SW Motech Engine Guard fitting to Honda CB500X

[@iamsteve2474]

I almost three years later this video is still helping. Thanks for making this installation easier.

[@thecampingbiker791]

Thank you Steve, it’s good to know these videos help..makes it worthwhile doing them

[@Radioactive_Slime]

Looks sharp. Always a relief when things go together as advertised.

[@thecampingbiker791]

Radioactiveslime that’s so true and every SW fitting I’ve done has been such 👍🏻

[@4himsanctified]

I'm here for the accent ;)... actually waited weeks for my skidplate and plan on putting it on this week after I get my bark-busters sorted (not as straightforward as one might think). We have had a 6 month long winter her in northern Wisconsin USA and stil have average of 2' of snow on the ground, motorways with tons of brine/salt and divots in the asphalt (potholes). City streets need to be patched (highways are ok), and rains need to wash the salts. I've got 4 miles on my bike, none by me. Cheers!

[@thecampingbiker791]

Nice one 😆 roll on the summer season, I’m sure you’ll put many mokes on the bike once you can.. There’s a quick fix to the Barkbuster fitting, have a look below and have fun on the road 👍🏻 Fitting Barkbusters Handguards to Honda CB500X kzbin.info/www/bejne/j56Vf2V5jrylqc0

[@4himsanctified]

@@thecampingbiker791 yeah I used your method for the barkbusters. super slick. is this video here applicable to the 2022 as well. hoping to get on this tomorrow. Aside from doing this for a vide, how long do you think the install should take?

[@thecampingbiker791]

@@4himsanctified yes, no change between models and with the video I’d say about an hour to an hour and half, but I’m slow and like to take my time 😆

[@spirakoschania21gr]

Hello i have cbx 2022 and put givi crash bar only up.its easy to put mototech now.

[@xibilfc21]

Thanks for this vid! I've just bought a CB500X and together with 12V socket, this and centre-stand will be the first mods I'll probably do!

[@thecampingbiker791]

Appreciate your comments and hope you really enjoy the mighty little Honda 😃 👍🏻

[@michaelkeay8051]

Great video - very helpful. Anyone fitted this with the Heed upper and lower crash bars fitted. I think it will all fit OK because the spacers here (at 9:04) are retained by the Heed bars - and the SW bracket will effectively replace those spacers

[@thecampingbiker791]

Thanks Michael, hope you get answer on the Heed bars 👍🏻

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[@nimuji86]

I have got same bike and same skid plate. I am strugling with vibrations/noise. Did you add any rubber washer between supports and plate?

[@thecampingbiker791]

@@nimuji86 it only lasted a short time, I removed it and put a Rally Raid guard on it.. Is the noise that irritating resonating vibration? If so, you could get some rubber matting, cut to shape and stick to top of aluminum plate and that should help with the resonance

[@nimuji86]

@@thecampingbiker791 thanks! I will try with 10mm male/female silentblock. Lets see if it works🤷🏻‍♂️

[@thecampingbiker791]

@@nimuji86 let us know how that goes 👍🏻

[@stevengonzalezb]

hi @nimuji86 .... did you figure out how to get rid of that annoying noise(vibration).. I just bought that bike and it already had that skid plate and I don't know how to fix that... thanks in advance for any help

[@nimuji86]

@ try with kind of o-rings between supports and plate. After installation, dont tight the screws so mutch.

[@ttheodosis]

Oe centre stand fitt with this sw motech engine guard??

[@thecampingbiker791]

Should do as I fitted the sw motech version and looks identical

[@ericcournoyer1595]

Clear and instructive. Thanks

[@thecampingbiker791]

Thank you Eric 👍🏻

[@Marvininini]

Thanks for the video! Helped me a lot. I only wished you had included the torque pecs for the engine bolts as I am really struggeling with reading the diagrams I find online. I already pushed installing the bash plate for a long time as I'm terrified of overtorquing them and causing serious damage...

