HONDA CB500 X User Manual

This manual should be considered a permanent part of the motorcycle and should remain with the motorcycle when it is resold.

This publication includes the latest production information available before printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation.

No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission.

The vehicle pictured in this owner’s manual may not match your actual vehicle.

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Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of a new Honda motorcycle. Your selection of a Honda makes you part of a worldwide family of satisfied customers who appreciate Honda’s reputation for building quality into every product.

To ensure your safety and riding pleasure:

● Read this owner’s manual carefully.

● Follow all recommendations and

procedures contained in this manual.

● Pay close attention to safety messages

contained in this manual and on the motorcycle.

● The following codes in this manual indicate

each country.

● The illustrations here in are based on the

CB500XA ED type.

Country Codes

*The specifications may vary with each locale.

Code Country CB500X

E UK F France, Belgium ED European direct sales KO Korea

CB500XA

E UK F France, Belgium ED European direct sales U Australia, New Zealand KO Korea

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A Few Words About Safety

Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. Operating this motorcycle safely is an important responsibility. To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on safety labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all hazards associated with operating or maintaining a motorcycle. You must use your own good judgement.

You will find important safety information in a variety of forms, including:

● Safety labels on the motorcycle

● Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert

symbol and one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These signal words mean:

DANGER

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

WARNING

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

CAUTION

You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

Other important information is provided under the following titles:

NOTICE

Information to help you avoid damage to your motorcycle, other property, or the environment.

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Contents

Motorcycle Safety P. 2

Operation Guide P. 16

Maintenance P. 39

Troubleshooting P. 82

Information P. 102

Specifications P. 114

Index P. 117

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Motorcycle Safety

This section contains important information for safe riding of your motorcycle. Please read this section carefully.

Safety Guidelines .........................................P. 3

Image Labels.................................................P. 6

Safety Precautions .....................................P. 10

Riding Precautions .....................................P. 11

Accessories & Modifications......................P. 14

Loading .......................................................P. 15

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Motorcycle Safety

Safety Guidelines

Follow these guidelines to enhance your safety:

● Perform all routine and regular inspections

specified in this manual.

● Stop the engine and keep sparks and flame

away before filling the fuel tank.

● Do not run the engine in enclosed or partly

enclosed areas. Carbon monoxide in exhaust gases is toxic and can kill you.

It’s a proven fact: helmets and protective apparel significantly reduce the number and severity of head and other injuries. So always wear an approved motorcycle helmet and protective apparel.

2 P. 10

Make sure that you are physically fit, mentally focused and free of alcohol and drugs. Check

that you and your passenger are both wearing an approved motorcycle helmet and protective apparel. Instruct your passenger on holding onto the grab rails or your waist, leaning with you in turns, and keeping their feet on the footpegs, even when the motorcycle is stopped.

Even if you have ridden other motorcycles, practice riding in a safe area to become familiar with how this motorcycle works and handles, and to become accustomed to the motorcycle’s size and weight.

Always pay attention to other vehicles around you, and do not assume that other drivers see you. Be prepared to stop quickly or perform an evasive maneuver.

Always Wear a Helmet

Before Riding

Take Time to Learn & Practice

Ride Defensively

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Safety Guidelines

Motorcycle Safety

Make yourself more visible, especially at night, by wearing bright reflective clothing, positioning yourself so other drivers can see you, signaling before turning or changing lanes, and using your horn when necessary.

Never ride beyond your personal abilities or faster than conditions warrant. Fatigue and inattention can impair your ability to use good judgement and ride safely.

Alcohol and riding don’t mix. Even one alcoholic drink can reduce your ability to respond to changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink. Don’t drink and ride, and don’t let your friends drink and ride either.

