Honda CX500, CX650, GL500 and GL650 Silver Wing Twins 1978 – 1983Clymer Owners Service and Repair Manual

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Softcover – 296 pages – Honda CX500 CX650 GL500 GL650 Silver Wing Twins 1978 – 1983 Clymer Owners Service Repair Manual Covers the following Models: Honda CX500 Standard 1978 Honda CX500 Custom CX500 Deluxe Honda CX650 Custom 1979-1982 Honda Silver Wing GL500 1981-1982 Honda GL500 Interstate 1981-1982 Honda CX650C 1983 Honda SilverWing GL650 1983 Honda GL650 Interstate 1983Contents: QUICK REFERENCE DATA GENERAL INFORMATIONManual organization / Service hints / Safety first / Parts replacement / Expendable supplies / Tools / Serial numbers / General specifications TROUBLESHOOTINGOperating requirements / Troubleshooting instruments / Emergency troubleshooting / Engine / Charging system / Starter / Engine noises / Excessive vibration / Lubrication troubles / Fuel system / Clutch / Transmission / Brakes / Lighting system / Front suspension and steering PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATIONRoutine / Service intervals / Tyres / Battery / Periodic lubrication / Periodic maintenance / Tune-up ENGINEEngine principles / Servicing engine in frame / Engine removal and installation / Cylinder head / Valve and valve seats / Upper rocker arm assemblies / Camshaft / Camshaft chain and tensioner / Lower rocker arm assemblies / Piston and connecting rods / Alternator / Oil pump / Oil pressure relief valve / Cylinder block/crankcase / Crankshaft / Starter gears and clutch / Break-in / Specifications CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSIONClutch / Clutch cable / Shifting mechanism / Transmission / Gearshift drum and forks / Final shaft FUEL AND EXHAUST SYSTEMSAir cleaner / Carburetors / Fuel shutoff valve / Fuel tank / Crankcase breather system / Exhaust system ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCharging system / Battery / Alternator / Voltage regulator/rectifier / Ignition system / Ignition coil / Capacitor discharge system / Spark plugs / Starting system / Starter / Lighting / Fuses COOLING SYSTEMChecks / Radiator / Fan / Thermostat / Coolant change / Water pump FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERINGFront wheel / Front hub / Wheel balancing / Tyre changing / Handlebar / Steering head / Front fork REAR SUSPENSION AND FINAL DRIVERear wheel / Rear hub / Tyre change / Final drive / Drive shaft/rear swing arm / Rear shocks BRAKESFront disc brake / Rear drum brake FRAME SUPPLEMENT / 1980 AND LATER SERVICE INFORMATION COLOUR WIRING DIAGRAMS full details

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