CB500X Off Road Mods & Accessories
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- This is a video about all the 16 accessories and mods I have made as part of my adventure build for my 2014 CB500X for off-road and trail riding.
Rally Raid CB500X 2013 - 2018
www.rally-raid...
Rally Raid CB500X 2019 - 2021
www.rally-raid...
Hydraulic Clutch Magura 2100001 Hymec
Crash Bars Givi CB500X
GIVI 1121FZ Top Case Support Brackets - Luggage Hardware - Honda CB500X '13-'16
Windshield link
www.windshield...
If you have any questions please leave a comment
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Your analysis of these off-road accessories was superb. Although I'm a putz and will never put my accessories to the test as you do it's great learning what works and what doesn't. For instance the Rally Raid Crash Bars mounting to the frame not the engine. I will definately make a mental note of that very important tip. Especially since my dumb head bought crash bars that would possibly damage my engine vs the frame. Learned something new today 😐👍
Hi, thank you for the comment, to be honest most of what I know I learned the hard way but glad to share any information I have.
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Trevor
Lovely bike, man. That exhaust placement is so much better.
Thanks. Common sense adjustments. Experience counts. I'm not a dirt-bike rider, but I like to listen to people with experience and note their modifications.
This is great, been hoping you'd show what you've done to the bike. Great to have your slant on many of the aspects of mods, coming from experience. Nicely done video Trevor.
Hi I hope all is well, thank you for the comment, glad you found it useful,
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Trevor
Very well done video the standard bike has never interested me but now I’m impressed especially with your mods. Definitely a more serious adventure off road bike.
Hi Don, the bike has been very good and has taken a fair bit of abuse. It's done everything I wanted it to do even 14 days riding off-road in Morocco and the Western Sahara
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So good to see that they actually have engine guards that attach to the frame instead of the engine, i didn't think they existed and was holding off buying any because i don't like the idea of adding vibrations to an already vibrating motorcycle.
Thank you for the comment, well worth using frame mounted ones.
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Nice video…. Sounds like you’ve done a lot of work, thanks a million for passing this information on.
Hi Keiran, hope you got some useful information. I definitely ended up doing more then I planned but it was because the bike was a lot more capable than I was expecting.
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Trevor
Straight to the logical points
Great presentation mate
Gud on yer 👌🏻
Great video, very informative, great ideas of mods for all cb500x riders interested in bit more off road riding,thank you🙏👍
Hi Thank you for the comment glad you found the video helpful. Safe riding
I love the look of the bike. love your mods too, be doing mine to similar spec. Cant wait to put all the people who say cb500x isn't a capable bike to rest in my group of friends ,who are Riding experts 😂 not. subscribed 👍 keep up the good work, stay safe happy riding 👌
That's a whole lot of mods and upgrade.. Pumped up ..
I just recently changed my tyres to Corsa cross platinum and they are doing good job so far...
I am looking to get YSS suspension kits for front and rear..
The wide pegs with spikes would be good I guess.. May get one of those soon..
You are right about the front mud guard, I may change that and lift it up.. I really like the look of the bike..
Have a good one!
Hi thank you for the comment, it's great that there are so many options for upgrades and mods for the bike.
Thanks for watching and good luck with your bike.
Trevor
Greetings,
As always another fantastic detailed video 🇺🇸🍾🎉🇺🇸.
Would you provide me with the link or information how to set up the exhaust system up like your's.
Thank you for assisting me, keep producing more videos.
This is a real adventure bike 👍
Not a 300 kg heavy BMW 1200GS Adventure with a hefty price tag over € 20k, that everyone is afraid to take off-road in case it gets scratched or even worse, dropped!
Hi thank you for the comment, plenty of dents and scratches on this bike.
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Solid video, thank you for the information, it was very helpful!
Awesome bike. Love what you've done with it. Stay safe!
Hi thank for the comment, glad you enjoyed.
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how did you put the front fender on, I was under the impression you could only do this on non abs models, maybe worth creating a video for it, ive looked but cant find one, great videos on the bike love it, I follow from thailand and have the same bike
Very good looking
Harikasın çok teşekkürler Türkiyeden selamlar.
