Description
Great classic Honda Custom. The bike runs and rides really well, it is loud and always gets a surprising amount of attention too - as much as my BM does! I have owned the bike for just over a year and of course always keep it inside and only ride in the dry.
I am selling some vehicles to downsize as I am often away and don't have the time I used to have to enjoy them. The previous owner was a Rolls Royce Eng. who did most of the modification himself as a small project. I have all of the original parts to return it to a standard CX if you wanted, this includes items like the seat, clocks, bars, suspension etc... He barely rode the bike in approx 10 years of ownership and I have covered approximately 1000 miles on it. Its a classic in great condition.
During my ownership a few niggles have been eradicated with a summary below:1981 Honda CX500 Modified
Matching numbers
Valve clearance and tappets immediately after my purchase
New battery
Front brake servo replaced 2024
Clutch and brake levers restored 2024
Custom stainless exhaust, wrapped headers and pipes restored 2024
(modified to sit parallel to the ground when the bike is upright)
Avon Speedmaster mk2 tyres
Classic copper rad and cover
Rat look tank (gloss lacquered) with classic patina Honda logos and alloy fuel cap
Custom bars with new grips and underslung alloy bar end mirrors
Custom made tail unit, seat conversion (rear pegs are not fitted but are included if you would like a pillion)
Relocated battery (underslung) in hand made aluminium battery case
It is of course MOT & Tax free
I have no doubts it will easily clean pass, so will have a new MOT before the sale for piece of mind
Unfortunately I don't have a huge history file with the bike, I have some previous MOTs and loads of spare parts included as it has barely been used (stored and modified) during the decade and a half. All items should be covered and shown in the pictures. If not, feel free to ask any questions.
My dad is a mechanic and I'm an Architect so we carefully look after everything, changing fluids, plugs etc.. regularly and always sensitively ridden.
