Shocking how little of this video was actually talking about the bike...

@MotoPhotoAdventures

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for your input @fufermanxyz. Were you wanting more feedback as far as how the bike rides, or what repair issues to look out for? Maybe we can do a Part 2 that covers anything you think we missed. If you're looking for bike specs, you'll more likely find that in a "First Impressions" type video...which there are a plethera of on KZread. If you have any specific questions, let us know! We're very active in the community and would be happy to help.

@Yowzoe

4 ай бұрын

it was 50%. It could've been 60 or 70% and yes that would've been better, but as someone new to this game, I *gained immensely* from it. Thank you, blokes 🙏🏽 🎉

@Yowzoe

4 ай бұрын

@@MotoPhotoAdventures a part 2 would be fantastique

It would have been good to know what the bike was like at 60000 miles.

@MotoPhotoAdventures

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! The CB500X performed as well at 60K miles as it did at 60 miles. It truly is a fun, reliable, and affordable little adventure bike!

Picking up my '22 CB tomorrow, with 290 miles on it. Stoked and nervous. This video was great, super helpful.

@MotoPhotoAdventures

2 ай бұрын

Congratulations!!! Excellent choice. You'll love it! Come back and check out our huge CB500X playlist. From changing your oil to adding accessories, we've got you covered!!!

Thanks for the fun review. There’s a place for a middle-weight ADV bike. When planning the MABDR I had the choice between a bike that’s too big (R1200GS) and one that’s too small (WR250R). Something in the 400-800 cc range would have been just right. Thanks again.

@MotoPhotoAdventures

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, my friend! Hey, if you have room for 2+ bikes in the garage, more power to you. Some of us need one bike that will do it all! :-)

Looking to buy one of these bikes, really enjoyed the video, great double act 👍. Very informative thanks guys.

@MotoPhotoAdventures

8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it...and glad we could help. The CB500X truly is a fun, reliable, and affordable adventure bike!!!

Hit that LIKE button, my friends!!! 😁

This was a good video as far as information - in fact it was excellent as far as information but it was way too long (IMO) due to ALL the BS that flowed between the two gentleman - one would think they where trying to produce a comedy movie - without a doubt it could have been under 20 minutes if the guy with the hat was off & the other gentleman was just giving a down home explanation of the added after market items he has purchased - its like reporting the news - just give me the facts - the features & the names & I'll do mind own research & cut out the 15 minutes that was not needed.

@MotoPhotoAdventures

9 ай бұрын

Glad we could help. We'll try not to be as entertaining next time! 😂

Which seat cover are you using? It looks like a perfect fit.

@MotoPhotoAdventures

11 ай бұрын

I got it from eBay. It said it was for the Suzuki DR650 but would fit the CB500X. It took a little stretching. But over time it fit pretty good!

May I know the brand name of that tank bag?

@MotoPhotoAdventures

6 ай бұрын

Absolutely! It's the Nelson Rigg Commuter Sport tank bag. We did a trail-side review here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qYNhxpmxktDLg7w.htmlsi=ykc6aeATVnO6Wl_W. I love it!!!

Is Givi a quality brand ? I am looking to replace my BMW top case, it gets humid and collects water inside.

@MotoPhotoAdventures

10 ай бұрын

Hi David! Yes it is. They are an Italian company that makes high-end luggage and motorcycle accessories. If you've heard of SW-Motech, I think they are on par. In fact, I think some bike manufacturers use re-branded versions of their luggage as their OEM products. I find www.tourandride.com to be one of the best places to buy Givi products!

@davidb9323

10 ай бұрын

@@MotoPhotoAdventures Their aluminum cases look similar to the BMW branded ones, wasn’t sure if BMW just rebranded Givi products

@MotoPhotoAdventures

10 ай бұрын

@@davidb9323 I think a Google search could help with that. But I would guess they are either Givi or SW-Motech.

How is that scorpion tire on the front holding for you? Can you still corner on the street well with it?

