Recent content by uneasy4now

I just installed the screw mounted Puig deflector on my Honda touring windshield as a result of your experience and SergeantChuck's. I went with the screw mount to save a few bucks, and because I was pretty fed up with the Honda windshield anyway, so I felt like I had nothing to lose. I'm...

I replaced the OEM chain on my 2012 NC700X at 13,500 miles because of kinking links. The slack never went out of the 30-40 mm range specified in the manual. Almost all the mileage was on paved roads and in dry weather. I cleaned the chain with Pro Honda chain cleaner and lubed with PJ1 Blue...

StratTuner, My Kuryakyn 7933 highway pegs just arrived. Looks to me like the horn needs to come off to get the right one on. Is that what you had to do? Just checking...

Installed a new Sargent seat. I sat on the bike, and it seems like my legs got shorter. Now I'm waiting for the snow to stop so I can try it out. I can't believe this weather!

I'm confused. The Honda Powersports web site has been putting out teasers for the Africa Twin for about a year, and now the VFR 1200X appears, seemingly out of nowhere. What's up?

I've found that my NC's shift points are like my car's. I drive a Mazda3 2.0 liter (Skyactiv) with a manual transmission. I guess similar shift points are not surprising, since both have 6 speeds, almost the same redline, and are tuned for economy. The NC is my first motorcycle, so no...

I'm a new rider and a satisfied NCX owner. It was a bit intimidating at first compared to the 200cc dual sport I rode in class, but I got over it quickly. I really like the alert, upright, feet-under-you riding position of the NCX. If you prefer the pegs-forward cruiser position the CTX might...

I borrowed a tool like this from a guy at work. He said it came from Pep Boys. It got the job done -- the cover is off and the battery is on the tender. No further damage done, intentional or otherwise. Now I have all winter to figure out what to do about the boogered up nut. I'd need a...

I've been meaning to ask whether one of these can be mounted in the frunk without interfering with helmet storage. THAT would be a bummer. Did you use the Honda sub harness and relay, or just hook it up to the battery?

Turns out a friend at work has a Plastic Fastener Remover, and he said he'll bring it in tomorrow. It should work way better than a claw hammer. There's no hurry -- it's 20°F here and I just dropped the insurance on the NC to comprehensive 'til April 1. It isn't going anywhere. I just need...

I bought a Battery Tender Jr that came with a quick disconnect. And I'll put it on as soon as I can get to the dang battery!

Uh-oh -- an excuse to buy a new tool... I feel my resistance crumbling...

I tried using a flat blade screwdriver as a lever before I posted the question. The claw hammer sounds like a better idea (and I have one) -- Thanks! It's already pretty late, so I'll try that tomorrow. I'll also Google "cat's paw," 'cause you have me stumped on that one. I don't think I...

I was getting ready to put my baby on the battery tender for the winter when I found that one of the two screws on the battery access panel was jammed, and is now turning without coming out. I have no idea what kind of disassembly is required to get to the outside of the frunk and the nut that...

I took a ride along the Fox River this morning. (Sadly, in NE Illinois, following a river is the only way to find a road with curves.) The odo turned over 3000 miles half way through the ride. Not bad, since I just got the NCX in March and it's my first motorcycle. I also checked the FedEx...