Fitting Barkbusters Handguards to Honda CB500X

[@georgeharsin6292]

Three light taps with a rubber mallet and the whole bar and and weights came out. Can't imagine why anyone would want to waste time and fight with the metal clips. Took about an hour to install both sides and they look great. Glad I went with the Barkbusters. I enjoy your videos, keep going!

[@thecampingbiker791]

George Harsin excellent, nice to know someone else appreciates making life easy 😂

[@dougatkins7316]

Thank you. your tips helped me get a pair on my bike. Well done and I look forward to more of your videos in my feed. good job mate.

[@thecampingbiker791]

Thanks Doug, pleased it was useful and hope you enjoy some of the other videos, all the best Andrew

[@jeroenboeracker3427]

Ok. I’ve looked at your video, as I was a bit worried with removing the bar ends. I watched some other instructions, but yours really works easy. I managed to get both of them out in two or three minutes. Installation of the barkbusters was easy, I needed some longer screws on the inside holders though. Thanks for the help!

[@thecampingbiker791]

No problem and thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@flythenride]

Thanks for taking the time to show us how to install the Barkbusters. Great video! 👍🏻

[@thecampingbiker791]

No problem Walt, glad it was useful 👍🏻

[@TheSweetasanut]

Thank you so much for your advice on removal of the bar ends saved me so much time

[@thecampingbiker791]

No problem, makes the job far easier

[@peterncox1963]

I did exactly what you described and it worked a treat. Thanks very much!

[@stevebaker619]

Thanks for the excellent video. I shall be using this (and the instructions) for fitting mine when they arrive! 👍

[@thecampingbiker791]

Cheers Steve, glad it was useful and the whole reason I do it 👍🏻

[@motoryzen]

Jesus freaking Christ. I've never had to fast-forward through a video as much in my life. You take forever to get to the point. This could have easily been a 6 minute video. ** but * i AM grateful for your content man. I did thumbs up it ftr. Sorry..had to rant for a second.

[@thecampingbiker791]

...and that’s why you have ‘fast forward’ 😂

[@findingneutral]

Just another BIG thank you for posting this. I just bought another set of Barkbusters for my new Honda Trail125. And guess what kind of factory bar ends it has... yep, these same exact ones that are a giant pain to remove. Except your patented "Mallet Tap" technique will make it a very quick job. 😉👍

[@thecampingbiker791]

Thanks for the feedback, it does make life so much easier 😆

[@biker_dan]

These are the best ones,, I had the same on my MT01 which I no longer have now,,, Bought a pair for my M109R but they wont fit.,, Will keep them for when i get my CB500X..

[@thecampingbiker791]

First time I’ve had them but already rate very highly 👍🏻

[@johnofypres]

Very good indeed. I was struggling getting the bar end weights off mine and you showed the way. Thank you.

[@thecampingbiker791]

Good to know it was helpful....if you ever need to put standard set up back on you can buy those little internal clips from Honda 👍🏻

[@findingneutral]

Great tutorial. And thank you for the details on getting Honda's wicked cork aka oem bar tube thingy(s) out. I dread doing that. Mine arrive in a couple days. Will be watching this as I go. For some reason I always dread handguard installs.

[@thecampingbiker791]

Thanks for that, it does make life easier and those little springy things can be bought from Honda quite cheaply if ever need to reinstate 👍🏻

[@findingneutral]

@@thecampingbiker791 Did you just feel a tingling sensation? That was me just thanking you for posting how to remove the bast@#d stock bar end weights. I literally just did the clutch side as the instructions said... 😰. Then the dreaded throttle side... no way was I unscrewing throttle stuff! Your technique is the bomb! It was off literally in a few taps! YOUR technique should be the official removal instructions in my opinion period. Thanks again! 😃

[@thecampingbiker791]

@@findingneutral pleased it worked, removing the official way takes time you will never ever get back in life 😂

[@findingneutral]

@@thecampingbiker791 Got that right. I'd like to chuck mine over a cliff. If you don't mind I'd like to link your video to my bike accessories video re: barkbusters install?

