HONDA | NX500 | A few problems | update
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- Опубліковано 25 вер 2024
- Coming up to the first service .. 600 miles and here is what I have to report so far
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Great video. You are so right about the mind-set for smaller capacity bikes. I have the Honda Rebel 500 and tour on it too. Recently in Scotland, and making plans to go to Europe (Spain) as well. Just means getting the set up right. Comfy seat, good waterproof luggage and gear!
It's funny. Booking a service in the middle of winter is never a problem. 🤔
The hot grips are great. It's always strange how they can be so much better than a lot of the standard manufacturers items.
Love the fuel economy. 👍
I have drived half of the summer on 1 tank lol look's like it not use much gasoline hahaha!😆
I have the 2019 CB500X & love it so far. Has the gear indicator RPM gauge mph temp gauge I don't need anything else. Good bikes imo
I ride ct 125 trail as my postie bike i love it its all in the mind i tell myself riding a xr 250 ❤
Looking forward to see what you do with the bike.
Looking for a replacement to my CB500X, as it got nicked earlier this month. Was looking at the 22-23 model CB, but i'm kinda coming round to the NX, despite the new styling. Lot of benefits to help me overlook the new front end.
Mr Fish, You are only a mile from me, recognised the road!
Now if your name was Chip we would have... sorry i'll show myself out !
Another great review/vlog.
Bought the CBR500R (24 Plate), 560 miles in and 1st service due, currently 76mpg aswell. After a Hornet 750, I've found this to be a great bike, proof that 47hp can be very rewarding and a lot of fun!!
Only 76mpg, it'll get better than that! My 500x and 500f usually do 94 on b roads. It's does better mpg if I spin it up hard. I really loved the mix tours for all year round riding 72 miles a day. Problems... my f broke down at 310 miles with a failed eng temperature sensor. 😮
100+ mpg for me on 2019 cb500x regularly!
I've had my CB500F for about 10 months now and I love it It , least powerful bike I've owned since the 1990's and I can't believe how light and responsive the thing is. It's not fantastic on dual carriageways but I avoid those anyway and am lucky enough to mostly be able to do so and these days if you speed you're going to get caught sometime,.somehow. The days when there were no speed cameras and I could blast down the A38 at 110 on my Fazer down the outside lane for mile after mile are long gone ;-)
Mr Fish, Yay! I liked this video so much, it made me smile!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Agreed why do people compare two totally different bikes with each other, beyond stupid. It's what it is and for the money and quality not to mention reliability it's a fabulous bike and one I'm seriously thinking of buying.
Oh! So you bought one! I’m glad. In my case I think I’ll go with Black Widow exhaust, my friends have the older CB500X, basically the same as the NX as you well know, and they sound awesome. And they’re quite a bargain. I did have a look at the Fuel like you’re having but it’ll come quite expensive for me since I’m not living in the UK. I haven’t got my NX yet, but I’ve already got a radiator cover for it. Mine is ordered with some extras like the extra lights, crash bars and heated grips. I’m adding a CarPlay unit which I’ve already have and contrary to you will be changing the tires to more road oriented ones as I don’t go off-road. I’m most probably going for the Michelin Power 6, a bit overkill I know but there’s not much with that 19” front.
All good stuff 👌
I ordered a 10cm higher screen from A**Express and it is now perfect. Smoke gray on my white NX500………GREAT!!!!!!!!
1st stop when it doesn't start like that is the battery terminals. I had the same problem going up the bumpy Hardknott Pass, the bike stuttered and stopped. Got it going again and got home, and it was just a loose terminal. As for the seat, I had a local upholsterer to just scallop a bit of foam out making the seat more level instead of the slight forward slope. It changed the bike immeasurably, even made the handling better, lowering the centre of gravity.
I think it’s the heated grips draining it
Great video! Thank you for the warning about the seat, the last thing anyone wants are swampy bits a few hours into a ride!
Absolutely! 😂
You’re so right, it’s absolutely about mindset, I get so much fun out of my CRF250 Rally and my Grom. I honestly think I could sell my big bike and not miss it.
Don’t miss mine, so far
Hey Mr Fish. Great choice with the NX, I’m looking forward to watching your adventures. I’ve just bought a pair of rackless soft panniers, each hold 26L, and what they call a pannier bag, which goes on the rear rack or back seat, which is another 30L, from a brand called Rhinowalk. It’s also modular so you can add extra if needed. Great value for money, look like they’ll take a beating, and I’m currently watching an Aussie guy on UA-cam called Joe Ryan who uses this luggage brand on his tour of New Zealand, mostly off road, on a RE Scram 411. Hope that helps!
