05-15-2017, 05:45 AM
Being a member of the CB500 Forums, I know that Canada and other countries get a few more tools in the black Vinyl bag:
Screwdriver
Allen key
Fuse puller
Rear shock adjuster with extension
8mm & 12mm crescent wrench
10mm & 14 mm crescent wrench
19mm hex wrench
24mm hex wrench
Helmet lock strap
It reminds me of the Japanese tool kits of the 60s and 70s.
No spark plug wrench though, which makes sense for the CB500X. It takes about a day to remove the seat, all the plastic shrouds, fuel tank, and electrical equipment to reach the valve cover. Only to find the tiny spark plugs are in a very deep, narrow tunnel that requires a special socket.
I put away $20 a week for major maintenance to be done by the dealer to save myself the aggravation. I ride for fun, and working on modern plastic motorcycles is NO FUN. You have to have the hands of a petit oriental girl to get at things, and the arms of a sumo wrestle to remove the air wrenched screws and bolts.
Screwdriver
Allen key
Fuse puller
Rear shock adjuster with extension
8mm & 12mm crescent wrench
10mm & 14 mm crescent wrench
19mm hex wrench
24mm hex wrench
Helmet lock strap
It reminds me of the Japanese tool kits of the 60s and 70s.
No spark plug wrench though, which makes sense for the CB500X. It takes about a day to remove the seat, all the plastic shrouds, fuel tank, and electrical equipment to reach the valve cover. Only to find the tiny spark plugs are in a very deep, narrow tunnel that requires a special socket.
I put away $20 a week for major maintenance to be done by the dealer to save myself the aggravation. I ride for fun, and working on modern plastic motorcycles is NO FUN. You have to have the hands of a petit oriental girl to get at things, and the arms of a sumo wrestle to remove the air wrenched screws and bolts.