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07-10-2008, 1:13 PM bfknova Joined on 03-15-2008 Nova Scotia Posts 471 Re: Locked up Thanks for bringing me into the light Tom - I didn't think it was that bad - hopefully you can get a good deal on a parts bike or motor ..... Aye, the oil filter uses a short spring and flat washer to hold it in place ........ otherwise, I'm still thinking about adding 3 gauges to my cluster - (oil pressure, water temp & charging meter) - but before I do, need some input - as the one's I have are small, ( 1 1/2" dia.) -  but made for a car - whereas the oil pressure works off a thin hose, and don't know where I should connect it on the bike ? ..... similarly the charging voltmeter has a 8 gauge wire (to ???) ..... and wonder if the wiring for the original water temp will work on the other gauge ???  Cheers, n' Take care ..... I'll be keeping an eye open for another motor for you !!!! Bryan Keep the rubber side down and alway shake a bro's hand when passing or standing still - EH !!    Report

07-10-2008, 1:29 PM LRCXed Joined on 05-15-2008 Sacramento, California Posts 346 Re: Locked up I don't think that would do much except for not filter the oil. How ever, if there was some piece of debris sitting in an oil passage some where, a part of a gasket or carbon...etc. from scraping the gaskets or cleaning, It would not have been filtered out. It would have just pumped it back through the system. The first place the oil gets delivered is to the crank shaft bearings. It could have found the passage, plugged it up and starved the crank for oil. The remainder of the flow would have gone as usual to the top end, explaining why you were able to see oil flow from the rocker arms. It's just a theory, but I bet if you pressed out the main bearing, you would find stuff behind it plugging the oil holes. Since your not rebuilding it, it would be interesting to find out what was behind it. Did it burn the mains too, or just the rods? Larry If your going to do something, do it right, don't do it half as@*d. http://globalcxglvtwins.hostingdelivered.com/    Report

07-10-2008, 2:05 PM CXSarnia Joined on 01-11-2008 Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Posts 142 Re: Locked up Locked up - and tearing up.  The support you guys have shown towards a member of this forum brings a tear to my eye.  I know I wouldn't get that much support from the people I work with 5 days a week!  I'm impressed and the sincerity of the members here.  Don  aka CXSarnia 1982 CB750K Daily rider 1982 CX500 Custom - project http://groups.google.ca/group/cx500-restoration-page    Report

07-10-2008, 5:47 PM tntchitwood Joined on 03-02-2008 Pine Knot, KY Posts 479 Re: Locked up Seems like just the rods. I will try to get some pics and post them of some of this stuff. Maybe the dissection of this motor will help somebody else in the future. It is really cool how they come apart. I will also investigate further this week end. If you can read this thank a teacher. If you are reading it in English thank a soldier!    Report

07-13-2008, 11:54 PM redryder Joined on 01-16-2007 Orange, CA Posts 27 Re: Locked up As a relative new comer to the forum, I have already received tons of help from fellow members..  Seeing the outpouring of support here is pretty cool.  I rarely visit the Customization section as I'm still working on my 81 Custom restoration.. After it is mechanically sound, I hope to convert it to a Deluxe Cafe style bike.  Today I was pointed to this thread by LRCXed who was aware of my recent good fortune:   I just picked up 3 CX500 engines + parts on EBAY for $58!!!  (yeah, I'm still pinching myself).  You're welcome to have one of the engines for the cost of shipping (from CA).  Thats the good part... The bad part is that I have no year/make/model/mileage information on any of the engines.  Actually thats kind of a lie..  I found a speedo with ~65k miles on it and a VIN tag for a 1979 in one of the parts boxes - its anyones guess which engine it came from. I literally just picked them up yesterday and haven't even tried to turn them over..  They could all be basket cases...  Wanna take a chance?  Let me know.. Paul    Report

07-14-2008, 5:11 AM Blindstitch2002 Joined on 05-15-2007 Greenfield Wisconsin Posts 965 Re: Locked up I was watching that auction but I knew it was a waste of time for me because I think it said pick up only. Glad someone got a good deal. 1979 Honda Cx500 Custom    Report

07-14-2008, 5:56 AM wildmanwill Joined on 05-25-2008 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Posts 217 Re: Locked up I saw that auction too.  Someone just sold one engine here on the east coast (in PA) for $61, so you did good getting all 3 for $58! 1983 CX650 C    Report

