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  1. Janus

    Dear Lord please help ... ;-)

  2. Janus

    2023: What did you do to/with your NC700/NC750 today?

    I'm a tall guy so I normally step over from the left, but sometimes as a lark I'll mount the bike like a horse. Right foot on the right peg, grab the bars like you're gonna ride and put your weight over the center of the bike as you swing your left leg up and over the pillion. Takes some...
  3. Janus

    What did you do to/with your other motorcycle/scooter/trike today?

    I can't offer a solution for the engine, but— following the recommendation of several smarter members of this forum— I upgraded my stock rock shakers to a Cogent Dynamics unit. I got cartridge inserts for the front as well and the whole thing, plus fancy tool, cost under $1000. I think the rear...
  4. Janus

    What did you do to/with your other motorcycle/scooter/trike today?

    Rode my Suzuki VL800 Volusia C50T "Boulevard" around the lower half of the hood canal. Bless Suzuki for innovating such a confused name. Most people know it as a "Harley" or a "wait a minute that isn't a". Haven't checked in here in a long time. Hope everyone is well and riding to their fullest
  5. Janus

    Dear Lord please help ... ;-)

    This thread keeps me coming back more than anything else on this web sight. Thank you for sharing these
  6. Janus

    Question Soon-to-be Honda NC750X owner. I have a few questions.

    I have gone down curbs several times and nothing hit my undercarriage. The only time I've kissed the asphault was when I went over a section of parking lot where tree roots had severely pushed up the tarmac. My suspension compressed as I went over the bumps and it bonked against the top of a...
  7. Janus

    Do you change your own tires?

    I bought a No-Mar tire machine and have used it a couple of times on dirt tires for my DRZ. I have had buddies either use their machine for me or let me use theirs. I had been benchmarking my break-even point with $50 changes, but now I guess with inflation I should charge myself $80. Only...
  8. Janus

    2022: What did you do to/with your NC700/NC750 today?

    I finally had time for my 56k service. This is now the fourth major interval I have done. I got everything done in about three and a half hours of total garage time, which includes futzing around looking for my head. And that darn socket. Just where did I put it‽ One intake valve and one...
  9. Janus

    2022: What did you do to/with your NC700/NC750 today?

    Most likely. I had oil appear on the bottom eyelet of my stock shock. Then I lost damping. The stock shock, luckily, is not rebuildable. I say luckily because it is not a high quality system. The failure of my stock shock induced me to shop around, and I ended up with a Cogent Dynamics...
  10. Janus

    New NC750X owner

    Hello. I'm out on the spit now but I used to live near Issaquah. Your NC is already suited for the mountain loop highway. With the right tires it's a decent experience off pavement. As it is with the wrong tires but the right attitude. It's a very easygoing bike. Skid plates are probably just...
  11. Janus

    NC ever left you stranded?

    I had a weird issue which caused my fuel sensor to stop indicating a depleting fuel level. Died going down a long hill, was able to safely pull off onto a side road. No shoulder. After calling my now-wife to rescue me with a fuel can, I drove it to the dealership. They drained and refilled my...
  12. Janus

    2022: What did you do to/with your NC700/NC750 today?

    Included were "improved" nut wells and I believe longer bolts to address that issue. The screen itself is currently in fine shape, it is the "improved" well nuts which seem to be degrading. There was a poorly written instruction sheet which had never been revised after it's first draft. I'm...
  13. Janus

    2022: What did you do to/with your NC700/NC750 today?

    Researched oil filters in a pique. The model I used to purchase has been depreciated as the 'manufacturer' has decided to go with cheaper suppliers. Also now oil filters are $17 instead of $12. I can't imagine the components have cost Mobil 1 an additional $5 to procure and insert. I wasn't...
  14. Janus

    What did you do to/with your other motorcycle/scooter/trike today?

    I used to think the same thing until my stock damper burst and I had to buy a new suspension. I will never say "this is good enough" again. It wasn't. I only had about 48k on the clock at the time, maybe it gets better with more mileage? ;)
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    2022: What did you do to/with your NC700/NC750 today?

    Pulled my wheel off to replace my rear bearings. Broke one of those rubber dampeners somehow after it fell out of the chainring spider and landed on the ground. Then I remembered the last time I did my bearings I did it at my buddy's and I only have bearing install tools. I don't even have a...
  16. Janus

    First impressions Michelin Road 5's on my 2021

    That is a question I'll never be able to answer. I don't air down and my opinions on the matter approach "what's the best kind of oil" thread levels of unfounded certitude. I run stock pressure no matter what I do :cool:
  17. Janus

    First impressions Michelin Road 5's on my 2021

    I've been rolling on R5s for the last three sets. I live in Washington. I shouldn't need to say why that might matter. I find them to be tolerable, but not inspiring, in gravel. It can be done. Just not quickly.
  18. Janus

    Dear Lord please help ... ;-)

    He helps with feliney arrests
  19. Janus

    Rear wheel bearing failure

    For the second time my bearings have begun to squeal and honk. Last time I replaced all of my bearings with Honda's OEM parts. With a sample size of two, my average bearing life is ~28k miles. Since it has happened before I don't feel inclined to just use the expensive but seemingly inadequate...
  20. Janus

    2021: What did you do to/with your NC700/NC750 today?

    Generally good advice for all seasons
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