Lowering A CB500X For a Short Rider

[@Godziraaa]

Awesome video, I appreciate all the details and that you explained everything you were doing and had done I had no clue I needed to also lower the front. I'm only 5'3'' and this made all the difference

[@davidcampbell1899]

I have wanted to lower my bike (cb500X ) for years. Thank you for showing me it can be done and how to do it!

[@seanb1081]

I'm also considering lowering my 2002 CB500X. Your video helps me understand what needs doing. Thanks heaps Mate!

[@JosephVollmar]

Your welcome, just remember anytime you are doing anything like this, make sure the fasteners are good and tight, and recheck them after you have ridden a bit to make sure they don’t loosen up. Use loctite where possible.

[@jacquespage888]

I heard it no good doing that think twice before you do that

[@sierrafoxtrotgolf3638]

Thanks for a great video- 5'2" 65 year old male rider who just yesterday and decided it was too tall.

[@poisonforlunch]

did you try a stock bike? im 5'2 as well and im aiming for this one

[@rhondahart800]

PSR makes aftermarket kickstands for those bikes that have lowering links installed. I have one on my 2003 CBR 600rr.

[@BraydenMatthews-dh2om]

Just be careful with those lowering links. Since they’re not one solid piece they are much weaker. Put on on my gfs 2018 cb500x and it snapped in half from some mild off roading. If you’re only doing street riding you should be fine but I would highly recommend against off roading with aftermarket suspension parts.

[@jasonabt]

Thanks for the video. They make an adjustable kickstand for this mod. I got ours from T-Rex racing and we get the lean back in the kickstand after lowering. It is a big deal according to my wife.

[@kurkij]

This was very helpfull to me. I’m short too and I’m looking for small adv bike. Thank you!

[@robertdentato9394]

My friend bought a similar kit for her 2018. Turns out that center barrel adjuster was hitting the bottom of the shock. Had to grind both the adjuster and the shock to make it fit, and I I think if I try to lower it any more the shock will just hit the adjuster

[@alanreilly9056]

Dear Sir note that I live in Australia and I have Royal Enfield Himalayan ( I did not lower the suspension ) but I did buy an adjustable side stand from the UK and installed it and it made a big difference as I found that with the standard side stand that the bike was a little to up right and the bike did fall over once to the right hand side due to some uneven ground when I parked the bike, but now with the adjustable side stand installed this has fixed the problem I think you can buy an adjustable side stand for the Honda CB500X also? I also have a Suzuki DR650 that I had professionally lowered for me and yes the standard side stand was cut and re-welded to size to match the new lower height of the bike. Safe riding to all

[@thehammer3340]

Nice job, you can also buy a adjustable kickstand.

[@Paulhenrycahill]

Hi Joseph. Thanks for posting the video. I just had a look on Amazon. There are two kinds of lowering kits for a 2013 cb500x. One has new linkage and replacement bushes like the one you were fitting. The other has two replacement triangular mounting plates. It keeps the original linkage and offers 1.2 or 2" lowering. Do you think the latter would be safer and more reliable as it keeps the Honda linkage and bushes? Thanks Paul

[@MohdnajibBinjilani]

Awesome video..tank from Malaysia. ❤

[@renanersoy6204]

Awesome video mate.Thanks for posting

[@danandcode]

Nice tutorial. Thanks!

[@betruly7894]

Thanks for the video, I hope you got the time to replace that unsafe kickstand

[@musafironfatfati]

Very informative. Thank you

[@gancoce]

Muchas gracias, excelente video, perfecto este tutorial para mi que necesito hacerle lo mismo a mi moto.

[@vernaculadracula]

It is a big deal when the kick stand is too long. It means a gust of wind can knock the bike over. Seen it happen four times to four different bikes. None were mine.

[@RobertSantos-rw8dy]

Thank you Joseph... I am 5-7 and I usually wear my boots so I can hit the ground with both feet on the forefoot....how tall is your daughter.. how is the balance and handling working out for her?

[@JosephVollmar]

She is 5’-4” and she hasn’t had an issue at all with the balance and handling. She has put over 8k miles on this set up with no issues.

[@ianlawrenzlee2814]

Is that replacement material strong and safe,? can you give me a link for that thanks

[@mr1bienvenu1]

One foot down method.

[@sachaeverson9782]

Well your video is a year old now, how's the link? I'm 5.2 and need to lower my 2013 hands cb500x about 2"

[@glencullen6390]

Can you provide info on your panniers and mounts please. Thanks.

[@JosephVollmar]

I am not sure of the brand. They were on the bike when my daughter bought it, and I don’t see any markings. They are nice panniers, but are fairly cheaply manufactured. I see some generic options on Amazon, but it looks like Revzilla and EBay do have some options. If you can find what you are looking for there check with your local dealer or other motorcycle sites. They are out there, the CB500x is just a bike with a huge aftermarket following yet.

[@jacquespage888]

did somebody could explain to me that it not good to do that they said everithing change it that right

[@garrettpolson2566]

How much you lower the bike if it’s entirety front and back

[@garrettpolson2566]

How much can you

[@JosephVollmar]

I lowered it 1" in the front, and almost 4" in the rear. In the rear that is about the max for this kit. you could probably pull a little more out of the front if you needed to.

[@atillayalinalp5281]

🤟🖤🤟

[@poisonforlunch]

how tall is your daughter?

[@tototo865]

Please share the ebay link

[@JosephVollmar]

Here is the link www.ebay.com/itm/272706475600?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=vKwxEhvBRhi&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=mfrpUNwFQea&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[@introvertsessions9865]

What’s her height?

[@JosephVollmar]

About 5’4”

[@jacquespage888]

your bike could wabble on the road

[@asdfasdf-fg5kx]

tells kid don't park on a slant so it wont tip over 11:50 probably aint the first time hearing bs like that

[@opichocal]

Remind her to ….. Always wear your gear keeper her head on a swivel Ride like everyone’s out to kill you And stupid hurts

[@vernaculadracula]

That link looked dodgy compared to other ones on the market.

[@jraiello]

Oh it’s a big deal, you will eventually drop the bike, plus harder getting on and off. Cut and reeled side stand, do it right, do it safe. You have also changed the handling characteristics by changing geometry..these should be carefully considered and tested by an experienced rider before jumping at handing off to your loved ones..good intentions, but consider.

[@MinhVu-in9iz]

She could just shift her butt one way or another and not lower the bike!