You’re gonna absolutely love it! I had a 2015 model and enjoyed it so much I upgraded to a 2021 model. It’s a brilliant motorcycle. (Just don’t expect to be able to get assistance from the owners manual - read my comment above)
why the HELL are the machine's controls so hidden, you have to watch a yt tutorial to find out how to operate your own motorcycle ?? SAKES, D'AS RIDICULE
@@hondaexplorer To me at my old age (76) it didn't sound confusing it was confusing - your video was so easy to understand - greatly appreciated - perhaps you should think about doing more of them as you're good at it. 🙂
You can also get screen protector foil, in matte finish. Even on lowest brightness, during day there are no reflections from sun and also during night rides you wont be blinded by high brightness from screen.
I think he is saying buy the material & cut it to size yourself, there is no product. Just get a short of matte diffuse adhesive plastic & soap it on then cut the edges with an knife
I see this "USA style turn signals always on" trend on all new honda bikes... But how is that alowed in europe where most drivers are not used to orange running lights - and at a quick glance might confuse them as indicators!? I consider this dangerous, cause somebody could think that you are turning and just pull in front of you!
It’s on all new Hondas, and when you put the indicator on it does flash they stay on normally it is just the sometimes the camera makes it look like it’s flashing
@@hondaexplorer I just wanted to thank you again for this vid. I just put my 23 cbr500r on the brightest setting thanks to this video. I only ride on nice sunny days so couldnt really see the dash. Now i can. The manual does not explain the procedure as well as you did. Thanks again.
Hi there!! I haven’t changed anything to do with the side lights? Do you mean the orange turn signals (which are permanently turn except when you press the turn signal switch or hazard light switch?), or the spot lights? Thanks
'Good to know - thank you - but a lot of steps/button presses involved. I would hope - but not expect - a Honda technician to know about this. The final setting you show is what should be standard (with automatic dimming), as the first setting is almost uselessly-dim in daylight.
Strewth. There’s no way one could work that out oneself. I have the 2021 Honda CB500X. The accompanying owners manual does not have an index, so trying to find anything in the manual is frustrating in the extreme - and often takes longer than then attending to whatever you’re actually looking for. Where is the logic in that?! I previously owned a 2015 model and the manual accompanying THAT machine DID have an index - go figure?!
I agree! going through the manual you almost need a degree in astrophysics to figure out how everything is accessed and operated through all the different menus!!!
TWATTING ridiculous system !! why the f++ck are the machine's controls so hidden, you have to watch a yt tutorial to find out how to operate your own motorcycle ?? SAKES
I litterally paid a mechanic to adjust my clock haha. Thanks for this! Really helped me, and will likely save me some money! Easily earned a like
Just came across this, brilliant, cheers
No problem, glad I could help!
You re the only one so far as i know that is doing such cool videos about the honda cb500x. Ps. I ll recive mine in july!
Thanks! I like to make videos which help to make your riding better and it’s less to worry about! hope your new one arrives soon!!
You’re gonna absolutely love it! I had a 2015 model and enjoyed it so much I upgraded to a 2021 model. It’s a brilliant motorcycle. (Just don’t expect to be able to get assistance from the owners manual - read my comment above)
Thanks for that, i didn't have the smarts to work it out.
why the HELL are the machine's controls so hidden, you have to watch a yt tutorial to find out how to operate your own motorcycle ?? SAKES, D'AS RIDICULE
now I wonder if all the reviews which complained about the display in direct sunlight, actually turned the brightness up or not
Yeah, I thought that too!
Excellent share and tutorial 👌
Thanks a lot! 🙌
Thank you, just got one. Gonna change it now
It is outrage's so many don't know but they complain its too dim :)
Thank you, worked a treat
Glad to help!
Nice explanation. I read how to do this in the manual, but they make it sound so confusing...
Agreed, the manual does make it sound Super confusing.
@@hondaexplorer To me at my old age (76) it didn't sound confusing it was confusing - your video was so easy to understand - greatly appreciated - perhaps you should think about doing more of them as you're good at it. 🙂
How did you stumble across that one dude ?
