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Title: Did a thing today....
Post by: TrophyRider on December 22, 2018, 06:07:51 PM
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2013 Honda CB500X
Anyone have/had one of these? Any comments or advice?
Title: Re: Did a thing today....
Post by: Patmo on December 22, 2018, 08:01:45 PM
👍. Nice!
Title: Re: Did a thing today....
Post by: STLTHMSTA on December 22, 2018, 09:21:59 PM
Only heard good things.
Title: Re: Did a thing today....
Post by: HawkGTRider on December 23, 2018, 07:52:55 PM
Seems like we had an association member that mounted some more off-road-oriented tires and rode the hound out of one of these. Maybe he put the more knobby tires on the standard CB500...I don't remember. If you do a search on this forum, I'll bet you will find something.
Title: Re: Did a thing today....
Post by: stevegrab on January 04, 2019, 01:57:51 PM
Not sure which model it was but recall two of our Northeast Ohio members having Honda CB500s, Larry Ward and Nate Davis, pretty sure at least one is on the forum. Believe they had these bikes at Fall Color 2 (maybe 3 years ago, I know Nate has a new bike and Larry was riding and older BMW recently).

A search in PDF versions of the past couple Blue Books may be another way to find them. Yep, confirmed both those guys had the bike, Nate Davis is shown as a 2013 model. Only 2 matches I found.
Title: Re: Did a thing today....
Post by: HawkGTRider on January 26, 2019, 09:08:33 PM
A different thing....


Just curious what folks do for riding during the winter. Here in Tennessee we're almost exactly centered between Lake City, Florida and Cleveland, OH as examples of south and north. I know riders in the north have a tough time getting out for a ride while the folks in the south probably LOVE this time of year. In TN we have days that are a good excuse to have a, gulp, car, and other days that almost demand getting the scooter out. Today I had lunch 25 miles away with my sisters, and with temps near 40 and sunny skies, I HAD to ride. The low temps tomorrow and Monday nights are predicted to be in the single digits with possible snow on Tuesday...I'll likely be leaving the bikes alone in the garage.


I've managed to squeeze in about 800 miles so far this month and will rack up a few more tomorrow before the cold front arrives.
How about you?
Title: Re: Did a thing today....
Post by: Patmo on January 26, 2019, 09:53:06 PM
The 1st week of January was good for riding in southern Ohio/Northern Kentucky.  But we’ve had several rounds of snow and cold since then.  I put one bike in the basement and did overdue and needed maintenance.  I’ve spent the last 3 days working on a local indoor motorcycle show.  One Saturday with the MSTA breakfast.  Next month is looking like it’s gojng to start out cold and snowy, but hope that by mid-Feb the weather might give us a break.
Title: Re: Did a thing today....
Post by: NinjaBob on January 26, 2019, 10:05:04 PM
We've had only a few really cold days down here in the deep south but also lots of rain. I have a tad over 1000 miles for January. Track day tomorrow will be in the 50s.
Title: Re: Did a thing today....
Post by: Condor on January 27, 2019, 06:35:30 PM
What's this talk of riding in the winter? My bikes have been garaged since October and we have 6 inches of snow on the ground and getting 7 to 14 tomorrow. Temperature is nice though, it's +3 now and only going down to -10 tonight. I'm going to need different tires if I try to ride now. :helpme:
Title: Re: Did a thing today....
Post by: HawkGTRider on January 27, 2019, 08:35:30 PM
Ron,


You live in "southern" Wisconsin don't you?