@MotoPhotoAdventures

10 ай бұрын

I don't have Scropion tires on it. That's a Continental TKC80 up front. It's the best off-road tire I've found for this bike. And honestly it also grips REALLY well on the street. If you follow the channel, you'll know I LOVE twisty mountain road! 🙂

@karlfonner7589

10 ай бұрын

@@MotoPhotoAdventures Thank you for your reply. I’m thinking about putting scorpion tires up front of my Kawasaki Z 400 and just going for it? For the gravel roads up in the gold country? Any suggestions

@MotoPhotoAdventures

10 ай бұрын

@@karlfonner7589 like you said, I'd agree you should "go for it". 🙂 Whatever makes you happy, brother....

What tires are those. How is the fender clearance going a little aggressive vs stock tires?

@MotoPhotoAdventures

Жыл бұрын

I have the Continental TKC80 up front. Best tire I've ever found for the front on this bike!!! It's awesome off-road, and actually sticks really well on pavement too. No problem with fender. I don't like this tire for the rear, however, because it wears out so fast. I'm using the Shinko 805 in the rear. It's cheaper, almost as good as the TKC80, and lasts longer.

@lorilgray

11 ай бұрын

the 805 doesn't come in 160/60-17, are you running a 170/60?@@MotoPhotoAdventures

@MotoPhotoAdventures

11 ай бұрын

@@lorilgray that is correct! Not many tires come in the 160 size. The difference between the 150 or 170 is minimal. Both fit perfectly fine. I used to order the 170 because I liked the "look" of the fat tire! But Jenny Morgan taught me that the 150 is actually a better choice. So I switched to that size and am glad I did. It's still a nice beefy looking tire! But it makes the bike "feel" lighter and livelier, both in acceleration and in the twisties. Plus when you're offroad, it allows the bike to dig down through the sand so it can "grab" better on the solid earth beneath. So these days I always recommend the 150/70-17: www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/shinko-804-805-big-block-adventure-touring-tires?gclid=CjwKCAjw3dCnBhBCEiwAVvLcu74ifoHCpyP5Ng-PP5hZ9Oe_6gVxiW-B82Ik5vcHr0LT73z96yFwuRoCgdsQAvD_BwE&sku_id=1779941. By the way, I've got a brand new 17" Continental TKC80 front tire if your bike is a 2013-2018. I ordered it a few months ago when I heard there was a shortage. Then I sold my CB500X. So it's sitting in my closet if you want to make me a reasonable offer. Most places are still out of stock on this tire!!!

@Yowzoe

4 ай бұрын

@@MotoPhotoAdventures thanks for that info on tires, I'm filing it!

Can you link the led replacement? I have the exact same motorcycle and have been wanting to change it out.

@MotoPhotoAdventures

7 ай бұрын

Here's a list of most of the accessories I added to my bike: motophotoadventures.com/the-bikes/. Looking through the list, I can see the bulb somehow got omitted. But here's the link: www.superbrightleds.com/catalog/product/view/id/199788/category/2/?find=2013-honda-cb500x-high-beam-and-low-beam-headlight-bulb-base-4496101. The brightness level is SO MUCH BETTER than the stock on!!! Enjoy...

@Yowzoe

4 ай бұрын

@@MotoPhotoAdventuresexcellent link. I am looking to get a 22 or a 23, and I'm hearing that even those years' stock LED is not bright enough -- people are saying it is visible enough to oncoming drivers but that it doesn't adequately light up the road ahead.

@MotoPhotoAdventures

4 ай бұрын

​@Yowzoe glad I could help. The newer models have a better headlight than the old ones. But I always recommend adding auxiliary driving lights to any bike! Look in our CB500X playlist to see how I added mine.

@Yowzoe

4 ай бұрын

@@MotoPhotoAdventures yes, better, but not great, is what I've been hearing. I am brand new to this, so I'm sure I'll learn more. Thanks for your playlist, I will definitely be checking everything out. I love these fog lights from Motech that I just stumbled upon as I am looking at all the videos: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lnWhwbSngqW2ecY.htmlsi=l-s6A7nqBKv2fq6j :30 I haven't learned how much more like they put out, but damn, they do look sharp, don't they?

