Honda CX500 1978 Shop Manual page 239

HONDA
cxsoo
TECHNICAL FEATURES
SHAFT DRIVE
The power transmitting system uses a shaft drive in that power from the engine i s transmitted by way of:
Final shaft
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Universal joint
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Propeller shaft
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Propeller shaft joint
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Pinon gear
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Ring gear
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Driven flange
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Rear wheel.
The pinion gear uses spherical splines to allow relative movement between the propeller shaft and this gear when the rear
wheel moves up and down. The final gear case is filled with hypoid gear oil and is equipped with a breather. The pinion gear
bearing retainer is packed with special grease.
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TUBELESS TIRE
The front and rear wheels incorporate a tubeless tire. It will carry nails and other puncturing objects for
a
considerable mileage
without sudden puncture or blowout, thus providing added safety. Since the tubeless tire has no inner tube, heat caused by tire
flexing
is
radiated to the air through the rim more effectively.
Date of Issue: January,
1978
OHONDA
MOTOR
CO.. LTD.