Recent content by tapsak4

Pressure washer may cause corrosion problems... on cars too. /T

I cleaned the bike thoroughly for winter hibernation and installed a front fenda extanda and a rear hugger - both by Pyramid. Now the NC sits in the garage corner covered with old bed sheets :) waiting for the spring. /T

Has anyone else noticed the DCT shifting get smoother after the first 600 mile oil change? Especially at low throttle openings? The new oil in my bike is the OEM Honda 10W-30. Any chance of the factory fill being a "run-in-oil" of a different spec? /T

:) Sorry, it's in Finnish.... /T

As I wrote in another thread, the warranty is here void is service is not done by a Honda approved shop. I found a one man operation with a truly respectful reputation - Metura-Motors Oy | Moottoripyörien huolto ja korjaukset / Suzuki-, Kawasaki- ja Honda-merkkihuolto I am impressed by...

Don't know how it is in the US, but here there's alkylate gasoline for sale. It's primarily intended for small four stroke engines, lawn mowers and such - seasonal equipment. It has a shelf life of at least four years. It's fairly expensive in 1 gallon cans, but can also be found at a gas...

Why not buy a real pet bed and place it in your car port :). They might opt to sleep there instead of on your seat.... or build a climbing tree for them, one with all the bells and whistles. /T

The service book includes the warranty conditions and it states, that all maintenance work should be performed by an official Honda dealer. Otherwise the warranty is void. It is interesting, though, that both the owners handbook and the FSM service tables are in contradiction with this. They...

Thanks. I did semi-serious offroading (car) for a long time. Had to build the garage and get the lift too for that. Quite useful even now :).

Began to figure out how to utilize the car lift for motorcycle work. I used the 125 Varadero as a mule - it's so light to muscle around :). I need make threads to the platform so I can bolt the front wheel support securely down. Also, I need to fill the gap with something to be able to use...

We have a balanced deal: I can have as many motor vehicles as she has pets :D. Two bikes and three cars vs two cats and three dogs. This does not include her car and the bikes for both of our sons. Works real good. Cheers, /T

No, your in fifth. Just referred to the speed the tranny would down shift if you were in sixth. /T

I absolutely agree with this ! Great videos, thanks for posting !! /T

You're riding in S mode at speed at which you are in fifth, i.e. below the upshift point to sixth. If your speed is above the point at which the tranny would down shift to 5th on its own (from sixth) you can use the "paddles" to upshift to sixth manually and it will stay in sixth until your...

Yes, I was referring more to the balance of the exposure. Was that just by chance or did you do something else? The photos look professional quality to me. /T