Saturday, January 31, 2026

Iron and Flame

 


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  1. Honda CX650 from the late '70s early '80s. A buddy had one and loved it, but Honda didn't sell very many.
    Al_in_Ottawa

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  2. Sorry Al but its a CX500 - different valve cover ribs.

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    1. I had the GL500 Silver Wing version of that. I rode it a lot of places, including from Kansas City to VA and back, via the Blue Ridge Parkway, NC and TN. It wasn't too uncomfortable. I made it from KC to St Louis after work on a Friday, then from St Louis to Lexington VA the next day. The only bad thing about it was the RPMs. 7000 RPM at 70 mph.

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  3. Turbo 650 version is rare. I never cared much for the design, reminded me of an air compressor.

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