Tag Archives: CB500X

The Honda CB500X Adventure – Part 5: Riding it on Death Valley – Is it an adventure motorcycle?

Posted on September 17, 2016 by

The Death Valley adventure continues. Today we will ride Goler Wash Road and go over Mengel Pass, it will be a great opportunity to test the CB500X on various types of roads,  the kinds of terrain an adventure machine is … Continue reading →

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The Honda CB500X Adventure – Part 4: Riding it on Death Valley – first impressions

Posted on September 5, 2016 by

The Death Valley in California is a great location to test an adventure motorcycle. It has gravel roads, sandy roads, rocky roads leading to challenging technical passes, and also paved roads, connecting the many fun riding sites.  On Part 4 … Continue reading →

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The Honda CB500X Adventure – Part 3: Building the bike

Posted on June 11, 2016 by

The purchase of this bike, the research about the adventure kit, the communication with Rally Raid Products team, sourcing or building the parts not included on the kit, getting a few odd tools here and there and getting the shop … Continue reading →

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The Honda CB500X Adventure – Part 2: Setting up the shop and parts shopping

Posted on April 16, 2016 by

How many times I stared at this ad which is found on the last pages of American motorcycle magazines, where this Harbor Freight, made in China, Pittsburgh brand motorcycle lift is available for US$299.99. I never bought it until now … Continue reading →

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V.I.P. for 15 minutes, a new (to me) motorcycle, and a logo

Posted on January 31, 2016 by

Frequent travel for work, then holiday vacation, and the Pacific Northwest winter weather all conspired to keep me away from my motorcycle shed in the last few months.  I like traveling and I like flying, so I will not complain … Continue reading →

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