07-14-2008, 6:13 AM tntchitwood Joined on 03-02-2008 Pine Knot, KY Posts 479 Re: Locked up That is pretty awesome,Thank-you, I am still looking for one around here. I did not make it to the salvage yard Sat. like I had planned. It was pouring the rain and it was several miles out of the way, but still a good ride. The local bike night was pretty cool, never been to one. My ol' buncha junk would have been a big hit. Nothing there even remotely like it. I still plan on posting a few motor  pics. Tom If you can read this thank a teacher. If you are reading it in English thank a soldier!    Report

07-14-2008, 6:53 AM redryder Joined on 01-16-2007 Orange, CA Posts 27 Re: Locked up Well if your patience runs thin looking for a engine locally, they'll be here...  I didn't plan on touching this stuff till after my bike was complete... At the rate I'm going, that'll be about 3 years!!  So you got some time to decide..  I've never shipped something this size, so cost could be prohibitive..  Could also just send the bottom end?  Paul    Report

07-14-2008, 8:45 AM tntchitwood Joined on 03-02-2008 Pine Knot, KY Posts 479 Re: Locked up I only wish we all lived in the same neighborhood, because I would be able to help you out and work off one of those motors. I love customizing. If you can read this thank a teacher. If you are reading it in English thank a soldier!    Report

07-14-2008, 11:39 PM Pooterhead Joined on 06-07-2008 Lakesite,tn Posts 51 Re: Locked up I don't know how far you are willing to drive but I've got a 79' motor sitting here on my front porch. I pulled it to change the water pump seal and found out that there is a grove in the cam where the water/oil seal rides. You might be able to put your top end in it and ride. The engine has 35000 miles on it. I'll take what ever you think is fare for it. May even be willing to do some part swapping. 1980 cx500c (fubar) you meet the fastest people on a honda!    Report

07-17-2008, 7:48 PM bfknova Joined on 03-15-2008 Nova Scotia Posts 471 Re: Locked up Haven't heard from you lately Tom - what's up ????  Mine's running fine and put in 300 seashore miles this week so far - so decided to tighten up some bolts tonight n' heads took another 1/4 turn, along with buying a new feeler guage, brought the tappets near par, hence: a lot less tappin' ...... otherwise, helping another buddy get his '85 Shadow back on the road (maybe tomorrow? ) ...... n' again, wished we were closer as also checking out a new 650 rigid frame n' springer forks for this coming winter project <grin> ...... anyway, hope all is well with you and your wife, n' please keep us informed when you get a chance ...... you probably saw these somewhere online already, but if not - it's a link to my most favorite afternoon or evening seashore rides .... that I've previously talked about  http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ked1/myrides.html Cheers, my friend n' don't hestitate to call anytime for whatever ?!!!..... Bryan n' Buster Brown Keep the rubber side down and alway shake a bro's hand when passing or standing still - EH !!    Report

07-18-2008, 4:17 AM tntchitwood Joined on 03-02-2008 Pine Knot, KY Posts 479 Re: Locked up Bryan, Glad to hear you are well. Beautiful scenery, where's the nude beach? I still check the board several times a day and comment when I can. My motor is still on the bench, haven't had the heart to fool with it. I was saying lastnight I need to get it cleaned up and get it all put in a storage bin (alot of good/spare motor parts there), I will need them as I WILL replace my motor one of these days, and it is good to have spare parts. Maybe I will get that done this weekend and post some pics of the damaged parts. Still riding the Shadow every day to work, saving a ton in gas money. I can fill it up for $11-$12.00 and ride all week as apposed to 40.00 in my car. Good to hear from you Bryan, enjoy the "new" bike. Tom If you can read this thank a teacher. If you are reading it in English thank a soldier!    Report

07-18-2008, 8:42 AM bfknova Joined on 03-15-2008 Nova Scotia Posts 471 Re: Locked up Good to hear back from you Tom ..... n' Always good to have spare motor parts handy - in fact, I wouldn't mind a few spare motors kickin' around here, but they all seem to be in the U.S. n' shipping costs too much - speaking of which, I finally found the parts needed for my ol' car online (rear brake shoes, n' rear shocks) of which only cost $50 .... but they want $150. to ship from Michigan to Halifax ????  So guess, my ol' car will sit in the driveway till I can find a better deal, and gas prices come down - so it'll probably rust out by then eh !!!!  ......  anyway, the weather hasn't decided what it will bring today (cloud, rain, lightnin', thunder, n' high winds, are in the forecast) - yet right now the sun is shinin' - so don't think I'll be going too much further than the corner store - as weather can change here every 10 minutes  ...... . Aye, take your time and pick out the good motor parts - as you never know, just maybe someone will trade you a whole motor for a couple good pieces ???  In the meantime keep ridin' n' last but not least - the nude beach is the third one over at Crystal Crescent ..... first two have parking lots, the third is a mile walk into the next cove so not in the online pictures ...... Cheers, n' Happy Trails Ahead, Bryan  Keep the rubber side down and alway shake a bro's hand when passing or standing still - EH !!    Report

