CX500 Build - FULL ENGINE TEARDOW! - EP35

[@cainbeeping8480]

Every bike or trike I get that is the first thing I get. CLYMER manual for that model. That motor looks intimidating to tare down and put back together.

[@jeepingneatus]

1k subscribers! Bad ass! So glad you are doing the GL engine.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank you! Big weight off my shoulders to at least hit that point!

[@Sausage1958]

Love watching this guy, especially on the fabulous cx500. Much respect from the UK.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank you!

[@NormanNodDunbar]

You probably have the correct tool by now, but in an emergency, the oil filter bolt can be used to pull the flywheel off. ;-) As a teenager, I was a Honda M/C machanic and used that trick until we got the proper tool from Honda. Worked most of the time, except on my own CX500 where I had a stuck flywheel and ruined the oil filter bolt. Cheers.

[@andrewbull3537]

It's good to see that the cx500 is making a long awaited come back. Excellent video. 👍.peace out ✌

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank you! This one turned out great when it was all done

[@kencreten7308]

Plastic bags.... totally a great way to go. I use them for tons of stuff. If I want them to last (some have for years like this) I put 2" wide gaffer tape on them. Very durable.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Gotta stay organized

[@evasesh6585]

I know this is a year old but just in case you run into it again. The 20mm x 1.5 puller, the Honda oil filter bolt is the same thing ( at least on a CM400 CB450 ) I use that to pull my flywheel / stater rotor cover all the time. Works great and uses a 14mm ratchet.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Always good things to know thank you

[@85artz31]

I was so lucky to find the same thing when I took down my 500 cross hatching look great I borrowed a dial bore gauge from work and it was still in spec those little engines just sounds so nice

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Definitely lucky here as this is a 1 year only engine and parts dont exist.

[@harrisonelliott327]

instablaster...

[@anders34]

it is helpful. Thank you!

[@robaitken6984]

Thank you, enjoyed it

[@briantraynor7892]

I'm quite surprised that you don't have a lot more subscribers as you're videos are both very informative and great to watch. Would you ever consider doing a Honda shadow bobber build?!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Well the channel is new and I dont know how to make viral stuff lol. I'm actually trying to schedule in a shadow bobber build for later this year hopefully. Lots of bikes in the backlog

[@briantraynor7892]

@@BrickHouseBuilds can't wait to see what else you have in store, thanks for replying..

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

@@briantraynor7892 Just be sure to check my Instagram and Facebook for what I'm working on daily!

[@briantraynor7892]

@@BrickHouseBuilds I'll definitely make sure to check both facebook and instagram.

[@sausiakas]

Congrats on 1k subs!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

THANK YOU! Big moment for sure!

[@donnellschroeter7941]

Nice, super clean engine!

[@Souper309d]

very nice. I appreciate your sharing your project and the pace at which you do. at about 18:30 you show some containers with divider you organize your parts in. Could you share where you got them?

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thanks Steve! Those bins are just from Walmart. Whatever style you get i recommend getting multiple so you can interlock and store easier

[@snowexplorersaltitudeoff-r7758]

B Role was great! 👍🇺🇸😲🐔😂

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

The best stuff is spontaneous like that!

[@G58]

Only just found this on 26 May 2022 and I have one request: More B Roll like that please, and a question: What made you think the engine needed stripping down? The rule is usually to leave well alone unless there’s a known issue such as a funny noise, oil or water leak, signs of wear (low compression or oily plugs etc). All you really needed to do was perform a compression test; pressure test if it fails the compression test; bore scope inspection; oil and water inspection. Yes, some bearing seals and other seals may be stuffed, but it looks to be a very low mileage engine. I would probably have sorted the carbs and ignition, changed the oil, lubed the bores, and bench run it. Anyway, really nice work. This is an engine I haven’t worked on, so you’ve gifted a good tutorial. Thank you for sharing.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

I honestly am terrible at getting B roll so I agree. To your other concerns you must realize that this bike is being built for a customer. The engine is from a junkyard and condition unknown. Being that the build is going to a high level in every aspect it makes sense to tear it down and make fresh as a new base. Better finish, known condition, upgrades performed at the same time. If it were my bike I may not have gone that far but again when doing something for a customer they need that piece of mind knowing its fresh and gone through not a junkyard engine.

