It never ceases to amaze me how quickly people " modify" a brand-new bike. He himself says he has only ridden the bike 100 miles yet he's already performed 3 modifications.
I think that’s a wise move taking your time. I went headlong into modifying my 2023 CB500x with some expensive mods from various aftermarket suppliers and soon realised most of them had made things worse. I had engine bars that introduced vibrations and matching hand guards / bar ends that did the same. ( to the point I had numb forearms after a two hour ride) I also had a belly pan (not RR) you know the one 😉 the one that makes a whooshing noise once fitted and reduces ground clearance 😂. I spent over £550 on various bits and have since removed them all, sold them all on eBay and the bike feels much better stock. I have learnt an expensive but worthwhile lesson, Honda are the experts, they know what they are doing! I even removed my R&G exhaust hanger because it didn’t use a rubber mount like the OEM and I found that that made vibrations worse also, great weight saving but ride comfort is always going to be a priority for me. Fascinated to see how you get on with the NX mods. For me, I have learnt that sometimes less is more.
Interesting to read this. I’ve got a 2019 model. I watched hundreds of videos on modifications and settled for, Oxford heated grips, radiator guard, bark busters, grip puppies, Givi trekker outback top box, Givi removable soft luggage rack, pyramid front fender extender and Puig screen extender. And that is as far as I’ll go. I did a long tour of Scandinavia and the Alps last summer and I won’t be adding any more. Delighted with the bike and none of the mods have detracted from its usability and comfort.
@@thecampingbiker791 I’m not saying all mods are bad of course, very happy with my Oxford heated grips. I also have Honda knuckle guards, 12v socket and smoked screen, all OEM aftermarket. If I were going to fit crash guards again I would buy the Honda ones. The price put me off at first but I believe they mount differently to the SW and Givi ones and I think thats for good reason. I saw an NX with black Honda crash guards at my dealer and it looked very nice with additional spots mounted. 👍
Sure wish they would release this in N.A. As it stands, it's looking like we'll get the 2024 model sometime in 2025. Congrats on owning this beautiful machine.
That’s a shame, this a seriously good bike for a budget price, the evolution of CB500X into this is looking like an inspired move! Keep an eye out on the channel, there’ll be plenty of videos to come. Thanks for watching 🙏
@@arctus35 just at bit at higher speeds, usually motorway, very similar to CB500X but maybe slightly better! I’m not really bothered by it but a clip on screen would take any buffeting and I’m 5’9” One further note is that wind protection to the body is much improved on the 500X with better side body panels
Nice, looking forward to seeing what you do. The exhaust certainly seems a good upgrade, mostly for the weight saving. I've got soft panniers and trying to equalise the weight, with a 4.1Kg exhaust is not so easy. I've already put bar risers, barkbusters and SW motech pegs on it as I found the standing position a bit awkward. It's definitely improved it in terms of posture both standing and sitting for me. But I do feel more vibes in the pegs now (although I run them without the rubber). After my escapades in the mud I've got the RallyRaid sump guard ready to be fitted.
I’m taking time to consider what I want from the bike this time, still have all the RR gear from the 500X and indeed just had the engine guard re powder coated as it was battered (lovely new looking now) Exhaust is a good way of reducing weight and bulk along with removing rear foot pegs. The other things that weigh a lot are the rear grab rails, it’s surprising how heavy all that removed is! The definite parts I’m going to fit are RR front fork kit, Barkbusters, RR Foot pegs (pending powder coating) R&G Engine Case Covers, and USB/Voltmeter socket. Still thinking about the rest of the RR gear but probably will 👍🏻
Fantastic nice to learn more about the differences between this and the 500x. It's easy to take the baffle out, allen key takes a minute to pop it off/on.
Thank you…I’m still doing so, just did 150 miles today and so now at about 250 miles total.. For first 500 miles I’m keeping below 5k revs and not going on motorways, using mostly main road, occasional dual carriageways and plenty of back roads…key being using plenty of variety in speed, gears, and careful breaking in of tyres and brakes. To be honest just sticking mostly to back roads does the job automatically.. as I approach 500 miles I’ll build up with a bit of shorter motorway and gradually increasing speed/revs.
keep only low rpm is a very common mistake, engine should be used across his whole rpm range BUT with smooth throttleand NO wide open throttle, DONT lung the engine at low rpm and high gears, DONT ride at the same rpm for long time. rev the engine with low gears but slowly and smootly
@@Blizbor_moto indeed I did, the emission warning light has been coming on and staying on.. had the 02 sensor changed but didn’t solve the issue and dealership have been at a loss for a fix.. ultimately removed aftermarket and fitted the Honda exhaust.. i have had the light come on once with Honda exhaust fitted but did go off on its own and so far hasn’t come back on!
