enough harly bashing,how about cx,xs bashing

ifthis · 11-23-2012, 09:19 AM

The plastic maggot, cx.and the xs.
I'll start.
Looks like shit in front of Starbucks. Much to heavy
Stater dies at 40k miles. Supposed to change the oil.
Xs, realy . Who puts that many carbs on a bike? And no vent in the wind shield
And what's with that shaft shit, every 60k miles I have to look at it.not cool.

motu · 11-23-2012, 03:38 PM

Sounds like you got the wrong XS - an XS has the right amount of carbs and cyls, has chain drive, makes nice noises and can be made into any style of bike you like.

SloMo228 · 11-23-2012, 04:49 PM

I'm sensing just a little bit of sarcasm here.

hugemoth · 11-23-2012, 06:27 PM

Those CX/GL500s are terrible. What gives with putting the engine in sideways? 10,000 RPM with push rods? And real bikes have chain drive, not shaft. How come there are still so many of them around after 30+ years? They should all be in the junk pile by now.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I love my old GL.

SloMo228 · 11-23-2012, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hugemoth

Those CX/GL500s are terrible. What gives with putting the engine in sideways? 10,000 RPM with push rods? And real bikes have chain drive, not shaft. How come there are still so many of them around after 30+ years? They should all be in the junk pile by now.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I love my old GL.

Nice GL, looks very clean!. My first bike was a CX500 and I'm building a CX650 now. I always thought an old Silverwing would make an excellent commuter bike with all that storage and wind/weather protection. Do you have the cool trunk/backrest/solo seat thing for yours?

hugemoth · 11-23-2012, 06:46 PM

I've owned 2 CX500s in the past and always regretted selling them. Never tried a CX/GL650 but I imagine they're great bikes. Yes I do have the trunk/backrest that latches on in place of the rear seat. Very handy.

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Originally Posted by SloMo228

Nice GL, looks very clean!. My first bike was a CX500 and I'm building a CX650 now. I always thought an old Silverwing would make an excellent commuter bike with all that storage and wind/weather protection. Do you have the cool trunk/backrest/solo seat thing for yours?

plugeye · 11-24-2012, 07:10 AM

no, this thread wont insult enough riders
back to normal bashing

concours · 11-24-2012, 12:30 PM

Goddamned XS I had took me around the US twice in rubber mounted comfort. I had to wash the bastard TWICE! WTF?

Tosh Togo · 11-24-2012, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by concours

Goddamned XS I had took me around the US twice in rubber mounted comfort. I had to wash the bastard TWICE! WTF?

And I bet that your ride didn't mark its' spot every time you parked it...

That's the way to do it: wash less, ride more.

Quote:

Originally Posted by plugeye

no, this thread wont insult enough riders
back to normal bashing

Howzzat?.

pbarmy · 11-24-2012, 04:39 PM

"Oh,Its ONLY a 500"

pipeburn · 11-24-2012, 05:29 PM

I guess I just had a bad one, but I've not had a bike that caused more trouble than my CX500. And it wasn't even enjoyable to work on!

But it was quite nice when it did work.

MightyChosen1 · 11-24-2012, 05:30 PM

I'll admit it, My XS is far from the perfect bike. It vibrates, The charging system must of been designed by Lucas and the electric start only works 1 out of 3 tries but its still a fun bike. I only paid $400 bucks for it and have a whopping $650 bucks total invested in it.

I was out for a ride yesterday in 38 degree weather and didnt see one fucking Harley out there . A couple Goldwings, a BMW and a guy on an old CB-500 and that was it.

Cant say much about the CX. Yep, It is butt ugly but they seem to have a cult following these days. I nearly bought one for $500 bucks years ago but was a little worried because it had 50K miles on it. I heard the fellow that ended up with it put another 50 thousand on it with hardly any problems.

Mr. Canoehead · 11-26-2012, 03:21 PM

Not all CX's were cruisers or Silver Wings. I almost bought one of these new back in the day. Bought a Seca 750 instead...big mistake!