[@thecampingbiker791]

Thanks for that, yep sorry about engine nm just me assuming everyone has a Haynes manual 😂 So, from the Haynes manual rear lower is 55nm and front bolts 45nm When doing front bolts tighten from left side first, the others don’t seem to matter 👍🏻

[@Marvininini]

@@thecampingbiker791 Thank you so much! :)

[@thecampingbiker791]

@@Marvininini no problem 👍🏻

[@fiordilatte4118]

thanks for your video my concerns with the SW-Motech system - is that the shocks go directly to the engine case and this could break. That is what I hear in the forums and reviews. I tend more to the Really Raid solution. Maybe you can write something about it, since you have now 2 years experience.

[@thecampingbiker791]

Yes, my thoughts after fitting and took it off next day getting the RR instead, which is rock solid. Good idea, I’ll do a follow up on the RR 👍🏻

[@pmfilmsUK]

Great job and looks nice. Can you get to the oil sump plug easily for an oil change or do you have to take the guard/plate off? I know with the Rally-Raid guard it has to be removed to do the oil change. Many thanks.

[@thecampingbiker791]

No need to remove this one, easily accessed for oil change...but RR is heavier duty...I believe you just have to loosen front bolts on the RR and remove back bolt which goes through centre stand housing, then it tilts down for oil change....anyhow I should be able to confirm this shortly 😂 😂

[@pmfilmsUK]

@@thecampingbiker791 Many thanks. Your explanation will help my purchasing options. 👍

[@thecampingbiker791]

Patrick Mills I’ve decided to change to the Rally Raid 😂 but this is still a good quality guard 👍🏻

[@pmfilmsUK]

@@thecampingbiker791 thanks, I just saw your lasted video. Like you say it's a a good bash plate but I think it hangs too low thus not giving good ground clearance. RR is the only option for the 500X.

[@thecampingbiker791]

Patrick Mills my conclusion and I knew it before but wanted the centre stand!! Anyhow, SW will be fine for road use and minor gravel track and hopefully fitting video of use to someone 👍🏻

[@nickhendley9303]

Good video thanks. What was the torque for the engine mounts?

[@thecampingbiker791]

Hi Nick, standard Honda settings: rear lower 55nm and front lower (left side first) 45nm 👍🏻

[@nickhendley9303]

@@thecampingbiker791 Thanks. Just got the 2020 version, did the first 500k yesterday. Cracking bike for here in Asia. Been watching your videos about fitting the parts, coincidentally all the same as yours. Happy and safe riding bro.

[@thecampingbiker791]

@@nickhendley9303 thanks Nick, appreciate your thoughts. Sounds like you should have some great adventures out there and yet another place where I have new friends when travelling 😆 These bikes are such good all rounders and more than enough power for me as I get older, the improvements I’ve done to mine have made the bike so much more! Safe riding and enjoy the journey, regards Andrew 👍🏻

[@johnbaker7626]

Hi, did you manage to change the oil with the guard fitted? I don’t think I would want to take the skidplate off every time I changed the oil!! All the best, John

[@thecampingbiker791]

Hi John, it’s designed with a heavy duty pin/bar (goes through the centre stand fitting) with single bolt to extract it, then designed to hinge down at rear allowing access. For the filter at front, just needs 3 bolts loosened and the aluminium plate lifts of. Nice and simple, Honda did my last service and mechanic commented how straightforward for an engine guard! 👍🏻

[@johnbaker7626]

@@thecampingbiker791 Thanks mate, I will give it some thought. All the best, John

[@thecampingbiker791]

@@johnbaker7626 good question and something I thought about at the time of buying as I need I needed to be able to service when travelling....my next little project is to make a roadside ‘stick lift’ for lifting back wheel off ground to maintain adjust, clean and oil chain when travelling....but I do have a plan 😂

[@johnbaker7626]

@@thecampingbiker791 I think Rally Raid sell them. Look quite neat.

[@thecampingbiker791]

@@johnbaker7626 I’ll have a look, although I’ve already got my bits to make something 😆

[@Stuart-qe4uz]

Just wondered why you went for a bash plate instead of crash bars as you don’t do any heavy off roads and bars would save you bike from damage when dropped, good vids enjoy watching .

[@thecampingbiker791]

Stuart 2453 my plan is to do more off road and to be honest I don’t think the SW Motech is really the right guard for much more than gravel tracks...so watch this space 😂 😂

[@DanTube2010]

It should protect the engine from chippings thrown up by the front wheel. Looks like it protects the oil filter as well.

