Re: oilheads-digest V1 #62

[Robert Silas <robert.silas@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Robert,
Yes, the problem with the alternator is because it's running in oil bath.
At least I was told that.
I know nothing about the turbo model but the 650 is a super good engine. One
of the guy in our Vintage m.c. club built a tri-wheeler which is powered by
the CX650 and he is flying at 100 mph.
If you like I can send you photos.
I can also ask an ex-Honda dealer friend of mine about the turbo??
Bob Silas



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From: <rennsport@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <oilheads@xxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, January 16, 2004 12:13 PM
Subject: Re: oilheads-digest V1 #62


> On Friday, Jan 16, 2004, at 10:49 US/Eastern, Robert Silas wrote:
>
> > Clive,
> > We still have 3 CX500s. My son's '78, mine '79 and I bought one of '82
> > (GL?)
> > this one is in an abandoned condition but the first two A-1.  We also
> > have
> > an extra engine.  The only week point of the CX500 is its alternator,
> > we had
> > one rewound and now it's perfect. It is an excellent work horse of a
> > machine. I got my 1979 up to 100.3 mph, as a test only.
> > The engine is very sensitive to valve adjustments.  Proper valve
> > clearance
> > is necessary for max compression.  The bike have no serious value.  We
> > like
> > to have them so we'll keep them
> > Bob Silas
> >
> >
>
> I would like to get one of the CX500TC models. That is a unique model
> as turbo bikes came and went rather quickly.
>
>
> Wasn't the problem with the alternator due to it being located in an
> "oil bath"?
>
>
> Robert
>
> 95 R11RS
> 88 KRS Special

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