[@G58]

@@BrickHouseBuilds 100 agree. I get it now. Am new to your channel so I wasn’t aware that the engine was for a customer. But yep, you’re of course right and was wrong. Am really impressed by your work, and I trust you get what I mean when I say I hope your YT channel doesn’t get too popular. I’m aware how much work it can be, and how it can take over your life at the expense of real life, the real world and your main business of course. Are you in Missouri? Looks like the flatlands. Nice to see the cops left you alone with no plates etc. Great timeless ride.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Well this channel, building bikes, and parts sales IS my business so growth is good as long as I can manage it. This is my full time so I want it to be sustaining.

[@nakoawarrior3186]

There's a lot of great shit going on here,.....But the Rims was my favorite,......I love spoke vwheels not stupid mag wheel's. I'm Old School a bike has to have a full frame, Manual gauges, A Chain,....A Carburetor and a kick starter and a 67 Triumph tail light. I don't really care what Brand the bike is as long as it was cheap,.... then I'd just rebuild it. Your Bike is looking great though,....I like how your not cutting corners. And yes number one is a Motor Cycle Repair Manual all the spec's you need,......but there's lots of problems you run across thats not in them,.... great video series.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank you

[@mohawkdriver4155]

These are the ones I like; tearing down an engine to the bare cases. In your opinion, are the Clymer manuals the best?

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

A factory manual is best. I just use what I can afford which has been Clymer since I have them for every bike I work on

[@krisp1609]

No chickens were harmed in the making of this video.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

It turns out that the chickens were out because a coyote got in there!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

So, 2 were in fact harmed lol

[@tomcheeks6943]

I have a 1982 CD 500 waiting to be restored. How do you know how it goes back together if the engine is new to you? Where do get your parts ,gaskets etc?Where are you located?

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Hey Tom, as I mention in many of my videos I always refer to service manuals. Parts sources are always linked. Im located near St. Louis

[@mattu5421]

Hi there, Sorry to ask what was the reason you swap from the cx 500 to the gl 650? Is it a better engine? I have a cx500 but im not sure if it worth rebuilding. Thank you for your content.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

POWA! I had the engine on the shelf and wanted to try the swap for the sake of doing it. You must also think that this is a customer bike so I did a rebuild so I knew we had a good baseline. Most of the time you will not need to rebuild these.

[@mattu5421]

@@BrickHouseBuilds Thank you for replying. Great build.

[@collinmc3694]

Where did you get a replacement gasket for the front engine?

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

You can find them in many places like murays carbs, cmsnl, partzilla, david silver spares, nos on ebay, and your local dealer.

[@collinmc3694]

@@BrickHouseBuilds Thank you.

[@richardhartzog6945]

Where do you find parts to rebuild one of these engines i have a cx650 custom and i cant hardly find any parts for it

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Generally I link everything I use. Rod bearings don't really exist though

[@daraghheffernan3812]

What size flywheel puller does it need? Will be doing this job soon, cheers

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

I don't recall the size but a quick google will tell ya

[@aksharrao789]

Whoaa🔥🔥

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Just wait! It's looking epic now!

[@arvc2911]

Ohh I still can you find the spare parts for this model on 2024 ?

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Some items like rod bearings are impossible to find but many other items are still readily available

[@jimsmith1856]

8 valves and 4 cam lobes how does that work?

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Each pair of intake and exhaust valves are actuated by one pushrod. They are on a common shaft

[@jimsmith1856]

@@BrickHouseBuilds Cheers.

[@sugarskullleatherworks6417]

what is the song called at the start of the teardown please?

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

I'll have to see if I can find it. Its from the yt music library but has been a long time since I've used it

[@sugarskullleatherworks6417]

@@BrickHouseBuilds thank you pal, appreciate it

[@garybrady9531]

It looks like moderate wear

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Yeah overall I was very impressed with how clean it was

[@AdamMcNutt]

Nope. I'm now calling them clutch friskies. It's way better than clutch friction discs.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

😂😂😂

[@fidlin34]

please how many kilograms the whole engine thank you

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

I honestly have no idea

[@bchdsailor]

IKEA sells cheap zip lock bags

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

So does Walmart which is much closer

[@SmoothieSmooth69]

What type of breaker bar is that?

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Craftsman I believe