Honda CB500X Crash Bars Installation

[@seamon84]

Supreme Video. Thanks for sharing the torge specs for the bolts. That helped me out :)

[@handleby]

This is a very nice installation video! It's really nice that you offer the complete package: crash bars (superior and inferior) and the skid plate! Could you also do a demo video, where you lie down the bike on both sides (just statically, not with the bike moving), just to see how what are the contact points with the ground, with the crash bars installed? One hesitation I have with these crash bars is that, on the lower side, they don't cross over the middle of the lateral engine cases to protect them in case there is a rock where the bike falls.

[@tiagosousa8819]

I'm really in love with this crash bar, can you guy's do the drop test as you did in other bikes models? I'm so close to buying ones but I would like to see a drop test. Love your products keep up the good work guys, much love from Portugal.

[@Outbackmotortek]

Thanks for the compliments. We didn’t drop test this one (yet), but one of our customers recently wiped out on asphalt and he’s very pleased with the performance of our crash bars. Search for the photos on our social media channels.

[@Begonhehe]

Thanks, I just installed mine. You guys made it so easy, it's so satisfying having a step to step video for the exact machine. I had trouble getting the one engine bolt lined up properly, but besides that, it was a easy to do task.

[@Outbackmotortek]

We appreciate your kind feedback!

[@paulyflyer8154]

Thats what I'm scared of...cross threading and wrecking it! Did you just give it a wiggle and push it in or what?

[@Begonhehe]

@@paulyflyer8154 yes I kind of leveraged it until it fitted. You can screw it in with ease, so just make sure you don't force it and you should be good!

[@petermiller1523]

@@paulyflyer8154 I used a ratchet strap as per Jimmy Hutchinson's helpful video and it worked great to re-align the holes!

[@Ascentyon]

I have mounted mine just today, 2020 model. Unfortunately, there is one issue with it. If you move the shift lever higher (to use a touring boot), the crash bar will interfere with the shift rod, so much so that it will actually cause it to bed. You can see at 11:14 or 11:23, there is not a lot of clearance. Will reach out to Outback Motortek as well.

[@Outbackmotortek]

Yes, we’ve been told. Unfortunately there’s not much room in between the oil pan and the gear shifter rod.

[@ricil8836]

@@Outbackmotortek I have the same problem. Have you found a solution? Maybe there is a gear lever that can solve this problem?

[@Outbackmotortek]

@@ricil8836 it’s a tough one since there’s so little room between the shifter rod and the engine case. We’ll try to improve it

[@ThroughtheValleyADV]

Hey Stormcrow and outback, I have the same issue. I purchased $400+ adv boots and can’t use them as I can’t raise the gear lever higher enough…so frustrating since I spent so much on the crash bars…SRC bars don’t have this issue. So disappointed.

[@ThroughtheValleyADV]

@@Outbackmotortek I have the same issue…so disappointed as I can’t even wear adv boots that I purchased…SRC don’t have this issue.

[@dani_lm]

Hi! At min 8:27, where you comment on the bolt that might have some alignment issues, is that bolt from the crash bars kit or from the stock bike? I lost mine a couple of days ago and the official Honda dealership where I get the work done on the bike doesn't know where to get it from. Thanks!

[@dani_lm]

Actually, I lost the one on the other side, right hand side

[@Outbackmotortek]

That’s the OEM bolt

[@OlHoch]

Monted mine today, perfect fit 👌🏼, but i'm concerned about the reuse of the 10mm OEM bolts on engine/frame : the crashbars adds ~5mm in thickness which are no longer on engine threads. I'm considering changing this bolts for longer ones. What do you think about that?

[@Outbackmotortek]

Thanks for your feedback. No one has reported any issues regarding the bolts and nuts, but feel free to install longer ones.

[@jakubadamec3243]

Can anybody please advice? I have a crash frame for Honda 600 and the instructions suggest to use OEM original bolt that mounts engine to frame. Now the extra thickness of the crash frame pad will reduce the bolt length inside the engine thread. Is that an durability issue? I would use bolt with extra 5mm in length but I guess it would be hard to find in store.

[@OlHoch]

Yeap, I posted a similar comment below, Outback response does not seems to be concerned about this. But this missing 5mm represents about 33% of the screwed length (on the both 40mm M10), which is a LOT.

[@Saruman1000]

Very good video, I’m extremely happy with the product!

[@Outbackmotortek]

Fantastic to hear. Thanks for the feedback!

[@normandegeorge6526]

Why did you not make the cluster bracket with two ears?

[@dan97911]

Has anyone found a solution to the gear shifter hitting the bars? At this point if I knew that was the case then I would've ordered a different brand. The website stating it can't be adjusted with the bars fitted makes it sound like you adjust it before fitting to where you want it. Not that you can't change gear at all once the bars are attached.

[@Outbackmotortek]

The gear shifter is only an issue if it’s been adjusted to a different angle other than the OEM!

[@dan97911]

@Outback Motortek Adjusting the shifter angle from OEM isn't an odd or unexpected thing to do, especially when OEM on these is such a narrow space to get a boot in anyway. Surely this should have been considered and tolerances put in place or made clearer that if you have average sized shoes and need to adjust the shifter then you shouldn't purchase these crash bars?