Awesome bike setup
Solid build! Can you provide a bit more info on your ABS switch please? Definitely a must have for off road.
Hi
Thank you for the comment.
I just got an on/off switch and cut the wire after the ABS fuse. The ABS comes back when you switch it back on, no need to stop the bike. This is not a recommendation, it may impact you insurance, its just something I did.
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Nice mods I have a 14 model with the rr suspension I can say a person can bend the cast wheels as I have a few but doesn't effect any thing I hit a tree laying on the road and a huge rock I would say the cast wheels are fine abit surprised how much they punishment they take. I have the T REX SKID plate . It's awesome very strong connects to the frame also. Running Motoz adventure tire on back awesome tire good wear cheers 🍻
Hi, thank you for the comment, a tree and rock will definitely test the cast wheels. Thanks for the info on the skid plate I will check them out when I need a replacement.
Thanks for watching, ride safe
Trevor
@Solo Moto Adventures but if you damage a cast wheel you lose a whole wheel. If you do the same with a wire wheel you would just need a new exell rim. And maybe some spokes. Parts that are commonly available. This comment is aimed directly at you.
This an awesome vid man. Thank you. I'm gonna find me one of these!
Hi, Anthony glad you enjoyed the video, they are very capable bikes and fun to ride.
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Nice video! I would like to transform my Voge Valico 500 DSX like your CB in particular I would need to know how you mounted the high front fender. Thank you!
I love your set up.
Hi thank you for the comment glad you like the set up.
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You are a skilked driver. And the bike is great for what it is. I have one 2022. For this something lighter would be more fun!
Hi thank you for the comment, I wanted to test the limits of me and the bike before I took it to ride some old Dakar routes in Morocco. The bike was perfect. I have enduro and trials bikes also
That will be interesting to follow! Please share your adventures here. While the CB 500x is a fantastic bike - I want something more powerful so I think I am going for the 2023 KTM 890 adverture ( Not R because of the seat height and my riding style) - or possibly the new 750 Honda Transalp. Those bikes both weigh about the same as the CBX 500, around 200 kg. KTM has all kinds of tech widgets ( at a cost) And the Transalp has almost double the power at basically the same weight. Too many options!
Hey love the front fender mod and the shortie wind screen. Can you give some more details on what kind they are and any mounting tips ? Thanks for the video bike looks great! Looks like you ride it like you mean it!.. Every one of those dings and scratches has a story! Have you traded enough blood to feel like you and the bike are related !? Haha.. I have a lot of relatives out there. .;-)
Hi glad you enjoyed the video, the mud guard I picked up locally and there is a link below for the windshield
www.windshield-shop.com/Motorcycle_Brand/756068__HONDA_CB_500_X_XA_2013_2015/16291__CB_500_X_original_disc_und_quotO_und_quot_2013_2015.html
The mudguard is easy enough to mount with a few spaces and the windshield goes on tue existing bracket.
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Trevor
Thank you!
Thanks for the video.
Are you Mike from Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul? 😁 Just kidding! Great video! Thx!
Hi thank you for the comment, more like mini Mike without the criminal intentions.
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Hi Trevor, I luv your vids, very helpful👌I've got a 2020 500x with RR L2 Kit. Like you I have the manual preload adjuster which is great. I've never really had mine set up properly regarding (rider sag)🤔Could you give me any helpful tips or methods on how you got yours dialled in, & maybe what you've got your high & low speed damping set up on, cheers😉
Hi Dwayne, thank you for the comment. I played around a little with mine and to be honest it was with limited success but enough to know there was more to be gotten out of it. I booked it in to a suspension specialist near me and for €45.00 they set it up for my weight and riding style and it has been great. It takes about 40 minutes and is well worth it. Let me know how you get on and if you noticed any difference
Ride safe, thanks for watching
Trevor
@@solomotoadventures many thanks for that Trevor, I'll see what specialists I can find near me & let you know👍p.s I didn't bother with the RR spokes either as the cast seemed okay, not much weight saving either, so I gather🤔keep doing your thing bud😉so jealous of your offroad playgrounds🤣
Perfect video dude! No bullshit here! Dude knows what he's talking about imo! 🆒 Boxer 🐕 btw & he have his tail still. Both my boxers have nubs lol
Hi, thank you for the comment, two boxers fair play, I imagine it is a little crazy at times.
