Description
This 374 page, 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 Honda CX500C Motorcycle Service Repair Manual is a reproduction of the original, out of print manual. The photo shown may differ from the cover that you receive.
The manual provides detailed service information, step-by-step repair instruction and maintenance specifications for 1978-1982 CX500C Deluxe Custom motorcycles.
This 1978 – 1982 Honda CX500 Motorcycle Service Repair Manual covers emission controlled Honda CX500’s manufactured after December 31, 1977. Some procedures may not apply to earlier units.
The 1978 – 1982 Honda CX500 Motorcycle Service Repair Manual uses the 1978 CX500 as the basis for all service procedures and data. The manual is kept up-to-date with subsequent addendums beginning with section 21.
This 1978 – 1982 Honda CX500 Motorcycle Service Repair Manual includes Maintenance Schedule recommendations to ensure that your Honda CX500 motorcycle is kept operating in peak condition and the emission levels are within U.S. Environmental Protection Agency standards. Performing the first scheduled maintenance is very important during break-in or rebuild as it compensates for the initial wear that occurs during break-in.
Sections 1 through 3 of this 1978 – 1982 Honda CX500 Motorcycle Service Repair Manual apply to the whole motorcycle, while sections 4 through 18 describe parts of the motorcycle, grouped according to location.
Most sections in this 1978-1982 Honda CX500 Motorcycle Service Repair Manual start with an assembly or system illustration and all the required specifications, torque values, working practices, tools and materials required for the section. The subsequent pages give detailed procedures for the section.
If you are not familiar with this motorcycle, the TECHNICAL FEATURES in section 19 will prove to be very helpful.
If you don’t know the source of trouble you are having with your Honda CX500 then section 20 TROUBLESHOOTING will get you on the right path.
Motorcycles Covered
1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 Honda CX500C Motorcycles
Table of Contents
Honda CX500 General Information
Lubrication
Inspection And Adjustment
Fuel System
Engine Removal & Installation
Cylinder Head & Valve
Honda CX500 Clutch & Oil Pump
A.c. Generator & Flywheel & Rear Cover
Cooling System
Honda CX500 Camshaft & Cam Chain
Transmission
Crankshaft & Piston
Honda CX500 Front Wheel & Suspension
Rear Wheel & Brake & Final Drive & Suspension
Hydraulic Disc Brake
Honda CX500 Battery & Charging System
Ignition System
Starter System
Technical Features
Troubleshooting The Honda CX500
1979 Honda CX500 Addendum
1979 Honda CX500 Deluxe & Custom Addendum
1980 Honda CX500 Deluxe & Custom Addendum
1981 Honda CX500 Deluxe & Custom Addendum
1982 Honda CX500 Custom Addendum