[@thecampingbiker791]

@@findingneutral no problem, feel free to use...I’ve also subbed to your channel 👍🏻

[@richardfews2113]

Hi Andrew,since watching this vid when it was originally released I've been considering getting a set to replace my SW motech guards which to be honest are useless in a fall.It was always going to be my next purchase after the slipon Exhaust.As it was raining today I took a trip to eBay and got a set of Storms; your vid is undoubtedly going to make my life alot easier so thanks again ! I'm just hoping they won't interfere with my Puig aftermarket screen but if they do I'll just reinstate the Honda original.All the best .Richard (Bristol Honda CBX 2017)

[@thecampingbiker791]

Hi Richard, you won’t be disappointed in the Barkbusters, proving themselves very worthwhile on my bike! Pleased the fitting video will be useful, my 2019 doesn’t have issue with steering lock and screen as it has a 19- version that fits perfect, but have heard some earlier models it did cause some issues although I understand you can fix the this by using spacers on the screen…Rally Raid do some at about £17 Anyhow, keep me posted when you do get them fitted, regards Andrew ps. Rainy days and eBay are dangerous to your wealth 😂

[@richardfews2113]

Hi Andrew, so the bars are fitted and I followed your process which worked fine.I think BB have improved the fitting arrangements since the 2017 model which was a bit of a pain with the positioning of my heated grips controller.( mine have a lot less flexibility in respect of the connection of the main “L bar “ to the handle bar connection) and our course Honda have changed the cockpit/ handlebar set up. Unfortunately they didn’t work with the Puig tourer screen or the OEM screen without RR spacers but even then the bars touch the screen but only on max lock.Although not a massive issue I think I will go to eBay again and get longer bolts and spacers.I did have problems with the throttle bar end.When tightened to the prescribed torque the throttle would stick open but I just had to play around with it.Other than these items I am pleased with the end result and they are a much improved over the GIvi plastic guards.All the best Richard

[@thecampingbiker791]

@@richardfews2113 thanks for the update Richard, pleased the info was helpful and happy riding 👍🏻

[@vivanilsonfranca6624]

Parabéns amigo. Excelente trabalho. Eu gostaria muito de comprar um desse para a minha Cb500x 2023 mas aqui no Brasil nao tem 😢. Voce ganhou mais um seguidor no canal 🎉

[@thecampingbiker791]

Thank you 🙏

[@markstevens7158]

So glad I watched your video before attempting this job. I have no idea how much time I saved with the approach you described, but I suspect it was more than an hour. Thanks.

[@thecampingbiker791]

Glad it helped Mark, the Barkbusters certainly work as I found when dropping the bike on a trail ride 😂

[@georgeharsin6292]

Great video and perfect timing for me. Just got my Barkbusters Storm handguards delivered today. Like you, I have been watching other KZbin videos to get an idea on the best way to remove the bar ends. I'm going to do it your way, seems to be the fastest and easiest. By the way, your new Barkbusters look great.

[@thecampingbiker791]

George Harsin youtube can be such a useful resource and I’m pleased the timing was good for you! When I saw the official method of rolling the grips back, I just thought there’s got to be an easier way 😂 Good luck and remember the only thing you’ll possibly damage is those spring clips...may need good wack with rubber mallet 👍🏻

[@repeterpan]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU !!!!!! What a waste of time trying to do it the factory way.

[@thecampingbiker791]

Thanks for watching, some might find it boring but for those that have to do it….they know better 😆

[@4himsanctified]

Very well done. The official methods is ridiculous. I wonder how many people have (in frustration), damaged their handlebars. So frustrating.

[@thecampingbiker791]

I bet a few have…and to be honest those little spring clips are cheap enough even through Honda

[@davidpisciotta1552]

Another great video! Interesting how much longer your back bone of the BarkBusters are vs mine, I also have a 19 500X. The BarkBusters installed on mine stop just a few inches past the controls where yours come down almost to the handlebar clamp.

[@thecampingbiker791]

Thanks David, it was a bit confusing when looking for one to fit the 2019 as there were two options which seemed odd but I think they have updated the guard for the 2019 but still have the older version listed..your observations likely confirm this as I went for the latest specific only to 2019 model as opposed to the other option that fitted any age including the 19! I think you’ve cleared the mystery up....but for knowing why 😆

[@johnw2758]

Yes they will be the 055 's?

[@yetiyak]

Thank you so much !!! You are very helpfull.

