Small advice, try to find "Metric Class 12.9" steel bolt. Dont use 8.8. Its general/normal bolt. Crashbar with broken bolt may grab your leg. And its good to support the engine with car jack, when removing/installing bolts.
That is good advice. The bolts I used were kind of expensive at $4 each, so I hope and assume they were the stronger type but I didn't think to check. I could have used the floor jack earlier as I noticed some resistance when removing the second bolt. Good tips, thank you.
Thank you for such a comprehensive and easy to follow instructional video. Given the complexity of fitting the GIVI’s, the need to remove so many parts of the motorcycle (always a worry) and the lack of instructions(?!), I’m glad I chose instead to fit SW Motech crash bars to my 2021 model Honda CB500X. By comparison, they were a doddle to instal and would be just as effective in a crash. Also, my experience is that GIVI gear costs a King’s ransom to purchase. (The first motorcycle featured in your video is a 2019 - 2021 model, not a 2013 - 2017 as indicated on the title of the video?)
Thank you! Yes, I can see how the SW Motech bars might be a little easier to install but it was the engine mounts that gave me the most trouble, which would still be an issue with these. The protection seems similar to the Givi bars like you say, but I think the price differences you are seeing are likely based on the country in which you live. Shipped to the United States, the Givi crash bars are just $173 from Revzilla, while the SW Motech bars are a whopping $256. That's an extra $83, or an additional 48% cost for the SW Motech crash bars. So, it just depends on where you live, I guess. And no, the CB500x shown throughout these videos is a 2017 model.
Great detailed video. I am not able to get my socket into the tube to secure the lower bolt. Is that why you replaced those bolts to get a smaller head? It seemed that you could get your socket into the tube.
Thank you. The bolts I bought were still the same size socket - 14mm. I needed those bolts to make the crash bars fit over the skidplate. Take your 14mm socket to a local tool store and see if they sell one thats a little narrower. Cheap sockets are sometimes thicker than high-quality sockets.
@@EndlessMoneyPits, I ended up using socket head (Allen) 10 mm bolts, but I’ve come across another issue. I also have a skid plate (Rallyraid) that uses the same mounting point so the bars are about .5” away from the mounting plate in front of the forks. Did you have this problem? I might have to cut down the one mount tube and weld a washer at the end or I just force it to fit, but I don’t like that. Did you have any problem with the fit due to the skid plate?
Not really, they're just nameplates. Sorry I wasn't more clear about the bolts. The ones I got at the hardware store go in the lower side mounts where the crash bars overlap with the skidplate. Without the skidplate you would reuse the bolts already on the bike for the lower mounting points.
Can you remove the motor covers without removing the engine guard form the engine bolds everytime? For example to get to your radiator to fill it or other maintenance.
I haven't tried removing the main panels on the 500x but I imagine they would come off fine. By the way, on the 500x there is just one small panel to remove on the inside of the front wheel well that allows access to the radiator fill cap.
The bottom 17 bolt... Is such a pain to put in. Where can i find the long equipment to screw in? The extentions i have found are to thick to enter the long hole
The 17 is the upper bolt, it doesn't go in the long hole. Use the original bolt for the bottom mount, it is a 14mm. If you installed a skid plate that uses the lower bolts too, you need to buy longer ones like I talked about in the video but with 14mm heads.
From what I've read, the original bolts are what you are supposed to use. I did not try them because I installed the skid plate too which does require longer bolts. Give it a shot and if they are too short then you can always buy some longer ones.
IMPORTANT NOTE 🗒 🗒 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥 03:50 notice that when he undo the 3rd of 4 bolts that keep the engine aligned with the frame , the whole engine leaned downward ??? then he puts the jackstand and lifts the engine . WRONG THE engine mounts MUST be aligned to the frame mounts dead on !! if not ...hello vibrations and probably engine mounts damage youre welcome
@@EndlessMoneyPits ive been doing this for over 30 years now mate . just today another cbx came in complaining about vibrations . crash bars were installed in the dealership. i never use the screws provided . i use different washers . i align the engine to the mounts and 0 center everything together . im sorry you dont understand how critical this is . everyone reading this comment ( if they own a cbx ) know how much of a hustle is to fix vibrations . with my screws , my washers and a certain way of reshaping crash bars i make cbx's even better than without crash bars . you should take this opportunity and start wondering if you want to be a better man .
This iteration of the 500x has only been around for about 10 years, so you certainly dont have 30 years experience with it. How many 500x customers have you had that installed these bars and then complained about vibration? One or two at most, I would guess. New riders always complain about vibrations, by the way, and this is an entry level bike. This video has over 6,400 views and nobody has complained about vibration here, including the owner of this bike. You don't even have personal experience with the 500x, you're just conveying complaints you've heard from people that you probably don't even know well. I appreciate the input, but not exaggerated hearsay presented as fact. Take that crap elsewhere.
Small advice, try to find "Metric Class 12.9" steel bolt. Dont use 8.8. Its general/normal bolt. Crashbar with broken bolt may grab your leg. And its good to support the engine with car jack, when removing/installing bolts.
That is good advice. The bolts I used were kind of expensive at $4 each, so I hope and assume they were the stronger type but I didn't think to check. I could have used the floor jack earlier as I noticed some resistance when removing the second bolt. Good tips, thank you.
