Honda CB500x Shorty brake / clutch lever install

Installing new levers on my Honda CB500x

[@sbrizzola]

very useful the trick on the clutch cable

[@tonkie1131]

Just what I needed to view, got to change my brake lever after a drop and wasn’t sure if I would be capable of doing myself, so thanks I will attempt it myself

[@SuperLEEEDWARDS]

Hi mate, Im only half way through and you have saved me a lot of time i looked on rallyraids website and thought the levers were non adjustable i will be giving them a call tomorrow to check if these fit the 2019 model so thanks for taking the time and showing what you did SCOOBS UK .

[@goldenchild4835]

Thanks for that. Just installed similar levers on my 500x, but I went with flip levers after breaking three clutch levers - simple tip-overs when parked on soft earth off-road.

[@andrewstewart106]

Snapped my clutch assembly off in Scotland in 2018, now have Barkbusters on.

[@MrChrisOcean]

Very helpful tip video for 500X owners. Thanks.

[@jeremyportnoi1696]

Thanks for this nicely made vid and for the time saving tip!

[@rosarioroberto5823]

Greetings As always another fantastic detailed video 🇺🇸🎉🍾🇺🇸 Would you provide me with the link to purchase the bar ends you have on your motorcycle, thank you so much for assisting me. Keep producing more videos.

[@Hugo_Alex]

Nice hack for the clutch cable!

[@sortahealthygamers]

Thank you ! 🔥✌️

[@nativealaska]

Cb500f here just to check this one only needs one screw right because I took two off the original break lever

[@trekkydelirium-vroom5821]

hi thanks for nice video: i’ve got questions; do they look same length on each side of handle ? Can you still grab them with 4 fingers ? After a few weeks of use, are you still liking new levers ? Cheers

[@andrewstewart106]

Trekky Delirium the levers look similar but I think one is longer, I couldn't tell you which lever from memory. I can fit 3 fingers comfortably but usually use 2, 4 will not fit with riding gloves. Yes I'm loving the levers. I'll look at doing a video in relation to your question.

[@trekkydelirium-vroom5821]

Andrew Stewart thanks for reply

[@TCDEWE]

Great video, how are you finding the new levers? going to change mine for the rally raid.

[@TCDEWE]

Just found your other video answering the questions.. Thank you

[@zonkex]

Hey, did you find the new clutch lever was pulling the cable a bit tighter, resulting ain a bit of a disengaged clutch? Mine feels it has a freeplay for about a cm but the clutch spring is pulling at this time.

[@andrewstewart106]

It does feel stiffer but no prob with mine.

[@houfanikarim]

Bravo.... Merci

[@ryanfay2059]

Hey man, did you have to tighten the bolt for the little lever that changes numbers? I squeeze mine rapidly and it adjusts the numbers down to 1

[@andrewstewart106]

Hmm. No I can't say that's happened to mine. I'll keep an eye out though.

[@ThaRealChiefObiEgusi]

How is the quality?

[@adventurex4883]

I really enjoyed them, they were solid.

[@Speshboy]

How are you finding these after 2 years?

[@andrewstewart106]

Love them.

[@Speshboy]

@@andrewstewart106 Thanks. Anyn rattles? At 10:40 you mentioned adjusting the free play in the clutch lever. What did you mean?

[@andrewstewart106]

No rattles. The free play relates to the movement of the lever before engaging the clutch. There should be around 2cm of slack, measured at the lever end, before the lever engages the clutch cable and activates the clutch. Push the lever all the way out to its furthest point from the hand grip, then using a couple of fingers and lightly move the lever towards the grip. You should have around 1-2cm of free play before the lever needs to be pulled to move further. This ensures the clutch cable is not under constant tension.

[@andrewstewart106]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXWtqoeujZKolcU Just checked the manual for CB500X. 10-20mm free play advised

[@meirkmv]

Great video, do you a link of the levers?

[@adventurex4883]

www.rally-raidproducts.co.uk/honda-cb500x-cb500f/billet-cnc-folding-lever-honda-cb500x-f-r

[@meirkmv]

@@adventurex4883 About the clutch trick, what exactly do you release to get less tension?

[@andrewstewart106]

@@meirkmv When I say "release" in the video I'm actually removing the ratchet head from where it was perched. I had to put the adjustable levers in position 6, furthest from the bars, to release the ratchet head. It was much tighter than with the original lever. If it still would not release then I would have had to adjust the clutch cable itself. Hope this helps.

[@boomblab23]

You are tightening it too much... Its a 8mm nut...

[@TheBarricade32]

Clutch lever is too small even though it’s “rated” for a Honda rebel 500. Rattles around like a maraca. Do not buy