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.

@UrbanMonkTV

4 ай бұрын

I can imagine the meditative state that must have put you in. I can also imagine the result looks quite nice. Thanks for watching!

@John_Ridley

4 ай бұрын

@@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.

@UrbanMonkTV

4 ай бұрын

@@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!

@UrbanMonkTV

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Excellent video!!!! Getting ready to pull and reinstall the carbs on my GL650. Much gratitude!

@UrbanMonkTV

Жыл бұрын

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!

@UrbanMonkTV

3 жыл бұрын

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!!

@UrbanMonkTV

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Happy to of service.

very entertaining. Thanks.

@UrbanMonkTV

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks you as away!

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

@UrbanMonkTV

2 жыл бұрын

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!

Having trouble finding o rings for the “insulators” have any suggestions? Great video by the way, very helpful!

@UrbanMonkTV

2 жыл бұрын

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 !

Hola,cuantas vueltas de aire lleva el tornillo de los carburadores? desde ya gracias.

@UrbanMonkTV

Жыл бұрын

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! kzread.info/dash/bejne/iH-asKiqXc7cqbA.html

@walter8065

Жыл бұрын

@@UrbanMonkTV muchas gracias a sido muy amable ,saludos cordiales.👍

I've got a GL500, it seemed one of the bolts was shorter then the other three

@UrbanMonkTV

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure which specific bolts you're referring to, but perhaps a previous owners made a change there. Thanks for watching.

@johnpoche8366

2 жыл бұрын

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

@UrbanMonkTV

2 жыл бұрын

@@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!

@johnpoche8366

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, thank you 😊 I'll keep fiddling with it mines a GL very similar, maybe I can make it more sporty like the cx

@markfarrier12

4 ай бұрын

Reason why you struggle to get pull/push cables on was locking nut should go other side of clamp.

When it comes to fuel,I use 97 octane as there’s no ethanol in it

@UrbanMonkTV

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@UrbanMonkTV

3 жыл бұрын

I should add...Non-ethanol 87 octane (R+M/2 method) would be an excellent choice also for these CX500s.

My carbs do not have the carb to petcock vacume facility.

@UrbanMonkTV

5 ай бұрын

Are you located outside the US?

@telabib

5 ай бұрын

@@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.

@UrbanMonkTV

5 ай бұрын

@@telabib It was an EPA-mandated item in the early 80s, along with the speedometer that max'd at 85mph.