Re: oilheads-digest V1 #62

["Clive Liddell" <cliddell@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Bruce,
The CX500 was a fine bike and I ran one for several years (from 1979 on).
The valve mechanism on mine (not sure if was subsequently changed) was
definately "solid".  In fact when I set the oilhead valve clearance I think
how very closely it resembles the CX's, with one pushrod splitting via the
rocker to drive two valves.
Regards
Clive Liddell
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.
'96 R850R   70k.km
'01 R1100RT 40k.km

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From: <BAnder6125@xxxxxxx>
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Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2004 8:19 PM
Subject: Re: oilheads-digest V1 #62


> In a message dated 1/14/04 9:14:36 AM, meyre@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
>
>
> >
> >
> >     Not all of us ride sportbikes, either. Go ahead and put that
> > 150hp OHC screamer in your brothers Harley and gauge his reaction for
> > us.. Granted, BMW's tend to be more on the sporty side of things than a
> > Harley, but there's still that odd lookin' laid back BMW cruiser out
> > there that some of us ride..
> >
>
> Remember the little Honda CX500? A 500cc V twin bike with pushrods that
> redlined at 10,000 rpm. It had shaft drive and was a thoroughly pleasant
and
> durable ride. It was virtually maintenance free with hydraulic valve
> adjusters.
> Bruce   '94 R1100RS

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