I got a set of those a few weeks back for the 250 , I will try on the nx , thanks
Thank you for another great video Mr. Fish. I wanted to recommend the Nelson-Rigg magnetic tank bag if you haven't got another one yet. I had one on my CB 500X that I unfortunately sold last year. It worked great and was very solid. Enjoy your NX500!
Thanks , I have a Nelson on my 250 (strapped) they’re really good .. but I don’t like magnetic bags as they scratch … I have an sw motech to put on
All of my accessories are wired through a Healtech Thunderbox. It'll manage turning things off and on for you. Also gives circuit protection. The Honda 500s are just amazing value. Small capacity bikes are the future 😁
I would love to see a video just with upgrades of this bike. Talking about all new things/ upgrades and ofc likns to each mod :D
I feel your pain, I bought the 500 Hornet from P&H and booked the running in service when I picked it up as I do 600 miles commuting in 3 weeks. I liked the NX, when I test rode it I preferred the Hornet though I had to convince myself it was a better for my use case, especially after the V Strom I had previously which put me off tall adventure type bikes (I also got a lot of buffering on the NX and am only 5' 7") Have put handguards on mine, a fender extender at the front (the Hornet mudguard is ridiculously short at the front) and a hugger at the back, plus crash bungs from Powerbronze. Proper commuter now, just need to put a 16T front sprocket on to improve the MPG a bit.
Good stuff
Great vlog, I am thinking about one of these as I currently have a varadero 1000 for the last 6 years, lovely bike and a lot of bike for the money, but I use it for everyday journey to work and for a big bike it's not bad on fuel but I think the 500 might be the answer with the honda reliability. Thanks for the review
Look forward to the tour.
Me too
it's like 9 grand canadian. It's nice to see real prices in the market.
A grand handy sized motorcycle.
I did have a CB500 25yrs ago with 58bhp.
More powerful than the new 500s
@@Mrfish2015 Yes. Very cheap now as they fall in between A2 and 'A' licence. Not powerful enough to use for the 'A' category.
MCN put it at 57bhp for 1994 to 2003 years.
You choose the best dash display. It's the one I use on my 500 Hornet.
Cool seat cover, brilliant for the nx and every other bike I've owned you won't b disappointed
I went similar with wind rider but they didn’t list the nx so went 2023 cb500x … maybe the seat has changed
I used to book my bike for its first service when I collected it from the showroom, then I could enjoy the bike up to the first service.
I remember buying a Varadero 1000 many years ago. I collected it at lunchtime on a Monday, and took it in for its 600 mile service the next morning.
Used to? What do you do different now?
@@ThePresidentofMars I bought my last bike in Sheffield and I live in London, I had to find a decent workshop locally. Therefore I could not book it in immediately
I didn’t even think this time 😂
As far as pannier setup, Rally raid racks and Lomo bags. Been happy with that, IMO.
I have an idea , just on hold at the moment .. I want to use some of the stuff I already have l
Good looking bike.
I ride a KLR650 pretty much like your riding that one, back roads mostly. Most are paved but some are still gravel. I like it for my style of riding but I’m not getting anywhere near the fuel mileage you are
I found the Mixtour tyres excellent on the road. I’m currently trying Anakee Adventures which are also good. After two and a half years of riding and moto camping touring I have decided that I don’t need anything more off-road on the 500X. It manages all the off-road I actually do on it on the Mixtours and Anakee Adventures. For more extreme off-road I use my Voge 300 Rally anyway. It’s a great long distance touring bike. Mine has never been on a motorway, there are always better routes.
Yeah definitely get the tyres that suit your riding
Great Video, I've got them Tyre's on the CL500 Loaner I think they've been bloody brilliant in the dry and wet (but yes Tyre's are subjective), anyway nice update on the bike and look forward to seeing your 2 week tour later in the year :)
Yeah tyres are very subjective you’ll always find someone that disagrees with you 😂
@Mrfish2015 🤣 yeah don't worry I'll not ask what pressure you are running 🤣 I'm not that much of an a**hole
You can get a universal seat gel pack thing, straps on to the seat, makes it comfier for longer journeys.
