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1981 Honda CX500C Custom

NSW • Private
5
1
CategoryNaked
Engine Size496cc 4 stroke
Odometer3,800km
LAMS approvedYes

Comments from the seller

CAFÉ RACER - LAM This bike is a show stopper. AND it’s FUN. You can have a real lot of fun on this thing without breaking the speed limit!!! It’s been fully sorted and just a pleasure to hang out with your mates in a true Café racer manner. Put it on Club plates or leave it on full rego. LAMs approved… OR just add it to your collection. Starts first go!! All the old quirky bits of the original CX have been replace with the newer developments that have come on the market since its release, and finally tuned by my local motorcycle mechanic in Tarren Point. The best parts of the Honda CX have been picked from the range of models and used on this bike with no expenses spared. It’s light, manoeuvrable, zippy and fits easy in any garage. Features include: -CX500 Turbo front disk and calliper conversion. -CX500 Turbo rear disk and calliper conversion. -CX500E engine fully rebuilt with automatic cam tensioner and heavy duty clutch. -Brembo radial brake master cylinder with full set of HEL stainless steel lines. -CX500 Turbo front forks (Showa) with Racetech gold valves. -Tarozzi Fork brace. -Showa adjustable rear pigback shocks. -CX500 Turbo wheels have been polished. -Igntech ignition unit with Rae Sam hall effect ignition sensor. -Upgrade charging system to G8-250 watts. -Mikuni VM34 carb jetted to suit with pod filters. -Coffman USA twin exhaust with noise compliment certificate. -Full stainless steel radiator with a H emblem -All frame plugs, engine plugs, reservoir caps and reassert in billet aluminium. -Tarozzi clip-on handle bars with side mirrors. -Custom fibre front and rear guards. -Custom aluminium seat with all electronics and battery relocated under. -New AGM battery. Trickle charge connector -Custom paint by Collide A Scope Motorcyles. -Koso gauge and additional LED indicator lights and brake bar. -New tyres. 3,833 km - 25 February 2026 3,624 km - 11 April 2025 2,822 km - 21 March 2024 2,327 km - 11 March 2023

Bike details

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Network Id
SSE-AD-19016703
Bike
Road Manual 5sp 500cc
Learner Approved
Kilometres
3,800km
Body
Naked
Colour
Blue
Engine Capacity
496 cc
Cost of financeSponsored
Configuration
496cc, 4-stroke, Liquid cooled, 4-Valve,Transverse V-Twin, 2-cyl
Country of Origin
JAPAN
Registration Expiry
Mar 2027 (10 mths)
Registration Plate
FDC15
Roadworthy certificate
Provided at pick-up by seller
Bike Type
Road
Series
CX
LAMS Approved
True
Country of Origin
JAPAN
Grey Import
False
Is Limited Edition
False
Engine Description
500
Engine Config
V-Twin
Engine Capacity
496cc
Engine Type
Piston
Engine Stroke
4
Bore
78.0mm
Stroke
52.0mm
Cam Type
OHV (Over Head Valves)
Cylinders
2
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Induction System
Aspirated
Carburettor(s)
2
Carburettor
CV (Constant Velocity)
Throttle Bore
34mm
Cooling
Liquid
Exhaust Config
2 Into 2
Ignition
CDI (Capacitive Discharge Ignition)
Starter
Electric
Engine Voltage
12Volt
Charging Method
Engine
Fuel Type
Petrol
Recommended RON
91
Drive Type
Shaft
Final Drive Ratio
Shaft
Gear Type
Manual
Gear Number
5
Clutch Type
Wet, Multi-disc (7-friction)
Front Suspension
Telescopic fork; Hydraulic damping
Rear Suspension
Twin shock absorbers
Front Brake Description
Twin disc
Front Brake Caliper(s)
Single Piston
Rear Brake Description
Drum
ABS
Not Available
Wheel Type
Comstar
Wheel Size Front
19"
Wheel Size Rear
16"
Rear Tyre
130/90-6" Tubeless
Width
873mm
Height
46mm
Wheelbase
1454mm
Ground Clearance
144.7mm
Dry Weight
202.0kg
Seat Height
789mm
Seating Capacity
2
Steve is the seller
Location
Cronulla, NSW 2230
Member since
2012
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