Recent content by Little Ed

Hello again! It's been 2 years since I last visited the website but, as I approach 50,000 miles on my "near trouble-free" bike (2012 NC700) I felt it worth mentioning to other NC owners. I will break the 50K mark within my next 2 fill-ups and I can honestly say, the bike has been good to me...

Has anyone mounted aux spot or flood lights on the basic bike frame structure on each side of the engine? I want to add auxiliary lights, but prefer avoiding the purchase either the engine guard or the light bar at this time (OEM or aftermarket). I may change my mind later.

My JIS screwdriver set is on the way as well. Thanks for the help!

I recommend Liquid Wrench Chain Lube for less than $4.00 at Walmart, 11 oz can. There are many products that folks highly recommended that may be superior however I noticed that no one commented on this product that I use. This chain lube also contains the anti-slinging additives which...

Super clean design and interfaces really nicely with the rear rack system mount that you have on the bike!

If you read my initial note thoroughly, it clearly states "higher gears", under load. In fact, I should have specified in rpm range instead (say 2800 to 3200 RPM. Specifically, when in 6th gear and in the range of 51 to to 58 MPH the problem is more prevalent. For my bike, I had the same...

I did not do any prior injector testing primarily due to the difficulty in accessing them. I was led to believe that they (among other things) may at fault based on the fact that it worsened and then got better over many months. Clearly my issue was not related to my driving habits, neither...

Time to get me a set of the JIS screwdrivers!!!

Cost was approx. $150.00 for the injectors, seal rings and O-rings. I purchased from Procaliber (Washington or Oregon) I believe and no shipping due to the value. 2 ea Injectors- 16450-MFA-D02 @71.89 ea 2 ea Seal ring, injectors- 16472-MGS-D30 @ $1.62 ea 2 O-rings 91301-P7A-004 @ $1.81...

I apologize for recreating this topic which was closed by others who felt our vibration claims had no merit, no solution, or they just got tired of hearing about it. I am now approaching 22,000 miles, and have lived (suffered) with the noted vibration at varying degrees for the two years I...

Several folks have recommended various ways to push the brake piston back into the caliper. Doing so does in fact forces the old contaminated hydraulic fluid back into the "master cylinder", against the seals designed orientation. I know this technique has been performed for years (my dad...

That makes sense. I am reluctant to react to this mpg reduction thus far, unless it continues to drop. I don't notice any sluggishness in the bike's performance and I know that I have been driving with significant headwinds and crosswinds to-from work over the past 2 months. Would you think...

I have also experienced a decline during cooler weather as well. Chart reflects my mileage over 16 months, 15K miles. Lower mileage is during the two winter months. I did not expect it to drop as radically this winter, as it did the prior winter because I was also experiencing other issues...

Greg, I also like the cheaper price options, although we may find the results not to our liking...time will tell. Definitely want to know how yours' turns out. I just purchased the Oxford Hot Hands wrap around heater grips. Got these for $59 - no shipping charge via Revzilla (they price...

Gigs, What tire did you finally purchase? I also have the OEM Bridgestone tires with the "G" suffix NOT "GT". I was able to locate and purchase the same exact OEM tires only from motorcycle superstore. Purchased them back in June to ensure I had a spare set, front & rear. Motorcycle...