Cheers
Been living in the UK for 7 years, I feel you my friend😂😂
Ha ha
Loving my 2022 CB500X, but thinking of an NX, maybe next year. The 500X is a great bike, so no grounds for complaint other than that the screen is hard t read and I would prefer one that can be controlled with switches from the handlebars. I use the stock luggage, and they're just fine for my purposes (alternate them with soft bags on occassion). I also have the SW Motech tank bag in place - works fantastic with the tank ring. I've been using a wind deflector since day 1 (brought over from my previous bike), and frankly wind buffeting is not an issue at all.
Nice one 👍🏻
What does the tank ring do?
Brilliant video as usual. I'm looking to buy a Super Cub and I'm wondering when we are going to see you on yours. What are the good and bad points about the bike. Keep up the great work.
I only ride the cub on nice days now , hence I haven’t ridden it a lot …. It’s ENGLAND 🏴 😂
Never going to be able to look at one of these again without thinking halfrica twin. They even do the decals for it. 😂
Then what's the transalp? Three-quartrica twin?
They should burn the decals 😂
@@tHaH4x0r😂
You do get used to less power. Not saying I don't miss it sometimes though. I went down from an MT09 to a KTM Duke 390. I like the look of these though.
I do like the Honda 500s. I have the predecessor, a CB500X. I've found that the mileage gets even better. On the lanes I can see 90mpg. On a longer run of A roads and a bit of motorway it'll drop to 80pmg. I have the Honda heated grips on mine and Oxfords on my other bike. Oxfords are definitely way better.
Good to know it gets better
Great video which confirms all i think and feel about the NX
unfortunately it has proven difficult to find an experienced/respected reviewer giving details about the NX performs/handles/rides etc on Mororways
if anyone has come across such a video please drop me the link. Tjanks
It’s not a motorway motorcycle .. it’s a bit buzzy up at 70 but 65 or 75 is ok .
Jeez.. Those extra lights are GIANTIC 😁
I like bright lol
Hi, just FYI...I use SWMotech Pro mount with GIVI canyon grt720 on my CB500X and this works well.
Thanks for the tip!
Go with soft luggage panniers on 500 bit ott
Hi There, I did buy a new Honda XL750 Tankslap. 🙂 And I don't miss my AT one bit.👍
Nice 👍
why did you trade one for the other when they are like super similar in weight and power?
@@fs5866 The XL750P Transalp is a lot more manageable for me, and at 208kgs wet it's definitely a lot lighter than the Africa Twin. It is a slightly smaller bike, and therefore not so cumbersome. Win win...
Glad your enjoying the new bike 😄👍
Me too!
I’ve got one of them wind rider (looks like hairnet) one been great on my Bandit,seems odd having chilly spuds on the morning commute but very good.
Great for a bit of air flow lol
Thanks mate. Had a go on one once she's a bit slow but a good choice for almost trouble free riding.
Yeah , no MOTO GP bike 😂
I love this bike I want a bike
I guess I shouldn't complain about 1-2 rains routinely now in NYC. I have the 2022 CB500x, it looks like they missed the mark on the front design
I love the front end that’s why I bought it 😂..
nice little baby Africa Twin you got there. Half-Rica Twin, I love it.
Shh 😂
good video mate..from where you brought extra wind screen please share link...love from India
It’s an MRA deflector
I suspect your heated grips might be the cause of your battery drain. I know they are meant to be intelligent and stop draw from the battery when the ignition is off but many have found them not to be fool proof.
My 2023 Honda (CB125R) has some unhealthy parasitic battery drain and it is 100% stock.
No , can’t be them or it would never start
do you need 50/50's on your tires? I would go for something like the Mutants for their road-biased yet still somewhat mildly capable off-road tread pattern.
They are probably more road than the mix tours .. but I may get some for the scrambler
Great video! Read you have the dreaded engine management light on. Obd lives under my seat now as on 3k and the shitting thing comes on every 300 or so miles. Take a look at my clip as pleased with my mods. Just got a hyperpro rear shock which should improve ride. I came from Africa to CB500X, KTM790Adventure then the NX. Happy with all of them but would have killed myself on the KTM, bit of an animal compared to the NX.
The bike is perfect same color as mine Mr Fishy boy hahaha! 👍👍😆😆
Can you make a comparison video with the cl500, in terms of handling, I heard that they are tuned a little different, what is your opinion on that ?, also does one feels any lighter than the other?
