Recent content by docb91b

Howdy all, Just completed my 8000 mile valve adjustment and things are running great! Thanks to the video creator and the service manual! Hardest part of the job was not making a mess with coolant. D

Howdy all, I will be performing my 8000 mile maintenance within the month and had a questions about torque and the bolts. In the service manual, it says to ensure all the bolts and nuts are torque according to the chart on 1-15. On the page it has general torque by bolt type and for the...

I was reading this post and was curious about side stand vs. center stand measurement. On the side stand it was 30 mm and 31 on center stand. I would say that either position would work for adjusting the chain. Interesting enough, I haven't had to adjust the chain since I bought her with the...

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Howdy all, I went to the shop to get some chems for the chain. I got a chance to hop on the CTX 1300. Felt great with one major problem... the damn handle bar covers the mirrors! I took this pic at my eye level.. I am 5'11". Looks great other than that.

Question.. my rear is about done, but my front looks great. Is it safe to put on a PR4 in the rear and leave the stock Metlzer in the front? D

Former Army Medic here... makes me popular on bike rides :)

Quick question... did you replace a the camshaft maintenance cap O ring (and the other two O rings)? I am having a hard time finding them on the OEM parts listing. D

Thanks again everyone.. I got the manual today and I will be doing the maintenance... Two questions.. Anyone recommend a good online store for parts and fluids? Is it cheaper to pick up at a store (due to shipping)? Second, when removing the Cylinder head, should I change out the breather...

Thanks you again for the help!!!! My manual arrives today. Just curious, of those that have done the inspection themselves.. has anyone's valves been out of specs? 8000 still seems pretty young for valve changes. D

Wow!!! Thank you all for your advise; I truely appreciate it!! Just to clarify.. would the following be the correct manual: 2012 2013 Honda NC700X XD Service Manual | eBay

Thanks Big Thump. Which manual do you use? When I said I was a tech, I thought everyone was going to reply... in that case, go to the dealer.. lol

Great write up! What manual do you use? Do you have a link?

Howdy all, Not sure if this has been hashed out before, but here we go... I read in Cycle World that the Valve Clearance inspection at 8000 miles costs around 500 bucks!!!! Couple that with needing to buy new tires soon and a new chain... I am thinking about doing my own maintenance from...

Howdy all, As stated in the title, can a NC 700x be converted to drive shaft or belt. I am not an engineer and I don't know the potential limitations or if it is impossible. I hate tinkering with the chain but love the bike. D