Introduction

Being the owner and sole maintenance provider of four CX650 Turbos, I have gleaned a sizeable amount of CXT knowledge through the years. I have had formal training in the complete disassembly and reassembly of the CXT. Well, actually I crashed two of them and was forced to either put them back together or walk to work. My objective in the following text is to bring to your attention the shortcomings of the CXT, and where possible, present solutions. I do not claim this is an exhaustive compilation of all maladies which beset the CXT. In fact, one of the joys of owning such a rare and exotic machine are the continual discoveries of such little surprises! Perhaps you currently own a CXT. Maybe you are simply ferreting out hard-to-come-by knowledge of the machine prior to a search for and acquisition of a CXT. Regardless, there is meat-and-potatoes information to be had by all from my experiences with the CXT.

First, a preface. All my experience is derived from the CX650 Turbos. Because of the similarity between the 650 and 500 Turbos, much of my experience applies to the CX500 Turbo as well as the CX650 Turbo. Where I am aware there is a difference, I will state such. I have never ridden a CX500TC. From all the articles I have read, and all the people I have talked to who own both, the unanimous consensus is that the CX650T is the more desirable machine in all respects. Two exceptions: some people prefer the more sporting riding position of the CX500TC afforded by its handlebars, which have less pullback than the CX650T. Second, some prefer the extra inch or so of height on the CX500TC windscreen over the CX650T. Yet, I have heard as many say that the extra height is only an improvement if one is of shorter stature. Other than these areas, the CX650T seems to have the edge in both performance and comfort. Resale prices reflect this.

  Introduction   Starter Motor/Clutch   Alternator (Stator) Failure   ACG (Stator) Connector Meltdown   Starter (4P) Connector Meltdown   Voltmeter Installation   Valve Train Problems   Gasket Kit "A" Error   Sticking Turbocharger Wastegate   Weak Turbocharger Wastegate Spring   Sticking Automatic Camchain Tensioner   Transmission Undercutting   Air Filter Misalignment   Rear Shock   Pb Sensor  Hints & Tips   Epilogue

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