11-23-2012, 09:19 AM	#1
ifthis ^OP Adventurer Joined: May 2009 Location: flat strait and hot Oddometer: 49	enough harly bashing,how about cx,xs bashing The plastic maggot, cx.and the xs. I'll start. Looks like shit in front of Starbucks. Much to heavy Stater dies at 40k miles. Supposed to change the oil. Xs, realy . Who puts that many carbs on a bike? And no vent in the wind shield And what's with that shaft shit, every 60k miles I have to look at it.not cool.

11-23-2012, 04:49 PM	#3
SloMo228 World Class Cheapass Joined: Sep 2012 Location: SE Michigan Oddometer: 256	I'm sensing just a little bit of sarcasm here. __________________ - Steve GL1000 x2 GL1500 DR350

11-24-2012, 12:30 PM	#8
concours WFO for 41 years Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Kensington, NH USA Oddometer: 3,995	Goddamned XS I had took me around the US twice in rubber mounted comfort. I had to wash the bastard TWICE! WTF? __________________ Too much is just barely enough..... 2007 Tiger 1050 2005 Royal Star Tour DeLuxe 1973 Yamaha TX750 1974 Norton 850 Commando Roadster

11-24-2012, 04:39 PM	#10
pbarmy Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Great Black Swamp Oddometer: 1,682	"Oh,Its ONLY a 500" __________________ "Nostalgia ain't what it once was"

11-24-2012, 05:30 PM	#12
MightyChosen1 Flim-Flam Man Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Central,IL Oddometer: 1,050	I'll admit it, My XS is far from the perfect bike. It vibrates, The charging system must of been designed by Lucas and the electric start only works 1 out of 3 tries but its still a fun bike. I only paid $400 bucks for it and have a whopping $650 bucks total invested in it. I was out for a ride yesterday in 38 degree weather and didnt see one fucking Harley out there . A couple Goldwings, a BMW and a guy on an old CB-500 and that was it. Cant say much about the CX. Yep, It is butt ugly but they seem to have a cult following these days. I nearly bought one for $500 bucks years ago but was a little worried because it had 50K miles on it. I heard the fellow that ended up with it put another 50 thousand on it with hardly any problems. __________________ Formally known as Furious D, I'm getting to old to be furious.

11-23-2012, 03:38 PM	#2
motu Loose Pre Unit Joined: Dec 2001 Location: New Zealand Oddometer: 3,951	Sounds like you got the wrong XS - an XS has the right amount of carbs and cyls, has chain drive, makes nice noises and can be made into any style of bike you like.

11-23-2012, 06:27 PM	#4
hugemoth Banned Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Bend, Oregon summer, Snowbird in winter Oddometer: 2,078	Those CX/GL500s are terrible. What gives with putting the engine in sideways? 10,000 RPM with push rods? And real bikes have chain drive, not shaft. How come there are still so many of them around after 30+ years? They should all be in the junk pile by now. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I love my old GL.

11-24-2012, 07:10 AM	#7
plugeye mc caregiver Joined: May 2007 Location: Garland, Texas Oddometer: 2,589	no, this thread wont insult enough riders back to normal bashing

11-24-2012, 05:29 PM	#11
pipeburn Adventurer Joined: Feb 2011 Location: Columbus, OH Oddometer: 77	I guess I just had a bad one, but I've not had a bike that caused more trouble than my CX500. And it wasn't even enjoyable to work on! But it was quite nice when it did work.

11-26-2012, 03:21 PM	#13
Mr. Canoehead Eat Gunnels! Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Calgary, Too far to the mountains and too cold Oddometer: 1,092	Cx-e Not all CX's were cruisers or Silver Wings. I almost bought one of these new back in the day. Bought a Seca 750 instead...big mistake! __________________ ____________________________________________ 2005 GS1150 Adventure - Range Rover, 2002 DR650 SE - Land Rover "Not all who wander are lost" - JRR Tolkien

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