 ;)
Title: Re: Did a thing today....
Post by: RichGrab on January 28, 2019, 10:02:07 AM
What's this talk of riding in the winter? My bikes have been garaged since October and we have 6 inches of snow on the ground and getting 7 to 14 tomorrow. Temperature is nice though, it's +3 now and only going down to -10 tonight. I'm going to need different tires if I try to ride now. :helpme:
Ron, I feel your pain. I live in southern Michigan and bikes are also garaged for months now. Only about 5 inches on the ground but prediction is for 3-7 by end of day, then -40F with wind chill on Wednesday. Brrrrrrrr.
Title: Re: Did a thing today....
Post by: fartymarty on January 28, 2019, 02:36:51 PM
Well... I'm not sure about the thread diversion from talking about TrophyRider's new bike...(NICE!, by the way.) ...but since Geoffrey is a respected member and he diverted it (http://www.ridemsta.com/mstaforums/index.php?topic=2731.msg18384#msg18384).....then hopefully I can chime in unscathed?

Just curious what folks do for riding during the winter.

 Some of us in Texas get together every January for the BBFO (Big Bend Freeze Out) ride. This was only my 5th year, but it's been going on now for over 25+ years.  It is not affiliated with any organization or bike model but just friends and acquaintances from different groups and/or no groups at all. The weather was beautiful this year. Along the river road (TX HWY FM170) the Big Bend Bluebonnets were starting to bloom. We only had 7 attendees this year, 2 Hondas, 3 Kawasakis, one Yamaha, and a BMW.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/BBFO/BBFO-2019/i-D9H6RFZ/0/bca6d57e/M/20190119_113749-M.jpg) (https://fartymarty.smugmug.com/Other/BBFO/BBFO-2019/n-HK5xnx/)




Title: Re: Did a thing today....
Post by: HawkGTRider on January 28, 2019, 08:05:57 PM
I don't know..."Did a thing today" was pretty specific as to the original topic, but it also seemed a little open ended. If I stepped on anyone's toes, I apologize.

FartyMarty...Looks like you had a good ride there in BB.

Today I had a gig at a local theatre to set up for a Christian rock band. At a balmy 28 degrees when leaving, I decided to ride the 'wing with its HOUSE of a fairing. This afternoon, it had warmed up to around 50, so I went out for a 50ish mile ride on the 1980 Suzuki GS450e. Tonight, when I go back for the concert load out, I'll ride the '86 VFR700. It'll be getting chilly by the time I get home, but I'll be headed home...and that makes a big difference to my mindset.
Those were the last of fleet that needed to be ridden a second time during the month of January.
Title: Re: Did a thing today....
Post by: stevegrab on January 29, 2019, 05:28:37 PM
Geoffrey,
Don't think there's any harm in your topic in this thread, not like you derailed an lengthy discussion.

As for riding in the winter, nope not here. Too much salt on the roads, and the best nearby riding involves roads on the edge of a large valley and extremely dangerous conditions with debris and pot holes. Bikes get prepped for winter, and once they salt roads I'm waiting until spring.

The lack of daylight and full week of work limit chances even if the roads weren't a mess.
Title: Re: Did a thing today....
Post by: JimRRides on February 07, 2019, 11:57:27 PM
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2013 Honda CB500X
Anyone have/had one of these? Any comments or advice?
Re: CB500X

I don't own one but had a ni e 250 mile ride on someone else's.

I really liked it's balance of size and all-around abilities. I've not heard of any significant problems from that owner. It benefits from some of the same types of add-ons and upgrades as the baby V-Strom, such as luggage-wind protection-gps-power outlets and so on, but stick works just fine.
I really wanted some aux lights when it got dark.

It does run out of breath in the top end but in normal riding it has great all around torque and power.

It has the feel of a ride which will take you miles and miles with no fuss.

I'd call it a great middle weight tour-adventure pick.

Congrats

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Title: Re: Did a thing today....
Post by: JimRRides on February 08, 2019, 12:08:15 AM
A different thing....


Just curious what folks do for riding during the winter. Here in Tennessee we're almost exactly centered between Lake City, Florida and Cleveland, OH as examples of south and north. I know riders in the north have a tough time getting out for a ride while the folks in the south probably LOVE this time of year. In TN we have days that are a good excuse to have a, gulp, car, and other days that almost demand getting the scooter out. Today I had lunch 25 miles away with my sisters, and with temps near 40 and sunny skies, I HAD to ride. The low temps tomorrow and Monday nights are predicted to be in the single digits with possible snow on Tuesday...I'll likely be leaving the bikes alone in the garage.


