How do you remove a Honda cb500 starter motor?

On the left side of the bike there is a cover where the shift lever goes into, it comes off with four Phillips head screws, be careful, these strip out easily. once you get them of you need to pry on the cover a bit and it will pop off. swing it out of the way and you will see the starter motor mounted with two, ten mm bolts, simply back these bolts all the way out, they are long ones. and wiggle the motor out form the block. don't forget about the wire going up to the solenoid. its best to pull it down to the starter in order to remove the entire assembly easily. good luck

Josh