2015 Honda CB500F Maintenance Schedule and Service Intervals

This is the maintenance schedule and associated service intervals for the 2015 Honda CB500F.

This maintenance schedule applies to the following model:

2015 Honda CB500F

The Honda CB500F is a standard/naked bike that is part of the Honda 500 twin series straight-twin motorcycles made since 2013. The innovative CB500F expands riding enthusiasts’ options with a modern and sporty 471cc sportbike. This image-conscious offering not only carries a full load of attitude, it also delivers a gratifying level of performance and versatility. The CB500F has a classic riding position, a 30.9-inch seat height and plenty of room for a variety of riders.

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2015 Honda CB500F Maintenance Schedule

Below is the maintenance schedule for the 2015 Honda CB500F.

The maintenance for the 2015 Honda CB500F is broken into two sections: Emission-Related Items and Non-Emission-Related Items.

Highlighted element(s) means that there are changes in this year model vs the previous year model.

Periodic Maintenance Chart

Items		x 1000 mi	0.6	4	8	12	16	20	24
Emission-Related Items		x 1000 km	1	6.4	12.8	19.2	25.6	32	38.4
Fuel Line	X				I		I		I
Throttle Operation	X				I		I		I
Air Cleaner*2						R			R
Crankcase Breather*3				C	C	C	C	C	C
Spark Plug	XX						R
Valve Clearance	XX						I
Engine Oil			Initial = 600 mi (1,000 km) or 1 month: R Regular = Every 8,000 mi (12,800 km) or 12 months: R
Engine Oil Filter			R		R		R		R
Engine Idle Speed	X		I		I		I		I
Radiator Coolant *5					I		I		R
Cooling System	X				I		I		I
Secondary Air Supply System	X				I		I		I
Evaporative Emission Control System*4	X					I			I
Non-Emission-Related Items
Drive Chain		Every 500 mi (800 km): I L
Brake Fluid*5				I	I	R	I	I	R
Brake Pads Wear				I	I	I	I	I	I
Brake System			I		I		I		I
Brake Light Switch					I		I		I
Headlight Aim					I		I		I
Clutch System			I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Side Stand					I		I		I
Suspension	X				I		I		I
Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners	X		I		I		I		I
Wheels/Tires	XX				I		I		I
Steering Head Bearings	XX		I		I		I		I

X: Intermediate. We recommend service by your Honda dealer, unless you have the necessary tools and are mechanically skilled. Procedures are provided in an official Honda Service Manual
XX: Technical. In the interest of safety, have your motorcycle serviced by your dealer.

Maintenance Procedures:

I: Inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate, or replace, if necessary
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
C:Clean

Notes:

*1: At higher odometer readings, repeat at the frequency interval established here.
*2: Service more frequently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
*3: Service more frequently when riding in rain or at full throttle.
*4: 50 STATE (meets California).
*5: Replace every 2 years, or at indicated odometer intervals, whichever comes first. Replacement requires mechanical skill.

Tyre size and tyre pressure for the 2015 Honda CB500F

The 2015 Honda CB500F has the following tyres and tyre sizes standard:

Front: 120/70ZR17M/C(58W)
Rear: 160/60ZR17M/C (69W)

Tire type: Radial, tubeless

Recommended Tires:

Front:

DUNLOP D222F
METZELER ROADTEC Z8 INTERACT E

Rear:

DUNLOP D222
METZELER ROADTEC Z8 INTERACT

The manual for the 2015 Honda CB500F recommends the following tyre pressures (when cold):

Front: 36 psi (250 kPa, 2.50 kgf/cm2)
Rear: 42 psi (290 kPa, 2.90 kgf/cm2)

About the 2015 Honda CB500F

The innovative CB500F expands riding enthusiasts’ options with a modern and sporty 471cc sportbike. This image-conscious offering not only carries a full load of attitude, it also delivers a gratifying level of performance and versatility. The CB500F has a classic riding position, a 30.9-inch seat height and plenty of room for a variety of riders.

Ideal for any rider stepping up from a smaller machine or holding an A2 licence, the naked CB500F, part of a new family of motorcycles that includes the fully-faired CBR500R and adventure sports CB500X, is a true middleweight with compact dimensions, punchy performance and nimble handling.

Sharing a common frame and engine, the three machines each have a distinct feel and character and feature a riding position and design that is tailored, and will appeal to, a wide variety of riders, with adaptable abilities that cover a range of uses from commuting and sports, to touring.

A perfect platform from which to experience the fun and freedom that motorcycling brings, the CB500F makes a great first “full-size” bike for any rider – and with its high build quality, affordable price point and with low running costs.

The naked CB500F takes styling cues from the stripped-down four-cylinder CB1000R, and its slim form offers great urban ability as well as enjoyable, out-of-town performance. Its DOHC twin-cylinder fuel-injected engine produces 35kW (making it ideal for A2 licence holders moving up a class) and returns an impressive 80.2mpg (WMTC figure).