cb500

[ts50x0]

hi,
ok tonight will be my first ride on my cb500 straight afta riding my cg125!!!
anyone got any advice or tips to help me stay alive???

[Bendy]

Don't worry, they use them as DAS bikes for a reason.

I spent the day between the cbt (on a wobbly shitty 125) and starting my das (on an ER5) stressing that it was going to be worse than the 125 when in fact it was far easier to ride.

[Zen Dog]

The CB500 is a lovely bike, particularly for the inexperienced, so dont worry. Just bear in mind the extra weight over a CG. I found the CB500 much easier and comfier to ride than any 125 ive been on (including my NSR )

Zen Dog
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[biggerjohn]

[Josh|RD125LC]

Ah CB500. I am looking to upgrade to one in the near future. Can you tell me what you think of it and tell me a bit about it mate?
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[deputy]

I have recently been taking lessons on the afore mentioned bike, having ridden an NSR125 for the last 12 months. The main thing I noticed was the extra weight and the amount of grunt at low revs you get with the CB500. A 125 usually needs quite a lot of revs to get it going whereas the 500 will pull from next to no revs, hence you need to be a lot more careful with the throttle and clutch. Also the brakes are not very good, so don't get too close to the vehicle in front.

[cunni]

You can do alot with a CB500: (as you can see, I'm still waiting for the actual photo's to arrive, but this can act as free advertising for the photographer for now, lol)
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[ts50x0]

done about 30 miles since last night on my cb500, and i love it.
thanks for thre advice its a great bike and much easier to handlke than i thought it would be.

[Josh|RD125LC]

Cunni is that you and your CB?!?!

I'm very interested in getting one, also looking at GS500's. TS50 can you tell me a bit about it once you have ridden it a bit please? Cheers!

And how come that exhaust on the CB on the track is one the right instead of the left?
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[cunni]

That is me racing on a CB500, Top photo is Cadwell Park, bottom two are Mallory Park.

The exhaust is on the left hand side of the bike (as you sit on it) on the track due to most circuits being run clockwise. There are predominantly more right handers than left, therefore the right side of the tyre is always hotter, allowing for greater lean angle. The can gets in the way.

With the left being cooler, generally, the can isn't so much of a problem. At Mallory Park, there is really only two left handers, one into a slow chicane and one onto the start straight, so the left is quite cool on this circuit!

As for how they ride, they are comfortable enough, the suspension is soft, so you shouldn't get a numb ass and it is quite possible on road tyres to grind the bottom of the frame in the corners, if you choose to ride that fast, but this would be right on the edge and I would recommend you only ride like that on track!
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[conpants]

i was at brands with simon (cb racer 91) the day him and micky riddle had an accident i like my cb500 its a great bike and a FUN step up from a 50cc aprilia

[Josh|RD125LC]

Cunni what can is that on you CB? Looks wicked. I'm looking into getting one, but if I do, I wouldn't keep it standard as they look a bit strange at the front and I would definitely buy a nice exhuast system for it, or maybe just a can. I would look into buying a universal headlight fairing for the front most likely.
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[cunni]

No idea of exhaust system, was already fitted to the bike, but all CB500 racers have that system, so if anyone else on here races one, let the man know!
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[Josh|RD125LC]

Thats a shame because that system looks wicked on that CB. Try and find out what it is.

So whats your CB go like Cunni? Quick? Top end?

Im very interested in getting one for my next bike as they seem cheap to snap up and run.
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[dodsi]

Get an ER-5, Genrally cheaper to buy More asteatically pleasing.

Oh and I happen to be selling one (shameless plug).

[Josh|RD125LC]

dodsi I think all members on this forum knows your selling it. Every post to do with buying, you pop up and advertise your ER! Nice going though.

You shouldn't have a problem selling it as it looks a neat and very well kept bike. Good luck, although you don't need it.
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[dodsi]

Incase you hadnt realised I was kinda taking the piss.

[cunni]

CB500 should be doing at least 120, I think I was told I was doing a little over 100mph around Gerrards Bend at Mallory on mine, but it's hard to tell on track, no speedo, no tachometer, no clues other than noise and passing tarmac.

I know i was doing 40mph when I slammed into barriers though.

They go quite well, had front wheel leaving the floor from the grid at Mallory and when I restarted the bike (push start after crashing) down the Devel's elbow it tried to wheelie again.

Personally, I think the 500 will be fine for the road, good smooth power delivery, low end grunt and shifts quite quickly. suspension is soft and smooth and seat is comfy. I still think 500cc is enough for the road, you could loose your licence with one of these, let alone a 1000cc!

generally, Top end rush ain't an issue, as the grunt gets you there, being a twin and all. They are nimble enough, what with the large bars and upright sitting position. Great for commuting and can be very civilised and the brakes are quite good. Quite sharp sometimes. I was managing to get the thing from 120mph down to 30mph in 150 yards, even with the back end completely stepping out and smoking the rear tyre (which is the slower way of slowing down). I think you wil have fun with it. If you get to a point (with the way you ride - what ever it is) where you feel you need more power or speed, then simply try riding it like a 2-stroke, gearing it high, keeping the rev's up and trying to hold corner speed, but don't go too mad on the roads, ey! If you use the clutch like a two stroke, slipping it slightly in first to get from the lights, not many cars will keep up with you, especially if they aren't expecting you to rip off!

You will probably enjoy this bike for a year or two really. After all, look at the pictures above, they can be riden like a sports machine, knee down, etc.....
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[Josh|RD125LC]

Nice one mate thanks for the info.
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[stevo as b4]

Yeah CB5's are great fun bikes to ride. Ive ridden my dads CB loads of times, and it does go really well, when you rev it, theres a noticeable top end rush from just under 8000rpm to the redline. The only problem for fast riding is the lack of ground clearance and the fact that unless you hand off slightly, its quite easy to get the pegs down when cornering, but the handling is stable and the steering is quite quick and precise.
Id like to ride a CB with sorted forks and firmer rear suspension, and a race system and dynojet kit, as i reckon it would make for alot of fun in the twisties!

[conpants]

hey, i just fitted a remote start alarm on mine, now it is cool as well as schexy!!!


get some bt45s or bt090s on the bike and you will be laughing

[Josh|RD125LC]

I love this thread. Its making me fall in love with the CB5 even more!
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[cunni]

[Josh|RD125LC]

So ts50x, hows the CB going?!!?
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[quik_d]

Josh- are you riding that RD125 yet? Its all gone a bit quiet of late, last i read it was still in parts , are ya riding it? or the RG? How old are you anyway?
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