It’s important to keep your motorcycle properly maintained and in safe riding condition. Inspect your motorcycle before every ride and perform all recommended maintenance. Never exceed load limits (

2 P. 15), and do not modify

your motorcycle or install accessories that would make your motorcycle unsafe (

2 P. 14).

Personal safety is your first priority. If you or anyone else has been injured, take time to assess the severity of the injuries and whether it is safe to continue riding. Call for emergency assistance if needed. Also follow applicable laws and regulations if another person or vehicle is involved in the crash.

If you decide to continue riding, first evaluate the condition of your motorcycle. If the engine is still running, turn it off. Inspect for fluid leaks,

Make Yourself Easy to See

Ride within Your Limits

Don’t Drink and Ride

Keep Your Honda in Safe Condition

If You are Involved in a Crash

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Safety Guidelines

Motorcycle Safety

check the tightness of critical nuts and bolts, and check the handlebar, control levers, brakes, and wheels. Ride slowly and cautiously. Your motorcycle may have suffered damage that is not immediately apparent. Have your motorcycle thoroughly checked at a qualified service facility as soon as possible.

Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a colourless, odorless gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause loss of consciousness and may lead to death.

If you run the engine in confined or even partly enclosed area, the air you breathe could contain a dangerous amount of carbon monoxide. Never run your motorcycle inside a garage or other enclosure.

Carbon Monoxide Hazard

WARNING

Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill you.

Avoid any areas or activities that expose you to carbon monoxide.

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Image Labels

Motorcycle Safety

Image Labels

The following pages describe the label meanings. Some labels warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury. Others provide important safety information. Read this information carefully and don’t remove the labels.

If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your dealer for a replacement.

There is a specific symbol on each label. The meanings of each symbol and label are as follows.

Except KO type

Read instructions contained in Owner’s Manual carefully.

Read instructions contained in Shop Manual carefully. In the interest of safety, take the motorcycle to be serviced only by your dealer.

DANGER (with RED background)

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

WARNING (with ORANGE background)

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

CAUTION (with YELLOW background)

You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

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Motorcycle Safety

BATTERY LABEL DANGER

• Keep flame and spark away from the battery. Battery produce explosive gas that can cause explosion.

• Wear the eye protection and rubber gloves when handling the battery, or you can get burned or lose your eyesight by the battery electrolyte.

• Do not allow children and other people to touch a battery unless they understand proper handling and hazards of the battery very well.

• Handle the battery electrolyte with extreme care as it contains dilute sulfuric acid. Contact with your skin or eyes can burn you or cause loss of your eyesight.

• Read this manual carefully and understand it before handling the battery. Neglect of the instructions can cause personal injury and damage to the motorcycle.

• Do not use a battery with the electrolyte at or below the lower level mark. It can explode causing serious injury.

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Motorcycle Safety

RADIATOR CAP LABEL

DANGER

NEVER OPEN WHEN HOT. Hot coolant will scald you. Relief pressure valve begins to open at 1.1 kgf/cm

ACCESSORIES AND LOADING WARNING LABEL

WARNING

ACCESSORIES AND LOADING

• The safety stability and handling of this motorcycle may be affected by the addition of accessories and luggage.

• Read carefully the instructions contained in user’s manual and installation guide before installing any accessory.

• The total weight of accessories and luggage added to rider’s and passenger’s weight should not exceed 185 kg (408 lb), which is the maximum weight capacity.

• The luggage weight must not exceed 11 kg (24 lb) under any circumstances.

• The fitting of large fork-mounted or large handlebar mounted fairing is not recommended.

Except U type

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Motorcycle Safety

TYRE INFORMATION LABEL

Cold tyre pressure: [Driver only]

Front 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm2, 36 psi) Rear 290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm2, 42 psi)

[Driver and passenger]

Front 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm2, 36 psi) Rear 290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm2, 42 psi)

Tyre size:

Front 120/70ZR17M/C 58W Rear 160/60ZR17M/C 69W

Tyre brand: PIRELLI

Front SCORPION TRAIL E Rear SCORPION TRAIL

SAFETY REMINDER LABEL

For your protection, always wear helmet, protective apparel.

