Honda CB500XA Owner's Manual page 52

Switches
(Continued)
Steering Lock
Lock the steering when parking to help
prevent theft.
A U-shaped wheel lock or similar device is
also recommended.
Push
Turn
Ignition key
48
#
Locking
Turn the handlebar all the way to the left.
a
Push the key down, and turn the ignition
b
switch to the (Lock) position.
Jiggle the handlebar if the lock is difficult
u
to engage.
Remove the key.
c
#
Unlocking
Insert the key, push it in, and turn the ignition
switch to the (Off) position.