Modifications on my Honda CB500X
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 มิ.ย. 2024
- With my 2019 Honda CB500X approaching five years old, having carefully modified over the years to meet my travel and camping needs, I thought it was time to show all the modifications in one video.
Almost all the modifications have separate videos which can be found here:
Honda CB500X
• Honda CB500X
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The thoughts and actions outlined in the video are personal to me and everyone will need to view things from their own perspective.
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I’ve watched a fair few owners reviews of the cb500x, this is by far the best I’ve seen. Excellent detail with logical reasoning, if no one already has, I call first dips 😄👍
Thanks James, so nice to say so! Excellent bikes, even in standard form 👍🏻
I will be collecting my 2021 CB500X in a couple of days (trading in my 2008 650 Kawasaki Versys) ... I will be returning to this extremely valuable channel for advice and ideas on a regular basis. Excellent.
Thank you, appreciated… hope you enjoy your new 500x.. great bikes 👍🏻
Nice review. I have a Rally Raided 2017, with 83,000 miles on it. Agree with the powder coat issue, Just got the sump guard and racks blasted, galvanized, and powder coated as the original paint didn't last long.
I believe RR have now changed their powder coating company, they had to as original was rubbish…just had my sump guard off for powder coating, like the idea of galvanizing it! Thanks for watching 👍🏻
@@thecampingbiker791 You are right. Apparently they do zinc and powdercoat, now. Annoying for us 'early adopters', but hey ho.
@@ukjeeper yep, have to agree 👍🏻
Thanks for this video. The CB500x is a massively underrated bike. I have the same year as yours and for me the top mods are Barkbusters, grip puppies, Oxford heated grips, Givi outback trekker 42 litre top box and detachable luggage side rails.
Thanks for watching Warren and I’m sure the 500x will be a future classic! It’s so interesting to see everyone’s own individuality with their bikes…happy riding 👍🏻
Thoroughly enjoyed the video thank you :)
Appreciate you watching it Chris, thank you 🙏
I love the all black one.
It looks great with the grey camo look..the new NX black is just black everywhere and not quite the same!
Thanks Andrew, totally agree about the rubbish original powder coating on RR metal as mine are just a little older than yours and are flaking on every sharp corner. For the price I would of expected it to be better. Saying that I would definitely get again as they do offer excellent protection and fit well with my reckless 80 v2 luggage. Do use some. Crash Bar bags as it provides me better kit distribution and a bit of wind protection. Keep up the great work mate.
Yep, very poor quality control from RR! As they use an external company for powder coating I’d have changed supplier if it was me. But maybe they think we’ll still buy them regardless.. and as we’ve both said ‘we would’ 😬 👍🏻
Very informative thanks.
Thank you Joe
Interesting mods you've done especially like the plant tubes, i may look at fitting some to my CB500x. 👍
Cheers, thanks for watching.. make sure you get the originals (with yellow writing on) as some cheaper copies are available but rubber seal on lid is rubbish! They don’t have writing on but be careful because they often use a picture of originals!! I’ll try to find where I got them from, think they were an agricultural supplier 👍🏻
This is where I bought them from:
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184410919493?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=XccFHq-RStG&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=MKjvCP0rTiS&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
A very kitted looking bike now.
I could see you rocking a Moto Guzzi V85TT and parking up in style to future gigs Andy!
Funnily enough I saw one in Germany and had an instant desire to buy one…it would be so cool to adapt for my travels and if I could afford two bikes I think I would! Cheers 🍻
I wouldn't be surprised that you part exchange this bike for a new one very soon.🙃
At lest 5 years 😜
Thank you Andrew! Awesome!
The rear tyre is a 150/70 b 17, right?
Do you need some documents to allow you to switch from 160/60r17 to these?
I am a big fan of the mitas e07 too and consider to swich from a 650 v strom to the cb500x…
Thanks Robert, appreciate you watching the video!
Yes, the tyre is 150/70/17 and didn’t need any additional action/docs....indeed my Honda dealership fitted the first set, this being my second, the first having been changed at 11k but with some mileage left in them!
They suit the bike well, particularly if going on any trails… I wouldn’t be without them and as I’m sure you’ll be aware an awesome tyre!
There’s a series of videos on the first set with a review every 1k through until 11k change and the bike is a very good all round motorcycle of the smaller capacity..
Mitas E-07+ Enduro Trail Tyres
th-cam.com/play/PLPGqJRFsLx5evL3uZGxUsOzjP06ymByBM.html
I'm glad the coppers in the background didn't take you away ! .... excellent review Andrew but don't add the cost up- I did on mine and I wish I hadn't.Richard (Bristol 500 cbx 2017)
Yes, good job I wasn’t flying a drone as they really don’t know the law on that topic! It’s best to buy bits and conveniently forget the cost 😂
@@thecampingbiker791 Andrew,agree about the costs plus make sure all invoices are hidden !can you please let me know you got those little crash bar bags from and the rear light/ reflector.Thanks Richard. (Off to the Yorkshire Dales in March as I had to cancel previous Sept plans as my back packed up.)
My wife never sees the bills 😆
Sounds like a great trip for March, one of my favorite locations!