Doing similar with my NX. 350 miles so far. Only gripe at the moment is it is a little uncomfortable for me after a couple of hours so looking at SW Motech bar risers. Loving the bike though. Enjoy
my day 1 modification on my nx500 was windscreen removal... because my height of 184 cm is incompatible with the buffeting against my helmet caused by the wind/riding around 100 kmh but im quite disappointed by the handlebar vibrations at high rpm, quite strange since my previous cb300r was single cylinder but 100% vibration free
Is it necessary to remove the footpegs in order to install a scorpion exhaust ? Im thinking of ordering one but I've seen one more nx with one installed and no rear footpegs ln that either , so it got me thinking
@@catto3458 no, it’s definitely not neccesary to remove footpegs, I just prefer shedding the weight and only ever ride solo.. at the moment I wouldn’t recommend an aftermarket exhaust, particularly the Scorpion, as it’s causing issues with the emissions warning light coming on and I’ve temporarily put the Honda oem exhaust back on.. my scorpion was actually off a 500x and thought as everything was virtually the same on the NX it would be okay; it wasn’t and Scorpion are looking to research then develop a new one for the NX. I’ve made some video updates on the channel and will be keeping everyone informed stage by stage! Excellent quality exhaust though 👍🏻
Yes, going to be a very nice bike, particularly when sorted…was originally having front end done this week but now going to be a couple of weeks… fortunately running it in so taking it easy 👍🏻
@@pyramidsinegypt for me personally it’s mainly the bulk of original, the compactness of new plus, but not as important, the big weight reduction.. I also like to put original back on when time comes to sell and not worry about the aftermarket getting scuffed on trails. I’m not sure if your question is genuinely asking or being sarcastic but hopefully I’ve given an answer either way 😀
@@thecampingbiker791Hello, no, it was a serious question. I hadn't considered weight and keeping the original safe. You usually hear people replacing the exhaust for sound reasons but you didn't strike me as the person to go for bigger vroommmm so I genuinely wondered what actual benefits the replacement of the stock exhaust would bring.
@@pyramidsinegypt nice one, actually the original exhaust on these bikes sounds very good, so definitely not a sound thing, but on the weight side the original is nearly 3 times the weight! Thanks for watching and all the best, Andrew
Hi, can you make a video showing the sound of the exhaust on a ride without music? So apart from the exhaust we will see the Honda Roadsync map guides. Thanks!
I’ll be doing a comprehensive bike video with all aspects including the Honda road sync but want to get a few miles under my belt then do this…at the very least figure out the RoadSync first 😂 I’ll be posting steadily over coming weeks but will do exhaust sound as a shortie asap 👍🏻
Hi , i am looking at the rr level 2 for my nx 500. I want something sitff / sportier. My use will be on tarmac alone. Wanted to get your inputs on the rr level 2 - do you notice a difference on the road / tarmac?
In short, yes you would very much notice the difference, even just on the tarmac….they leave the bike very much more planted on the road and with the pre load adjuster fitted they give really good flexibility on adjustment, allowing for a more spirited ride! So, having said all that I’ve just test rode the NX yesterday with standard suspension and it felt much better than my previous 2019 500X prior to fitting the RR suspension, however not to the standard of the RR suspension. I’d finally say that if you have the money and want a sportier ride it will really transform the bike, however for those not to worried about that the standard set up is fine….in truth once you’ve had these bikes with RR suspension you could not go back to standard. Hope that’s useful and thanks for watching
@@DR-gs5je lots of people did so on the 500X so expect the same with NX but I haven’t heard of anyone doing it yet. Personally, I found both the 500x and this NX was fine as is for me..
@@nikos-giorgos yes, give me a couple of weeks and should have had it up at higher speeds and motorway but so far so good! I’ll eventually do a fuller review of the bike but it would be best done once I’ve got a few miles on it and a camping trip done..
It is vibrant. Especially above 6k revs. Up to 6k the vibes are gentle on the footpegs. Above that they become more intense and vibes appear on the handlebars. As you close the throttle and the revs go down, you get weird vibes between your legs... right where your manhood is. 😅😅…but that happens only when revs go down from around redline. Hope it helps!
