I love my Honda CB500F and prefer its styling to the other R and the X model...others may disagree

its only bad point for me is that the bars are too low causing weight on my hands and wrists

I am 177cm tall,other riders of a different stature may not have this problem

I have been looking into the possibility of fitting bars from the X model but on enquiring at the local Big Wing

I was told it would involve changing switchgear,brake pipes and cables and also invalidate the warranty

so after a little research I have bought some handlebar risers and had them fitted today

there are no mods needed just the four bolts removed,bars lifted,risers installed and tighten up

only the handlebar wiring zip ties were removed

the improvement is vast with 90% of the weight on my wrists and hands gone

the bike is much more comfortable to ride and even the mirrors seem to give a better view of whats behind

here is the link to the product

http://www.dirtshopthailand.com/th_ProductsDetail.aspx?pid=1088

not sure if the mods will allow the above link so heres the details

Dirtbike shop BKK

Zeta Bar Rise Kit for 22.5mm handlebars...height of riser 30mm up

Product number ZE53 - 0130 Price 1490baht including EMS delivery....paid in cash at BKK bank and emailed copy of rcpt

pics of bike are from internet..my bike is red

Good to know. Went to test ride last year with the intention of buying but had the same problem as you and din;t go through with it

When i test drove a CB500F, i was quite surprised what a "lean over" riding position it had for an upright bike (if that makes any sense).....i bet those risers are a welcome addition.....

The CB300F by contrast has only a slight "lean over" riding position.....

When i test drove a CB500F, i was quite surprised what a "lean over" riding position it had for an upright bike (if that makes any sense).....i bet those risers are a welcome addition.....

The CB300F by contrast has only a slight "lean over" riding position.....

According to cycle-ergo.com the CB500F and CB300F have nearly the same riding position: 9 vs 8 degree lean.

The CB650F on the other hand has a completely upright riding position, same as the CB500X.

By contrast: the CBR500R has 13 degree. Both CBR300R and CBR650F have 20 degree.

btw, I have almost the same levers you have, and I hate them. Im about to take them out and put original or get something decently priced.

how do you feel about them?

I got them on ebay for 900 baht the pair.

btw, I have almost the same levers you have, and I hate them. Im about to take them out and put original or get something decently priced.

how do you feel about them?

I got them on ebay for 900 baht the pair.

as stated the pics are from the internet of a 500F that's has had risers fitted so its not my bike

I may be interested in buying them from you if they are for sale

whats the problem with the levers in your opinion?

Edited October 27, 201411 yr by HughJass

When i test drove a CB500F, i was quite surprised what a "lean over" riding position it had for an upright bike (if that makes any sense).....i bet those risers are a welcome addition.....

The CB300F by contrast has only a slight "lean over" riding position.....

I am 175 tall and the riding position is quite upright for me.

Maybe you got shorter arms than me?

I was going to fit some X bars when I got my 500F, but had the same resistance from Big Wing.

After a few weeks, I no longer had weak wrists, so it wasn't an issue.

btw, I have almost the same levers you have, and I hate them. Im about to take them out and put original or get something decently priced.

how do you feel about them?

I got them on ebay for 900 baht the pair.

as stated the pics are from the internet of a 500F that's has had risers fitted so its not my bike

I may be interested in buying them from you if they are for sale

whats the problem with the levers in your opinion?

I find the levers a bit too loose and too short, I initially bought them only for my Girlfriend short hands, she likes to ride my CB500, and I teach her techniques.

the levers are handy if you have short hands. but since I got big hands, the original was no problem for me.

I'm willing to sell them for 500 baht the pair if you come pick them up (it's black color)

You know y'all could have just bought the ugly sister "X" model and been comfortable from the beginning?

Nice riding position but don't like the beak

You know y'all could have just bought the ugly sister "X" model and been comfortable from the beginning?

The seat is crap on the X and not as comfortable for taller riders.

I test rode the X first, then when I rode the F, it was instant love crush.

I agree that the X seat is not soft.

cant wait for November Motorshow to find my new affair.

The seat is crap on the X and not as comfortable for taller riders.

Don't know about crap as it seems good enough for short jaunts of 200 km or less, and as I am only 1.75m tall I'll defer to the opinions of riders who exceed my height as to their precieved comfort for them.

I test rode the X first, then when I rode the F, it was instant love crush.

I agree that the X seat is not soft.

cant wait for November Motorshow to find my new affair.

It's softer than either the old carbed CBR150 or the Ninja 250. Both of those are torture for touring although funnily enough I liked the CBR's plank a little more. It was a bit smaller but it allowed me to shift around a lot more and relieve sore spots.