FUEL LABEL

Unleaded petrol only

DRIVE CHAIN LABEL

Keep chain adjusted and lubricated. 35 to 45 mm (1.4 to 1.8 in) Freeplay

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Safety Precautions

Motorcycle Safety

Safety Precautions

● Ride cautiously and keep your hands on the

handlebar and feet on the footpegs.

● Keep passenger’s hands onto the grab rails or

your waist, passenger’s feet on the footpegs while riding.

● Always consider the safety of your passenger,

as well as other drivers and riders.

Make sure that you and any passenger are wearing an approved motorcycle helmet, eye protection, and high-visibility protective clothing. Ride defensively in response to weather and road conditions.

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Helmet

Safety-standard certified, high-visibility, correct size for your head

● Must fit comfortably but securely, with the

chin strap fastened

● Face shield with unobstructed field of vision

or other approved eye protection

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Gloves

Full-finger leather gloves with high abrasion resistance

❙

Boots or Riding Shoes

Sturdy boots with non-slip soles and ankle protection

❙

Jacket and Trousers

Protective, highly visible, long-sleeved jacket and durable trousers for riding (or a protective suit).

Protective Apparel

WARNING

Not wearing a helmet increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash.

Make sure that you and any passenger always wear an approved helmet and protective apparel.

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Motorcycle Safety

Riding Precautions

During the first 500 km (300 miles) of running, follow these guidelines to ensure your motorcycle’s future reliability and performance.

● Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid

acceleration.

● Avoid hard braking and rapid down-shifts.

● Ride conservatively.

Observe the following guidelines:

● For full braking effectiveness, operate both

the front and rear brakes together.

● Avoid excessively hard braking and down-

shifts.

u Sudden braking can reduce the

motorcycle’s stability.

u Where possible, reduce speed before

turning; otherwise you risk sliding out.

● Exercise caution on low traction surfaces.

u The tyres slip more easily on such surfaces

and braking distances are longer.

● Avoid continuous braking.

u Repeated braking, such as when

descending long, steep slopes can seriously overheat the brakes, reducing their effectiveness. Use engine braking with intermittent use of the brakes to reduce speed.

Running-in Period

Brakes

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Riding Precautions

Motorcycle Safety

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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

This model is equipped with an Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) designed to help prevent the brakes from locking up during hard braking.

● ABS does not reduce braking distance. In

certain circumstances, ABS may result in a longer stopping distance.

● ABS does not function at speeds below 10

km/h (6 mph).

● The brake lever and pedal may recoil slightly

when applying the brakes. This is normal.

● Always use the recommended tyres to ensure

correct ABS operation.

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Engine Braking

Engine braking helps slow your motorcycle down when you release the throttle. For further slowing action, downshift to a lower gear. Use engine braking with intermittent use of the brakes to reduce speed when descending long, steep slopes.

❙

Wet or Rainy Conditions

Road surfaces are slippery when wet, and wet brakes further reduce braking efficiency. Exercise extra caution when braking in wet conditions. If the brakes get wet, apply the brakes while riding at low speed to help them dry.

CB500XA only

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Riding Precautions

Motorcycle Safety

● Park on a firm, level paved surface.

● If you must park on a slight incline or loose

surface, park so that the motorcycle cannot move or fall over.

● Make sure that high-temperature parts

cannot come into contact with flammable materials.

● Do not touch the engine, muffler, brakes and

other high-temperature parts until they cool down.

● To reduce the likelihood of theft, always lock

the handlebar and remove the key when leaving the motorcycle unattended. Use of an anti-theft device is also recommended.

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Parking with the Side Stand

Stop the engine.

Push the side stand down.

Slowly lean the motorcycle to the left until its weight rests on the side stand.

Turn the handlebar fully to the left.

u Turning the handlebar to the right reduces

stability and may cause the motorcycle to fall.

Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the key.