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I am surprised you don't have a bigger plate on your sidestand. I have a RR 2014 cbx like yours and i love it :-) i might copy that low windscreen. i have a big spoiler on my windscreen and it is the best setup i have ever ridden on a motorcycle (regarding buffering) but i do miss a better view in front of the bike. its all about compromises :-)
Hi Peter, thank you for the comment, I keep losing the side stand base's Gonna get a piece welded onto it.
The great thing about the bikes are they are easy to customise to suit the type of riding you want to do with them.
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Trevor
I’m wondering what year your CB500X is and where you sourced your accessories? I have a 2017 and I want to do some longer more remote gravel adventure tours and want to kit my bike out. Thanks for any info and I enjoyed your video!
Hi, thank you for the comment, there is a list of where I got the parts in the description. Rally Raid UK for most of it.
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Your frisbee catching dog photo bombed this video twice and appears twice in this video!🐕🦺
Hi, thank you for the comment, she does like to get involved and enjoys the the lime light.
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Trevor
Excellent thx
Hi Glad you got some value out of it, Thanks for watching
I have the same handlebars as you. What size Barkbuster do you need for them? As in bar circumference
I just bought a 2022 cb500x and my question is have you changed or put risers on yours I'm 6'2 basically want to know if I would have to change cables if I do.
Where did you get the front guard kit from to raise it? Cheers. Also, how did you do the abs switch?
Hi Topsy, thank you for the comment, I just picked up a mudguard locally please see the link to a similar one.
www.aliexpress.com/item/SUV-off-road-motorcycle-accessories-front-fender-modification-before-masonry-tile-motorcycle-free-shipping/32642678498.html
It is not a kit but it is easy enough to fit with a few spacers and a metal plate.
I turned off the ABS by terminating the switch near the fuse box. If you pull the ABS fuse and test it this way before you cut any wires.
Hope this helps
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Trevor
Cool bike ! 👌
Hi Nico, thank you for the comment.
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Trevor
I hope one day you gonna back to making videos my friend :(
Hi, thank you for the comment, I mostly ride off road and there are so many enduro channels, but who knows.
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Great video - thank you for sharing. Would you be able to share total $ invested in these mods? All the best and safe biking
your 500 cbx IS very good equipment for off road who do that job excuse me for my very Bad english i am french
Hi, thank you for the comment, your English is much better than my French.
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Would like to know whether you built the bracket for the high fender yourself or if you bought it somewhere. Also where did you end up mounting the abs line where the fender goes. Thanks!
Hi, it was easy to mount the fender just used a few spacers to lower it amd and to get the angle I wanted. The ABS line just sits in place, with no issues.
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Nice one mate! I have a scorpion end can and am looking for the connector pipe - did you buy the whole thing or did you get a separate connector pipe? Thanks!
Hi Harvey, thank you for the comment. I got it all together from Rally Raid in the UK. they no longer have them on their website but might be worth asking them if they plan another run.
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Trevor
@@solomotoadventures Thanks Trevor, lovely stuff on yours!
Good info there
Hi Donald, thank you for the comment, glad you found it useful.
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Trevor
@@solomotoadventures is there any way I can contact you for a quick chat Trevor. In need of advice from someone in the know.
@@donalharrington6462 Hi Donal if you email me your number and a time/day (time in GMT) that suits I can give you a call
solomotadventures@gmail.com
Regards
How did you wire the on-off switch for the ABS is something I really want to know
Hi, I wired the switch from the fuse block.
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Don’t the barkbusters save your levers but cause the handlebars to bend?
Transferring all the shock into the bars.
Hi never heard that, I guess it would depend on the point of impact and the force, in which case the bars would possibly bend anyway. I have a rental fatbar, no sign of bending yet. The barkbusters work well and have been well tested at this stage.