Err, oldish but top quality good condition parts… saves on spending another couple of thousand pounds in my world..unless you’ve got plenty of spare money or finance the bike… I’m happy with my choices 😝 👍🏻
It never ceases to amaze me how quickly people " modify" a brand-new bike. He himself says he has only ridden the bike 100 miles yet he's already performed 3 modifications.
They were done before collection, the dealership kindly fitted gear I already had to the new bike as part of the deal 😊
They always need something
I think that’s a wise move taking your time. I went headlong into modifying my 2023 CB500x with some expensive mods from various aftermarket suppliers and soon realised most of them had made things worse. I had engine bars that introduced vibrations and matching hand guards / bar ends that did the same. ( to the point I had numb forearms after a two hour ride) I also had a belly pan (not RR) you know the one 😉 the one that makes a whooshing noise once fitted and reduces ground clearance 😂. I spent over £550 on various bits and have since removed them all, sold them all on eBay and the bike feels much better stock. I have learnt an expensive but worthwhile lesson, Honda are the experts, they know what they are doing! I even removed my R&G exhaust hanger because it didn’t use a rubber mount like the OEM and I found that that made vibrations worse also, great weight saving but ride comfort is always going to be a priority for me. Fascinated to see how you get on with the NX mods. For me, I have learnt that sometimes less is more.
Interesting to read this. I’ve got a 2019 model. I watched hundreds of videos on modifications and settled for, Oxford heated grips, radiator guard, bark busters, grip puppies, Givi trekker outback top box, Givi removable soft luggage rack, pyramid front fender extender and Puig screen extender.
And that is as far as I’ll go.
I did a long tour of Scandinavia and the Alps last summer and I won’t be adding any more. Delighted with the bike and none of the mods have detracted from its usability and comfort.
I put a posture pad on my 24 year old cb500 and a small screen and that's it ,all standard and still going great.
Very interesting thoughts on modifications and I’m thinking simpler with this bike..but we will see how determined I can be 😊
@@warrenr4 thanks for feedback, good to see you have your sweet spot 👍🏻
@@thecampingbiker791 I’m not saying all mods are bad of course, very happy with my Oxford heated grips. I also have Honda knuckle guards, 12v socket and smoked screen, all OEM aftermarket. If I were going to fit crash guards again I would buy the Honda ones. The price put me off at first but I believe they mount differently to the SW and Givi ones and I think thats for good reason. I saw an NX with black Honda crash guards at my dealer and it looked very nice with additional spots mounted. 👍
Sure wish they would release this in N.A. As it stands, it's looking like we'll get the 2024 model sometime in 2025. Congrats on owning this beautiful machine.
That’s a shame, this a seriously good bike for a budget price, the evolution of CB500X into this is looking like an inspired move!
Keep an eye out on the channel, there’ll be plenty of videos to come.
Thanks for watching 🙏
Any buffeting from the screen? And how tall are you? Thanks.
@@arctus35 just at bit at higher speeds, usually motorway, very similar to CB500X but maybe slightly better! I’m not really bothered by it but a clip on screen would take any buffeting and I’m 5’9” One further note is that wind protection to the body is much improved on the 500X with better side body panels
Nice, looking forward to seeing what you do. The exhaust certainly seems a good upgrade, mostly for the weight saving. I've got soft panniers and trying to equalise the weight, with a 4.1Kg exhaust is not so easy. I've already put bar risers, barkbusters and SW motech pegs on it as I found the standing position a bit awkward. It's definitely improved it in terms of posture both standing and sitting for me. But I do feel more vibes in the pegs now (although I run them without the rubber). After my escapades in the mud I've got the RallyRaid sump guard ready to be fitted.
I’m taking time to consider what I want from the bike this time, still have all the RR gear from the 500X and indeed just had the engine guard re powder coated as it was battered (lovely new looking now) Exhaust is a good way of reducing weight and bulk along with removing rear foot pegs. The other things that weigh a lot are the rear grab rails, it’s surprising how heavy all that removed is! The definite parts I’m going to fit are RR front fork kit, Barkbusters, RR Foot pegs (pending powder coating) R&G Engine Case Covers, and USB/Voltmeter socket. Still thinking about the rest of the RR gear but probably will 👍🏻
Fantastic nice to learn more about the differences between this and the 500x. It's easy to take the baffle out, allen key takes a minute to pop it off/on.
Thanks for watching, might just try that 😀
hey mate great video, what strategy did u use during your break-in period ?