Hey mate, I read it in the manual while looking for something else, thought it was interesting , I now run the screen in full bright mode
You can also get screen protector foil, in matte finish. Even on lowest brightness, during day there are no reflections from sun and also during night rides you wont be blinded by high brightness from screen.
Great, thank you I’ll have a look into that. I do have a screen protector to install but I think it is glossy like a mobile phone one
I have only seen the glossy ones, can you link to aliexpress or give the name of the product ?
I think he is saying buy the material & cut it to size yourself, there is no product.
Just get a short of matte diffuse adhesive plastic & soap it on then cut the edges with an knife
Speedo Angels sell several precut films, one of which is an anti glare
I see this "USA style turn signals always on" trend on all new honda bikes... But how is that alowed in europe where most drivers are not used to orange running lights - and at a quick glance might confuse them as indicators!? I consider this dangerous, cause somebody could think that you are turning and just pull in front of you!
It’s on all new Hondas, and when you put the indicator on it does flash they stay on normally it is just the sometimes the camera makes it look like it’s flashing
I had the dealer disconnect mine it’s a simple case of cutting one wire to each front indicator looks much better now.
Hoping this works on a 23 cbr500r.....wish me luck. Thanks for the video.
If it’s the same screen, I think you should be OK
@@hondaexplorer I just wanted to thank you again for this vid. I just put my 23 cbr500r on the brightest setting thanks to this video. I only ride on nice sunny days so couldnt really see the dash. Now i can. The manual does not explain the procedure as well as you did. Thanks again.
Awesome thanks.
Thank you sir 👍
Good to know
Thanks!!
Do you have a video on how the change the display to miles & gallons? Our is set at miles & litres. The manual is crap.
Let me have a look
Is this also possible on the honda cb650r models ?
Hi! If you have the same type of screen display, then you should have no problem
Hi. How have you set the side lights and they are permantly on(without blinking)?
Hi there!! I haven’t changed anything to do with the side lights? Do you mean the orange turn signals (which are permanently turn except when you press the turn signal switch or hazard light switch?), or the spot lights? Thanks
@@hondaexplorer i mean the orange turn lights yes.
@@Mr-Gavri mine are permanently on. I think it’s a vision thing for @Honda
@@hondaexplorer i have the 2020 model and it's not set like this. anyway. thanks for the info 🙂
Thanks buddy..👍
No problem!
I assume it's the same for cb500f?
I’d think so, if it has the same display than I’d think you’d be ok
@@hondaexplorer I tried this on my CB500F today and it works! Thank you
Does the brightest level make enough difference not to want a better screen?
Yes but use screen protector foil in matte finish, to prevent reflections and allow good visibility on low brightness.
I found it ok for me
Cool, good info.
Thanks!
'Good to know - thank you - but a lot of steps/button presses involved. I would hope - but not expect - a Honda technician to know about this. The final setting you show is what should be standard (with automatic dimming), as the first setting is almost uselessly-dim in daylight.
I agree! I see so many campaigns about the screen brightness and really Honda should supply it with it on “full brightness”
Excellent..
Thanks my friend .
No problem 👍
Great video but this is ridiculous. Why don’t Honda just fit a brightness button?
Thx 👍🏻
No problem 🙌
👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
Strewth. There’s no way one could work that out oneself. I have the 2021 Honda CB500X. The accompanying owners manual does not have an index, so trying to find anything in the manual is frustrating in the extreme - and often takes longer than then attending to whatever you’re actually looking for. Where is the logic in that?! I previously owned a 2015 model and the manual accompanying THAT machine DID have an index - go figure?!
I agree! going through the manual you almost need a degree in astrophysics to figure out how everything is accessed and operated through all the different menus!!!
Great post but that’s no way simple😀
It’s easy once you know, there are lots of other menu options within those settings but easy to just do one at a time
First time I hear an American say hOnda not hAnda 🙂
Thanks! But I’m not American, I’m from Australia 🙃
@@hondaexplorer Maybe that is why 🙂
TWATTING ridiculous system !! why the f++ck are the machine's controls so hidden, you have to watch a yt tutorial to find out how to operate your own motorcycle ?? SAKES
100% agree! Absolutely bonkers!