Modifications on my Honda CB500X 

Thanks James, so nice to say so! Excellent bikes, even in standard form 👍🏻

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 👍🏻

Appreciate you watching it Chris, thank you 🙏

Thank you, appreciated… hope you enjoy your new 500x.. great bikes 👍🏻

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

Thank you Joe

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’ 😬 👍🏻

It looks great with the grey camo look..the new NX black is just black everywhere and not quite the same!

Look forward to trying to find it…try posting it on my facebook facebook.com/thecampingbiker

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 👍🏻

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 🍻

Many thanks and appreciated 👍🏻

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 👍🏻

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 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fYe8IobjBcM.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 😀 👍🏻

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 ru-vid.com/group/PLPGqJRFsLx5evL3uZGxUsOzjP06ymByBM

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 👍🏻

Thanks! I’ll try and locate where from.. think they came directly from China… will get back to you

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 😂

At lest 5 years 😜

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 😉

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?

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 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-SQgDc2WMhUI.html

Good idea, I’ll update that next week 👍🏻

You can post it on my facebook page if you want 😃 facebook.com/thecampingbiker

Duly noted, just experimenting 😊