Thank you…I’m still doing so, just did 150 miles today and so now at about 250 miles total..
For first 500 miles I’m keeping below 5k revs and not going on motorways, using mostly main road, occasional dual carriageways and plenty of back roads…key being using plenty of variety in speed, gears, and careful breaking in of tyres and brakes. To be honest just sticking mostly to back roads does the job automatically.. as I approach 500 miles I’ll build up with a bit of shorter motorway and gradually increasing speed/revs.
@@thecampingbiker791 cool, thanks for the info, keep it up 🤟
@@alekosargyriou8214 cheers 🍻
keep only low rpm is a very common mistake, engine should be used across his whole rpm range BUT with smooth throttleand NO wide open throttle, DONT lung the engine at low rpm and high gears, DONT ride at the same rpm for long time.
rev the engine with low gears but slowly and smootly
Did you had any problems after installation custom exhaust? Errors on dashboard etc.
@@Blizbor_moto indeed I did, the emission warning light has been coming on and staying on.. had the 02 sensor changed but didn’t solve the issue and dealership have been at a loss for a fix.. ultimately removed aftermarket and fitted the Honda exhaust.. i have had the light come on once with Honda exhaust fitted but did go off on its own and so far hasn’t come back on!
I really like that bike
@@donbraham411 it’s a great all rounder, nicely evolved from the CB500X
Doing similar with my NX. 350 miles so far. Only gripe at the moment is it is a little uncomfortable for me after a couple of hours so looking at SW Motech bar risers. Loving the bike though. Enjoy
Yes, the bike is very good. About 250 miles for me…soon get first service in 👍🏻
my day 1 modification on my nx500 was windscreen removal... because my height of 184 cm is incompatible with the buffeting against my helmet caused by the wind/riding around 100 kmh
but im quite disappointed by the handlebar vibrations at high rpm, quite strange since my previous cb300r was single cylinder but 100% vibration free
Usually get a bit of vibration at around 6k revs on the 500X but I’ve not yet had it up to there yet as still running in 👍🏻
@@thecampingbiker791 btw i bought a +1 front sprocket with silenced rubber ring, im gonna mount it right after the 1000km service
@@Tonyx.yt. very good, can you give feedback once tried 👍🏻
Nice bike, mate
Thanks Gary, It’s running in nicely
Is it necessary to remove the footpegs in order to install a scorpion exhaust ? Im thinking of ordering one but I've seen one more nx with one installed and no rear footpegs ln that either , so it got me thinking
@@catto3458 no, it’s definitely not neccesary to remove footpegs, I just prefer shedding the weight and only ever ride solo.. at the moment I wouldn’t recommend an aftermarket exhaust, particularly the Scorpion, as it’s causing issues with the emissions warning light coming on and I’ve temporarily put the Honda oem exhaust back on.. my scorpion was actually off a 500x and thought as everything was virtually the same on the NX it would be okay; it wasn’t and Scorpion are looking to research then develop a new one for the NX. I’ve made some video updates on the channel and will be keeping everyone informed stage by stage! Excellent quality exhaust though 👍🏻
lovely looker, if you have raised the rear you should figure out the front asap - the geo of the bike is now off as you will be aware
Yes, going to be a very nice bike, particularly when sorted…was originally having front end done this week but now going to be a couple of weeks… fortunately running it in so taking it easy 👍🏻
Get the baffle out my sounds epic with it out. I did put it back in for an hour. Now it’s permanently out .
I’ll have to try it out 👍🏻
What exactly is the improvement of fitting a new exhaust?
@@pyramidsinegypt for me personally it’s mainly the bulk of original, the compactness of new plus, but not as important, the big weight reduction.. I also like to put original back on when time comes to sell and not worry about the aftermarket getting scuffed on trails. I’m not sure if your question is genuinely asking or being sarcastic but hopefully I’ve given an answer either way 😀
@@thecampingbiker791Hello, no, it was a serious question. I hadn't considered weight and keeping the original safe. You usually hear people replacing the exhaust for sound reasons but you didn't strike me as the person to go for bigger vroommmm so I genuinely wondered what actual benefits the replacement of the stock exhaust would bring.
@@pyramidsinegypt nice one, actually the original exhaust on these bikes sounds very good, so definitely not a sound thing, but on the weight side the original is nearly 3 times the weight! Thanks for watching and all the best, Andrew
Hi, can you make a video showing the sound of the exhaust on a ride without music? So apart from the exhaust we will see the Honda Roadsync map guides. Thanks!