I've managed to squeeze in about 800 miles so far this month and will rack up a few more tomorrow before the cold front arrives.
How about you?
Re: Winter and Motorcycle Operations

Certain times of the year I become intensely jealous of you Southeasterners. Now is one of those times.

We went through -30 F temps a week ago and we are headed for sub zero temps again. The impossibility of riding a two-wheeler in winter around here should be obvious.

Even gas fueled trucks were freezing up around here. One of my garage doors froze closed. Our bikes and convertible are huddled together on one side of the garage, plugged in to battery maintainers, looking cold and sad.

#polarvortex #evilcold #parkedmotorcyclesyndrome

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Title: Re: Did a thing today....
Post by: HawkGTRider on February 08, 2019, 08:58:43 AM
I understand a bit better now why you stuff so many miles into your summers.
Title: Re: Did a thing today....
Post by: Patmo on February 08, 2019, 11:47:28 AM
It was 63 degrees her two days ago, yesterday it was 59 degrees...but we got 5 inches of rain during that time

Today it’s sunny out....but it’s also 24 degrees.

Spring can’t come soon enough.
Title: Re: Did a thing today....
Post by: stevegrab on February 08, 2019, 12:40:31 PM
It was 63 degrees her two days ago, yesterday it was 59 degrees...but we got 5 inches of rain during that time

Today it’s sunny out....but it’s also 24 degrees.

Spring can’t come soon enough.
The tease of warm weather really sucks in winter time. Plus for those dealing with lake effect snow it means less frozen water on those big lakes and more snow when it gets cold again.
Title: Re: Did a thing today....
Post by: Smaug on May 02, 2019, 12:19:13 PM
I just traded my 2015 CBR500R in for my current touring steed.


It had the same engine and trans as your CB500X. My thoughts on it:


- (Mine) needed +1 tooth on the front sprocket. The engine is torquey enough to handle it in 1st gear. Lots of shifting around town. I often went 1-2-6. Rev through 2nd for a little thrill.


+ GREAT engine. Power everywhere above 3500 RPM, if I recall correctly.


- Transmission was notchy sometimes, even after broken in. In particular, sometimes, it didn't want to downshift below 3rd gear, leading to some frustrated cagers behind me at lights. They've fixed this in the 2nd generation. (2016 and newer)


+ GREAT fuel economy; I got 75 mpg around the suburbs, around 60 on the expressway.


+ GREAT build quality


+ It was really fun to rev through all the gears on this; Can't really do that on a liter bike.

+/- Although it would go 110 mph (I'm told) acceleration is .... gentle above 65 or so.


- Clutch was a bit more effort that it should've been. Yamaha and Kawasaki tiddlers are better in this regard


- Chain gets sticky links early; keep an eye on it. Or just replace it with a D.I.D. when you put the +1T front sprocket on. ;)


- Mine would buzz my hands to sleep around 4k RPM, but at higher RPM it was buttery smooth. That was only an issue when cruising around in 6th gear at lower speeds.


It's been a few months now; how are you liking it?








I wish I had gotten the X, like yours. Insurance would've been cheaper, too.
Title: Re: Did a thing today....
Post by: TrophyRider on May 02, 2019, 11:03:57 PM
Due to work, cold weather and rain I have gotten to ride it one, yes, ONE, time since I bought it in December. Good news is I have to take at least 5 more weeks of vacation before the end of the year. Insurance was $85 for a year of full coverage. Thoughts so far, ergonomics and handling similar to the Versys, motor not quite as "fun" though.
Title: Re: Did a thing today....
Post by: Smaug on May 02, 2019, 11:28:43 PM
Due to work, cold weather and rain I have gotten to ride it one, yes, ONE, time since I bought it in December. Good news is I have to take at least 5 more weeks of vacation before the end of the year. Insurance was $85 for a year of full coverage. Thoughts so far, ergonomics and handling similar to the Versys, motor not quite as "fun" though.