What accessory bar did you use to mount your Zumo on?

@MotoPhotoAdventures

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for asking, Ken! I built my own bar out of an old badminton net post. I cut it to length, spray painted it with black matte paint, squished the ends in a vice so they were flat, drilled a hole in each end where the upper windscreen bolt was located, and sandwiched it between the windscreen and the windscreen bracket. Easy peezy. 🙂

Any idea where we can find a seat cover like that?

@MotoPhotoAdventures

Жыл бұрын

www.amazon.com/Motorcycle-Honeycomb-Sunscreen-Insulation-Breathable/dp/B08D3DM11L/ref=sr_1_12_sspa?crid=27CXKWCMACH8I&keywords=motorcycle+seat+cover&qid=1690080951&sprefix=motorcycle+seat+cove%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-12-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGY&psc=1

@b1abrams

Жыл бұрын

Awesome thank you! Def could use a little extra cushion. Did you get the XL or XXL?

@MotoPhotoAdventures

Жыл бұрын

@@b1abrams actually that was just a generic one on Amazon to give you an idea of what to look for. I believe the actual one I bought was this one on eBay: www.ebay.com/itm/304732234108?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=MeOH4hNdSRe&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=fFabMIIySVC&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY.

man , wear did you get the fork gators from....I need some

@MotoPhotoAdventures

Жыл бұрын

I got them from eBay! I just measured the diameter of both ends and found a pair that worked. I had to trim them a bit. But I've been super happy!

Man i can't stand the word farkle! It's just something about that word 🤣 Nice bike Chris and congrats on the new bike!

@Jason_MotoPhotoAdventures

Жыл бұрын

hahaha!

@MotoPhotoAdventures

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Greg! I really enjoyed my time with the CB500X. I'm looking forward to having as much fun on the Tuareg! And yes, the word "farkle" is an odd one. 🙂

Farkles!

@MotoPhotoAdventures

Жыл бұрын

Heck yeah! Best part about owning a bike. 😂

What tires are you using and how tall are you?

@MotoPhotoAdventures

5 ай бұрын

I'm 5'7" with a 30" inseem. My favorite tire combination is the Shinko 804 in back, and the Continental TKC 80 up front.

Just a thought. You guys should do a rendezvous somewhere for future and current you tubers on filming techniques and topics surrounding making and editing content. I know a few people who would attend.

@Jason_MotoPhotoAdventures

Жыл бұрын

Good idea!

@MotoPhotoAdventures

Жыл бұрын

Hey man! That's an excellent suggestion. We've also talked about doing a "photo-ride-along" event, where we get a group together, talk about photography tips, then everyone rides a scenic route to lunch, stopping to photograph various stops along the way, and finally discuss any issues, questions or improvements that could be made over a nice meal before everyone heads home.

@scudrunneradv3269

Жыл бұрын

@@MotoPhotoAdventures I’m in. Know a few others who would’ve interested. If you do it can it be spring or fall. To darned hot to do anything right now.

@MotoPhotoAdventures

Жыл бұрын

@@scudrunneradv3269 I hear that! Rode down to Savannah and back today (2 hours each way) in the heat of the day. WHEW!!!

@scudrunneradv3269

Жыл бұрын

@@MotoPhotoAdventures Spent the morning on the hot tractor bush hogging. That was a double whew!!!

Thanks for your update on the bike, but next time can ya leave ya mate at home

@MotoPhotoAdventures

6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 😁

Loose the guy with the white shirt. He ruined it for me. It's not about him, it's about the bike.

@Jason_MotoPhotoAdventures

9 ай бұрын

He is already loose.

@MotoPhotoAdventures

9 ай бұрын

...and dobn't forget to hit the like button for the guy in the black shirt!