2 P. 33

Follow these guidelines to protect the engine and catalytic converter:

● Use only unleaded petrol.

● Use recommended octane number. Using

lower octane petrol will result in decreased engine performance.

● Do not use fuels containing a high

concentration of alcohol.

2 P. 106

● Do not use stale or contaminated petrol or an

oil/petrol mixture.

● Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.

Parking

Refuelling and Fuel Guidelines

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Accessories & Modifications

Motorcycle Safety

Accessories & Modifications

We strongly advise that you do not add any accessories that were not specifically designed for your motorcycle by Honda or make modifications to your motorcycle from its original design. Doing so can make it unsafe. Modifying your motorcycle may also void your warranty and make your motorcycle illegal to operate on public roads and highways. Before deciding to install accessories on your motorcycle be certain the modification is safe and legal.

Do not pull a trailer with, or attach a sidecar to, your motorcycle. Your motorcycle was not designed for these attachments, and their use can seriously impair your motorcycle’s handling.

WARNING

Improper accessories or modifications can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.

Follow all instructions in this owner’s manual regarding accessories and modifications.

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Motorcycle Safety

● Carrying extra weight affects your

motorcycle’s handling, braking and stability. Always ride at a safe speed for the load you are carrying.

● Avoid carrying an excessive load and keep

within specified load limits.

2 Maximum weight capacity / Maximum

luggage weight P. 114

● Tie all luggage securely, evenly balanced and

close to the centre of the motorcycle.

● Do not place objects near the lights or the

muffler.

WARNING

Overloading or improper loading can cause a crash and you can be seriously hurt or killed.

Follow all load limits and other loading guidelines in this manual.

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Operation Guide

Parts Location

Front brake fluid reservoir (P66)

Throttle grip (P76) Engine oil fill cap (P60)

Engine oil drain bolt (P 62 )

Engine oil filter (P63)

Front brake lever

Fuel fill cap

(P36)

Side cover (P57)

Engine oil level inspection window

(P60)

Rear brake fluid reservoir (P66)

Main fuse (P101 )

Rear brake pedal

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Seat (P56)

Drive chain (P69)

Fuse box (P100)

Crankcase breather (P77)

Battery (P59)

Clutch lever (P73)

Side stand (P68)

Coolant reserve tank (P64)

Rear suspension spring preload adjuster

(P78)

Shift lever (P35)

Bulb Lid (P58)

Windscreen (P80)

Side cover (P57)

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Operation Guide

Instruments

Display Check

When the ignition switch is turned on, all the mode and digital segments will show, and the tachometer segment progresses to maximum scale and then disappear. If any part of these displays does not come on when it should, have your dealer check for problems.

SET button

SEL button

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Operation Guide

Tachometer

NOTICE

Do not operate the engine in the tachometer red zone. Excessive engine speed can adversely affect engine life.

Clock (12-hour display) To set the clock:

(P25)

Fuel gauge

Remaining fuel when only 1st (E) segment starts flashing: approximately 2.8 litres (0.74 US gal, 0.62 Imp gal)

Speedometer

If the fuel gauge indicators repeat flashing or turned off:

(P87)

Tachometer red zone

(excessive engine rpm range)

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Instruments (Continued)

Operation Guide

Odometer [TOTAL] & Tripmeter [TRIP A/B] & Fuel mileage meter & Fuel consumption meter

SEL button selects the odometer, tripmeter A, tripmeter B, current fuel mileage, average fuel mileage and fuel consumption.

u To reset the tripmeter: (P22)

Odometer Tripmeter A Tripmeter B Current fuel

mileage

Average fuel mileage

Fuel consumption

Reserve fuel consumption

(P23)

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Operation Guide

The average fuel mileage and fuel consumption will be based on tripmeter A.

• Current fuel mileage: Current instant fuel mileage. If your speed is less than 7 km/h (5 mph), “ ” is displayed. When “ ” is displayed at speeds above 7 km/h (5 mph), go to your dealer for service.