I’ll be doing a comprehensive bike video with all aspects including the Honda road sync but want to get a few miles under my belt then do this…at the very least figure out the RoadSync first 😂 I’ll be posting steadily over coming weeks but will do exhaust sound as a shortie asap 👍🏻
Are you able to increase the ground clearance with the suspension upgrade? If so how much please let us know.
The Rally Raid suspension lifts the bike about 20mm and you get a longer side stand as part of the kit.. not cheap but does transform the bike
@@thecampingbiker791 Thanks for info. Solves my off road issue. Will definitely try it out.
@@VJ_VijayKumar no problem….there’s lots of bikes in USA running on Rally Raid, and they’re far more hard core than me.. good luck with your search
Hi , i am looking at the rr level 2 for my nx 500. I want something sitff / sportier. My use will be on tarmac alone.
Wanted to get your inputs on the rr level 2 - do you notice a difference on the road / tarmac?
In short, yes you would very much notice the difference, even just on the tarmac….they leave the bike very much more planted on the road and with the pre load adjuster fitted they give really good flexibility on adjustment, allowing for a more spirited ride!
So, having said all that I’ve just test rode the NX yesterday with standard suspension and it felt much better than my previous 2019 500X prior to fitting the RR suspension, however not to the standard of the RR suspension.
I’d finally say that if you have the money and want a sportier ride it will really transform the bike, however for those not to worried about that the standard set up is fine….in truth once you’ve had these bikes with RR suspension you could not go back to standard.
Hope that’s useful and thanks for watching
Has anyone upped the gearing by adding an extra tooth to the front sprocket ?
@@DR-gs5je lots of people did so on the 500X so expect the same with NX but I haven’t heard of anyone doing it yet. Personally, I found both the 500x and this NX was fine as is for me..
Meet you on Arran Sinnis terrain glen rosa camp site great interesting to meet be safe on your travels sgt billiy
Cheers Billy, have those midges gone 😂
Don’t be alarmed if you get a warning triangle around 300 miles. It’s an obscure service warning
Thanks for the heads up 👍🏻
really 300? because on mainteance info of the display setting the target of the first oil change has the countdown at 1000km or 600 miles
I'm planning to put turn signal reminder (beeper), but don't know how to remove fairing... afraid not to break it while removing it...
Good idea, very easy to leave them on! The 500X wasn’t too difficult to remove or even just partially remove but not checked the NX removal yet
@@thecampingbiker791 Will try to do it in couple of days... I have found some manual how to put 12V socket so maybe it will be useful.
I did it, and it works fine. But instead of connecting it to front connectors of the bike, I put it on rear ones. Much simplier job to do... Cheers
@@ighost2605 shouldn’t be a problem, let us know how you get on
Barkbusters from old CB500X fits without any problem?
Good to hear, I did wonder with the new fairing 👍🏻
How about the vibrations, are they still there?
Much less, the engine seems smoother although still running in so haven’t had it at speed or motorway use… I’ll know better after a couple of weeks 👍🏻
@@thecampingbiker791
Thanks, I'll probably ask again then!
@@nikos-giorgos yes, give me a couple of weeks and should have had it up at higher speeds and motorway but so far so good! I’ll eventually do a fuller review of the bike but it would be best done once I’ve got a few miles on it and a camping trip done..
It is vibrant. Especially above 6k revs. Up to 6k the vibes are gentle on the footpegs. Above that they become more intense and vibes appear on the handlebars. As you close the throttle and the revs go down, you get weird vibes between your legs... right where your manhood is. 😅😅…but that happens only when revs go down from around redline. Hope it helps!
I like some vibrations , if I didn't i'ld be a cager.
Do you mean lifts it 20cm? Or 20mm? 20cm would be extreme.
20mm..did I say cm 😂 I’ve made a note in info section, that would need a ladder 😜
'Rally Raid'? Sounds like this bike is destined for enduro style riding...
Once it’s fully kitted up 😊
I actually thought you were from Middlesbrough just going off your accent.
Not a million miles, originally from Cumbria
Old engineering saying, same or better never worse.
Like that 👍🏻
OK, let's buy a new bike and put old parts on :D What's the point?
Err, oldish but top quality good condition parts… saves on spending another couple of thousand pounds in my world..unless you’ve got plenty of spare money or finance the bike… I’m happy with my choices 😝 👍🏻
Isn’t this just a CB500X , looks like it to me 😂
Well…yes and no 😝