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    Maybe Done With My NC700x

    Well, time for a Harley, specifically the new Harley Adventure bike. Supposedly when you slow down to a stop, the suspension "settles" to allow shorter riders to reach the ground. I'd like to see this option on more bikes. By the way, I have a 28" inseam and traded my shortened V-Strom for a...
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    Question Howdy! Start up on 2012 with 1290 miles. HoustonTX

    I've got a 2013 NC700X and I'm on the west side of Houston. Welcome and good for you working on your own bike. I've always got a project bike or three in the garage. I'll drop you a PM with my email address in case you want to compare notes.
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    Valve Adjustment Plug on Left Case

    Where there is a will, there's a way. I was just about ready to start pulling the entire alternator cover, till I was saved by the forum. You know, it's just nice to know that you are never alone...
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    Valve Adjustment Plug on Left Case

    Success! Using the Showkey method. It took about 15 minutes of progressively harder rapping, but when it began to turn it felt like hitting a home run! Now to adjust the valves, change the oil and get back to riding - after I replace the plug (with a new one) and "eck" it to death. Thanks for...
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    Valve Adjustment Plug on Left Case

    You are right Bigbird, if I'd have used a hex key on an impact driver to begin with, I wouldn't have this problem. I have an impact, but no hex wrenches for it.
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    Valve Adjustment Plug on Left Case

    Hey Frog, when you adjust your valves, try removing that cap first before you pull the radiator and everything. Better yet, head out to the garage now, spray it with some PB Blaster, put an allen wrench in it and see if it will turn with a gentle tug or two. Let me know how it goes. What's weird...
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    Valve Adjustment Plug on Left Case

    Thanks folks for your suggestions. Tonight I'm going to try the Showkey method of tapping the outside of it - and I am quite sure I'm going in the right direction, I've been wrenching for over 50 years. The only other time I've had anything stuck this tight was a frame bolt when I was trying to...
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    Valve Adjustment Plug on Left Case

    Has anyone else had trouble getting the large plug on the left crankcase out to rotate the engine? I'm at my wits end here.
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    Honda Patents an 850 Parallel Twin Engine

    Honda 850 cc Parallel-Twin Engine Revealed In Patent Filings New patent images reveal a new Honda parallel-twin engine, likely with a displacement bump to replace the 750 cc engine of the Honda NC750 range...
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    Questions about electrical farkle's?

    I got a license plate frame at Cycle Gear for my 2013 NC700X DCT ABS that has integrated LED's for running, stop, brake and turn signals. I went to Eastern Beaver who has some wiring that will allow you to tap into the turn signals without cutting the existing fittings off of yours. Look at the...
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