One ride in 4 months?!


i don't buy that stuff about work, weather and rain. 4 months is a long time. Hand over your Man Card.  >:(
Title: Re: Did a thing today....
Post by: stevegrab on May 03, 2019, 02:14:11 PM
Due to work, cold weather and rain I have gotten to ride it one, yes, ONE, time since I bought it in December. Good news is I have to take at least 5 more weeks of vacation before the end of the year. Insurance was $85 for a year of full coverage. Thoughts so far, ergonomics and handling similar to the Versys, motor not quite as "fun" though.


One ride in 4 months?!


i don't buy that stuff about work, weather and rain. 4 months is a long time. Hand over your Man Card.  >:(

 ::)
Title: Re: Did a thing today....
Post by: fartymarty on May 06, 2019, 04:20:34 PM
Insurance was $85 for a year of full coverage.

Dang that's only a few dollars more than I'd pay for simple liability. Either that's a great deal or.....
Flo has her hand too deep in my wallet pocket, and no  >:( , that isn't a good thing!
Title: Re: Did a thing today....
Post by: Patmo on May 07, 2019, 03:56:18 AM
Insurance was $85 for a year of full coverage.

Dang that's only a few dollars more than I'd pay for simple liability. Either that's a great deal or.....
Flo has her hand too deep in my wallet pocket, and no  >:( , that isn't a good thing!

After 10+ years with Pro. Insurance I switched when I tried to add a new Triumph Thruxton, in place of an older Ninja 600, and they quoted me a rate double what I was paying for my FZ6.  I went with Dairyland and saved myself a couple of hundred dollars a year, as the rate for the Thruxton added was only a little higher than my FZ6 price alone, with them.
Title: Re: Did a thing today....
Post by: TrophyRider on May 07, 2019, 10:04:07 PM
Insurance was $85 for a year of full coverage.

Dang that's only a few dollars more than I'd pay for simple liability. Either that's a great deal or.....
Flo has her hand too deep in my wallet pocket, and no  >:( , that isn't a good thing!
This is with Progressive. Multi-vehicle discount and excellent driving record help. $75/year is their minimum, regardless if it is liability or full coverage.
Title: Re: Did a thing today....
Post by: STLTHMSTA on May 08, 2019, 08:25:21 AM
Funny how this insurance thing is all over the place. Progressive contacted me and asked why I had 2 policies. They combined them, sent me a refund and lowered my rate on all 4 bikes as compared to the 2 policies. Go figure. The person on the phone didn't sound like Flo at all.
BTW, have ya noticed Flo has been doing a small part on the Goldbergs.
Title: Re: Did a thing today....
Post by: stevegrab on May 10, 2019, 01:09:39 PM
Insurance was $85 for a year of full coverage.

Dang that's only a few dollars more than I'd pay for simple liability. Either that's a great deal or.....
Flo has her hand too deep in my wallet pocket, and no  >:( , that isn't a good thing!

After 10+ years with Pro. Insurance I switched when I tried to add a new Triumph Thruxton, in place of an older Ninja 600, and they quoted me a rate double what I was paying for my FZ6.  I went with Dairyland and saved myself a couple of hundred dollars a year, as the rate for the Thruxton added was only a little higher than my FZ6 price alone, with them.
State Farm (who I also have home and auto) once told me "we only insure bikes because you have other policies, and the rates are primarily tied to engine size."  Which means a 1200cc cruiser was the same as a Hayabusa, or an FJR. All of which are ridden in different ways mostly by people with different ideas of riding.
Title: Re: Did a thing today....
Post by: TrophyRider on May 11, 2019, 11:37:33 PM
Insurance was $85 for a year of full coverage.

