Honda CB500X

[wardie]

Rideandfly I bought my CB500X last spring put about 4500 miles on her . Fuel mileage is outstanding! I like liter bikes but for me a lighter twin platform that can get me around the block or coast to coast and around 6K well it's a great bike. With this price point you suffer a little on the front end suspension. I've found pushing her hard through the corners at speed and having uneven pavement causes front end chatter. Really ups your concentration and pucker factor as the speed and lean angle increases. I'm going to install new springs, fork emulators and adjustable pre load caps which will help. I'm going to shoe on those new Bridgestones which should be an improvement over the Pirelli Scorpions.  I'll be riding my CB 500X to the Vermont Star get togethers maybe I'll catch you there and we can compare notes. Wardie

[rideandfly]

Wardie,

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!

[Downs]

Every time I see more pictures the urge to pick one up intensifies.


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[rideandfly]

Every time I see more pictures the urge to pick one up intensifies.


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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!

[rideandfly]

Took this shot during an afternoon ride today!

[wardie]

Competition Accessories in Springfield, Ohio has a new 2014 white one discounted to 5299 a bargain

[rideandfly]

Competition Accessories in Springfield, Ohio has a new 2014 white one discounted to 5299 a bargain

Lots of bang for the buck!

[wardie]

I purchased a 2016 Honda CB 500 X OEM factory windshield for my 2014 CB 500 X. Installed in highest position and found that the wind hitting my helmet face shield isn't what I wanted. I went to hardware store and picked up four plastic spacers two long and two short. I will install with longer stainless button head screws tilting the top of the shield away or forward seeing if I can move the air up to the top of my helmet. Will report findings and pics later.

[rideandfly]

Have the original screen on my CB.

[wardie]

I did not like the 2016 screen and sold it. I purchased a Bruundt CNC bracket that allows me to move my stock screen up and down. Over the course of riding in a week I adjusted it several times and found the sweet spot. Stock screen looks good not big and adds imo to the overall looks of the bike.

[rideandfly]

Wardie,

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::

[HawkGTRider]

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.

[rideandfly]

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. 

[wardie]

rideandfly, I have a stock screen but use the Bruudt windshield adjuster. Hardly visible but allows me to move windshield up and down to suit airflow coming onto me.  I too average anywhere between 60 and 69 mpg as long as I'm not consistently ridding in the high 70's or mid 80's
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.

[wardie]

"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.