CX650

[Capt. R Swipe]

Right oh Jim, that was a very detailed account of the starter motor, thanks! Your gorgeous looking 650 is an import I gather as I don't recognise the colour scheme. Weren't most UK CX650s pearlescent white? Unaffordable for me at the time anyway.

I recall the 500s needed the engine dropped if something electrical failed at the rear, but I don't remember now what it was. I worried very little about that problem 33 years ago and just rode the thing.

FI, turbo and Pro-Lik suspension on your 650 I am guessing - all things my younger self could only look longingly at in those days!

[capitano]

Biggest prob is paperwork being held up at DVLA - with Covid who knows when they’ll get back to normal?
Jim

It shouldn't take them long. I sold a bike and bought one last year.

Both V5s were sorted out and with their new owners within a week.

I had two CX500s in the 80s at separate times. A tad top heavy but great bikes for doing mileage on.

[Jimo]

Right oh Jim, that was a very detailed account of the starter motor, thanks! Your gorgeous looking 650 is an import I gather as I don't recognise the colour scheme. TurbWeren't most UK CX650s pearlescent white? Unaffordable for me at the time anyway.

I recall the 500s needed the engine dropped if something electrical failed at the rear, but I don't remember now what it was. I worried very little about that problem 33 years ago and just rode the thing.

FI, turbo and Pro-Lik suspension on your 650 I am guessing - all things my younger self could only look longingly at in those days!

OK Cptn, having not received the paperwork yet I can’t say if the bike was an import but it’s def not a Turbo and the ‘E’ denotes for European market from my findings and yes it has Pro-Link rear suspension.
I’m informed that it was completely re-built by a previous owner two years ago prior to him dying from cancer so I can’t get info on the colour scheme - but I think it’s great. I’ve got a set of engine protect bars on order to offer a little more protection for that lovely engine. When the bike finally arrives I’ll be able to give you more information I hope.
Looking at the new pipes in the photo it has not covered many miles since re-build judging by the bluing of the pipes.

Jim

[Jimo]

Biggest prob is paperwork being held up at DVLA - with Covid who knows when they’ll get back to normal?
Jim

It shouldn't take them long. I sold a bike and bought one last year.

Both V5s were sorted out and with their new owners within a week.

I had two CX500s in the 80s at separate times. A tad top heavy but great bikes gor doing mileage on.

Yes, the bike looks a little top heavy but that’s an afterthought, I hope I’ve still got enough strength to ride it because in my mind it’s a great machine that I could never have afforded when new in 1983 - and it was only built for two years, let’s hope some spares are still available, not that too many should be needed following a complete re-build.

Jim

[wightegi]

I have a Silverwing GL500.

[2wheelover51]

Nice bike. I remember standing outside what is now Wigan Yamaha lusting after a black and red 500 all those years ago ('81) and have yet to own one. Unrequited love..
Bugger if the alternator packs up apparently..

[Jimo]

Yes, Bugger perhaps but it would be fixable without selling the bike.
Chins up - CX’s Forever!

Jim

[Capt. R Swipe]

I'm often looking for lovely condition CX500 but get cold feet with a purchase.
Ah, I can't recall which CXs were turbo'd. Yours is an E then, I don't remember the 650 in those days Jim. The VT followed soon after with the Revere nd NTV.

[Jimo]

You’re just a little way away from me unfortunately Cptn, but they are about at around 2-1/2g, I’m not a bobber fan - good bike messed up in my opinion.

Jim

[wightegi]

GL500 Silverwing