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    For Sale 2012 Yamaha Super Tenere - Akron OH

    For sale: 2012 Super Tenere (non-ES) Yamaha factory side cases, Yamaha tall windscreen with side deflectors, Altrider crash bars, SW-Motech bar risers, Shock Sox, skid plate (brand unknown) Nearly new Pirelli Angel GT tires 34,000 miles $7500 Located in Akron, Ohio (tank bag, helmet, camping...
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    Dear Lord please help ... ;-)

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    Repainting or otherwise refinishing wheels?

    My 2012 NC700X recently developed a slow leak around the bead on the front tire. From looking through threads here, it seems to be a pretty common issue. I located the leak, broke the bead, and sure enough observed corrosion on the rim in the bead seat area. Sandpaper and bead sealer seem to...
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    Troubleshooting potential clutch issue - 2012 NC700X

    Yeah ... I think you are right. It wouldn't be the first time I've overthought something like this! I'm just going to keep riding and try not to worry about it. Thanks all.
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    Troubleshooting potential clutch issue - 2012 NC700X

    Yeah, it rolls in that scenario. Tougher when the engine is cold, as would be expected, and pretty easy once the engine is warm. Can feel it pushing against the "stickiness" of the oil and then it moves a little easier. Doesn't feel out of the ordinary after all. I don't know, maybe I'm...
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    Troubleshooting potential clutch issue - 2012 NC700X

    I'm trying to figure out what's going on with the clutch on my 2012 NC700X (manual). The bike has close to 45,000 miles on it and I'm wondering if the clutch is starting to go, although the symptoms don't really make sense to me. It seems like the clutch does not always disengage fully when the...
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    Cogent DDCs installed - and I can't tell a difference

    This does make me think of two things. One, having ridden some more since I wrote my first post, the area in which I do indeed notice the most difference is that brake dive is greatly reduced. I find that sharp bumps are just as jarring as ever, though. Two, your experience (and I studied your...
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    Cogent DDCs installed - and I can't tell a difference

    Interesting. I know Cogent Dynamics says that no drilling or other modification of the damper rods is necessary but I wonder if some drilling would help? Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk
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    Cogent DDCs installed - and I can't tell a difference

    I've been wanting to make some suspension upgrades to my NC for a while. With nearly 33k on the odometer I knew the forks were more than likely overdue for service anyway (I've owned the bike since 15k and not changed the fork oil during my ownership) and I figured this would be the ideal time...
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    How about a game of NC tag? Its a lot of fun!

    Previous tag: air-cooled VW bus New tag: street bearing the name of your significant other. This one's for my girlfriend, Heather.
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    Rear brake reservoir seal leaking?

    I haven't opened the reservoir to see if the diaphragm shows any obvious sign of damage. The reservoir was indeed full, and the fluid needed some place to go. I know I pushed fluid out past the seal - my question is does doing so ruin the seal?
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    Rear brake reservoir seal leaking?

    Hi all, looking for some advice/answers. Yesterday while fumbling with replacing the rear wheel after a tire change, I somehow managed to dislodge one of the rear brake pads. For whatever reason I was having a hell of a time getting it replaced in its proper spot and in the process I decided it...
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    NE Ohio new member

    Hello, fellow Northeast Ohioan! I think you'll find the NC700X well-suited for those longer camping trips. Speaking from experience - last summer I did a 13 state, 6600 mile trip on my 2012 NC and camped 21 of the 25 nights I was on the road. I found it to be just the right size - large...
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    How about a game of NC tag? Its a lot of fun!

    Yeah, I didn't think it through with respect to how feasible it would be for the next person to get this tag. Mea culpa. I was trying to think of something I hadn't seen done before and I happened to be near a ski slope. Let's broaden the tag to an outdoor sports & recreation area of any sort.
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    How about a game of NC tag? Its a lot of fun!

    Woo hoo! A warm, dry day means I get a chance to play. :D Old tag: An old train station. Peninsula (Ohio) Depot, built c.1880, currently used by the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. New tag: A ski slope. (Doesn't have to be operating at the moment!)
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