1980 Honda CX 500 A "running" Questions

when you get to about 55mph the engine loses revs, when you take throtte off it picks up again I'm guessing you have a fuel delivery problem caused by a defective petcock, a plugged fuel filter, or ...

Runs, will not idle, drives but has no snap. have to keep it 1/4 throttle to stay running and can grab w/o throttle without spinning the tire I live in Alaska at about 1000-2000 ft above sea level. ...

idles but won't run at more throttle Idles but won't run at more throttle. sounds like spark plugs, coils, leads or dirty fuel filter/carb/fuel line take carbs off and clean and adjust floats and ...

Do I have to have the fan or can i run the motarcycle without it? Your motorcycle needs the fan to regulate the temperature of the engine. I would not suggest running the bike without a fan. Steve

...the carbs themselves. With the air caleaners connection removed from the carb gas shouldn't be running out and with it all put together except for the air horn put your hand or a reg over the ...

...If yes, are the jets the correct ones? RAY I was having problems with my GL500 1981 Silverwing running bad and dying at high speeds. It turned out that the vent hole in the gas cap was plugged. ...

...I say sometimes, putting SeaFoam, Lucas, or other carb and fuel injection cleaner in the tank and running it at a high idle will help. When you are able to put in gear and it keeps running, ride it ...

I have a 1980 Honda CX 500 Custom and the Temperature gauge shows hot if I run the bike above 6000 rpm for any length of time. If I run a bit slower it seems to hold its own. What temp should the ...

...honda silverwing, bike is charging @ aprox. 11.5v , also when right signal is put on right side running lights go out, are the 2 conected(ground short) ? or maybe stater? , new to bikes with no ...

...button could be the issue, in that case you would have to replace the switch assembly. As for running only on high revs, you need to take your carburetors apart and clean the idle circuit (jets ...