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rippin209 replied to a thread Anyone put a new headlight lamp in ? in NC700 Technical

It took me almost that long the first time the next time was ten or fifteen minutes

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15th July 2018, 21:52

rippin209 replied to a thread Handlebar and Mod Setup in NC700 Mods

I saw how little the garage door switch was after posting, sounds like a lot of work for a small gain but it's an option. I've got auxiliary lights...

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15th July 2018, 18:33

rippin209 replied to a thread New rider ready to ride Cross Country! in Main Lobby / New Member Section

Greenboy another rider on here recommended a sit-n-fly or similar type of seat cover, I would highly recommend looking into that

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15th July 2018, 18:32

rippin209 replied to a thread New rider ready to ride Cross Country! in Main Lobby / New Member Section

If you give a heads up about your route and keep everyone up to date on your whereabouts I'm sure you can get some free meals beverages and...

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15th July 2018, 18:25

rippin209 replied to a thread 2018: What did you do to/with your NC700 today? in NC700 General Discussion

I've never tried this particular brand but one of these types of self inflating air mattresses on a cot is the best I've used (other then the queen...

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15th July 2018, 18:21

rippin209 replied to a thread 2018: What did you do to/with your NC700 today? in NC700 General Discussion

I was looking at this UBOWAY Unique Tunnel Shape Camping Tent Cot Off Ground Tent with Carrying Bag for Camping, Hiking, Adventure Trip (Green)...

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15th July 2018, 18:17

rippin209 replied to a thread Handlebar and Mod Setup in NC700 Mods

Not sure how much room the garage door opener takes up but someone posted a slick how to on getting your high beam switch to activate a garage door...

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14th July 2018, 14:20

rippin209 replied to a thread Summer Adventure 2018 in I'm going for a ride, you comin'?

Good point about zooming out, I was just thinking hey he's on the road on schedule and moving Hope your having a good time

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14th July 2018, 07:03

rippin209 replied to a thread Summer Adventure 2018 in I'm going for a ride, you comin'?

A screen shot from just now

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13th July 2018, 22:22

rippin209 replied to a thread 2018: What did you do to/with your NC700 today? in NC700 General Discussion

There's a bakery in San Jose (Peter's bakery) that makes a burnt almond that my son loves, from there to my house is 80 miles and 2 years ago I got a...

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13th July 2018, 11:19

rippin209 replied to a thread 2018: What did you do to/with your NC700 today? in NC700 General Discussion

You'll be glad you did, I don't have the top box but I use my side cases almost every time I ride and I know the rear rack is useful

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12th July 2018, 21:52

rippin209 replied to a thread LED Headlight swap. in NC700 Mods

I got these for a cheap set of auxiliary lights, I wired them into the accessory harness with a designated on/off switch Xprite 2" Inch 10-Watt...

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12th July 2018, 11:16

rippin209 replied to a thread LED Headlight swap. in NC700 Mods

Couple questions, can you post links or details to the turn signals and was it your original or this led that failed on your bike?

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11th July 2018, 19:01

rippin209 replied to a thread LED Headlight swap. in NC700 Mods

Trying to be as accurate and simple as possible, some on here are new to working on vehicles or at least motorcycles, I want to be specific,...

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11th July 2018, 18:56

rippin209 replied to a thread LED Headlight swap. in NC700 Mods

Long needle noise pliers to open the latch (opens on one side and swings open like a gate) is the only tool needed the rest is easily done by hand

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11th July 2018, 18:53

rippin209 replied to a thread LED Headlight swap. in NC700 Mods

Yes, and you don't need to cut the rubber boot as some have done

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11th July 2018, 17:05

rippin209 replied to a thread LED Headlight swap. in NC700 Mods

Plenty of others (myself included) have just swapped to a led bulb instead, works great and I added a set of $25 led auxiliary lights as well. 70% of...

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7th July 2018, 09:28

rippin209 replied to a thread 2018: What did you do to/with your NC700 today? in NC700 General Discussion

You've got to start somewhere and think of all the motorcycle collecting mouth balls, at least your out there riding I can think of 5 guys with...

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7th July 2018, 09:21

rippin209 replied to a thread Summer Adventure 2018 in I'm going for a ride, you comin'?

The self inflating pads are awesome and pack up small and quickly, but they're susceptible to a puncture leak just like a air mattress, then your...

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29th June 2018, 13:12

rippin209 replied to a thread Thinking of a California to Alaska trip in Touring and Traveling

I think a trip to Alaska is a pretty short trip to get a tire on the way. Either your brother didn't have much litre in his current tire or I'm...

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29th June 2018, 12:33

rippin209 replied to a thread Thinking of a California to Alaska trip in Touring and Traveling

I'm at 76,700 now and mileage would be over 100,000 by the time I go. I'd replace the clutch, clutch and throttle cable, recent fluid change and...

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28th June 2018, 11:14

rippin209 replied to a thread Noob replacing first chain in Garage / Mechanical Help

Glad to hear it worked out. With tires chain and battery in good working order your unlikely to run into problems on your NC.

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28th June 2018, 04:51

rippin209 replied to a thread 2018: What did you do to/with your NC700 today? in NC700 General Discussion

Dawn and dusk are the worst for the wildlife, not much I can do about the drunks at least their easier to spot on the freeway. I commute to work...

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27th June 2018, 20:07

rippin209 replied to a thread 2018: What did you do to/with your NC700 today? in NC700 General Discussion

Yeah I rode to dinner to meet with friends had 2 mixed drinks in a 3 hour period and noticed a difference on the motorcycle. I enjoy a drink now and...

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27th June 2018, 20:00

rippin209 replied to a thread Thinking of a California to Alaska trip in Touring and Traveling

I've thought about that, Baja is closer so I might go down to Baja first but I'm not a fan of the heat, so I'm not keen on going during the summer....

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27th June 2018, 16:12

rippin209 started a thread Thinking of a California to Alaska trip in Touring and Traveling

It wouldn't be for a year or two so no rush on anything but I'm curious of routes and destinations. I've read more then a few people post about...

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27th June 2018, 14:31

rippin209 replied to a thread Added a Stereo System. :) in NC700 Mods

The only problem I've found with generic ear buds was the wind noise still got through at freeway speeds Earplugs,Tan Custom Molded in Poly Bag,...

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27th June 2018, 06:28

rippin209 replied to a thread Noob replacing first chain in Garage / Mechanical Help

Out of alignment or over tonight is the only thing I can think of that would kill a chain that quickly. I didn't get the rear sprocket and the...

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26th June 2018, 05:28

rippin209 replied to a thread How Far Off Pavement Do You Take Your NC700X? in NC700 General Discussion

I guess I'd be quite happy if my clutch lasts 50k, but then again for those occasional jack-rabbit starts from a light, I don't mind abusing it just...

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