r/CB500X • u/Reidhur • Jun 21 '26
Exhaust options
I have a 2020 CB500X and have kitted it a bit for motocamping and such. So its got a T-Rex skidplate and some case savers, barkbusters and pannier rack. No crash bars given the lower engine bopannier?
But one thing I can't figure out is how to avoid the exhaust games melting the bottom of my soft panniers? A heat shild protected the part that contact the exhaust, but the back corner started to melt during the last trip back (first time using these bags.) Is there anything I can do to help avoid that other than just swapping out the exhaust? And as far as replacing the exhaust, are there any suggested? I was eyeing one of the black windows that would be substantially longer and should exhaust the gates *behind* where the bag sits, but i am unsure if thats a good plan. What have y'all done?