[@thecampingbiker791]

No problem, pleased it was useful

[@AnthemX100]

I got the Honda genuine hand guards with my 2019 cb500x and they are quite flimsy. Think I will order these as they offer much more hand protection. Great video, thanks for sharing. The partnumber for the spring clips is 53108-KR3-770. I damaged mine fitting heated grips and ordered replacements from Fowlers online.

[@thecampingbiker791]

AnthemX100 thanks for that and funnily enough just found out from speaking to my dealer 👍🏻

[@raydelcarmenjr296]

Nice sir tnx for sharing what model code is the barkbuster handguard

[@thecampingbiker791]

Hi Ray, for 2019 model onwards it is BHG-081 👍🏻

[@shanebartlett8440]

Thanks this helped heaps to install mine. 👍👍

[@thecampingbiker791]

Excellent Shane, makes life easier

[@davidread319]

Hi camper biker I'm from Australia I've got a 2020 500x in white colour I really don't know why you have to take the whole bar end weigh's out when all I had to do was just unscrew the end off fit the bark buster's and put black end weight back on but needed to get a longer screw for each end of bar.

[@thecampingbiker791]

Hi David, there was some confusion with which Barkbuster fitting to get when I was looking as there were two versions listed available for my 19 model, the first turned out to be an older version which was actually a universal fitting, and the 2nd was a specific 19 onwards version which was the one I choose. Didn’t think about sticking with original internals/bar end just following Barkbuster instructions (other than using quicker way to remove internals 😂) and they have fitted perfectly with no adverse effect. Personally if something is specifically designed to fit I’d usually just use the new parts but I’ve kept original bits to refit if I ever decided to do so. Sounds like your way has worked well and if doing again I’d have a look at that...always good to have options 👍🏻 Do you have any restrictions where you live in Australia, we’re under a tight lockdown here but it’s literally freezing at the moment so no riding anyhow, all the best wishes, Andrew

[@davidread319]

@@thecampingbiker791 hello again the first set of bark buster's were ego bark buster's mx shop said they would fit my 500x that shop is 120 kilometre's from where I live in AYR North Queensland MX shop is in Townsville and only to be pissed off when going to fit them to find out they don't fit my bike so back to MX shop again more wasted time and fuel then told that I have to wait a week for the new set to arrive..... yes here in Australia not very often can we buy thing's off the shelf as you can in your part of the world have ordered a centre stand for my bike from china I won't see that till February ordered a different one to the one you put on yours mine will be a solid pin with a locking bolt.....no covid 19 virus here where I live so life is very normal southern states are doing battle with it there or Uk virus as they call it so no lock down where I live.......David.

[@thecampingbiker791]

@@davidread319 good to hear your lockdown free, buying things there sounds like it needs good planning 😆 Good to hear from you and one day I might get to ride down there 👍🏻

[@giorgos9988]

Thanks for the nice videos. Can I fit them without removing the internals?

[@thecampingbiker791]

No Giorgos, they need the new internals to fit 👍🏻

Hi Andrew, Have you noticed any extra vibration or resonance after installation the hand guards and the rally raid engine guard? Thanks for sharing!

[@thecampingbiker791]

Hi Italo, thankfully I’ve had no vibration from engine guard crash bars or the Barkbusters … the engine is a bit viby when getting to 6k revs but that’s just how the bike is and rarely do I hit 6k

[@normandegeorge6526]

Did you notice any new vibration in the grips?

[@thecampingbiker791]

Not from the Barkbusters, but I’ve recently had a few irritating vibration issues however re torque of engine bolts and some grip puppies have solved the niggle (oh…and correct tyre pressure 😬) Barkbusters didn’t make any difference after fitting, although I did re torque them as well.

[@nigelhedley2401]

Great technique.

[@thecampingbiker791]

Quick Nigel 😂

[@DanTube2010]

I have some on order, but the supplier is awaiting more stock. I wonder if the metal clip could be closed using a thin cable tie to avoid snapping it?

