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Honda CX500 Custom 1978 Shop Manual
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Owner's manual
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Addendum
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Manual
(13 pages)
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Contents
Table of Contents
Troubleshooting
Bookmarks
Table of Contents
General Information: Table of Contents
General Safety
Service Rules
Specifications
Table of Contents
Model Identification
Torque Values
Special Tools/Common Tools
Wiring Diagram
Cable and Harness Routing
Emission Control System
Information Label
Maintenance Schedule
Lubrication Diagram
Lubrication: Table of Contents
Lubrication: Troubleshooting
Engine Oil Level Check
Engine Oil and Oil Filter Change
Final Drive Gear Oil Check/Replacement
Drive Shaft Joint
Lubrication Points
Inspection and Adjustment: Table of Contents
Air Cleaner
Crankcase Breather
Fuel Line
Spark Plug
Valve Clearance
Cam Chain
Throttle Operation
Idle Speed
Carburetor Choke
Carburetor Synchronization
Coolant
Cooling System Hoses
Radiator Core
Battery
Brake Fluid Level
Brake Fluid Replacement
Brake System
Brake Pad Wear
Brake Shoe Inspection
Brake System Hose
Brake Pedal Height
Brake Pedal Free Play
Rear Brake Light Switch
Headlight Aim
Clutch Free Play
Side Stand
Front Suspension
Rear Suspension
Wheels
Tire Pressure
Steering Head Bearing
Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners
Fuel System Exploded View
Fuel System: Table of Contents
Fuel System: Troubleshooting
Carburetor Removal
Carburetor Separation
Carburetor Assembly
Vacuum Cylinder Disassembly/Inspection
Vacuum Piston Inspection
Float Chamber Disassembly
Air Cutoff Valve Disassembly
Component Assembly
Float Level Adjustment
Fast Idle Adjustment
Carburetor Installation
Pilot Screw Initial Setting
Fuel Tank
Air Cleaner Case
Crankcase Breather System
Engine Removal/Installation
Engine Removal/Installation: Table of Contents
Engine Removal
Engine Installation
Cylinder Head/Valve
Cylinder Head/Valve: Table of Contents
Cylinder Head/Valve: Specifications
Cylinder Head/Valve: Troubleshooting
Rocker Arm/Cylinder Head Removal
Rocker Arm Holder Disassembly
Rocker Arm Shaft Inspection
Rocker Arm Holder Inspection
Rocker Arm Inspection
Cylinder Head Disassembly
Cylinder Head Inspection
Valve Spring Inspection
Valve Inspection
Valve Guide Inspection
Stem to Guide Clearance Inspection
Valve Guide Replacement
Valve Seat Inspection and Grinding
Cylinder Head Assembly
Rocker Arm Assembly
Cylinder Head/Rocker Arm Installation
Clutch/Oil Pump: Overview
Clutch/Oil Pump: Troubleshooting
Clutch Removal
Clutch Lifter Removal
Clutch Lifter Plate Removal
Clutch Removal Procedure
Clutch Disc Inspection
Clutch Plate Inspection
Clutch Plate B Inspection
Clutch Outer and Outer Guide Inspection
Clutch Spring Inspection
Clutch Installation
Oil Pump Removal
Oil Pump Disassembly
Oil Pump Inspection
Relief Valve Inspection
Oil Pump Assembly
Oil Pump Installation
A.C. Generator/Flywheel/Rear Cover
A.C. Generator/Flywheel/Rear Cover: Table of Contents
Components Removal
Rear Cover Disassembly
Neutral Switch Inspection
Flywheel Removal
Reduction Gear Inspection
Starter Drive Gear Inspection
Starter Clutch Outer Removal
Starter Clutch Outer Inspection
Starter Clutch Outer Installation
Flywheel Installation
Components Assembly
Cooling System Overview
Cooling System Troubleshooting
Cooling System Specifications
Cooling System Testing
Radiator Cap Inspection
Coolant Replacement
Thermostat Removal
Temperature Unit Inspection
Thermostat Inspection
Cooling Fan Removal
Water Pump Assembly
Thermostat Installation
Cooling Fan Installation
Radiator Installation
Camshaft/Cam Chain Overview
Camshaft/Cam Chain Table of Contents
Camshaft/Cam Chain Specifications
Cam Chain Removal
Camshaft Removal
Camshaft Inspection
Camshaft Holder Inspection
Camshaft Bearing Inspection
Rocker Arm Removal/Inspection
Rocker Arm Shaft Inspection/Rocker Arm Installation
Camshaft Installation
Valve Timing Adjustment
Transmission Overview
Transmission Table of Contents
Transmission Service Information
Transmission Specifications
Transmission Troubleshooting
Gearshift Linkage Removal
Final Shaft Disassembly
Final Shaft Assembly
Transmission Disassembly
Transmission Assembly
Gearshift Linkage Installation
Crankshaft/Piston: Table of Contents
Crankshaft/Piston: Specifications
Crankshaft/Piston: Troubleshooting
Connecting Rod Removal
Piston Removal
Piston Inspection
Cylinder Inspection
Crankshaft Removal
