Honda CB500XA Owner's Manual page 72

Maintenance Fundamentals
Avoid getting lubricant on the brakes or tyres.
Avoid applying excess chain lubricant to prevent
spray onto your clothes and the motorcycle.
Recommended Coolant
Use only genuine HONDA PRE-MIX COOLANT
without diluting with water. Genuine HONDA
PRE-MIX COOLANT is excellent at preventing
corrosion and overheating.
The coolant should be inspected and replaced
properly by following the maintenance
schedule. P. 58
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NOTICE
Using coolant not specified for aluminium
engines or tap/mineral water can cause
corrosion.
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
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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. P. 95
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