Honda CB500XA Owner's Manual page 58

Storage Equipment
Helmet Holder
The helmet holder is located under the seat.
A helmet set wire is in the tool kit.
Helmet set wire
Helmet D-ring
Helmet set wire
Helmet holder
Use the helmet holder only when parked.
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Removing the Seat
54
(P.75)
WARNING
3
Riding with a helmet attached to the
holder can interfere with the rear wheel
or suspension and could cause a crash
in which you can be seriously hurt or
killed.
Use the helmet holder only while
parked. Do not ride with a helmet
secured by the holder.