Fully crash bars mounted! This helps any potential damage caused to the engine by transferring energy from potential impacts while off-roading. Scroll down to see more benefits and features of our NX500 / CB500X skid plate. Note: the Outback Motortek crash bars must be installed in order to mount our NX500/CB500X skid plate. It is not compatible with any other crash bars brands. Disclaimer: If you own a 2013-2018 CB500X model, these extra steps need to be followed.