Thanks for the comment
Ride safe
Trevor
@@solomotoadventures Checkout Manuel Luchesse’s channel review of the Gas Gas 700
The guy knows a thing or 2 about offroad bikes 😉
how can you switch for spokeswheels? Is that possible? Affordible? What about the downgrades about it? I am curious i want to buy one but still not shure about suuzuki dl 650 or honda 500 with offroad mods! would like to hear more from you!
Hi, the 2014 CB500X has a 17-inch front wheel, Rally Raid in the UK makes a 19-inch wheel, and the 2019 models have a 19-inch front. It's not cheap but I did not pay very much for the bike so the mods were affordable and still less then the price of a new stock cb500. Thanks for watching
Seems like if you're gonna go that "offroad" in your design maybe you should go with a Suzuki DR650 or a Honda XR650L ?
Hi, thank you for the comment, these are fine bikes but I wanted something that was not top heavy, was cheap to buy second-hand, easy to get parts anywhere in the world, bullet proof engine, has a long fuel range, and was easy to modify.
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@@solomotoadventures
Ah, so you bought the DR650 then...
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@@BillySBC
Anyway I am in the middle of packing the bike for an off road trip to Africa so I will let you get back to youtube
with how much you have put into the bike, couldn't you have just gotten an Africa Twin?
Hi, thank you for the comment. I got the bike cheap and all done it still cost less then a new CB500X and a fraction of the cost of an Africa Twin. The main reason for the bike was I ride alone and picking up a fully loaded CB500x on a trail is easier than a Tenere or Africa Twin at least for me.
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@@solomotoadventures ok, that makes a lot more sense then. Though you would not be the first TH-camr to buy an ok item brand new and turn it into a beast for a cost that would far exceed something much better to begin with.
I just worry that after you spent all that money, would a T7 just been a better choice?
Hi, no need to worry, I was looking at getting a T7 Rally, but t was to top heavy for me, this is a 2014 bike and the bike and all mods cost less than half the price of a T7 Rally.
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@@solomotoadventures Interesting, thanks for the insight! I've got an Africa Twin, but finding it heavy so I'm just wondering if there is anything in the 500-700cc class that can compete.
Hi, I am looking at the Husqvarna 701 at the moment. A lot of people have changed from the T7 to the 701. It really depends on what type of riding you like. I want a lighter bike that will work well on and off-road. It's always gonna be a compromise.
Best of luck
Any damage to the clutch cover when you have dropped the bike? (Biggest worry for mine). Any thoughts on ways to protect it?
Hi Heim Vegan, thank you for the comment, I haven't had any issues so far, the crash bars and foot rest seem to have protected it pretty well up to now. You could be unlucky and it could land on a rock but so far so good.
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Trevor
id love to know what handle bar you are using! also i was loking on givi's site and i dont see the same crash bar you have installed, have they changed the design?
Hi thank you for the comment. The bars are rental fat bars which I got from rally raid UK and the crash bars were on the bike when I got it.
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@@solomotoadventures thanks for the reply!
@@solomotoadventures i did a little digging and found that it is the hepco & becker guard!
Hi, excellent, fair play for doing the research
How exactly did you installed the switch to disconnect the ABS?
Hi, just connected it to the abs fuse under the seat.
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Hi, where is this bike made ?
Hi, as far as I know, the European models are made in Thailand, but open to correction on that. The mods I did myself.
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Quick question where did you get the high fender?
Hi, got it online can't remember where, it's just a universal one. I used a few spacers to mount and get the angle. It's very easy.
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Hi , are these wheels tubeless ?
They can be Rally Raid offer both tubeless and tubed
Who makes the mirror?
Hi
Oxford Dimond
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@solo moto adv, what mirror is that?
Hi, it was an Oxford diamond mirror from what I remember, it got snapped off in Morocco so I need to get another one.
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Almost not a CB500X anymore
I guess it's still a CB500x so.
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No right bikes...no mods...
Io me la tengo così e va molto bene altrimenti mi sarei comprato una specifica