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Has anyone successfully put cb500x bars on a cb500f?
I would like to get another two inch raise out of my handlebars, and since my current bars have a bit of a bend from a no-speed drop, I was thinking of replacing them with those of a cb500x.
As the bikes are nearly, but not quite identical, I was hoping that the connecting parts could be interchangeable. And to do so with the OEM CB500X parts would allow it to be done without having to cut/splice any cables or wires.
If anyone has experience with changing the handlebars on the CB500F (even in general, not even this specific swap), let me know if I missed something below. I personally only have a very limited mechanical background, so there's a good chance I overlooked something basic.
Here's my theoretical shopping list for the related parts that differ on the X as opposed to the F (all data found on hondaparts-direct.com):
CB500x:
HANDLEBAR TOPBRIDGE
012 HANDLEBAR *NH303M* (MAT AXIS GRAY METALLIC) 53100-MGZ-307ZA 001 $38.69 $29.58
013 WEIGHT, HANDLEBAR 53104-MGZ-J80 002 $7.89 $6.03
014 WEIGHT B, HANDLEBAR 53105-MGZ-J80 002 $5.64 $4.31
015 RUBBER A 53106-KR3-770 002 $3.33 $2.54
016* RUBBER B 53107-MY1-000 002 $5.89 $4.50
017* RING 53108-KR3-770 002 $5.25 $4.02
026 SCREW, OVAL (6X60) 90191-MGZ-J00 002 $1.04 $0.79
FRONT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER (ABS)
002 HOSE A, FR. BRAKE 45125-MGZ-J91 001 $26.91 $20.57
HANDLE LEVER SWITCH CABLE
001 CABLE A, THROTTLE 17910-MGZ-J81 001 $10.78 $8.24
002 CABLE B, THROTTLE 17920-MGZ-J81 001 $10.55 $8.06
003 CABLE, CLUTCH 22870-MGZ-J81 001 $14.73 $11.26
004 SWITCH, ENGINE STOP 35130-MGZ-J81 001 $110.82 $84.72
006 SWITCH, TURN SIGNAL 35200-MGZ-A81 001 $55.42 $42.37
WIRE HARNESS
004 SUB-HARNESS, FR. 32103-MGZ-J80 001 $79.78 $60.99
I have found a local shop that would be willing to take this on as a custom project, but they have never done this particular swap before, so I am trying to do a little more research to see if it is possible before throwing a lot of money at it.
I am also well aware that this is more expensive than the alternative (plan B: replace bent OEM CB500F bar with new stock piece, then add risers - $50 from motowerk), but I think it would have a cleaner, more unique look.
Any advice/feedback (other than "Sell the F, buy an X"
) would be appreciated.
Thanks.
I would like to get another two inch raise out of my handlebars, and since my current bars have a bit of a bend from a no-speed drop, I was thinking of replacing them with those of a cb500x.
As the bikes are nearly, but not quite identical, I was hoping that the connecting parts could be interchangeable. And to do so with the OEM CB500X parts would allow it to be done without having to cut/splice any cables or wires.
If anyone has experience with changing the handlebars on the CB500F (even in general, not even this specific swap), let me know if I missed something below. I personally only have a very limited mechanical background, so there's a good chance I overlooked something basic.
Here's my theoretical shopping list for the related parts that differ on the X as opposed to the F (all data found on hondaparts-direct.com):
CB500x:
HANDLEBAR TOPBRIDGE
012 HANDLEBAR *NH303M* (MAT AXIS GRAY METALLIC) 53100-MGZ-307ZA 001 $38.69 $29.58
013 WEIGHT, HANDLEBAR 53104-MGZ-J80 002 $7.89 $6.03
014 WEIGHT B, HANDLEBAR 53105-MGZ-J80 002 $5.64 $4.31
015 RUBBER A 53106-KR3-770 002 $3.33 $2.54
016* RUBBER B 53107-MY1-000 002 $5.89 $4.50
017* RING 53108-KR3-770 002 $5.25 $4.02
026 SCREW, OVAL (6X60) 90191-MGZ-J00 002 $1.04 $0.79
FRONT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER (ABS)
002 HOSE A, FR. BRAKE 45125-MGZ-J91 001 $26.91 $20.57
HANDLE LEVER SWITCH CABLE
001 CABLE A, THROTTLE 17910-MGZ-J81 001 $10.78 $8.24
002 CABLE B, THROTTLE 17920-MGZ-J81 001 $10.55 $8.06
003 CABLE, CLUTCH 22870-MGZ-J81 001 $14.73 $11.26
004 SWITCH, ENGINE STOP 35130-MGZ-J81 001 $110.82 $84.72
006 SWITCH, TURN SIGNAL 35200-MGZ-A81 001 $55.42 $42.37
WIRE HARNESS
004 SUB-HARNESS, FR. 32103-MGZ-J80 001 $79.78 $60.99
I have found a local shop that would be willing to take this on as a custom project, but they have never done this particular swap before, so I am trying to do a little more research to see if it is possible before throwing a lot of money at it.
I am also well aware that this is more expensive than the alternative (plan B: replace bent OEM CB500F bar with new stock piece, then add risers - $50 from motowerk), but I think it would have a cleaner, more unique look.
Any advice/feedback (other than "Sell the F, buy an X"
Thanks.