[@thecampingbiker791]

Dan Marsh an alternative way is to slide two small flat headed screwdrivers top and bottom between grip and bar locate the spring clip sticking through the two holes and press them down while someone else pulls the bar end...bit of a fiddle but could save the spring clips 👍🏻

[@thecampingbiker791]

Dan Marsh hi Dan, The little spring clip is called ‘Ring Handle Weight Snap’ part no 53108-kr3-770 and costs about £7 from Honda just in case you damage yours and want another 👍🏻

[@micheltanguay9747]

Hi, is it a GoPro holder on the bar behind the windshield? If yes, does it make good video with the GoPro behind the windshield? Michel

[@thecampingbiker791]

Hi Michel, it’s actually a Drift Ghost XL camera holder on the accessory bar but unfortunately it never worked well there because of vibration on the bar. I’ve spent a lot of time moving the camera mount in different locations and have now found the best front facing locations are having a RAM mount in the mirror upright bar (sounds strange but much more stable than accessory bar) and on the top of the front mudguard, again very stable! I tried everything with the accessory bar but it just didn’t work well…the GoPro probably has a better stabilisation than the Drift, but unfortunately just didn’t work for me. I do have my Garmin sat nav mounted there and that works well 👍🏻

[@wayneh8767]

Hello, could you tell me the brand of accessory mount you have on the support bar there for your sat nav above the LCD display? Thanks

[@thecampingbiker791]

Hi Wayne, it’s a Rally Raid Multi Mount that fits to the accessory bar and then my Garmin Zumo sat nav mount fits to that. I’ve got a video of it that might be useful: Rally Raid Billet Multi-Mount - Fitting to Honda CB500X kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHzVm6yfg9Cclbc

[@thecampingbiker791]

Sorry Wayne, my mistake but the video you were looking at had a very old Garmin mount that I had lying around and although it sort of worked it actually wasn’t the right size and also tried a simple Ram Ball Mount after that but felt it just wasn’t firm enough and pushed the Sat Nav out too much! I finally came to the Rally Raid one as previous message which has worked perfectly being very firm and holds the Sat Nav closer in to the bar…..very much worth the money and as perfect as can be….hope all that explains, regards Andrew

[@diancosmas3337]

great video, glad i'm find your channel before decide which one i should buy. please make improvement on the sound so we can hear you better. good job bro.

[@thecampingbiker791]

Thanks Dian, these are the toughest you could buy, my trail ride falls will testify to that 😂 I’ve now got a microphone to make sounds better, and maybe I should talk louder 😆 👍🏻

[@biesasuk]

Good video. Maybe you can share the links for skid plate, luggage rack and engine guards? Looks like cb500x 2020 if not mistaken?

[@thecampingbiker791]

Thank you Mantas, good idea, I’ll look into doing that....bikes a 2019 but same difference 👍🏻

[@biesasuk]

@@thecampingbiker791 Yes that would be very handy :) I want build mine over the winter. Skid plate, engine guards, luggage rack, etc.. And thanks for advice on parts! I was looking for all the extras and was wondering if 19yr parts will fit on my 20yr bike. The only big difference I noticed was just LCD screen, other mounts and bolts seemed exactly in the same location as 2019 and 2020 so I guess there is no difference. Thanks for reply once again and safe riding! :)

[@thecampingbiker791]

@@biesasuk I’ll try and get the links done tomorrow. your 20 bike is identical to my 19 everything will fit the same, the previous model was an 18 so all good to go 😆 👍🏻

[@thecampingbiker791]

Hi Manatas, sorry but I’m having some problems with my laptop so it could be a few days before I can update with links, but I will do so when I can 👍🏻

[@TarunKumar-bh1ng]

Nice video. I’m going to install it today. Although it looks easy to remove the bar ends, i may face difficulties, i think. Let’s c

[@thecampingbiker791]

Just give yourself plenty of time Tarun, I’m sure it will go to plan….let me know how it goes 👍🏻

[@TarunKumar-bh1ng]

I just followed what you did & it worked wonders. How can share pics to you? Are you available in Instagram?

[@thecampingbiker791]

@@TarunKumar-bh1ng so pleased it worked for you Tarun, makes the job much easier doesn’t it! Yes, I’m on Instagram and Facebook @thecampingbiker and once on Facebook you can also use messenger if you want 👍🏻

[@gs-nt6nf]

Do you notice any extra vibration after removing the bar weights or so the bark busters add weight? Thanks

[@thecampingbiker791]

No additional vibration from bar end change, although the 500x gets a bit viby at 6,000 revs in any case

[@2006alon]

​I have the Barkbusters installed, and I get some realy harsh vibrations in my mirorrs from about 6000RPM. Very annoying. Can't get rid of them. ​@@thecampingbiker791

[@passinthru4328]

I'm curious as to what your windshield is.

