Re: 1980 CX500 Custom for sale. 17k miles! pics are up!

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1980 CX500 Custom for sale. 17k miles! pics are up!


Connella08 06-24-2008, 11:07 AM
im selling my cx500 custom. i cannot keep it because i need the money for a car to go to college. i live in Mendon (the worcester area of Massachusetts 15 minutes over the border of RI) if you want to come down and check it out. im looking $1000 FIRM for it. it has 17k miles, newly painted (i sanded all rust/oxidation off so no worries about it coming back). it does have some rusting parts suchas  the water pump pipe, and the springs on the shocks in the back. it runs great!

new headlight, valve job, fixed broken kill switch, rebuilt master cylinder and caliper, recovered seat, carbs completely rebuilt with kits, new battery, spark plugs, new exhaust gaskets, new speedo and tach cables.

i recieved the motorcycle without a title, but i went to the registry a few weeks ago and they put the forms through so i WILL have a CLEAN title soon.

if your interested and live in massachusetts/rhode island area, give me a call at 508 473 4837 and ask for Austin and we can arrange a day for you to come down and take a look at it.

i will have pics posted later today.





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Connella08 07-01-2008, 9:52 PM
still for sale. let me know if anyone is interested.

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Connella08 07-15-2008, 4:44 PM
just repainted and resynced the carbs! runs better than ever!

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Connella08 07-19-2008, 8:40 AM
finally, title came in today!

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Blindstitch2002 07-19-2008, 9:24 AM
Any local interest on the bike. Did you post it on craigslist?

1978 Honda Cx500 Maggot
1979 Honda Cx500 Custom
1980 Honda Cx500 Deluxe Couch Project Bike

CX500 Factory Service Manual
Courtesy of Randall-in-Mpls

Re: 1980 CX500 Custom for sale. 17k miles! pics are up!


Anonymous 07-19-2008, 11:19 AM
i do have it listed on craigslist, but no bites yet. probably because i said i didnt have a title yet. i tried to list it on rhode island craigslist too, but it said there was already one like it on another section and it brought up my listing. so apparently you cant list on 2 different states.

Re: 1980 CX500 Custom for sale. 17k miles! pics are up!


Connella08 07-19-2008, 11:20 AM
that was me ^^^

Re: 1980 CX500 Custom for sale. 17k miles! pics are up!


Blindstitch2002 07-19-2008, 12:22 PM
On the milwaukee craigslist bikes that haven't been sold tend to be relisted every few days. When looking at the lists I stick to today and yesterday and assume everything else in unavailable. Called back on to many items that have been sold already.

Might also try ebay and put a reserve of $900 to $1000 on it with a statement that say Item is also listed locally so seller can end auction at any time.

1978 Honda Cx500 Maggot
1979 Honda Cx500 Custom
1980 Honda Cx500 Deluxe Couch Project Bike

CX500 Factory Service Manual
Courtesy of Randall-in-Mpls

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Connella08 07-19-2008, 3:11 PM
yeah, my brother was saying to put it on ebay, but if i do pick up only, that kills alot of bids. but i dont want to ship it because it would be a pain in the ass (my brother doesnt seem to think so...)

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Blindstitch2002 07-19-2008, 4:35 PM
Lots of people will drive a few hundred miles to pick up a bike. Even with gas prices the way they are. My brother drove 300 miles for his. Shipping can be a pain but if people really want the bike they will be willing to make the drive for it.

1978 Honda Cx500 Maggot
1979 Honda Cx500 Custom
1980 Honda Cx500 Deluxe Couch Project Bike

CX500 Factory Service Manual
Courtesy of Randall-in-Mpls

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BrianB 07-20-2008, 4:49 PM

I've seen that on the Mass craigslist. Too bad I don't have the money right now, as I will be travelling to Easthampton 1st weekend of August. I am looking for a 2nd bike to do a chopper project on over the winter.

Hell, I'd stick my NY plate on it and ride it back (make the wife drive 6 hours with the kids whining!).

Why not get a plate on it and ride until it gets cold, keeping it for sale in the meantime?


1978 CX500 UK
22.2K Miles
Daily Rider

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wildmanwill 07-29-2008, 12:01 PM
How are you coming with the issues you posted in the technical help section (cooling issues, backfiring, carbon buildup, intake boot leaks, etc.)?
1983 CX650 C
1983 CX650 T

Re: 1980 CX500 Custom for sale. 17k miles! pics are up!


Connella08 07-29-2008, 3:35 PM
all are fixed.

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Connella08 09-02-2008, 8:52 PM
price is down to $850.

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Blindstitch2002 09-02-2008, 9:50 PM
At this rate it's starting to look like you might need to find a place to store the bike for the winter and ride it all next summer.

1978 Honda Cx500 Maggot
1979 Honda Cx500 Custom
1980 Honda Cx500 Deluxe Couch Project Bike

CX500 Factory Service Manual
Courtesy of Randall-in-Mpls

Re: 1980 CX500 Custom for sale. 17k miles! pics are up!


MortuaR 09-06-2008, 5:13 PM
You think it would make a trip to San Antonio, TX? :P I figure the only way for me to buy it would be to fly out one way and ride it back. The overhead cost might be too much for me though :(
-Zack
78' CX500 - currently rebuilding :)
Copyright 1978-2006 Charles E. Smith

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