About the Honda CX500
Find the right CX500 parts by model, fuel system and repair.
Honda introduced the CX500 for 1978, pairing a liquid-cooled V-twin with shaft final drive. The Custom and Deluxe joined the North American range for 1979. Their revised tanks, seats, controls and wheels gave owners different versions of the same basic engine concept.
The 1982 CX500 Turbo added electronic fuel injection and a turbocharger. Treat its fuel, brake and chassis equipment as a separate application when planning repairs. A part that fits a carbureted CX500 does not automatically fit the Turbo.
Which CX500 parts are shared across models?
Some cover gaskets list the Standard, Custom, Deluxe and Turbo, while the featured clutch plates split Turbo from non-Turbo applications. Brake and carburetor coverage has its own year boundaries. Use the examples below to compare the part you need, not just the CX500 engine size.
Know your CX500 before choosing partsStandard, Custom, Deluxe and Turbo: what changes?
CX500 Standard
CX500 Standard applications
Use the CX500 entry for the Standard. Parts labelled for CX500C or CX500D need their own application check.
Parts checkpoint: Record the year and market before comparing forks or brakes.
CX500C Custom
CX500C Custom parts
The Custom used pull-back handlebars and a teardrop tank. Changes to bars or controls make cable routing and reach especially relevant.
Parts checkpoint: C-model engine coverage does not establish cable or chassis interchange.
CX500D Deluxe
CX500D Deluxe parts
The Deluxe arrived with a stepped seat and a 16-inch rear wheel in the North American 1979 range. Keep the D suffix in your search.
Parts checkpoint: Choose rear shoes, front pads and clutch plates by their separate fitment lines.
1982 Turbo
1982 Turbo parts under two catalog labels
The CX500TC Turbo range includes the clutch and cover-gasket examples. The CX500T Turbo range includes the rear-brake and mechanical-seal examples.
Parts checkpoint: These are two catalog selections for the 1982 Turbo, not evidence of complete parts interchange.
Identify your motorcycle before orderingCX500 frame, engine and model checklist
Record the motorcycle’s markings and original model information before choosing parts, especially after an engine or chassis conversion.
- Confirm the full model on the motorcycle and its original paperwork. Use the model year, which may differ from its first registration date.
- Record both frame/VIN and engine markings. A replacement engine can change the parts needed without changing the frame identity.
- Identify the fuel system: carbureted Standard/Custom/Deluxe or fuel-injected Turbo.
- For chassis repairs, photograph the caliper, master cylinder or fork markings. Check dimensions on a changed or imported assembly.
Contact PartsNMore with the model year, frame and engine markings and photos of the part being repaired.