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Posted by tgl on 2007-09-12 02:25:11 +0000
Honda CX500
I'd been noticing this V-Twin bike parked at Lechmere Canal for a few weeks now. Turns out it's owned by an ex-co-worker. A 1978. His brother rode it from CA, and left it for him to sell or use. He decided to use it.
Posted by tendiamonds on 2007-09-12 02:51:40 +0000
My buddy, Tyson, in Seattle bought one of these (actually a CX550) shortly before we both bought BMWs. I love the Moto-Guzzi-esque longitudinal V-Twin.
Posted by respectless on 2007-09-12 03:15:34 +0000
first of the japanese v-twins as far as i know. the cylinders do kinda get in your way. shaft drive. handles like a three-legged mule.
Posted by ConorClockwise on 2007-09-12 03:43:14 +0000
Love the bike. Not too into the mag wheels though.
How can it handle poorly?
Posted by tgl on 2007-09-12 03:50:22 +0000
Standard complaint about shaft drives? The engine would seem centered and even, although, the "Flying V" sends the pistons and rods outward from the bike, off the centerline. A Harley would have the V the other way... not that Harleys are known for handling, either.
Posted by respectless on 2007-09-12 05:15:53 +0000
well, i'm only going on the word of a friend of mine who owns one. probably has to do with wheelbase length, ride height and center of gravity.
Posted by tendiamonds on 2007-09-12 14:22:49 +0000
Mag wheels are the best you can get. Spokes are for style only.
Posted by tendiamonds on 2007-09-12 14:28:46 +0000
The one I rode handled fine, but I didn't ride it all that much, and I never pushed it. I imagine you're right, though, all V-twins (regardless of mounting direction) have way too much weight up high. Motorcycle cylinders should always be horizontal.
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