Thanks for sharing this video 👍
I will do one in the future
Wait there is another video? Let me go see that first.... I"m back.... Great buy. Two weeks going somewhere... I hope you go to Scotland... Just my wish.... Having owned both a CB500X and an Africa Twin, they really are very different. One isn't better than the other. They are different. Comparing 471 to 1098 or whatever it was, is night and day when you twist the throttle. The 500X is way easier to ride in the city....
100%
If you want some good knobbly tyres that work well on the road🤔on my 2020 500x I use Motoz tractionator adventure 150/17 on the rear & a Motoz tractionator dual venture tyre on the front(standard size). These tyres work well for 50/50 riding, not as soft as Tkc80s so you'll get much better mileage out of them👍
What are they like for edge grip on tarmac ?
@Mrfish2015 fine when you break them in a bit in dry conditions. They don't slur on corners like Tkc's when hot, I swear by these tyres😉I had conti's for a while on mine, got 5000miles front, 4000ish miles out of rears, you can double that with Motoz tyres.
Check with the discussions but i used to run a 180 on my ninja 650 when she was spec'd for 160.
You could have the seat reshaped then recovered, i'm not in the UK but there's shops around that can carve a profile into the foam to fit your butt better
I would want a higher seat if I went down that route , I know 150 will fit
Try a cool cover they are brilliant
I do like this bike and the Transalp
Your windscreen deflector seems the perfect one, where did you get it?
MRA
Is it fitted with the datatool tracker?
My NC750x used to give me a flat battery...until I disconnected the tracker ,never happened again.
No. , that’s what killed my africatwin
Soft luggage, all the way 👍🏻
I’ve just put mitas enduro trail plus on my cb 500x excellent grip on the road even with the 150 70 on the back and terrific off road and at £180 for the pair a bargain . The camping biker has done a thousand mile review on these tyres every thousand mile until he change them . Worth a look at his channel.
I was looking at these but worry about the lean angle, I’m running off the edges of the mix tours so want some edge grip too .. I may have to compromise as I hear good things about the mitas
@@Mrfish2015 I’ve had mine right on the edge with no problems they grip just as well as the trail max even when tipped in I was actually shocked at how good they are.
I went Anlas Capra X but Mitas are superior.
Loved this but why do I think I’m listening to Chopsey’s channel?
😂 I don’t know … he knows what he’s talking about
Sorry, i have to: Halfrica Twin !! lol holy crap that made my day, 5:30 am, bad night of sleep, shitty day ahead.... but HALFRICA TWIN just made me giggle and laugh like crazy. so thx Fish 1 Best greetings and thx for a nice shitty day start :)
Glad it cheered you up mate 🙌
Nice 1 Mr Fish
Nice video! Try Mitas E07 or E09 tires!
I’m thinking about the 07+
O7 are great!
So I'm thinking about moving up from my crf250 rally to the nx500 and you have made up my mind😅
Have both , the crf is 100 times better off road
Would love to see what you think of the CF Moto 450MT?
Honda has come out with their sport variant Africa twin with the 19 inch front wheel. A little less of a beast. Was that an option for you before you bought the 500? Cruise control is kind of a big deal if you’re touring.
And africatwin with a 19” would never be an option .. that’s why I didn’t get one ..
It's a barely a rehashed CB500X. We want the CFMOTO 450 MT(Ibex here in the states) Honda isn't making anything close to that bike.
If it’s not broke don’t fix it ( too much lol)
Nice looking macheeeeen!
Hi Again, I'm thinking about getting rid of my 2018 CRF1000L Africa Twin, and replacing it with a XL750A Transalp, do you think that sound's like a sensible idea? I'm 68 years of age so I need to start riding a lighter and more manageable bike, but still do some adventure touring. I can get a cracking deal at the moment at my local Honda dealer, and have every conceivable extra thrown at it...😳👍
The transalp is a lovely bike , if you don’t mind tubes then go for it
Be careful with the Fuel exhaust. I had one one on my 2022 cb500x but had to take it off as it was too long and got in the way with my shad hard luggage sh35. Now back with the std exhaust.
I won’t be running hard luggage on this
I don't understand why manufacturers wire the lights to the ignition. I prefer switching on my lights to be my decision, especially if the battery has become a little low.
? As in the bikes lights or auxiliary?
I wouldn't spend too much on it. I have a feeling it won't last. There'll be an Africa Twin in your garage before long 😬
Ha ha , nope
Ah so it was an nx500, nice one mister fishy fish.