07-19-2008, 5:26 PM tntchitwood Joined on 03-02-2008 Pine Knot, KY Posts 479 Re: Locked up This is the front veiw of a nearly totally disassembled block. Back veiw Oil starved burned/ scarred crank Rod where bearing goes Other rod Tote box now full of spare engine parts I know the last one is kind of blurry, I was crying and trembling. (grin) Tom If you can read this thank a teacher. If you are reading it in English thank a soldier!    Report

07-19-2008, 7:07 PM bfknova Joined on 03-15-2008 Nova Scotia Posts 471 Re: Locked up Kinda hard to see the pics - but believe ya - seen worse on e-bay n' many bids ...... so you did narrow it down to oil starvation (loose oil chain?) ..... or (plugged oil pump?) - or ?????  Rahter interested to find out the cause over the matter - as could help out in the long run for many ......  Otherwise, did I mention - I really like your Shadow <LOL> ....... damn, I'd be proud to ride that !!!!! Cheers, n' Happy Trails my friend, Bryan Keep the rubber side down and alway shake a bro's hand when passing or standing still - EH !!    Report

07-19-2008, 7:25 PM tntchitwood Joined on 03-02-2008 Pine Knot, KY Posts 479 Re: Locked up Bryan, click on the pics and they get really big. Still don't know why everything went south. Just know they did. The bike's speedo was broken at 30,000 miles when I got it 15 yrs. ago. I only rode it 5 of the 15 yrs that I had it. I rode it the first 4 yrs, then it sat for 10 yrs, then I chopped it and rode it for a year with the weep hole leaking. Should not have been mileage that killed it although I always abused this bike wayyy bad. It is the bike I learned to ride on. The shadow is alright it just has no character where I havn't customized anything on it yet. Tom If you can read this thank a teacher. If you are reading it in English thank a soldier!    Report

07-19-2008, 7:44 PM bfknova Joined on 03-15-2008 Nova Scotia Posts 471 Re: Locked up Thanks for the tip on enlargin' - works n' agree parts are fried ...... yet oil outta the hole only means your piston rings, valve seals, or ya have some tattered bearings ..... so should have given you an indication to check it out ?????  Not gonna get up your arse just yet, but you know what I'm talking about ..... otherwise, did I tell you that I really, really like your Shadow <LOL> ..... truly it's a nice ride, albeit not your chop ..... otherwise, on a caring note: your thumb nail shows signs of heart problems ( I should know) - as white streaks have almost consumed mine - so - go get it checked out my friend ....... your way too young to have heart problems ..... Cheers, n' Happy Trails  Ahead, Bryan Keep the rubber side down and alway shake a bro's hand when passing or standing still - EH !!    Report

07-19-2008, 8:06 PM Blindstitch2002 Joined on 05-15-2007 Greenfield Wisconsin Posts 965 Re: Locked up Ok I am curious Bryan How do you know the thumb is related to heart problems. I see the lines yet I am still confused. I second really liking the shadow. I'll take one in black. That's the bike I have been wanting to get since I started riding. It may look like it lacks character compared to the other one but with a little modification who knows what it could look like. 1979 Honda Cx500 Custom    Report

07-19-2008, 8:07 PM bfknova Joined on 03-15-2008 Nova Scotia Posts 471 Re: Locked up My cousin's husband is willin' his 85 Shadow to me - if I promise not to paint the chrome  <big grin as he's 10 years younger) - but also really like what he's done to it - hence: somewhat similar to your chop Tom .... albeit: kept the Shadow tank, he lowered the back a couple inches, added a wide back spoked tire n' wide cut-off fender ..... added chrome Harley light, single custom seat, n' billet signals ....... so once we get it outta hi 3rd floor apartment living room <LOL> ..... I'll take some pics on our travels together this summer !!! Cheers, n' Happy Tails <grin>  meant trails but a nice tail once in a while wouldn't kill me - er would it ??? Bryan Keep the rubber side down and alway shake a bro's hand when passing or standing still - EH !!    Report

07-19-2008, 8:18 PM tntchitwood Joined on 03-02-2008 Pine Knot, KY Posts 479 Re: Locked up All of my finger nails are like that, and I don't like doctors. On a brighter note, though I will be missed, I am worth a whole lot more dead than alive. My wife and kids will be taken well care of. Tom If you can read this thank a teacher. If you are reading it in English thank a soldier!