1106. Graham's New Bike - A Terrible Mistake | Honda CB500X

[@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger]

Bringing the rain again 🤣 Looks a nice bike - and yes, super reliable components! Thanks for the mention mate.

[@StuartRobertson-b6v]

At some point you have to make the decision and get something with less weight to move around, you've got to be comfortable with what you are riding, seems a good choice this time.

[@CalmBiker]

I think it's a lovely bike and Graham is definitely enjoying it. I can't wait to take him up on the offer of a ride on it.

[@zedcharlie]

I was so pleased he got that. You need to be confident with your bike and you can hear it in his voice.

[@billf1305]

must be a bit rough there. all the bikes are chained down 😧

[@thesilverfoxtravels6653]

Crikey I thought you were about to push the boundaries of friendship there… He does love that bike. 🤣👍

[@AdventurewithWoody]

He certainly does it appears less really is more 😊

[@CalmBiker]

Hehe! I must have had a rush of blood to the head that day 😀

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Hi Richard you can see Graham is very happy with his new bike it’s all about feeling safe and in control 👍🏍️

[@CalmBiker]

He does seem to be enjoying it. It looks like a great little bike. Hoping I can give it a try next year 🙂

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

There’s a few on here who’s got them James has one There getting popular bikes nice CC has well 👍🏍️

[@AdventurewithWoody]

⁠@@SOLOMOTOUKRichard is definitely going to be able to have a go on the CL I just hope he’s on the CB 500 X because I am too stiff jointed to ride the Z much as I would like a go lol 😝 😊

[@AdventurewithWoody]

I totally agree with you on that NX500 preferred the light green CB500X I hadn’t spotted the new bike where it was parked so dizzy about getting it and it’s everything I wanted it to be 😊

[@mageprometheus]

I'm in glitched time too. I thought it was Friday today and Xmas Day was Monday, but it's Saturday.

[@CalmBiker]

Worse, I'm still in October! 😂

[@mageprometheus]

@@CalmBiker Don't let rockets off on Xmas Eve thinking it's Halloween and bring down Santa's sleigh. I've asked for a Tracer9 made by the elves with magic suspension 😀

[@banditnev]

Nice weather Richard! We could use some rain here as it has been very dry.

[@CalmBiker]

We seem to be having a lot of it over here. Not stopping the fun though!

[@fuglbird]

Where's the link to Graham? I want to see what he's up to.

[@CalmBiker]

He recently deleted his channel but has just started a new one. I'll add a link to the description of the video (I have these set up well in advance so thanks for the reminder!) It's www.youtube.com/@AdventurewithWoody

[@pinkiewerewolf]

I wanted one of these earlier in the year but I wasn't quite ready when it showed up at the dealership. When I was ready it was gone. typical! lol I ended up bringing home one of the lil 401 Svartpilens, in the rain. I know what Graham was in for when he got home. 😂 Have a great holiday season and congratulations on the new bike Graham!

[@CalmBiker]

Ah, that's a shame. Are you enjoying the Husqvarna? Hope you have a great holiday season too!

[@pinkiewerewolf]

@ I am enjoying the lil bike. I have others in the garage but I wanted a lightweight bike for everyday use in retirement. It fits the bill nicely in that role.

[@philipbell3187]

I downsized from a virago 750 to a rebel cmx 500 new , I have had it a from 2023 July , had to change things to make it easier for me to ride but it’s the best choice I have made in years.

[@CalmBiker]

Does the 500 twin work as well in that bike too? I imagine it does but I've not had the opportunity to ride one yet.

[@tonywilliamson4512]

Nice bike,pleased for him,having met him can say nice chap. Not seen him on you tube lately though?

[@AdventurewithWoody]

He has a new channel @ Adventure with Woody 😊

[@CalmBiker]

@@AdventurewithWoody He does. Do you know him perchance? 😀

[@CalmBiker]

He's at www.youtube.com/@AdventurewithWoody now

[@terrellgarren7125]

Agree. A horrific mistake was made. Good video. Thumbs up.