It not starting was definitely a battery issue!
Great video!
Btw, how are the ergonomics for a tall guy? You are 6'2 how do you fit on it, what's your knees angle ? I am 6'4 and ergonomics are a big issue for me especially on mid size japanease bikes. Given that I started considering maxi scooters, they are roomy and comfy. But maybe the NX will be something suitable.
Cheers!
It’s a bit small but my knees fit in the right place (under the tank ridge) took a little getting used to but no bad .. try and find one to sit on
@@Mrfish2015
Do Honda offer a tall seat like the Africa twin?
I currently have a 2022 ATAS and when it was in for its big service I got a Nx 500 as a loaner. I couldn't go from my ATAS to a NX500, to much of a down grade for me.
Different grade 😂 … if I didn’t have the 250 rally i would be more inclined to keep the twin
Can you please tell me what model # of Barkbusters handguard mounting kit ( the metal part of the Barkbuster kit) you have on your bike? I see people saying the CB500X 2019+ kit or the 2023 Transalp kits work on this bike, I just don't want to make that gamble and get the wrong ones.
VPs I believe
I ride a Vstrom 650 - I know that adventure bike riders often have a helmet with a peak - why? Is it just to shield your eyes from the sun?
Yes mainly the low sun , but does help in bad weather and mud flying around as well
It was designed specifically for BMW GS riders after the Long Way Around.
The idea was that the peak would catch the wind, lifting the rider's head up so they could look down their noses at other riders(!)
Put a cramp buster on the throttle, or as I call it a KLR cruise control.
Why?
I have one somewhere
Shad have some nice luggage
I’m 6ft 2 and I’ve bought the screen extender. Deffo worth it isn’t it.
Quel est le modèle d'extension ?
@@robertbedard8224 ???
@@robertbedard8224MRA
Damn fish you have a shit load of motorcycles im not sure what to get but I think it will be a honda nx 500 it will fit me better
Sounds like battery was flat to me
Have you considered, Rhinowalk, waterproof, soft (adventure) panniers?
I have a set I fit for the 250
Can you provide links to all the upgrades you put on your bike?
When it’s complete I will .. you can google them, I mention the names in the video
IDK what these brands think about us Americans. Everything they offer us only comes in black. NX500 and the Transalp. No go for me. C'mon Honda!
The annoying CB1000R is the prime example, that they really don't care.
It started with Henry Ford, he sold the model T in black only. Americans must prefer black.
@@Shrinkzzzmost of the world gets all the colours i imagine. His comment was talking about how america only gets the black for some reason
@@Shrinkzzz understood. Im in the uk and we get all three but the uk is still part of the European market i imagine
Yep. I bought a KTM because it was the only one I could get that was visible to other road users. Motorcycles are invisible enough without painting them like spy planes.
Hi can you tell me please is the hand guards defo vps as there saying they dont make them for the nx500 on there page thanks
Or if you can please put on here the barkbuster number of them please.
Yes definitely vps .. maybe listed under cb500x 2023/2024
👍👍
Nice halfrica twin
Shhhh
CB500X and NX500 shouldn't have the same MVRIS code... 🤔
Cheaper than changing them lol
Ride it to San Diego 😜
Maybe I will one day 😉
Sorry Mr Fish, but in my opinion the original exhaust looked better.
You are of course allowed your own opinion even if it is wrong 😂😂
I’ve never been so right 😂
Which clip on wind deflector is that ?
MRA
if it was a halfrica twin, wouldn't it be a single?
yes, that and only 1 wheel
Hello
I'm hesitating to buy this bike because of my height 1m87 (187 cm) and the wind protection. You mention the problem in the video and say that the deflector improves protection. Could you tell us a bit more?
Thank you
I put my MRA deflector on that I’ve had for years (from my original cb500x in 2016) and it breaks up the wing so I don’t get anymore buffeting.. I’m 187.9 cm if that helps ..
@@Mrfish2015
Thank for the answer. I'm french i dont undertsand the word "buffeting" :)
I tested the bike with the brand-new Shoei neotec 3 helmet, which is famously quiet. But I was very disappointed. My head felt like it was in a washing machine...
We're the same size. So this deflector would significantly improve the situation?
That washing machine effect is the buffeting .. the spoiler breaks on the wind so it’s smoother
What brand of screen extender is that please? Have you a link?
He said what make it is in the video
It's a MRA have one on my CB 500x