[@joaovasco3969]

Hi m8 , the mounting bars look rather close to the exaust pipes, whats clearance is there ? Thanks

[@thecampingbiker791]

Can’t say exactly as I subsequently took this one off and put a Rally Raid one on, however if I remember right the clearance was more than enough 👍🏻

[@joaovasco3969]

@@thecampingbiker791 Thanks for the reply m8

[@thecampingbiker791]

@@joaovasco3969 no problem 👍🏻

[@newmp1961]

Andy, did you have the OE centre stand with that bash plate?

[@thecampingbiker791]

Hi Paul....no, it was the SW Motech version...great quality and I’ve used SW centre stands on other bikes previously 👍🏻

[@newmp1961]

@@thecampingbiker791 Cheers 😊

[@fhtrucker62]

what make lockthread / strength were you using?

[@thecampingbiker791]

I use Blue ‘Granville Lock Thread’ (easier than red to get off) 👍🏻

[@bikenbush]

I need one of these too!

[@thecampingbiker791]

CD T they are really nice quality and fit well, but I think their use is better suited to mainly road and gravel tracks rather than anything more difficult! I’m a few days behind with posting, so watch for next video update which I’ll post later 😂 👍🏻

[@terryhaught9976]

How much vibration noise came from the new sump guard, can u hear it at idle, thinking bout purchasing one, looks strong enough for my riding.

[@thecampingbiker791]

terry haught not a sound and no effect on bike ...Easy to fit 👍🏻

[@thecampingbiker791]

terry haught sorry, was talking about Rally Raid one I’ve subsequently fitted...the SW had no vibration but I had a resonating sound which can happen with aluminium and in the end it just wasn’t for me as wanted heavier duty. Easy to fit 👍🏻

[@terryhaught9976]

@@thecampingbiker791 the rally raid does look hell for stout.

[@SoundMindADV]

Great choice!

[@SoundMindADV]

Saw you are now using the Rally Raid version. Just catching up on your videos! 😁

[@thecampingbiker791]

So sorry, I've missed a few comments and just catching up now 😃 Yes, the SW Motech gear was put on and removed in the same day. Nothing wrong with it but I just knew I'd made a mistake for my usage! Hope all well with you, we're in a virtual full lockdown here, I suspect until April/May! Keep safe, regards Andrew

[@MattMiss79]

Great video. Thank you. Has made me help decide to go with RR instead. I feel this will not hold up off road. Gravel is fine but then why bother. I'm not worried about a centre stand on this bike. Im using a track stand if need be which can be folded and packed away.

[@thecampingbiker791]

Thanks Matt, pleased it was helpful and for letting me know…my RR has had a bit of a bashing now but stood up well 😂

[@danielfalin]

thank you very much!

[@thecampingbiker791]

Pleased it was useful Daniel 👍🏻

[@Choicesoftarun]

Will this fit for 2021 mode?

[@thecampingbiker791]

Hi Tarun, yes it will fit 2021 model, the only real change was colour scheme, keep safe and enjoy the bike, regards Andrew

[@Choicesoftarun]

Thank you. My 500x is red

[@thecampingbiker791]

@@Choicesoftarun I love the red, it’s proper Honda colour, and was originally looking for one but my black came along and it’s very good for wild camping 😆 👍🏻

[@Choicesoftarun]

I have another question. I have got givi engine guards & Tank guards. Now, am planning to get sw moto tech sump guard. I want to know whether the crash bars of tank & engine will cause any hindrance in mounting the sump guard. Could you please help know?

[@thecampingbiker791]

@@Choicesoftarun I’m not 100% sure with Givi as not used them but I think that they may do so as I think the spacers are replaced by the fittings….hopefully someone else might see this and advise 👍🏻

[@favfunesaudiovintage1451]

bueno a ver...primero antes de hacer ese desastre con el loctite, pasar un macho por la rosaca motor, despues limpiar el tornillo y sacarle el pegamento viejo y despues usar 1/4 del pegamento que usaste y apretar el tornillo a especificacion del fabricante