Recent content by SergeantChuck

80K on my original clutch. I wouldn't think yours is bad but who knows. Mine is still going strong. Knock on wood.

I bought my first CBR900RR in the mid 90s. I was in love.

I swear the less I jack with the chain the longer they last. I leave mine fairly loose and I really don't measure the slack. I take a wrench and lift the bottom of the chain toward the swing arm, if it hits the swing arm I tighten it until has about an inch of clearance. Then I ride it for a...

Going on 9 years with my rack and it is still in great shape.

I enjoyed reading this because it shows how different two riders situations can be. I haven't spent any time trying to determine my numbers but a rough guesstimate would put me much lower. Compared to others, I neglect my bike and this thing just keeps going. I've been through several sets of...

I've been away from the forum for quite so just now reading your post. Glad you figured this out. I started a similar thread over a year ago and our bikes had similar symptoms but not quite the same. I basically did what you did and replaced several parts which never fixed the issue. Then one...

This is how I look at the NC700X for long rides. We go to Orlando every summer for an annual trip to Disney. Most of the time we rent a Town & Country for 6 people but last year they did not have a van and I got a 2018 Ford Expedition. Both make the trip easily but that Expedition was a heck...

Enjoyed the pictures. Thanks for posting.

I have had my NC since 2013 and use it solely for commuting. I agree with MZ5 that the OEM are probably the most narrow. In 6 years, I have never had my panniers or top box off the bike. FWIW, I"m an old man and the top box really does not get in the way of swinging my leg over. I have never hit...

You probably don't need one but your doing so much maintenance you might as well change the air filter too. Mine was pretty dirty at 50K. Has yours ever been changed? To me, the air filter is an easy swap but I've had mine out 10 times in under 3 months.

An update for those that were watching this thread. The NC has decided to start running better all by itself. About two weeks ago, I started the bike in the parking lot and was headed for home. The on-ramp to the interstate is uphill so it requires a little more throttle than level ground and...

Welcome to the forum. I bought my bike about 6 years ago on a whim and rarely keep a bike over 3 years. This bike is so good for communing that I have not let her go regardless of some shortcomings. Good luck on the deal.

Here's wishing June 10th brings you good news. Glad to hear your getting better.

No need for a block of wood on the NC. The tires can be removed easily without doing that. I wouldn't take both off at one time while on the center stand but you can and I have. Just not real safe unless you have ratchet strapped the center stand in a way it cannot collapse.

Sorry about the bike man. Hope you heal quickly.