NX500 Australia Episode 4 Modifications

[@dougchapman248]

Have you had any problems with the exhaust since you fitted it as I know some people have had a warning light come on. Enjoyed the content and have subscribed cheers

[@johnsemple4510]

I found the standard rear shock to to be rubbish on my 22 CB500X. I weigh 75kg and it just bottomed out continually on the hardest setting. Changed it for a YSS remote reservoir shock and the change was incredible. The bikes handling improved and no more bottoming out. This game changing mod was even better than the change to 16t front sprocket. I have downsized from a 1200GS. The fourth BMW GS over 30 years. At 75years the GSs had just become too heavy for me to lift when they fell over. The CB500X has exceeded my expectations.

[@NXAussie500]

yes, I'm sure there's always room for improvement. It's likely there will be a suspension upgrade in the future. Thanks

[@DaveDayve]

Where did u get the t shirt from pls?

[@BBP-oil]

I was going to say modifying bikes is almost as expensive as owning a boat (hole in the water, as they say), but then I noticed you appear have one of those as well, ha! Did minimal mods on my bikes when I was younger, mainly because I couldn't afford to do much. Since then, in the 90's modded my K100RT when I had one, just adding factory accessories, 1k or so. F800GS, about 2k in accessories, racks etc. Had that for years, until it got written off. Current bikes, 2020 Royal Enfield Himalayan 411, lots of mods, racetech front suspension, YSS rear, SRC crash bars and other protection bits, barkbusters, custom racks I made for Andy Strapz soft panniers, Fuelx pro, performance cam, daylight running and driving lights, probably $2.5 - 3k on a 6K bike. But I have been outback twice on it, took it to Cape York, and a fair bit of bush bashing. My son has a T7, and whilst at 178cm I can ride it ok, due to injuries I find a top heavy bike a pain to pick up now. Damaged discs in the back are no fun. 2019 CB500X SRC rear rack, bashplate, bark busters, 16T sprocket, am considering suspension at around $2.5k or upgrade bike. Use it mostly on tar and easy gravel. One thing with the sprocket if the NX is anything like the CB,is I fitted Motoz Adventure GPS tyres. Great tyres but they threw out the speedo by a lot, indicated 100kph, real 106kph.. Need to fit a speedo healer to correct. Otherwise as you say the bike is great with a 16 tooth up front. The 500x had a nasty buzz right on 100kph, 16 tooth pushed it out to about 105, and since I rarely ride on the freeway, it made it nice and smooth at 100kph. the stock screen sucks though, can''t ride with a peaked helmet without buffeting. A short screen should fix that, better than larger as most are ugly as sin. My son keeps pushing me towards a CFmoto 450. Nice bike but doesn't have the quality feel as the Honda (even one made in Thailand). that is subjective though. It just nice to have a number of capable smaller capacity bike to choose from without breaking the bank.

[@stumpy200vetmx]

Interesting summary... Fwiw I've just bought a KTM 390. Great price on the bike itself given KTMs issues; $3k (NZD) to get it properly 'Ready to Ride' incl. panniers & racks, top box etc. My 2016 CB500X... I think probably $4k. Similar to your estimates. Looking forward to your vlogs in the new year.

[@NXAussie500]

About 340klms no problem. We only have one oxygen sensor on the cat, the muffler is replaced after this..

[@OlyLowe]

How far have you travelled with the exhaust on now? Most people who have swapped exhausts seem to note an engine management light comes on after a few hundred miles that needs turning off via an OBD2 periodically. Have you encountered this yet? A video of the exhaust note with the Arrow fitted would be great too. Keep up the content 👌 Fyi, I've done a video of fairing panel removal if you need it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4OWi2xogbdrp5Ysi=A3J4IxdomYtEYHn3

[@666dualsport]

400km range why would you need extra fuel

[@NXAussie500]

@@666dualsport possibly for extended mountain trail rides or remote areas here in Australia 🇦🇺

[@666dualsport]

@@NXAussie500 ive done the outback 3 times on a bike--- youll never be that far from fuel😜

[@BlackdogADV]

I’m selling my beloved BMW 1200GS and am strongly considering the NX500. I’m 75 and would be more comfortable on a lower, lighter bike.

[@NXAussie500]

@BlackdogADV I previously had a 1200GS and loved it but yes, the smaller lighter NX500 is great and easy to handle. Just accept less power than the 1200 and you'll love it.