1981 CX500 startup

First time starting my CX. I took 2+ yrs to tear the bike down to the frame, complete the "triple bypass" (stator, cam chain, water pump mech seal), rebuild forks, remove rust, de-sludge engine, polish and/or paint just about everything (except tank,seat & side covers).. Couldn't believe how easy it started.. I credit Larry "God of Carbs" for that (he rebuilt them).

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[redryder4]

It is definitely a unique engine noise which I can only guess is due to being transversly mounted. I found this snippet which pertains more to the exhaust note, than the "whirr": "Concerned about carburettors and riders' knees colliding, Honda had now twisted the cylinder heads inwards by 22 degrees, giving the engine a very distinctive inlet-exhaust line. The 80-degree firing angle gives the CX that characteristic engine purr, so beloved of V-twin engine fans."

[IRONSEAN7]

my old man had this same bike when i was a lil kid!

[kens97sto171]

Hey, saw your posting on the CX forum.. NICE Bike..

Do you have any idea what the "whirring" noise is??? ine does it too, as does almost every one I have ever heard run... just thought I would ask.

You will enjoy riding the CX.. it is a great bike.