Honda CB500X - Owner's Manual > Crankcase Breather

Service more frequently when riding in rain, at full throttle, or after the motorcycle is washed or overturned. Service if the deposit level can be seen in the transparent section of the drain tube.

If the drain tube overflows, the air filter may become contaminated with engine oil causing poor engine performance.

Tires (Inspecting/Replacing)

Checking the Air Pressure

Visually inspect your tires and use an air pressure gauge to measure the air pressure at least once a month or any time you think the tires look low. Always check air pressure when your tires are cold.

Inspecting for Damage

Inspect the tires for cuts, slits, or cracks that exposes fabric or cords, or nails or other foreign objects embedded in the side of the tire or the tread.

Also inspect for any unusual bumps or bulges in the side walls of the tires.

Inspecting for Abnormal Wear

Inspect the tires for signs of abnormal wear on the contact surface. 

Inspecting Tread Depth

Inspect the tread wear indicators. If they become visible, replace the tires immediately.

For safe riding, you should replace the tires when the minimum tread depth is reached.

WARNING Riding on tires that are excessively worn or improperly inflated can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.

Follow all instructions in this owner's manual regarding tire inflation and maintenance.

Have your tires replaced by your dealer.

For recommended tires, air pressure and minimum tread depth, see "Specifications."

Follow these guidelines whenever you replace tires.

• Use the recommended tires or equivalents of the same size, construction, speed rating, and load range.
• Have the wheel balanced with Honda Genuine balance weights or equivalent after the tire is installed.
• Do not install a tube inside a tubeless tire on this motorcycle. Excessive heat build-up can cause the tube to burst.
• Use only tubeless tires on this motorcycle.
  The rims are designed for tubeless tires, and during hard acceleration or braking, a tube-type tire could slip on the rim and cause the tire to rapidly deflate.

WARNING Installing improper tires on your motorcycle can adversely affect handling and stability, and can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.

Always use the size and type of tires recommended in this owner's manual.

Tire Service Life

The service life of your tires is dependent on many factors, including, but not limited to, riding habits, road conditions, vehicle loading, tire air pressure, maintenance history, speed, and environmental conditions (even when the tires are not in use).

In addition to your regular inspections and maintenance, it is recommended that you have annual inspections performed once the tires reach 5 years old. It is also recommended that all tires be removed from service after 10 years from the date of manufacture, regardless of their condition or state of wear.

The last four digits of the TIN (tire identification number) indicate the date of manufacture.

Tire Identification Number (TIN)

The tire identification number (TIN) is a group of numbers and letters located on the sidewall of the tire.

DOT: This indicates that the tire meets all requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation.

1. XXXX: Factory code
2. XXXX: Tire type code
3. 22 09: Date of manufacture (week & year).

   Example: week 22 in year 09.

Air Cleaner

This motorcycle is equipped with a viscous type air cleaner element which cannot be cleaned with compressed air or otherwise without degrading its performance.

If the filter becomes dirty, replace it with a new one.

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