crush Washer or How to fix them
http://choppercharle...Post.aspx#75101

Stainless Steel Brake Lines - Source
http://choppercharle...7/ShowPost.aspx


Making Gaskets
http://choppercharle...8/ShowPost.aspx

How to hotwire your bike
http://choppercharle...6/ShowPost.aspx
http://choppercharle...4/ShowPost.aspx

How to build a 7 volt regulator
http://globalcxglvtw...c.php?f=8&t=257

Float bowl repair
http://choppercharle...Post.aspx#75158

Wiring diagrams
https://sites.google...trical-diagrams

Spark plug resistor cap rebuild
http://globalcxglvtw...ic.php?f=8&t=84


How to adjust valve tappets and the cam chain.
http://choppercharle...3/ShowPost.aspx

CDI Replacement Coils
http://choppercharle...ost.aspx#136914

Tach Drive seal
http://choppercharle...0/ShowPost.aspx

In Bike transmission removal and replacement tool.
http://choppercharle...1/ShowPost.aspx

Shifter Seal Replace
http://choppercharle...3/showPost.aspx

Draining and changing the final drive oil.
http://choppercharle...9/ShowPost.aspx

Mechanical Seal in bike install
http://choppercharle...3/ShowPost.aspx
http://choppercharle...9/ShowPost.aspx
http://www.sheppola....l/mechseal.aspx

Fitting Zerks to a Prolink suspension
http://ofapars-.webs.com/prolink.htm

Yamaha Replacement Mechanical seal for in bike repair
http://choppercharle...1/ShowPost.aspx

Getting the Yamaha Mechanical Seal out of the cup
http://choppercharle...7/ShowPost.aspx

Where is the Weep Hole
http://choppercharle...7/ShowPost.aspx

O-ring List
http://globalcxglvtw...it=o+rings#p554

Replacing the coolant reservoir (read all the way down for the simple step)
http://choppercharle...1/ShowPost.aspx

All Balls Steering Head bearing and changing.
http://choppercharle...9/ShowPost.aspx

Fork Seal change
http://choppercharle...9/ShowPost.aspx
http://choppercharle...Post.aspx#98943

Fork Preload Spacer and oil change
http://choppercharle...Post.aspx#75184

Fuel filter
http://choppercharle...3/ShowPost.aspx

Fuel Hose
http://choppercharle...9/ShowPost.aspx
http://choppercharle...1/ShowPost.aspx

Vacuum Petcock hose connection
http://choppercharle...8/ShowPost.aspx

Replacement Radiator Hoses
http://choppercharle...1/ShowPost.aspx

Pro Link Squeak
http://choppercharle...Post.aspx#76942

Parts Interchange List
http://globalcxglvtw....php?f=10&t=146

Removing the rear wheel. Gl specific. Has 3 or more steps than the CX other wise it's the same.
http://choppercharle...3/ShowPost.aspx

Removing a GL Front Wheel
http://choppercharle...7/ShowPost.aspx

How to change tires.
http://www.clarity.n...e-changing.aspx

How to wire a Stator
http://choppercharle...ost.aspx#170000

Stator sources (If you need a stator)
http://choppercharle...3/ShowPost.aspx
http://www.genebitsy...atorfailure.htm

Ignitech and stator upgrade. Stator option.
http://choppercharle...6/ShowPost.aspx

Dental Mirror Cam Chain Inspection
http://choppercharle...3/showPost.aspx

No need for a flywheel puller.
http://choppercharle...Post.aspx#83107
http://choppercharle...4/ShowPost.aspx

Fan puller bolt.
M14 x 1.5 about 2 inches long. Or in a pinch the front or rear axle could be used.

Bike won't shut off with ignition switch or kill switch.
http://choppercharle...2/ShowPost.aspx
http://choppercharle...9/ShowPost.aspx

Valves are adjusted fine, cam chain is within specs but the engine is still ticking like crazy.
http://choppercharle...Post.aspx#87705

Stock rear cover gasket thickness.
http://choppercharle...Post.aspx#86040
http://choppercharle...8/ShowPost.aspx

Oil filters Aftermarket and other.
http://choppercharle...Post.aspx#86867

CB900 and other Honda Brake Caliper swap.
http://choppercharle...6/ShowPost.aspx

Gl500 Trunk Removal
http://choppercharle...4/ShowPost.aspx



Customize

Post your Ride
http://choppercharle...5/ShowPost.aspx

Custom seat on a Custom
http://choppercharle...1/ShowPost.aspx

Custom seat on a Deluxe
http://drop.io/CX500...on-a-deluxe-pdf

Deluxe tank on custom
http://choppercharle...6/ShowPost.aspx

Custom tank on a Gl500. Would also probably work a lot better with a Standard or Deluxe tank.
http://choppercharle...ost.aspx#175628

Ammo can saddlebags
http://choppercharle...6/ShowPost.aspx

140/90 16 tire
http://choppercharle...6/ShowPost.aspx

Air box removed Battery holder
http://choppercharle...4/ShowPost.aspx

Forward Controls
http://choppercharle...3/ShowPost.aspx

Rear disc brake on a gl500
http://choppercharle...ost.aspx#129768

Trail Tech Vapor gauges
http://choppercharle...2/ShowPost.aspx

78 cx500 Maggot style gauges modified
http://choppercharle...5/ShowPost.aspx

Sheps electric fan fix.
http://globalcxglvtw...c.php?f=7&t=209
option
http://choppercharle...5/ShowPost.aspx

