Post by: rideandfly on December 05, 2015, 08:05:42 AM
Before mods:
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Will not be installing center stand, use paddock stands for maintenance/cleaning:
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Replaced original passenger hand holds with Givi trunk mount and bolted a Pelican 1400 case directly to the mount:
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Replaced original rear foot peg assemblies with R&G rear foot rest eliminators:
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Installed Barkbuster Handguards:
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Installed R&G radiator guard:
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Parts on order: Rally Raid bash plate/crash bars & foot pegs.
Post by: Brick on December 05, 2015, 10:53:09 AM
Yesterday I rode with some of the Carolina Old Farts. Steve was along on his CB500X. His is set up for road only and he has a trunk too.
Post by: rideandfly on December 05, 2015, 11:57:49 AM
So you are going to take this off road? What tires do you think you might run?
Yesterday I rode with some of the Carolina Old Farts. Steve was along on his CB500X. His is set up for road only and he has a trunk too.
Going to try a set of Avon Trailrider 90/10 tires:
http://www.avonmoto.com/products/adventure-sport/Trailrider (http://www.avonmoto.com/products/adventure-sport/Trailrider)
Check out this blog:
http://earth-roamers.blogspot.com/2015/11/avon-trailrider-after-25000-km.html (http://earth-roamers.blogspot.com/2015/11/avon-trailrider-after-25000-km.html)
Pirelli Scorpion Trail are stock tires:
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Post by: rideandfly on December 05, 2015, 07:03:49 PM
Here's a shot from today showing mods so far:
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Post by: Brick on December 06, 2015, 08:14:56 AM
Post by: rideandfly on December 08, 2015, 09:34:44 AM
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Not going this far with my CB, but check out how much the CB can be modified for off pavement riding:
[youtube]nBMqQq0BfWM[/youtube]
Post by: HawkGTRider on December 08, 2015, 08:35:19 PM
Post by: touringman on December 08, 2015, 11:02:53 PM
Post by: rideandfly on December 09, 2015, 09:57:11 AM
Geoffrey, The CB has a large international following and many bolt on parts available. Really surprised me seeing the Rally Raid video after I purchased the bike.
Here's Rally Raid foot pegs:
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Post by: Brick on December 09, 2015, 04:34:41 PM
I have not ridden the CTX 700 but I do remember sitting on it and thinking that it has cruizer foot peg locations. I also wonder about ground clearance when taking the corners?? Other than that I think it looks good and has ABS and nice bags. Hmm... could be a great bike. ???
I'm not trying to steal your CB thread, as I was sitting on one at the local dealer this morning. I am wondering if anyone has taken a test ride on a Honda CTX 700DCT? I know I'm exposing my manhood to extreme ridicule and scorn, but the darn thing is so comfortable. Local dealers just say no to test rides, and I don't know anyone that owns one. I've seen a lot of YouTube videos, but no one answers the question of how easy it is to drag hard parts. If you are embarrassed to answer me publicly, please send me a pm.
Post by: Downs on December 11, 2015, 08:42:04 PM
Post by: rideandfly on December 11, 2015, 10:44:02 PM
Have the Rally Raid bash plate/crash bar combo and shields out for powder coating. Hope to pick them up next week, will post installation photos.
Post by: STLTHMSTA on December 13, 2015, 06:24:44 PM
Post by: rideandfly on December 13, 2015, 06:38:35 PM
In the pic of the radiator guard, what might be that nice looking polished rear gear and Comstar wheel in the background. Late '80's CX?? I don't mean to sound like a moto-stalker, but it cause my eye. TM
Sharp Eye!!!!!! :)
1980 CX500D:
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Installed a set of Rally Raid foot pegs and received a set of tires for the CB this weekend. Have plenty
of miles left on the original Pirelli tires, will work on wearing them out!!!!!!!!!!! 8)
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Post by: rideandfly on January 06, 2016, 08:32:31 PM
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Post by: wardie on January 06, 2016, 10:14:36 PM
Post by: rideandfly on January 06, 2016, 11:37:21 PM
I'm having lots of fun with this bike. Hope the Hagon springs fix the front forks, will see when they come in. We have not attended a Star event, yet. Hopefully we can compare notes, will see!
Post by: Downs on February 06, 2016, 02:32:58 PM
Sent from my iPhone
Post by: rideandfly on February 09, 2016, 12:30:53 PM
Every time I see more pictures the urge to pick one up intensifies.