• Average fuel mileage: Average fuel mileage since tripmeter A was reset. When “ ” is displayed, go to your dealer for service.

• Fuel consumption: Total fuel consumption since tripmeter A was reset. When “ ” displayed, go to your dealer for service.

u To reset the average fuel mileage and fuel consumption: (P22 )

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Operation Guide

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To reset the tripmeter, average fuel mileage and fuel consumption

!a To reset tripmeter A, average fuel mileage,

and fuel consumption together, press and hold SET button with tripmeter A, average fuel mileage, or fuel consumption displayed.

!b When they are reset, “0.0” is displayed at

each indication.

!c Then, the display returns to the last selected

indication.

!d To reset tripmeter B, press and hold SET

button with tripmeter B displayed.

Also, the tripmeter A, average fuel mileage, and fuel consumption will automatically reset by refuelling more than the reserve amount and riding your motorcycle for 0.1 km (0.06 mile). You can activate or deactivate the automatic

reset mode by refuelling.

(P27)

Tripmeter A Average

fuel mileage

Fuel consumption

or or

Tripmeter B

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Reserve fuel consumption display

When the 1st (E) segment of the fuel gauge starts flashing, the odometer & tripmeter & fuel mileage meter & fuel consumption meter switches to the reserve fuel consumption. You should refill the tank as soon as possible.

Reserve fuel consumption display

• Flashes from “0.0” L (litre) or gal (US gal).

u When the amount of consumed fuel is

more than 1.0 litre (0.26 US gal, 0.22 Imp gal) the display blinks faster.

u If you change the display to odometer,

tripmeter, fuel mileage meter and fuel consumption meter and so on

(P20), it

will automatically return to the reserve fuel consumption display if the buttons are not pressed after for about 10 seconds.

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Instruments (Continued)

Operation Guide

Display Setting

Following items to change sequentially.

• Clock setting

• Backlight brightness adjustment

• Activating/deactivating of tripmeter A, average fuel mileage and fuel consumption automatic reset mode

• Setting of HISS indicator

• Changing of speed and mileage unit

• Changing of fuel mileage meter unit

E type only

Press and hold SEL button and SET button

Press SET button

Ordinary display

Clock setting

Activating/deactivating of tripmeter A, average fuel mileage and fuel consumption automatic reset mode

Setting of HISS indicator

Changing of fuel mileage meter unit

Backlight brightness adjustment

Setting Mode

Changing of speed and mileage unit

E type only

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In addition, to return to the ordinary display at display setting.

• The button is not pressed for about 30 seconds

• Turn the ignition switch off and then on

1 To set the clock:

!a Turn the ignition switch to ON. !b Press and hold SEL button and SET button,

the hour digits start flashing.

!c Press SEL button until the desired hour is

displayed.

u Press and hold to advance the hour fast.

!d Press SET button. The minute digits start

flashing.

!e Press SEL button until the desired minute is

displayed.

u Press and hold to advance the minute

fast.

!f Press SET button. The clock is set, and then

the display moves to the backlight brightness adjustment.

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Instruments (Continued)

Operation Guide

2 Backlight brightness adjustment:

You can adjust the brightness to five levels.

!a Press SEL button. The brightness is switched.

!b Press SET button. The backlight is set, and

then the display moves to activating/ deactivating of tripmeter A, average fuel mileage and fuel consumption automatic reset mode.

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Operation Guide

3 To activate/deactivate of tripmeter A, average fuel mileage and fuel consumption automatic reset mode:

You can also activate or deactivate the automatic reset mode by refuelling after 1st (E) segment of the fuel gauge starts flashing. Deactivation is initially set.

!a Press SEL button to select “ ” (activate)

or “ ” (deactivate) in the automatic reset mode.

!b To end the selection, press SET button. The

activation/deactivation of automatic reset

mode is set, and then the display moves to

the on/off of blinks of HISS indicator (HISS

indicator comes on).

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