Rod Side Clearance Inspection
Bearing Inspection/Selection
Crankpin
Main Journal
Rod Bearings
Rod Bearing and Selection
Main Journal Bearings
Main Bearing Selection
Journal Bearing Sizes
Main Journal Bearing Removal
Main Journal Bearing Installation
Crankshaft Holder Cap Bearing
Crankcase Main Journal Bearings
Crankshaft Installation
Piston Installation
Connecting Rod Installation
Front Wheel/Suspension
Front Wheel/Suspension: Table of Contents
Front Wheel/Suspension: Service Information
Front Wheel/Suspension: Specifications
Front Wheel/Suspension: Troubleshooting
Headlight Case Removal
Wiring Connection in Headlight Case
Headlight Installation
Cluster Disassembly
Indicator Lamp Replacement
Meter Disassembly
Meter Assembly
Handlebar Removal
Handlebar Installation
Front Wheel Removal
Axle Inspection
Wheel Bearing Inspection
Wheel Inspection
Wheel Disassembly
Front Wheel Assembly
Front Wheel Installation
Front Fork Removal
Front Fork Disassembly
Front Fork Spring Free Length Inspection
Oil Seal Removal
Fork Tube/Fork Slider/Piston Inspection
Fork Tube Inspection
Front Fork Assembly
Oil Seal Installation
Filling with Fork Oil
Front Fork Installation
Steering Stem Removal
Bottom Cone Race Replacement
Ball Race Replacement
Steering Stem Installation
Rear Wheel/Brake/Final Drive/Suspension
Rear Wheel/Brake/Final Drive/Suspension: Specifications
Rear Wheel/Brake/Final Drive/Suspension: Troubleshooting
Rear Wheel Removal
Axle Shaft Bend Inspection
Rear Wheel Bearing Play Inspection
Rear Wheel Rim Runout Inspection
Rear Wheel Disassembly
Rear Wheel Assembly
Rear Brake Lining Thickness
Rear Brake Shoe Replacement
Brake Drum I.D. Inspection
Rear Wheel Installation
Shock Absorber (Right Side) Removal
Shock Absorber (Left Side) Removal
Shock Absorber Disassembly Note
Shock Absorber Spring Free Length
Shock Absorber Assembly
Shock Absorber Installation
Final Gear Case Removal
Backlash Inspection
Ring Gear Removal
Bearing Retainer a Oil Seal Replacement
Ring Gear Bearing Replacement
Breather System Maintenance
Ring Gear Oil Seal Replacement (Gear Case Side)
Ring Gear Bearing Replacement (Gear Case Side)
Bearing Retainer B Removal
Bearing Retainer B Oil Seal, O-Ring Replacement
Bearing Retainer B Installation
Ring Gear Installation
Gear Tooth Contact Pattern Check
Final Gear Case Installation
Pinion Gear Lubrication
Filling Final Gear Case
Rear Fork/Propeller Shaft
Swing Arm/Propeller Shaft Removal
Propeller Shaft Inspection
Pivot Bearing Inspection (Left Side)
Pivot Bearing Replacement (Right Side)
Swing Arm/Propeller Shaft Installation
Hydraulic Disk Brake Overview
Hydraulic Disk Brake Table of Contents
Hydraulic Disk Brake Troubleshooting
Brake Pads/Disc Plate
Brake Pad Wear Check
Brake Pad Replacement
Brake Disc Thickness
Brake Disc Warpage
Brake Master Cylinder
Master Cylinder Disassembly
Master Cylinder I.D. Inspection
Master Piston O.D. Inspection
Master Cylinder Assembly
Brake Caliper
Caliper Removal
Caliper Disassembly
Caliper Cylinder I.D. Inspection
Caliper Piston O.D. Inspection
Brake Caliper Assembly
Caliper Bracket Disassembly
Caliper Bracket Assembly
Brake Caliper Installation
Battery Charging System: Table of Contents
Battery Charging System: Service Information
Battery Charging System: Specifications
Battery Charging System Schematic
Battery Charging System Troubleshooting
Battery Removal
Testing Specific Gravity
Battery Charging
Charging Output Test
Stator Coil Continuity Test
Voltage Regulator/Rectifier Test
Voltage Regulator Performance Test
Ignition System Table of Contents
Ignition System Specifications
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Fuel System: Table Of Contents
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Cylinder Head/Valve: Specifications
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Clutch/Oil Pump: Troubleshooting
78
Cooling System Troubleshooting
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Transmission Specifications
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Crankshaft/Piston: Troubleshooting
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Front Wheel/Suspension: Table Of Contents
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Rear Wheel/Brake/Final Drive/Suspension: Troubleshooting
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Hydraulic Disk Brake Table Of Contents
210
Battery Charging System Schematic
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Ignition System Overview
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Starter Motor: Troubleshooting
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