😊😊@@EndlessMoneyPits
Man, a huge thank you from Strasbourg, France. You helped me so much ❤
Cutting the plastic wasn't necessary tho
Thank you for such a comprehensive and easy to follow instructional video. Given the complexity of fitting the GIVI’s, the need to remove so many parts of the motorcycle (always a worry) and the lack of instructions(?!), I’m glad I chose instead to fit SW Motech crash bars to my 2021 model Honda CB500X. By comparison, they were a doddle to instal and would be just as effective in a crash. Also, my experience is that GIVI gear costs a King’s ransom to purchase. (The first motorcycle featured in your video is a 2019 - 2021 model, not a 2013 - 2017 as indicated on the title of the video?)
Thank you! Yes, I can see how the SW Motech bars might be a little easier to install but it was the engine mounts that gave me the most trouble, which would still be an issue with these. The protection seems similar to the Givi bars like you say, but I think the price differences you are seeing are likely based on the country in which you live. Shipped to the United States, the Givi crash bars are just $173 from Revzilla, while the SW Motech bars are a whopping $256. That's an extra $83, or an additional 48% cost for the SW Motech crash bars. So, it just depends on where you live, I guess. And no, the CB500x shown throughout these videos is a 2017 model.
Great detailed video. I am not able to get my socket into the tube to secure the lower bolt. Is that why you replaced those bolts to get a smaller head? It seemed that you could get your socket into the tube.
Thank you. The bolts I bought were still the same size socket - 14mm. I needed those bolts to make the crash bars fit over the skidplate. Take your 14mm socket to a local tool store and see if they sell one thats a little narrower. Cheap sockets are sometimes thicker than high-quality sockets.
@@EndlessMoneyPits, I ended up using socket head (Allen) 10 mm bolts, but I’ve come across another issue. I also have a skid plate (Rallyraid) that uses the same mounting point so the bars are about .5” away from the mounting plate in front of the forks. Did you have this problem? I might have to cut down the one mount tube and weld a washer at the end or I just force it to fit, but I don’t like that. Did you have any problem with the fit due to the skid plate?
hello, do the nameplates have any use besides advertising? And I could not see where you used the two hardware store bolts :(
Not really, they're just nameplates. Sorry I wasn't more clear about the bolts. The ones I got at the hardware store go in the lower side mounts where the crash bars overlap with the skidplate. Without the skidplate you would reuse the bolts already on the bike for the lower mounting points.
@@EndlessMoneyPits aha that makes sense! Thank you very much for the vid and your answer!
Happy to help! Ride safe out there.
Well done how to!
Thank you
Great video 👍
Thank you
Can you remove the motor covers without removing the engine guard form the engine bolds everytime? For example to get to your radiator to fill it or other maintenance.
I haven't tried removing the main panels on the 500x but I imagine they would come off fine. By the way, on the 500x there is just one small panel to remove on the inside of the front wheel well that allows access to the radiator fill cap.
Hi, link for skid plate?
There should be a link in the video description.
The bottom 17 bolt... Is such a pain to put in. Where can i find the long equipment to screw in? The extentions i have found are to thick to enter the long hole
The 17 is the upper bolt, it doesn't go in the long hole. Use the original bolt for the bottom mount, it is a 14mm. If you installed a skid plate that uses the lower bolts too, you need to buy longer ones like I talked about in the video but with 14mm heads.
@@EndlessMoneyPits the original is too short if i remember correctly.
@@EndlessMoneyPits what happens if i dont put the 14 bolts? 😂😂😂
From what I've read, the original bolts are what you are supposed to use. I did not try them because I installed the skid plate too which does require longer bolts. Give it a shot and if they are too short then you can always buy some longer ones.
Hi thanks for sharing, I have one question do all of the engine mounting spacers fit in the exact place as before.
Thanks Ian.
Yes, all the spacers go back where they came from.
Did you get rid of your CBR500R?
Never! This is a friend's bike. I went down to California for a few weeks to work on his 3 motorcycles.
IMPORTANT NOTE 🗒 🗒 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥
03:50 notice that when he undo the 3rd of 4 bolts that keep the engine aligned with the frame , the whole engine leaned downward ???
then he puts the jackstand and lifts the engine .
WRONG
THE engine mounts MUST be aligned to the frame mounts dead on !!
if not ...hello vibrations and probably engine mounts damage
youre welcome
False, but thanks for watching!
@@EndlessMoneyPits ive been doing this for over 30 years now mate .
just today another cbx came in complaining about vibrations . crash bars were installed in the dealership. i never use the screws provided . i use different washers . i align the engine to the mounts and 0 center everything together .
im sorry you dont understand how critical this is .
everyone reading this comment ( if they own a cbx ) know how much of a hustle is to fix vibrations . with my screws , my washers and a certain way of reshaping crash bars i make cbx's even better than without crash bars .
you should take this opportunity and start wondering if you want to be a better man .
This iteration of the 500x has only been around for about 10 years, so you certainly dont have 30 years experience with it. How many 500x customers have you had that installed these bars and then complained about vibration? One or two at most, I would guess. New riders always complain about vibrations, by the way, and this is an entry level bike. This video has over 6,400 views and nobody has complained about vibration here, including the owner of this bike. You don't even have personal experience with the 500x, you're just conveying complaints you've heard from people that you probably don't even know well. I appreciate the input, but not exaggerated hearsay presented as fact. Take that crap elsewhere.