On the rough looking aluminum surfaces, I didn't sand off the clearcoat, I used stripper, then washed that off with a brush under warm water, then used red scotchbrite to brighten them up, then some metal polish to give them a sheen, then re-clearcoated them.
@@UrbanMonkTVThe only thing with polishing aluminum is that your hands and clothes all get BLACK from aluminum oxide. I never remember to put on gloves.
@@John_Ridley Right! I try to remember but forget safety equipment all the time. Sadly, aluminum seems to be a factor in Alzheimers and dementia so I try my best to minimize exposure, but there are so many things in the garage that don't belong in a biology lab. Hard to be 100%.
Thanks for watching! I owned two GL500s in the late teens and early 20s (not at the same time). Wonderful machines. A huge amount of utility and value in a "cheap" bike.
Love your videos on this bike I have a 1983 silverwing 650 and its identical. Im currently redoing the carbs and this was majorly helpfull thanks man! You got a subscription from me!!
They're part number 91325-413-830. I found some available from hondapartshouse.com and also on eBay. You may also find at Randakk's GL Cycle Shakk or possibly at cruzinimage.net. Thanks for watching !
Empecé con 2 resultados. Luego ajusté cada uno individualmente usando una herramienta ColorTune. Tengo un video sobre eso aquí. Algunos se quedaron alrededor de 2 turnos, otros fueron más. Olvidé ahora los giros exactos para cada uno. Hice el video hace mucho tiempo. ¡Gracias por ver! czcams.com/video/VKfNFq-kvyM/video.html
Non-ethanol is a good choice for these older bikes, especially those that don't get ridden frequently (which tends to be case with most vintage bikes). Unfortunately, Non-ethanol fuels cannot be purchased easily in CA. 100% of gas stations are ethanol blend in all grades. Only option is to buy specific racing fuel (last I heard $9/gallon) in small cans and few outlets to buy.
@@johnpoche8366 Yeah, they are a little tricky. As for those bolts, they should be 6mmx22mm and all four the same. You could order some with the hex cap head on eBay cheaply enough if you wanted to, but perhaps the ones you have are biting enough. Thanks for watching!
On the rough looking aluminum surfaces, I didn't sand off the clearcoat, I used stripper, then washed that off with a brush under warm water, then used red scotchbrite to brighten them up, then some metal polish to give them a sheen, then re-clearcoated them.
I can imagine the meditative state that must have put you in. I can also imagine the result looks quite nice. Thanks for watching!
@@UrbanMonkTVThe only thing with polishing aluminum is that your hands and clothes all get BLACK from aluminum oxide. I never remember to put on gloves.
@@John_Ridley Right! I try to remember but forget safety equipment all the time. Sadly, aluminum seems to be a factor in Alzheimers and dementia so I try my best to minimize exposure, but there are so many things in the garage that don't belong in a biology lab. Hard to be 100%.
Exceptionally detailed description. Very well done, Thank you sir!
Thank you for watching!
Excellent video!!!! Getting ready to pull and reinstall the carbs on my GL650. Much gratitude!
Thanks for watching! I owned two GL500s in the late teens and early 20s (not at the same time). Wonderful machines. A huge amount of utility and value in a "cheap" bike.
Awesome videos as always, doesn’t even matter what bike I’m working on you explain things the best! I’ve done a GS850, KZ650, XJ550 so far!
You've been having lots of fun! Thanks. I appreciate those kind words.
Love your videos on this bike I have a 1983 silverwing 650 and its identical. Im currently redoing the carbs and this was majorly helpfull thanks man! You got a subscription from me!!
Thanks! Happy to of service.
very entertaining. Thanks.
Thanks you as away!
Having trouble finding o rings for the “insulators” have any suggestions? Great video by the way, very helpful!
They're part number 91325-413-830. I found some available from hondapartshouse.com and also on eBay. You may also find at Randakk's GL Cycle Shakk or possibly at cruzinimage.net. Thanks for watching !
Not that this comment will be seen but where would you put the end of the breather tube if you don't have the air boxes
I'd just point it to the ground or, in my case, I put a large filter on it. In hindsight, I'd recommend the prior. Thanks for watching!
Hola,cuantas vueltas de aire lleva el tornillo de los carburadores? desde ya gracias.
Empecé con 2 resultados. Luego ajusté cada uno individualmente usando una herramienta ColorTune. Tengo un video sobre eso aquí. Algunos se quedaron alrededor de 2 turnos, otros fueron más. Olvidé ahora los giros exactos para cada uno. Hice el video hace mucho tiempo. ¡Gracias por ver! czcams.com/video/VKfNFq-kvyM/video.html
@@UrbanMonkTV muchas gracias a sido muy amable ,saludos cordiales.👍
When it comes to fuel,I use 97 octane as there’s no ethanol in it
Non-ethanol is a good choice for these older bikes, especially those that don't get ridden frequently (which tends to be case with most vintage bikes). Unfortunately, Non-ethanol fuels cannot be purchased easily in CA. 100% of gas stations are ethanol blend in all grades. Only option is to buy specific racing fuel (last I heard $9/gallon) in small cans and few outlets to buy.
I should add...Non-ethanol 87 octane (R+M/2 method) would be an excellent choice also for these CX500s.
I've got a GL500, it seemed one of the bolts was shorter then the other three
Not sure which specific bolts you're referring to, but perhaps a previous owners made a change there. Thanks for watching.
The four intake bolts, I'm kinda struggling putting the cards back on, I'll try and put on the breather box first like you did tomorrow
@@johnpoche8366 Yeah, they are a little tricky. As for those bolts, they should be 6mmx22mm and all four the same. You could order some with the hex cap head on eBay cheaply enough if you wanted to, but perhaps the ones you have are biting enough. Thanks for watching!
Yeah, thank you 😊 I'll keep fiddling with it mines a GL very similar, maybe I can make it more sporty like the cx
Reason why you struggle to get pull/push cables on was locking nut should go other side of clamp.
My carbs do not have the carb to petcock vacume facility.
Are you located outside the US?
@@UrbanMonkTV I am, but the bike is from the USA. i have found out that the early models (1980 and before ) didn't have it.
@@telabib It was an EPA-mandated item in the early 80s, along with the speedometer that max'd at 85mph.