[@CalmBiker]

Cheers! 😂

[@Tojj29]

Can't say I'm a fan of that big kitchen bin hanging off the side, but I can't talk riding a GS which are not the prettiest of bikes. Happy bike day Graham👌👌

[@AdventurewithWoody]

High praise from a GS owner 😂

[@CalmBiker]

Do you ride a GS? I'm not sure you mentioned it! 🤣

[@AdventurewithWoody]

@@CalmBiker 🤔💭🤭😛😂😂

[@Tojj29]

@CalmBiker 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@BatterseaBill]

What's his channel?

[@CalmBiker]

He's just set up a new one. It's www.youtube.com/@AdventurewithWoody

[@williamrae9954]

Unit Garage...must go place for an exhaust, and bits...Motoism for a rear light!

[@mrdee1986]

Its a beautiful bike for sure nothing wrong at all but for me its a bit small for him in my opinion

[@fuglbird]

Nice engine and a nice light motorcycle. Plenty of power, the range is probably more likely 300 km than 300 miles but it's not a problem. I dont like the high exhaust. I like to bring my bags and tent and stuff when touring but Graham is probably a mud wrestler. I stopped riding off road in 1974 and still at it.

[@CalmBiker]

I think the high exhaust is probably the one thing that would put me off, as it does limit the luggage capacity. It's a lovely machine though and Graham's definitely enjoying it.

[@AdventurewithWoody]

You are forgiven and I don’t mind getting Mavis mucky as she is an easy bike to clean as long as you have suitable shampoo for her Satin finish and the correct Polish I thoroughly enjoyed running her in the bike is a complete success I can’t wait for the New year and some good weather to get her to 1000 miles 😊

[@CalmBiker]

It's a cracking machine. I was a little cheeky I think 😀

[@LoneWallyUK]

Bit late on the edit. You're getting a bad as me 😂 The newer 500's get better MPG then the older models. I've done a fair whack on the 13/14 X's I've owned. Never mind the 18 F, 19 X and 19 CBR. Besides the CBR positioning it was fine. I've recommended the 500 platform to anybody who wants a safe bet. Even had a few people buy one because of what I've done. On the logbook for the NX it says CB500X. I think if I couldn't have 500X it'd have to be the CL with the colour matched high mud guard. The 500 platform is the perfect setup with Graham and dare I say I say any older person looking down weight.

[@CalmBiker]

Just a tad late! 😀 In a video that I edited the other day (so expect in February!) I did get up to 100MPG out of my CB500X. They are amazing bikes and the engine seems to work well across the whole range.

[@blobby273]

its tiny she said

[@CalmBiker]

😀

[@simongilbert2704]

glad he is happy ,, but to me all the hondas there look very ugly ,, but if it suits you 2 , good and safe riding ;;

[@CalmBiker]

I quite like the looks of it. I definitely prefer my CB500X to the new NX500 version though.

[@theodavies8754]

Disposable bikes. Chop it in every few years at most.

[@TheRamblingBiker.1]

I couldn't agree more with your comment: "I don't know of anyone who's bought a Honda 500" and regretted it. The range has got something for everyone and they are just brilliant, reliable, fun and you can rev them up and still be road legal. @TheRamblingBiker.1 NX500

[@CalmBiker]

I misread that and thought you were about to tell me about someone disliking it. Then I re-read 😀 I think they're a great engine. The CB500X is the only bike I've bought two of and I don't regret it either time.

[@williamrae9954]

I only know 1 guy...and he gave it to his son after just 2 weeks...came from a 1200 Crosstourer...wrong firing order,should be a 270

[@bigvinny333]

I have a 2015 CB500F. The only change it needed to make it a great bike was to replace the 15 tooth front sprocket with a 16 tooth sprocket to stop it revving like crazy.