Honda CB500X - SW-Motech Bar Risers

[@sandbiker]

I just installed the exact same set of risers on my '22 CB500X. Perfect amount of rise with zero cable modifications as Codger mentions. I'm always surprised at how only 22mm of rise can make such a difference. Great upgrade.

[@CodgerBiker]

Yes, it was just enough to make a difference for me. Thanks for watching 👍

[@davemartin4456]

After watching your very well explained video I fitted these today, myself!!, will be out to try them tomorrow to see if they stop my arm and shoulder pain after riding for an hour. Thanks mate

[@CodgerBiker]

Glad it was useful. I hope it works. 👍

[@scottyb11uk]

I have a 2018 CB500X so am always keen to see what people do to their bikes. Love the way you do your work on the bike in the kitchen😂

[@CodgerBiker]

Thanks for watching 👍 Only place warm enough these days 😉

[@eddale5557]

Be sure to test the new scruvs so you are sure they fitt before take on any lock tite and try scruv them in, i had som and the new skruvs did not fit and damaged where you put the scruv in it was from Aliexpress shit i guess SW Motech are a better quality though :)

[@lowlandbikeadventures]

I was looking for info about the CB500X and find your channel. Thanks for all your info around this bike already. Those SW-motech risers are on my list to. Also because of the TT navigation I wanted to mount between the handbar clamps and with the OEM bar cover this would not work. But what I also saw is that you mounted your TT on the small bar above your speedo. How dit you mount that? I now got a small ram mount for a phone holder above the speedo and thought a TT would be to heavy. Hope to hear from you. Thanks!

[@CodgerBiker]

Here's a playlist of everything I did. kzbin.info/aero/PLeqBZ9Sn4T5tS6hYgjpZKBG8SaSOXt17m&si=cpp3DlosOr3LOfpg

[@CodgerBiker]

This was my preferred GPS mount: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZDNnGyZjL6Nn7csi=MSP2pKAROqURFOKN

[@MartyrDK]

Well I like your relaxed video style. You even got some good camera work. Made me consider bar risers :D

[@CodgerBiker]

Thank you, appreciated 👍

[@MartyrDK]

@@CodgerBiker By the way. I have 2x Plastic tool tubes on order to fit behind my Rally Raid Luggage rack. one for tools first aid kit and puncture repair. One for the Thermo with coffee :D.

[@CodgerBiker]

Sounds good. DrJ has those. He keeps encouraging me to do similar. I use a tailbag though for that, and camera batteries, pork pies etc. 👍👍

[@kalamityken3416]

Hi Codger, when you’re a short runt like me (5’7” with a 29” leg) bar risers are a god send. Like you I fitted 20mm risers on my Street Scrambler and the Voight up & back on my Tiger 850 Sport (cockpit big enough for 6 footers). Both have made a world of difference to the riding comfort and standing position. 😊😊😊 10:08 How long did this TMJ take? My 20mm risers on the Street Scrambler took an hour once I realised I had to undo the bolts underneath first rather than the handlebar clamps. 😂😂😂

[@CodgerBiker]

It's nice to be comfortable, even a small change helps I find. This job only took half an hour because there were no hidden nuts, like my 690 and your bike by the sound of it. Still not a TMJ though 😉😅👍

[@kalamityken3416]

Any TMJ that takes more than 10 minutes is a TMJ. Anything less shows a complete lack of commitment. 😂😂😂

[@CodgerBiker]

😂👍

[@warrenr4]

I see you still got your Amazon screen extender. I bought one and it made a big difference. Unfortunately I adjusted its position just one time too many and it went ‘floppy’ (insert own joke here) So I bit the bullet and invested in a Puig one. Massively overpriced but the minute you unbox it you can see the quality difference. Probably my favourite accessory and I wouldn’t be without it now !

[@CodgerBiker]

I'm a big fan of puig screens. The extender (£13 from eBay)does make a difference for me on motorways. As to the future... you never know 😉👍 Which did you get?