Sent from my iPhone
Understand!!!! Every time I ride it Happy I bought it, too!!!!!
Received a set of Hagon Fork progressive springs and 7.5W fork oil. The OEM springs are a little firm for me, and understand these springs work better from riders in the UK. Will install soon!
Post by: rideandfly on February 09, 2016, 02:26:22 PM
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Post by: wardie on February 13, 2016, 05:39:40 PM
Post by: rideandfly on February 14, 2016, 08:50:06 AM
Competition Accessories in Springfield, Ohio has a new 2014 white one discounted to 5299 a bargain
Lots of bang for the buck!
Post by: wardie on April 05, 2016, 11:38:06 AM
Post by: rideandfly on April 06, 2016, 07:06:11 AM
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Post by: wardie on August 22, 2016, 04:13:50 PM
Post by: rideandfly on August 25, 2016, 01:14:52 PM
Had to put my stock screen in the lowest position to clear the Barkbusters. Have you checked the fuel economy? I've been getting 65 to 70MPG mostly on twistys and fire roads.
The CB is a sweet bike.
Took this shot on our last twisty/fire road ride::
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Post by: HawkGTRider on August 25, 2016, 09:29:23 PM
Post by: rideandfly on August 25, 2016, 10:51:27 PM
I don't have a CB500X, but I do have another bike that gets what I consider to be excellent fuel economy. I'm glad to see others considering fuel economy as one of their "performance" points in determining a bike purchase. For a long time, I've been thinking I was almost alone in that respect.
The CB runs great on 87RON gas. With a 4.5 gallon tank at 70MPG, it has great range, too. Replaced the CB fork springs and having a fine time with this bike.
Had bikes up to 1800CC, but enjoy riding bikes 250 to 650CC lately. Have a slow build Ninja 250 that should come in well under 300 pounds wet, currently working on losing weight myself. :)
Post by: wardie on August 29, 2016, 06:17:04 AM
For the Fly By I just took my top case and had a change of clothes in it. For the BMW Fingerlakes Rally it'll be four days I'll put my Blaze Saddlebags on. Mileage with drop a little when those are added. I just put a Corbin on and I love it. I'm a fan of hard wide seats. Works good for me.
My screen doesn't interfere with my Storm handguards at all no matter what position the shield is in. Maybe because of the Bruudt?
Nate (riding buddy who has 2013 CB 500 X) really rode the wheels off at MPFB. Hot as all get out maybe I lost a few pounds I dunno but it was hot and humid bike performed well in all conditions.
Post by: wardie on August 29, 2016, 06:20:44 AM
Rideandfly what's you weight (if u don't mind me asking)? I'm very much interested in changing the rebound characteristics on my bike and thinking about Rally Raid Stage 1.
Post by: rideandfly on August 30, 2016, 02:13:24 PM
"The CB runs great on 87RON gas. With a 4.5 gallon tank at 70MPG, it has great range, too. Replaced the CB fork springs and having a fine time with this bike."
Rideandfly what's you weight (if u don't mind me asking)? I'm very much interested in changing the rebound characteristics on my bike and thinking about Rally Raid Stage 1.
Just got home from a camping trip!
Nice looking CB!!!!!
Installed Rally Raid foot pegs and bash plate on my CB.
Installed Hagon progressive fork springs with original Honda preload spacers and 7.5W PJ1 fork oil. This got rid of most of the fork harshness with my weight of 215 pounds, working on getting down to 190 pounds. At the time these springs were available in the UK, so had a US Hagon distributor to add my springs with one of their regular shipments from the UK.
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Next set of tires to be installed on the CB will be Avon TrailRiders. Have been experimenting with lower tire pressures compared to my normal street pressures while riding fire roads to reduce large gravel harshness with tubeless 120/70/17 and 160/60/17 Pirelli Scorpions.
Avon Pressures:
http://www.avonmoto.com/tech/tire-pressure-guidelines (http://www.avonmoto.com/tech/tire-pressure-guidelines)
TrailRiders:
http://www.avonmoto.com/products/adventure-sport/trailrider
Post by: wardie on September 15, 2016, 11:47:36 AM
Are U coming to the Fall Colors ride?
Post by: rideandfly on September 16, 2016, 10:11:05 AM
We will not make Fall Colors this year. We camp all over the nation and finally have a rig we can camp with and take a motorcycle, too. Hopefully will be able to camp and attend some MSTA events next year. We are going to the Tellico Plains TN JFF gathering next month!