CX500 My first motorcycle video

This is my first motorcycle video.. My bike is a 1978 Honda CX500. I am using a 3MP camera, that recodes video in 640x480

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[mk3zeph6]

Really enjoyable video, great unspoiled sound and vision, really sweet running cx and a nice long run - felt like I was on it.! Many thanks for your time.& effort.

[kens97sto171]

@mk3zeph6

Thanks glad you liked it.. I have some others that are longer vids with a better camera. They are all posted on my YouTube page.

[HamptonBallance]

got a question, are the CX 500s' a good beginners bike?

[kens97sto171]

@HamptonBallance

Well it depends on a few things. If you are resonably tall then yes. if your short legged then probably not. The bike is a great bike, but it is a little top heavy.. not so much while riding it, but when trying to move it around it is easy to drop. The bike weighs almost 500 lbs.

If your shorter I would start with a Ninja 250, its light, its the same acceleration as the CX500 and easy to find parts for. Don't be fooled by the 250cc, its PLENTY quick for a beginer bike.

[kens97sto171]

I am sorry, somehow I missed your comment. I would say yes and no, if the bike does not seem too heavy for you then YES, it is making decent power, but not enough to be scary. If you are on the short side, 5ft 8 or less. I would say no. I would highly suggest you also look at a Ninja 250. I would stay away from 87-88 after that they are all basically the same until 2008. Its a light bike low seat, and just as quick as the CX500. The new ones are really nice go and sit on one.

[gooruraw]

I love this video I got my motorcycle licenses a few years ago and was debating on a sport bike or cruiser. I actually would love to own and drive a vintage bike, like yours. I'm guessing it feels solid and secure when riding versus today bikes. Thanks for the videos!

[kens97sto171]

@bardelolayolay

Thanks glad u liked it. YEA.. I was bad on the signal cancel. But the camera was right in the way. I could not see the indicator flashing. And my switch has NO FEEL AT ALL. It just moves left and right, somewhere in the middle being OFF :)

[kens97sto171]

@scottks5

Glad to meet another CX'er they are good bike, but like any 30+ year old machine they can suffer from problems. There are a few "common" issues. I would check out this forum if you need ssome help.. or you can ask me too.. I am by no means and expert but would be happy to help.

I cant post the URL.. but search for choppercharles and it will take you to the forum. Some great guys on there.

[scottks5]

Man, I can't wait to get my "new" CX running. I traded a rifle for it because the previous owner just didn't have the time to fix the electrical problem. I've been commuting two miles to work for the past two summers on a 1970 Honda 90 Trail bike. With gas prices reaching $4 a gallon, I'm sold on bikes now. This 1979 CX500 will be my first large street bike. I owned a CR350R dirt bike when I lived in California. Your video has got me excited. Well, this is my winter project -- to get it running.