The shifter pedal has an adjustable linkage, you can position the shifter to any position you require, I also have a 2018 model 500x, had the same problem until I did the adjustment, very simple to do!
I said the same thing when I got to that part. I was like "oh no...he didn't know you can just move the shift pedal up and down". RIP. I still hate the standard pegs anyway, so I replaced those rubber ones with some nice cleated ones.
I thank god there are people like you. Who like to put a lot of time and energy into whatever they are doing. This video is really informative and instructive for those of us who are new to this hobby. Greetings from Sweden.
Great review mate, a lot of people say these are beginner bikes but I’m not sure what that really means? I’ve got a 2020 model and have had a Africa twin 2017. Both great bikes. The Africa twin was faster and had better suspension but that’s about it. All bikes are a compromise somewhere. Keep up the good work 👍🏻
Hi. For my 2018 CB500x I bought a pair of Alpinestar Corozal ADV boots, larger than yours. All I did was shorten the adjustable link rod between the shifter lever and the gearbox by 15mm and it worked great. Love what you have done to the bike. Look forward to the trip.
Thank you Joh ! . Thank you for explaining it all in laymen terms like you did . I am on my second CB500X . It has the Rally Raid wheel and suspension package which really changes this bike ....totally . Both of my CB's have the original factory windshield . Yes , the buffeting is a known issue with the CB's . The fix for this ended up being the small windscreen added to the top of my windshield made by Puig . I don't really understand why it works so well but for me ( 6 ' tall ) it has to totally eliminated the buffeting ....100% . Its hard to believe but it is true .
I have the same engine in the Honda 2022 rebel 500. I just love that engine. It runs so smoothly and has good power and great gas mileage and superber Reliability
I have 2020 model and have the same shifter issues when I got my boots. You can adjust the shifter. There is a linkage to it. You can play there. Now I got proper MX boots and have to readjust the shifter. I hope it will work.
Nice setup bro! I dig your bike! I have the 2019 I did the 16 🦷 front ⚙️, SRC upper & lower crash bars & barkbuster handguards. Very fun bike to ride, i enjoy it big time myself. 🆒📽️ Glad you're enjoying yourself
Any given Adventure Rider reviewing bike: "Buddy, check it out - here's my windscreen, oh here's my footpegs, and here's my tool case!" "so... how do you like the bike?" "oh yeah good good... but here, check out this aftermarket exhaust can!" "so... have you had any problems with the b-" "Look I dropped it again! This is fun, let's go!" (just razzin with ya, that's a great setup you have)
Too funny! I’m anxiously awaiting the arrival of spring so I can enjoy my new CB500X but I’ve already picked out my next bike, the Tiger 900GT! RU-vid can be dangerous for my wallet 😆
I had the same issues with my footpeg and boots. Took me so long to find something that worked but I ended up with the Dainese Fulcrum GT boots which aren't as protective as an adventure boot admittedly but they are fantastic. Aiming to get a CB500x soon! Thanks for the walkthrough on yours!
In case anyone else thinks that limiting your choice of boots is necessary in order to get under the gear shift lever - there are two barrel nuts on the shifter linkage, with opposite hand thread. Using those barrel nuts, you can make the shifter linkage shorter or longer, thereby raising or lowering the shifter
I bought this one. www.pipewerx.co.uk/webshop/honda/cb500-x-2013-onwards/pipe-werx-gp3-race-exhausts/honda-cb500x-2013-onwards-pipe-werx-powder-black-round-gp3-race-exhaust/ Love the sound of the bike with it!!
Thanks for your video! How do the swm footpegs hold up up till now? Do you still like them? It looks like they stick out quite a bit wider, so I would like to know whether the boots can still have a good contact with the bike's frame while standing off road.
I did adjust the shifter but still struggle to get my toe under it. Maybe my boots are too new and need to be broken in a bit but I find it really stiff and not flexible enough to shift properly.
@@AnthonyJoh I tried to break my pair according to the video below, but I was not happy with the result. I guess you just have to live with it and use the whole leg instead of the foot in order to change the gear. But hey, worth sacrificing comfort for safety :) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-C3T-FpNBf7k.html