@gunneddown

6 ай бұрын

It would been okay if he was not interrupting 99% of the time lol

@tank-eleven

5 ай бұрын

he's annoying and unfunny, had to stop watching halfway

What happens? Apparently, it gets jilted for an Aprilia. 😄 Enjoy the new bike and, of course, a whole new catalogue of farkling.

@Jason_MotoPhotoAdventures

Жыл бұрын

lol

@MotoPhotoAdventures

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Len! Excited to start the next chapter. You'll have to wait until tomorrow's video to see what happens!!! HA!!!!! :-)

If you look really closely @ 34:05... You'll see the video end.

@Jason_MotoPhotoAdventures

8 ай бұрын

34:06 but who's counting?

@usernametaken6659

8 ай бұрын

@@Jason_MotoPhotoAdventures the video ends at 34:06, if you want to see it end you'll have to tune in at 34:05. Can't believe I had to explain that.

@Jason_MotoPhotoAdventures

8 ай бұрын

Hahaha

I love the channel but the accessories are a little excessive in my opinion. At some point maybe you should look into a trailer or maybe just drive a car, second thought, you might want to go with a SUV so you have enough room for all of that stuff.

@MotoPhotoAdventures

6 ай бұрын

Haha...you are absolutely right, my friend. We do accumulate a lot of "baggage" on our bikes. I think most of that is a result of the long trips we take...often in very remote areas or foreign countries where we're not sure what to expect or where we'll find things we might need. Going for a 3-day ride along the Blue Ridge Parkway is different from taking 30 days to cross the country on remote dirt roads and over high mountain passes. Plus we have the added burden of carrying all the electronics to record these adventures. Yes, this is a self-inflicted "burden". However, being able to record our adventures by packing my Nikon Z9, a drone, and several GoPros (plus all the accompanying chargers, lenses, and accessories), is something we enjoy. So it's our burden to carry which most do not need. And yes, many motorcycle travelers choose to sleep in hotels. But we enjoy camping, cooking over the fire, and boiling a cup of tea. So that all requires more gear still. Whether you ride with a more minimalistic approach, or with a more self-sufficient approach like ours, there is certainly is no right or wrong way to travel. As long as you're having fun on your motorcycle, and enjoying your adventure...we say go for it!!!

@randomkadrmas2630

6 ай бұрын

@MotoPhotoAdventures great reply. As a technician I seem to acquire more and more tools every week in my tool bag. I will use something once and leave it in there, you know, just in case I need it again. I just started riding at 50+ and bought a CB500X to start on. I am looking forward to taking my mini 2 drone along in my tank bag, but other than that I am just doing day rides so I don't have the need for all of the gear or the cameras.

@randomkadrmas2630

6 ай бұрын

@MotoPhotoAdventures what does all of those bags do to the mileage that the bike gets?

@MotoPhotoAdventures

6 ай бұрын

@@randomkadrmas2630 the bags definitely create "drag" and reduce the mileage...especially at highway speeds. But it's already a very fuel-efficient motorcycle. And the trade-off is worth it to me. But, to each their own I say! 🙂

@MotoPhotoAdventures

6 ай бұрын

@@randomkadrmas2630 that's awesome!!! Welcome to the riding community. I grew up riding and owned many motorcycles when I was younger. But I took a "break" in the middle and came back to riding at around 50. It has been SUCH A JOY!!! I call it my "wind-therapy" whenever I get to go for a ride. You should check out some of our adventure videos! We are three goofy 50+ year old guys that often act like a bunch of children and get into all kinds of mischief. Here's one you might enjoy: kzread.info/head/PLMpCu16Bx7xMt2FNebqeF5pcUGy-U1GR0&si=EeM7b00HHT3BquNn. Plus you can see how all the accessories I have on my bike come into play. We also have an entire playlist about the CB500X with tips, mods, maintenance, and more: kzread.info/head/PLMpCu16Bx7xP_DfFjhRG9np5cXTO-1uNY&si=u9l027B314pwp7D-. I hope you'll subscribe and ENJOY!!!