u/spicyluckyparty

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Wondering if anyone has had the same issue? Details in body text.

I have a 2026 CMX500 I bought at the end of May. Did my 1000km service two weeks ago, and last Friday after riding for about an hour the ABS light started flashing, and the speedometer reported 0kmh. When I braked to pull over, the speedometer started working normally, but ABS light continuously flashed.

I cycled the key and started the bike again. No issues for about 10 minutes, then it happened again. Did the same thing, then ten minutes later it happened again. I figured out I could just tap the front brake and get my speedometer back. Rode the rest of the way with the light flashing continuously.

About a half hour later almost at my destination, the engine would act like I cut the throttle for a second, and the red temp light and amber engine light would flash for that second, then return to normal. ABS continually flashing still. This happed a handful of times over the next 15km until I arrived and shut the bike off.

I took the seat off, gave the battery terminals a little tweak to make sure they were tight, checked all the wiring harnesses were connected fully, and made sure there was nothing stuck ondee the abs sensors and left it at that. Went for a test ride next day, no issues.

Rode the rest of the week, no problems, until Thursday, abs light started flashing again, speedometer says 0kmh. Tap the front brake and speedometer works normally. ABS continued to flash for about 10 seconds then went out. No issues for rest of ride, or yesterday on short run to work and back.

I’ve talked to the dealership, I’m booked for service on the 15th for diagnostics, but I am curious in the meantime if anyone has any experience with this kind of issue with the rebel, and has any idea what it could be.

Greatly appreciated! Safe riding!

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u/spicyluckyparty — 2 days ago

Aftermarket alternative for the OEM fabric saddle bag mounts?

2026 Rebel 500.

I’d get the OEM brackets, except Honda has the right back ordered with no expected date of availability. Left bracket is available but has to be shipped in from BC Canada.

Anyone have any experience with the OEM looking brackets you can find on Amazon for a third of the price? If so do they work well with the OEM fabric bags?

Are there other alternative brackets that would work?

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u/spicyluckyparty — 13 days ago

Tailbag recommendations for the solo carrier that replaces the passenger seat on the 500?

I’m eventually getting saddlebags, but I’m looking for a small tailbag for commuting to work. Currently looking at the Rinowalk 8L tailbag, curious if anyone has experience with this bag, or suggestions for another.

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u/spicyluckyparty — 23 days ago