[@thecampingbiker791]

It’s just the standard Honda screen for the Cb500X but I’m thinking of getting a clip on to use when covering long distance main road type riding

[@bradb2514]

I’m looking into “future” accessories for my “potential future” 500X and was wondering, did you notice any increase in vibration from the handlebars since the weights were removed? I would probably choose Barkbusters, too, but am curious if this mod invites any more buzz when at speed. Thanks!

[@thecampingbiker791]

Hi Brad, how are things across the ‘pond’ hope you’re keeping well. Fitting the Barkbusters has made no difference to any vibration on the bars, you do get some slight vibes at about 6k revs bit that’s normal with this bike and I have grip puppies on (in truth i only fitted them because I had them lying around) Although you do take the Honda bar end weights off, the replacement Barkbuster kit has bar end weights built in and I assume with the year/model specific kit (2019 for me) the weight is the same! The only real difference is that the Honda bar internals have rubber anti vibration washers and Barkbusters don’t, however the Barkbusters had a gradual sleeving which worked well. I’ve now done a few thousand miles and dropped the bike partially onto them on a trail ride and they are as solid as the day I fitted them! Best wishes, Andrew 👍🏻

[@bradb2514]

That’s great news. Glad to hear any vibes on the bike are only normal. Hopefully the vibe is tolerable. Is it just “at” the 6k rpm mark or fully anywhere beyond that? I may have asked before but I’m not sure what the rev range is for the bike on the highway say at 60-70 mph? Yes, I really like the Barkbusters product. My wife has them on her BMW G310GS and they’ve been “tested” a couple times! No issues save for plastic scrapes on the covers. Which can be trimmed and polished smooth again, by the way. We are doing well here, thanks! Cheers!

[@thecampingbiker791]

@@bradb2514the vibrations are only very slight at 6k and don’t seem to last much above, the bike is comfortable at 60-75mph with extra grunt to overtake. I normally travel at about 70 to 75mph on our motorways and don’t feel the vibrations, and have had some long journeys! It would do higher speeds and most I’ve been up to was 90mph but with it being a relatively light bike it can get pushed about a little in higher winds. Those GS310s seem a great little bike 😆 👍🏻

[@bradb2514]

That’s good to know. Thanks for the feedback.

[@thecampingbiker791]

@@bradb2514 no problem 👍🏻

[@erinsalarun1090]

Can you plz add the link for these ?

[@thecampingbiker791]

Yes, got from an eBay supplier called mad4bikes, very good service 👍🏻 www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-CB500X-2019-On-BarkBusters-VPS-Handguard-Fitting-Kit-Black-White-/383620199838?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

[@johnw2758]

Nice , neat job....................obviously you need to test ride it :-)

[@thecampingbiker791]

Cheers John....I’ll need to test ride several things in coming weeks 😂 👍🏻

[@fabiomlessa]

Hi! This handguard touches the windshield?

[@thecampingbiker791]

No it doesn’t, the previous version (which was still being sold when I bought these) did touch but this version didn’t. It was very confusing at the time but I eventually figured it out 👍🏻

[@fabiomlessa]

@@thecampingbiker791 thanks.

[@thecampingbiker791]

@@fabiomlessa no problem 👍🏻

[@terr256]

where did you get the windscreen?

[@thecampingbiker791]

It’s just the standard screen for 500x 👍🏻

[@normanschlongdongovic4124]

Same as mine

[@thecampingbiker791]

Norman Schlongdongovic top notch bit of kit 👍🏻

[@DerekTJ]

Good video. I just find that the logo is obnoxious tbh ‐ like a lot of aftermarket moto accessories.

[@thecampingbiker791]

Cheers Aiyic, I must be a bit odd..I quite like the logo 😂

[@kevinthailand2567]

Ok you make life too difficult for yourself. Simply leave the inner weights inside and go get a countersunk M6 60 screw to fit the stock inner weight. Then using the new screw, the guard and the weight and single spacer the job is done in 1 minute. Don't over think this simple installation.

[@thecampingbiker791]

Thanks Kevin, that’s brilliant timing as I’m going to be fitting some to a new NX500 I’ve recently bought…cheers 👍🏻

[@YawaraMarco]

good thanks