Dyna Mufflers
http://choppercharle...4/ShowPost.aspx

How to Polish Aluminum
http://choppercharle...9/ShowPost.aspx

Highway Bars
http://choppercharle...1/ShowPost.aspx

Crash Bar Identification
http://choppercharle...Post.aspx#16780

Aftermarket Speedo/Tach
http://choppercharle...2/ShowPost.aspx

Aftermarket Replacement M/C Master Cylinder
http://choppercharle...9/ShowPost.aspx

Gl1100 lowers
http://choppercharle...8/ShowPost.aspx

Progressive fork springs (Hopefully)
http://choppercharle...9/ShowPost.aspx

Gl500 Trunk Relocator
http://choppercharle...1/ShowPost.aspx


Carb Related


Larry's Guide to Rebuilding Carbs
http://choppercharle...7/ShowPost.aspx

Carb Cut Away
http://choppercharle...Post.aspx#74577

2 into 1 and K & N pod filter jetting
http://choppercharle...7/ShowPost.aspx

Removing or replacing your carbs
http://choppercharle...3/ShowPost.aspx

Carb cleaning
http://globalcxglvtw...c.php?f=19&t=32



Keeping Warm

Heated Grips
http://choppercharle...Post.aspx#75182

Winter riding Gear
http://choppercharle...5/ShowPost.aspx



Other interesting General conversation.

Why Did you buy your CX/Gl
http://choppercharle...Post.aspx#13818

Buying items in the selling section or from members.
http://choppercharle...px?PostID=96226

Possible Screw Removal Trick
http://choppercharle...3/ShowPost.aspx

[Bryan]

Excellent, Stitch! Somehow makes it feel a bit more like home.

[Zegwin]

Just so you know all the chopper charles links right now lead to the land of the 404.

[Jay Hanig]

Zegwin, on 02 August 2010 - 07:07 PM, said:

Just so you know all the chopper charles links right now lead to the land of the 404.

Noted.

[Hobbit on a Honda]

Big Thanks!

[John-n-Ohio]

Thought I was going to have to do some MAJOR research- thanks for bringing it to the new forum!!!

[kingston73`]

Nice job (again) Stitch!  Now we just have to get this pinned to the top.

[Zegwin]

bump

[motormatt]

can we get this pinned? (bump)

[Blindstitch]

I asked but nothing happened. I also have it at the bottom of my signature

[wmw]

Glad that you took the time to host many of the links over at Sheps, even though it meant a bunch of work at the time.

[Allan]

B*U*M*P

[morrow]

Come on Charles! This stuff needs a niiiiiice sticky.

[GLgeezerfun]

Stitch a million thanks! I missed that from the old board big time.

So much information.....it's better than a tool catalog in the bathroom!

Randy

[Jay Hanig]

As I look through the list, I noticed only six dead choppercharles links: one on octane; one on HTTA; one on cheap crush washers; one on adjusting valves; one on adding disk brakes to a GL; and one called "Post Your Ride".

We're getting there quickly.

[Blindstitch]

Jay Hanig, on 09 August 2010 - 09:50 AM, said:

As I look through the list, I noticed only six dead choppercharles links: one on octane; one on HTTA; one on cheap crush washers; one on adjusting valves; one on adding disk brakes to a GL; and one called "Post Your Ride".

We're getting there quickly.

Yeah those ones don't really matter.

Cheap crush washers are 10mm for car down at the autoparts store or to anneal them
Octane anything above 86 is good but if you want to argue put 93 in. It isn't my money.
HTTA was info randal posted about members willing to help. Without the old site then the 4 pages of names and numbers is pointless.

Was a bit pissed about the adjusting valves one but sheps is right above it.
The disc brake one was good but long and I didn't have the time for it.
Post your ride was refreshed with members rides in the customize section.

If you notice most that don't work are in blue. That was code for me in the process of making new that I didn't get to it.

If you want to see a mess then you would look at the quick reference on cc with all the bad links.

http://webcache.goog...lient=firefox-a

[bearman1]

GLgeezerfun, on 08 August 2010 - 11:49 PM, said:

Stitch a million thanks! I missed that from the old board big time.

So much information.....it's better than a tool catalog in the bathroom!

Randy

Thank you Don for bringing forward your "sticky" and giving us a sense that we didn't leave anything behind........Except those dang-blasted spammers!!!!!........GRRRR!!!!

[Weber58]

bearman1, on 09 August 2010 - 10:27 AM, said:

Thank you Don for bringing forward your "sticky" and giving us a sense that we didn't leave anything behind........Except those dang-blasted spammers!!!!!........GRRRR!!!!

You mean you guys didn't contact the "Single Middle-Aged Women in Virginia" that was trying so desperately to find companionship she had to post ads on CC? Was I the only one???

[Blindstitch]

Was that the fat chick?

[Toehead]

Bumpity bump.


Any way to get this as a sticky?

[Blindstitch]

Just to ask Charles. I already tried so i'm out. That's why it's in my signature line and at sheps site.

[wmw]

Sent you an email - some of the links above are not clickable - for example wiring diagrams

[motormatt]

(bump)

[lucky]

BUMP can we get this pinned please

[Blindstitch]

I'm all out of pins so i used one of those slimey toys that kids throw at the wall and wait for it to crawl down.

[Blue Fox]

Bump until pinned

[Toehead]

Blue Fox, on 23 August 2010 - 04:16 PM, said:

Bump until pinned

Bump

[lucky]

BUMP

[Allan]

Unfortunately,,due to problems at Shep's web host,, a lot of the links are not working anymore.

[Blindstitch]

Allan, on 24 August 2010 - 08:56 PM, said:

Unfortunately,,due to problems at Shep's web host,, a lot of the links are not working anymore.

Well that sucks. But at least the old stuff is still in the archives.