[@Outbackmotortek]

@@dan97911 it’s not odd to adjust the gear shifter’s angle, but there’s not enough room to gain more clearance. We could move the tubing closer to the engine, but should the impact be significant during a crash, the tubing could crack the engine case.

[@dan97911]

@Outback Motortek Seeing as it's obviously not an isolated issue, is there an after market product that could be provided and/or reccomended, or a sensible solution that doesn't require damaging parts by bending things, to customers stuck in this situation?

[@dani_lm]

@@dan97911 I'm considering buying these bars for the 2022 model. Have you found any alternatives? I might try other bars if these can't be adjusted for adventure boots.

[@handleby]

On the right side of the bike it looks like the lower crash bar is almost even with the clutch cover. In this case, I don't know how much protection it can ofer to the clutch case. I would have liked to see images with the bike laid down on both sides to see what the contact points would be, at least on an even surface. In the end, that is why we buy these things, to protect the bike so, it would be nice to also see images of that.

[@Outbackmotortek]

You can see a few images on our Instagram page. One of our customers recently wiped out on pavement

[@eQui253]

The first OEM engine mounting bolt u mentioned with 55nm , is specced 60nm at my Honda dealership (2022 model - changed maybe?)

[@Outbackmotortek]

Could be a change for the 2022 model.

[@donedane2269]

by Medium strength Blue Loctite you mean? 242? all Loctites have a number, i an im sure others would like to know which one exactly to use. i have some 243 would that work aswell as 242?

[@Yilmaz_S]

Because of the stress in pannier racks, I had some issues while mounting them. Now, I am worried about the movement of the frame/engine issue. What is the best way to avoid frame/engine moving when getting the bolt out, and what is the method to move the frame back if it moves and the hole on the engine doesn't align? Thanks.

[@dannichols67]

Good question. I removed some crash bars a previous owner had installed and now both my sides don't line up too well.

[@ondrejtrlifaj6281]

I bought this crashbar. Unfortunatelly the M10 nut was not included even though the manual says its included. What are the specs of this nut? Its nonstandard and I cannot find it in local shops. I was happy with the purchase until i noticed the crucial nut missing.

[@Outbackmotortek]

Hi there. You can use the OEM nyloc nut

[@ondrejtrlifaj6281]

@@Outbackmotortek thanks for quick response, oem nut saved the day :)

[@Outbackmotortek]

It’s also mentioned in the video description. We’re sorry for the confusion and inconvenience

[@Outbackmotortek]

@@ondrejtrlifaj6281 awesome. Would you please consider re-thinking your negative Google review? Thank you kindly

[@ondrejtrlifaj6281]

@@Outbackmotortek I encountered the best possible reactions from your side and the dealer side. 10/10 customer service. I worked on my bike till 2AM, I was going to update the review but fell asleep. The crashbar quality exceeds my expectations. Much more precise welding than some of the original honda accessories I installed.

[@user-zo6xg8bx4l]

Thank you for your detailed installation videos. I am wondering what is the weight of the crash bars? Thanks again.

[@Outbackmotortek]

I’ll get back to you with the weight info

[@S1kTh66]

Does this fit the 2022 model?

[@Outbackmotortek]

Yes

[@kato654]

How long is the engine through bolt? I have the SwMotech bash plate already installed and i'm trying to work out if i can get these bars on as well.

[@OwmyspleenxD]

Hi, did you manage to fit these crash bars with the Sw bash plate? Thanks

[@michelderzakarian6288]

thx from Paris.

[@MasterHusi0909]

18:11 it looks like their spacer fell out lol

[@aldoraine4006]

Looks good....can I get the link so I can order ?

[@Outbackmotortek]

Here you go outbackmotortek.net/product-category/honda/honda-cb500x/

[@razerdiamondback]

Has anyone already tried to put these on 2022 model ?

[@Outbackmotortek]

Yes, already dozens of our customers. All parts are confirmed to be compatible with the 2022 model ✅

[@xumamolero1866]

Last models shipped to spain has a manufacturing issue. The bolt and the spacer supplied does not fit. And they did not provided de M10 lock nut for the engine mount. Neatly a month and they shipped me a set of hardware with the same issue. As soon as I have a solution I will comment if they fit perfectly

[@dani_lm]

@@xumamolero1866 Hi! have you managed to solve this issue? I'm getting my bike in a month or 2 and I'd like to add the crash bars. Also, have you had issues with the gear lever and adventure boots?

[@dani_lm]

@@Outbackmotortek Do you have any insight of how these customers dealt with the shift lever adjustment for adv boots? I'm aware that the spacing is limited from Honda but this kind off makes the bars a no go for the target audience of the product: adventure riders that will use adv boots for increased protection for their feet, aside from the protection added to their bikes from your bars.

[@Outbackmotortek]

@@dani_lm adv boots are not an issue. 99% of our customers have not raised any concerns about it. The very few customers who felt the need to adjust the angle of the gear shifter have slightly bent the shifter rod. Not our recommendation, but it’s their solution

[@Taylor_Smith37]

Will these fit on a 2016?

[@Outbackmotortek]

We’re working on releasing the updated batch that will be compatible