The crash bar bags are Givi, here’s a video on them but I think there’s a newer version now… very good 👍🏻
GIVI T513 Crash Bar Bags Review
th-cam.com/video/fYe8IobjBcM/w-d-xo.html
Can’t find the original supplier on reflector/lights from China but look same as this UK suppliers although bit more expensive at £6.29
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/404571643996?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=pkw2l-lermq&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=MKjvCP0rTiS&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
@@thecampingbiker791 Thanks Andrew.I had my valve clearance checked in the end for the second time (@38k) Again no adjustments necessary.I don't think I'll bother again until 100k or there's blue smoke coming from the exhaust.Really looking forward to the Dales
.Richard.
Ride safe and keep hiding the bills in those tractor tubes!
@@richardfews2113 I guess these Honda’s are indestructible 😀 👍🏻
Nice overview of useful mods. Love the tool tubes. I had 1 of those reflector lights on my old CB500 & people always commented on it. I saw on your other vid you're reluctant to get rid. I had my old one for 12 years & I couldn't bear to see it sold while the others came & went. Alas, an electrical fault saw my shed with both bikes (& all tools) killed in a fire.
I'm considering getting a CB500x & wondering if a smaller rear sprocket might help with motorway vibrations. Could be worth a try.
Thanks…. Yep, the tool tubes are an excellent mod as are the reflector lights…. Shame about loosing a favourite bike as you did, the CB500X would be a good choice for you I think… although others change the sprocket, and with good feedback, I choose to leave standard to keep low end grunt, but can’t go wrong with either choice!
@@thecampingbiker791I was of the mind that it would just mean changing gear at different points but you could have a point there right enough, needing to change when previously you wouldn't.
@@nomdeploom5707 you’d be best trying it standard and see how it feels, then it’s easy enough to change and get heavier duty chain when you do 👍🏻
Hi mate, great video, quick question, I’ve just bought the NX 500 and want to add bits,does any Garmin back plate that comes in the box fit the rally raid mount? looks so much better than the set up that comes with the satnav.
Thank you Kev….yes it’s designed for a standard sat nav plate layout, excellent quality!
Thanks mate, just found your video on fitting it 👍 another question, have you got a link for the engine crash bars? Ta.
@@kaitycute12 I would hold off a short time on the crash bars as the fairing has changed and lifted up a bit so I don’t think the 500x bars will fit… I should be able to tell you more in about 3 weeks 😉
Great video where did you get the rear reflector / led light
Thanks! I’ll try and locate where from.. think they came directly from China… will get back to you
Hi! Love your videos. I have done most of the mods you have as I watch your videos. See if you can spot one I don’t think you have in my photo!
Look forward to trying to find it…try posting it on my facebook
facebook.com/thecampingbiker
Hi great review 👍I have ordered the level 2 suspension just now . Got it with the remote preload adjuster as well question when you got the rear shock I know you did not fit it but was it already on the shock or did it have to be put on it ? Great review great bike thanks 👍
It all comes complete and ready to fit to bike.. I’ve just bought the new NX500 and swopped the RR rear suspension off the 500X to the NX500.. excellent bit of kit 👍🏻
@@thecampingbiker791 oh awesome that’s great thanks for the reply . Yes seen that you bought it nice bike enjoy it 👍
@@cameronbyrne8972 cheers 👍🏻
Great Andy ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Many thanks and appreciated 👍🏻
A couple of questions if I may - do you have to refit the rear passenger pegs prior to MOT inspection? Also, I see you have removed the snail horn that you fitted - was there a particular reason or just that you didn't like the aesthetic? Cheers.
No, don’t need to refit rear pegs for mot in UK, if not fitted no need to check them. Only reason I took it off was to relocate it as felt it was a bit in the way…but I can be a bit lazy so haven’t done that as needed to remove crash bars and fairing panels to figure a new location 😂
Great videos..!
How long have you owned the CB500X..?
What mileage have you covered on it please..?
How do you find the 47bhp..?
Would love to hear your thoughts……appreciated.
Regards.
Peter
Scotland
Hi Peter, I’ve owned it since late 2019 and done 23k miles on it, although for first couple of years I had two other bikes I was also using, and had no faults or recalls, simply serviced as scheduled.
During that 23k I’ve gone through two sets of tyres, onto my third now, one chain set and one pair rear break pads.
It’s a very nice bike to ride and for me the power, particularly low down grunt, is excellent for the typical roads you have in Scotland, lacking a bit on motorways if wanting to travel at speed but more than capable of cruising all day at legal speeds, but I personally think it would be underpowered for two up plus luggage touring.
Having extra power would be nice but this is a fantastic value bike with dedicated following and regularly returns 80+ mpg.. did it mention its so reliable 😆
Love riding and camping in Scotland, where do you live?
Can you post a link for auxiliary lights?
No problem mate, have a look at my original review, all the links on there..really neat and dual driving/fog light.. used the fog light for first time yesterday morning!
COLIGHT 2" MT Series Mini Motorcycle Lights Review
th-cam.com/video/SQgDc2WMhUI/w-d-xo.html
Would be nice if you could leave links to the mods
Good idea, I’ll update that next week 👍🏻
Sorry!! I can’t add a photo!!
You can post it on my facebook page if you want 😃
facebook.com/thecampingbiker
Please loose the bloody awful music, that you then try to speak over the top of.
Duly noted, just experimenting 😊