[@warrenr4]

Part no 6319w it’s the best fit for the CB500x in the puig range 👍🏻

[@CodgerBiker]

Thanks for that. There is every chance. Best screen on my 790Adv was a Puig Touring, by miles. Cheers for the tip 👍

[@ifindoubtbailout70]

Good vid as usual buddy👌i was thinking of putting these on mine, then your vid convinced me😂did sw-motech supply you with longer bolts or are the original still okay?

[@CodgerBiker]

Cheers! 👍 They supply new bolts and plastic caps in the box. They've been fine for me, more comfortable.

[@ifindoubtbailout70]

@@CodgerBiker cheers bud👍

[@MrEtnorb]

Going back to your tubeless 690wheels, did they make the rims airtight with a sealing kit or are they special rims with edge mounted spokes? I spoke to a leading wheel builder in Australia and they had never heard of tubeless 690 wheels

[@CodgerBiker]

Check out SMPro in UK. Rims with correct double humps for tubeless tyres to keep them from coming off the rim. Bonded with their professionally applied Airtight System across the inside of the spokes, same method as used by KTM in their 890 Adv etc. I'm sure they'll be happy to sell you some - at a price

[@gutotomos1553]

Good afternoon thank you for your entertaining content , on the Ktm please what do you think of the bare end mirrors please

[@CodgerBiker]

They are still on the bike 2 years later 👍

[@gutotomos1553]

I’m sorry do they have good clear vision, the original on the 701 I have I can not see behind, I’m 6,2 and thinking what replacement is best ? Many thanks

[@CodgerBiker]

I'm used to them. They flip up when off-road, they also flip right out for highway riding. But they are small, it takes a bit of getting used to.

[@gutotomos1553]

Thank you for the information and your time I’ll give them more thought, all I see with the standard mirrors are my shoulders many thanks

[@MujoNovak]

Hi. Is this 28mm or 22mm handlebar diameter?

[@CodgerBiker]

OEM bars on CB500x 2023

[@eddale5557]

It is 28 mm

[@MujoNovak]

@@eddale5557 Tnx

[@francescopierf]

hello, excuse me a question: now with this change the handlebar has also approached you or is it just higher?

[@CodgerBiker]

Good question. The risers are only 20mm. So you can have 20mm higher, or tilt them towards you slightly which brings them a bit nearer. It's not much but it was good for me.

[@francescopierf]

@@CodgerBiker thanks, i appreciate that

[@jutjub22]

What torque to use on those 4 bolts? EDIT, I found 32Nm top/22 Nm bottom, but can be tighten by hand strongly too. Do you have small gap at bottom where risers connect? I also changed angle of handlebar little bit up and put these risers, the ride is so much better, seating straight, I am 184cm.

[@CodgerBiker]

Yes there was a small gap. I tilted the bars just slightly back. I’m 175cm or so. Much more comfortable now. They’ve been fine for 2500 miles. Thanks for the comment it has reminded me to check them, but I am certain they’ll be fine. Good quality 👍

[@SHT5029]

Where did you find those torque values? In my manual say the torque is 27Nm on all 4 bolts.

[@wewaits45]

Can you include the part number from SW Motech?

[@CodgerBiker]

Art. No.: LEH.00.039.24100.20/B

[@wewaits45]

@@CodgerBiker thank you

[@GB.49]

Eh up Codge! If ya bike has any more accessories thrown at her int kitchen! She’ll be packing that much timber! She won’t be able to get out of it!!! 😂

[@CodgerBiker]

You may have a point. Similar thing happened to my old grandma, but my god she could bake a pie - wish I had one now in fact! 😅👍

[@GB.49]

@@CodgerBiker Too Right!!! 🥧

[@CodgerBiker]

👍😂

[@claretbuck1882]

Top job bud cheers 👍🏻

[@CodgerBiker]

Cheers as always! 👍👍