Dedicated Subsystem WorkbenchPlatform Gen: 2019–2024

sms%3A6572176457 Honda CB500X / NX500 Suspension Hydraulics, Fork Fluids & Sag Tuner

Front fork travel, rear shock travel, spring preload, damping click baselines, and dynamic rider sag calculator for sms%3A6572176457 Honda CB500X / NX500.

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Engine

471cc

Cooling

Liquid-Cooled

Final Drive

520 Chain

Engine Oil

2.70 L (2.85 US qt)

Spark Plug

NGK CPR8EA-9

Front Tire

110/80R19

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Gen 2019–2024

Factory Platform Compatibility: All workshop fluid capacities, maintenance milestones, torque specifications, and consumables on this specification sheet are factory-identical across model years 2019 through 2024.

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6 Production Years (2019–2024)

2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024

Suggested Items4 Verified Workshop Consumables Available for this Job

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Suspension Hydraulics, Fork Fluids & Interactive Sag Tuner

Showa • KYB • WP Standards

OEM hydraulic capacities, air-gap measurement standards, clicker baselines, and mathematical rider sag tuning.

Shop Fork Seals & Wipers

Fork Architecture

Conventional Telescopic (41mm Showa Dual-Rate)

Oil Volume Per Leg

460 ml (15.5 US fl oz) per leg

OEM Fluid Specification

Honda Ultra Cushion Oil 10W (SAE 10W)

Air-Gap Spec (Oil Level)

135 mm (5.31 in) compressed, spring removed

Fork Seal Dimensions

41 x 54 x 11 mm

Total Suspension Travel

Front: 150 mm • Rear: 135 mm

Target Rider Sag: 42 - 48 mm (28 - 32% of 150 mm travel)

Front Preload Baseline

Position 3 of 5 threaded cap lines

Rebound Damping Baseline

Fixed orifice hydraulic damper rod

Compression Damping Baseline

Fixed orifice hydraulic damper rod

Target Free Sag (Unladen)

25 - 30 mm

Enter 3-Point Sag Measurements (mm)

L1: Extended

L2: Static Bike

L3: In Full Gear

Suspension Sag Diagnosis & Geometry Status

Enter your extended, static, and rider measurements on the left (or select a preset) to compute exact sag percentages and spring preload recommendations.

Factory Fluid StandardDirect Spec

Maxima Racing Fork Fluid 10W (1 Liter)

Formulated with anti-foam agents and shear-stable viscosity index improvers to prevent damping fade under aggressive riding heat.

Fork & Dust Seal KitExact Stanchion Fit

All Balls Racing 41mm Fork & Dust Seal Kit

Features directional triple-lip rubber seal profile and external garter springs engineered to withstand heavy stanchion flex without weeping.

Air-Gap Tuning PhysicsBottoming Control

135 mm (5.31 in) compressed, spring removed

Trapped air column acts as a progressive spring in final 30% of stroke. Adding +5mm oil increases bottoming resistance without stiffening small bump compliance.

Recommended Maintenance Parts: Maxima Racing Fork Fluid 10W (1 Liter) • All Balls Racing 41mm Fork & Dust Seal Kit

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Official NHTSA Safety Recalls & Technical Bulletins

2 Active Campaigns

U.S. Department of Transportation compliance database (Title 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301).

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The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports 2 safety recall campaigns associated with this platform. Independent repair shops and riders should confirm that authorized dealership warranty remedies have been applied.

NHTSA #21V382000EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Received: 24/05/2021▼

Defect Description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Super Cub C125, CB500X, CB650R, CBR300R, CBR500R, CBR650R, Rebel 300, Rebel 500, Monkey, 2020 CRF250L, GROM, 2021 CRF300L, and CB500F motorcycles. The rear reflector lens may not reflect brightly enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety Hazard / Consequence

A dim rear reflector may reduce the visibility of the motorcycle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Factory Remedy & Repair Action

Dealers will replace the rear reflector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KM3.

Manufacturer Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

NHTSA #21V690000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Received: 02/09/2021▼

OEM Workshop Archives

Official Factory Service Bulletins & Field Updates

1 Documented Bulletin

Bulletin #HON-21V690Safety Recall KM6 (MTB 17758): CB500X & CBR500R ABS Brake Modulator Internal Valve Contamination

Source: Honda_CB500X_Recall21V690_KM6_ABSModulator.pdf

Mandated Torques:Torque: 34 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 25 lbf·ft) (4x M10 Hydraulic Brake Line Banjo Bolts)Torque: 10 N·m (7.4 lbf·ft) (ABS Modulator Bracket Mounting Bolts)Torque: 5.4 N·m (48 in·lb) (Front & Rear Brake Caliper Bleeder Valves)

Consumable Specs:Pro Honda DOT 4 Brake Fluid (Fresh Bottle)Genuine Copper Sealing Washers (4x Included in Set)Air Cleaner Seal (Included in Set)

Genuine Part Numbers:06570-MKP-30606570-MKP-305

HONDA CB500X / CBR500R HYDRAULIC ABSExploded View: ABS Brake Modulator & Lot Code Inspection (Safety Recall 21V-690 / KM6)

KIT # 06570-MKP-306NHTSA 21V-690

ABS Modulator Assembly & Lot Code Stamping

CB500XA: 06570-MKP-306 / CBR500RA: 06570-MKP-305

Bracket Bolts: 10 N·m (7.4 lbf·ft)

CRITICAL SAFETY RECALL (Recall 21V-690 / Service Bulletin MTB 17758 / KM6). Manufacturing grease contamination causes internal valve leakage, resulting in increased brake lever travel and loss of front braking force. LOT CODE CHECK: Stamped on right face of modulator body. Unacceptable codes starting with 9F, 9H, 9K, 9L, 9N must be replaced.