Dang that's only a few dollars more than I'd pay for simple liability. Either that's a great deal or.....
Flo has her hand too deep in my wallet pocket, and no  >:( , that isn't a good thing!

After 10+ years with Pro. Insurance I switched when I tried to add a new Triumph Thruxton, in place of an older Ninja 600, and they quoted me a rate double what I was paying for my FZ6.  I went with Dairyland and saved myself a couple of hundred dollars a year, as the rate for the Thruxton added was only a little higher than my FZ6 price alone, with them.
State Farm (who I also have home and auto) once told me "we only insure bikes because you have other policies, and the rates are primarily tied to engine size."  Which means a 1200cc cruiser was the same as a Hayabusa, or an FJR. All of which are ridden in different ways mostly by people with different ideas of riding.
I had full coverage on my Z125 and 650 Vstrom, added the FJR, liability only, and the cost decreased by $45 per year. I'm not sure what the rhyme or reason is to Progressive's pricing policy, but motor size sure isn't it.
Title: Re: Did a thing today....
Post by: STLTHMSTA on May 12, 2019, 08:16:30 AM
Just sold my Triumph Bonneville. So I cancelled it off my policy online. It was $77 to cover it on the policy but the total was only reduced by $30. Hmmmm, it seems the other bikes went up a few $ each under the new senario. The more the merrier I 'suppose. I'll take care of that when I win the raffle bike!
Title: Re: Did a thing today....
Post by: bcd on May 12, 2019, 02:36:55 PM
The 3-bike discount was greater than the cost of my KLR 650 too. When I sold it, my annual premium went up.

Think of how much money I could save with a bigger garage!
Title: Re: Did a thing today....
Post by: STLTHMSTA on May 12, 2019, 06:53:17 PM
Now yer talkin' !!
Title: Re: Did a thing today....
Post by: stevegrab on May 15, 2019, 04:40:27 PM
I've always had home & auto plus one bike or more, I may get a multi vehicle or policy discount because of that, but it isn't much. Each policy is separate, if I pay $146 to insure bike X and then don't renew that I save $146. If I cancel mid policy I get a refund equal to the percentage of policy time that I'm not using (e.g. half if it is 6 months on these annual policies).

Many different ways for them to do things that make one situation very different from another.
Title: Re: Did a thing today....
Post by: Smaug on June 18, 2019, 03:09:41 PM
Quote from: Patmo
State Farm (who I also have home and auto) once told me "we only insure bikes because you have other policies, and the rates are primarily tied to engine size."  Which means a 1200cc cruiser was the same as a Hayabusa, or an FJR. All of which are ridden in different ways mostly by people with different ideas of riding.


This is not the case any more. Now, they use crash statistics like the big boys. They used to have good rates, esp. for fast, small displacement bikes. Not so much any more.


At one point, they tripled my rate for no reason I could tell, and I dropped them like a hot potato. They're still competitive for cars, but not bikes.
Title: Re: Did a thing today....
Post by: stevegrab on June 21, 2019, 04:01:03 PM
Quote from: Patmo
State Farm (who I also have home and auto) once told me "we only insure bikes because you have other policies, and the rates are primarily tied to engine size."  Which means a 1200cc cruiser was the same as a Hayabusa, or an FJR. All of which are ridden in different ways mostly by people with different ideas of riding.


This is not the case any more. Now, they use crash statistics like the big boys. They used to have good rates, esp. for fast, small displacement bikes. Not so much any more.


At one point, they tripled my rate for no reason I could tell, and I dropped them like a hot potato. They're still competitive for cars, but not bikes.
First wanted to point out something went wrong with that quoting of the prior post, that was something I wrote not Patmo.

Second, I've not noticed any great increase in my MC insurance rates from State Farm, certainly not anything even close to a 50% increase, let alone triple the rates. So its not likely a corporate wide change. (Trust me I don't stay with any company that has that kind of increase.)

Insurance is one of those things that just cannot be easily compared, unless you live in the same area with the same history, etc.