Recent content by Todd L.

There's about a dozen or more of us on the UK forum (you know, the one you guys BASH all the time). Every single one of us has noticed a nice increase in performance that is definitely noticeable. Is it a small measurable difference? Yes, but very much appreciated. The torque curve is slightly...

For a dash to melt without the sun, I'm inclined to call B.S. on that one. Luckily I have no reason to doubt you and I believe you. What I can't believe is how on earth a windshield could be designed to do that without the direct radiation from the sun. That is mind boggling. They deserve some...

Retraining of the brain not required. Using the brain on the other hand, that is what some people have trouble with and then b_i_t_c_h about the rev limiter. You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him think. Enjoy your bike.

I am going to check the valves again in 16,000 miles You checked them at 8k and they were all tight, yet you're going to double that and check at an interval twice as long? Or are you going to check again when you hit 16k on the odometer? Since they were tight at 8k I would check again at the...

The NC was made for stuff like that with its very low center of gravity. Great advertisement for the handling prowess of the bike's design. Try that on a V-strom.

That looks like a bad design with steel clashing into steel. No rubber cushion at all. Maybe it's just the picture and the nut isn't slamming into the center stand arm.

There's an easy way to make up your mind: get off your lazy butts and go measure any difference yourselves! I went out last night for kicks and tried it numerous times and the difference is so small I can't measure it on my bike. I'm talking a couple mm's at best. Different bikes may get...

Once again, you need to search for the past posts on this because when measured properly it was found NOT to make a difference. There was a post from beemerphile where he found a 5mm difference if that, and his posts used to be highly regarded by most people. There is a lot that can cause...

The results from people who have compared the difference found there is virtually none. Feel free to use the center stand as you should without consequences. I tried measuring it myself a couple of times and could not find a difference at all.

Some people will not shift the NC because they absolutely must hit the rev limiter in every gear then complain about it. They don't feel fulfilled unless they do. Then the riders who know how to shift an engine in the real world when it wants/needs to will find the factory suggestions good for...

Not true with the VPS. From the website for the VPS guards: "Variable Height Wind Deflector Extensions are included to provide extra wind protection." Barkbusters VPS Handguards for Honda CB500X '13-'14, NC700X, NC700X DCT, Varadero, Crosstourer, Suzuki DL650 V-Strom '04-'14, DL1000 V-Strom...

This can happen with a stock windscreen as well. http://www.zerogravity-racing.com/pdfs/melting_dash.pdf

Why would anyone ride a crotch-rocket as a commuter? Worst type of bike for that purpose.

If you are going to get that full exhaust system in your list, you won't have to worry about drilling holes for the cat. The new headpipe will run much cooler without the cat and it wouldn't be necessary. You'll find the engine temps are even lower and the fan comes on half as often as it did...

Um, not to anyone who actually rides truly off-road, and I'm not talking about riding down a gravel path. ABS is a nightmare off-road and the DCT is a hindrance and liability. What some people refer to as off-road is ridiculous. Even a Gold Wing as mentioned can be ridden off-road to some...