Category: Closet

Reaping the Dragon



Yerevan – Sisian – Shushi – Stepanakert – Gandzasar – Yeghegnadzor – Selim – Martuni – Sevan – Yerevan: more than 900km in only two days on the Armenian roads and in the Armenian weather! A terriblefic journey, I officially dub it the ‘Quest of the Dragon Reaper’ (Վիշապաքաղ) for myself, as a tribute to the old Armenian deity Vahagn and an acknowledgement of the draconic toughness of the ride. Sure Vishapaqagh is no 50cc, but the Armenian roads are no USA!

I never had a more special ride in my life (maybe except the first ride ever) and I will happily post about this challenge in a great detail with following posts.

Stay tuned!

Getting CBF500 Accessories

Here’s a quick guide for everyone (including myself) for getting Honda CBF500 accessories if you’re living outside the western world:

  1. Get the CBF500 Accessories Catalog.
  2. Locate part number of the accessory you need.
    (for example, part number of Black Interstellar 45l Top Box is 08L55 MCW 8V0)
  3. Make sure to locate any requirements the accessory may have.
    (the 45l Top Box requires a Top box bracket 08Z51 MCW 800A and a Rear carrier 08L42 MER 801)
  4. Google for the part numbers: 08L55 MCW 8V0 germany – and enjoy the results!
  5. The only remaining thing now is to pick the one store that ships where you are. This might require some negotiations.

This is all. Wanted to write this down for myself, and then thought – what the hell, let it be public.