Recent content by Honda333

Lol, some just really don’t get it. Of course I have tools, many.including a Bridgeport and a Harrison Lathe. Have built robotics and machinery. But that’s irreverent. Some people may appreciate the fact that they may just want to do do minor maintenance like CHANGING their oil. I do all my own...

Your right, my bad. Sorry.

the NCs have mag wheels, obviously no spokes to tighten. If you have ever owned a mc with spokes you would know what I’m speaking of. Of course if someone else does the work you would have no use for technical tools like I speak of.

I have two questions -#1 What’s a kludge ? . , #2 that socket you bought for $6 will remove the filter without a ratchet attached to it ? that ( must be free -since the price of a rachet is not shown). Plus the “ kludge “ you speak of will work in places on many vechicles and bikes that$6...

This may help if you ever had difficulty getting a tension spring hooked on the pins ( like on a center stand). You need the spring, a small piece of wood ( 2x4 or small piece of plywood) about 6” long. Go buy a handful of flat washers for a 5/16 bolt. A face shield or safety glasses-And a...

FYI many electronic and brand specific ,special and even priority tools,testers, and equipment can be purchased from the Owatonna tool co, in Owatonna Wisconsin.

While not being a battery expert-Just a little tid- bit of info, if two batteries of equal size and made to fit a certain bike, the one that weighs more will usually have more/ thicker lead plates and maybe a higher CCA, and usually last longer ( all other circumstances being the same). After...

I caution against ordering a YTZ prefilled AGM battery online, unless you know for sure how old it is. I had bought (2) over the yrs that obviously were old and not changed enough/or too long in between. They lasted 3-1/2 to 5 months. Of course the warranty was 90 days. The Suzuki DRZ That I...

Glad to see this thread. I have a NIB Pure One- purolator oil filter left over from my wife’s CRV we traded in. Now I will have a use for it instead of giving it away. Hey, where’s all the forum oil threads ?.... ( Lol).

Obviously any of these will work. Some more refined than others. The harbor freight unit will work fine if you pop off the bag sheilds/ seals, clean out the grease and put a few drops of oil. Less friction and a little more touchy ( better for accuracy). I will add that setting the wheel up and...

This may help someone out. A simple economical oil filter wrench that fits any 2-1/2 to 2-3/4” oil filter. Simple and costs about $4 total. First buy a 2-1/2” to 2-3/4” crawler type hose clamp. It will have a hex head for a 5/16” socket. Buy a cheap 5/16” nut driver. It will have a screwdriver...

Yes, a difficult question to ask on this or any other forum. And I thank you and all others for all the replies. You see you just answered some of my questions it when you said the NC can do both short/long commutes. BTW I also owned a late model GL, along with 29 other bikes. Just doing my...

What I meant about seat height is the V-Strom 1000 is about 33”” tall at the seat. The NC is 31”, and I’m good with that. I can put lowering links if needed. ( my DRZ was also 33”-34”). Also What I meant to say about maintenance is not that the NC is any less work, I meant that after owning...

That air filter looks pretty bad. I would almost bet it got missed. Is the center oily ? Is the oil level correct? Too high a level can do this. One reason to look into servicing your bikes yourself.

I understand completely. I have 3 completely worn out knuckles, arthritis in both hands,back,knees along with neurological problems. Riding my Scout is fun, as you say on “ good” days when everything doesn’t hurt as much. One reason I was considering the 700 or 750 DC. With a more conventional...