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What are your Static and free sag measurements? Have you changed the links from stock? I've been using Ohlins spring charts to help me with the many confusing unit conversions. 95N/mm is about 540 lb/inches My 675 lb/in spring is about 118 N/mm. 184 N/mm is about 1030 lb/in. Lets say I am...

I think so, but if you want the utmost protection you should look into braces or even airbag vests. Aerostich has always specialized in the outer layer of protection, though they have introduced their own hard shell armor recently. I think abrasion resistance and - clever - high build quality...

I installed a Sachs shock from a '16 Tuono with a Hypercoil 6" 675lbs/inch spring. Much better ride than stock but my preload is maxxed (about 17mm compressed from the 150mm total free length). I ran it like this with full camping gear and other kit with a measured static sag of 65mm, 35mm free...

I have de-plasticized my bike and am not looking forward to putting it back together. Honda sure does like fasteners... https://www.hondapartshouse.com/oemparts/a/hon/505407fff870021c54bece21/side-cowl parts fiche may be helpful

I'm into the idea of a mini skid plate but I agree that it's not too smart to use the case/pan as a mount. In a worst case scenario I'd imagine the force of an impact being directed into the engine case rather than a more sturdy frame mounting point.

Can any one confirm the torque spec for the steering head nut? 109nm 80ftlb ?

What I've learned is to be triple sure that I'm getting a good read on the exhaust valves in particular. My method is to: loosen the adjuster screw until the feeler gauge can be easily inserted > adjust to spec > torque (feeler blade still in) > recheck the lash > remove feeler > insert...

In reply to the video- What do you think is the best way to cross that type of slimy stream? Would walking the bike even be an option?

My sources say the spec is .17mm IN .28mm EX for a 2012 nc700x

I'm known in four states for my feel. :cool:

How are these holding up? I bet some solid rubber isolators could ease vibration Sandwich Mounts | Bobbin Mounts | Rubber Isolators | Cylindrical Mounts | RPM Rubber Parts

Right, lets break it down further. I measured the sidewall height on my slightly squared Pilot road 4's 160/60's, unsure of mileage, looks like they could last another 1.5k. From the apex of the tread with a square, caliper, and my eye I measure the total height from bead as 90mm. The tires...

I have noticed a relatively wide variance in feeler gauge drag depending on technique. With the blade perpendicular to the valve stem (parallel to the spring retainer) it drags .03mm less than a slightly skewed approach. This is nearly within the +/-.02mm spec but is still annoying to me. I...

I was planning on returning to Usal in mid October. I had a blast on it with a KLR last October before it closed for the season, your description of it sounds spot on to my experience. I'd like to hear more about the conditions if there is more to tell. It was a very wet season, I have read...

The hardest way to easily get to the valves. I guess I am doing a few other things along the way, but i'll get to those valves eventually.