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One of the key selling points in the NC line is it's made in Japan. Anything made in Thailand or India will suffer regardless of quality assurance training because of the work ethic of the poorly paid industry over there. Ever major manufacturer that outsources to these countries have quality...

Give it time, both your butt and the seat will break in. I hated the seat at first but now I find it comfortable. Same thing with bicycle seats which are far worse. I wouldn't simply put the seat on top of the bracket if it doesn't look like it will support that kind of weight. I have two Corbin...

If you go 8k+ on 10w30 oil get prepared for even greater costs down the road when your engine doesn't last as long.

For the last time on here: 10w40 IS approved by Honda. It is in the service manual and almost every dealer in the country uses bulk 10w40 in all their bikes. Honda made a switch to recommending 10w30 for economy purposes a few years ago. If you use 10w30 that's great, but don't go to a full 8k...

Sorry, but I nor my dealer believe this. The new CTX models are 2014 models and they are ALL sharing the same exact platform. My dealer bets me a new bike at cost if the NC is replaced. I don't trust rumors or a "source" such as this. Development wise, all the new bikes including the 500's were...

As a motocross racer, I can tell you the 250 class has lots of power. The CRF250L is NOT in this class of bikes, it is a totally different engine that is very manageable. For someone new to off-road it is a great engine and a great bike. The Yamaha WR250R is much more powerful and has a polar...

Ignore the peanut gallery, 2K oil changes on that model BMW was a smart move and I'd like to see a slow weeping crush washer empty a bike's oil reservoir. Maybe with gross incompetence. They can be reused many times and almost ALL dealers do NOT replace any crush washers when you bring your bike...

Someone is pulling your leg, big time. Honda has put an astronomical amount of money and resources into this new platform, including multiple years meeting with their auto division in unison with their motorcycle division which is unheard of. It wouldn't be just this model, but ALL the others...

Does the Vario screen hit anything at full turn of the handlebars like some windshields do, or does it have clearance?

From the summary: "and the low viscosity isn't a problem". Um, yes it is. That is the number one reason you don't wait too long on a motorcycle with shared wet sump engines. As confirmed by other threads on other forums with even greater number of oil analysis reports over the years, everything...

I lived in Europe for a short time and the bikes and cars they have available there trump what we have here in the U.S. It's ridiculous how much cooler a lot of the bike are from all the manufactures. I tried importing a bike years ago but the CA restrictions made it impossible. You'd cry as an...

That is the most ridiculous thing I've read on here in a while. The sales figures for the manual and automatic are off the charts globally, and Honda has attributed a large part of their recent surge in sales to this particular model.

This is one of the highest rated small portable air pumps out there: Mini-Air Compressor - for Motorcycles, Scooters, & ATV's only - Stop & Go International Inc Store The small Slime units have terrible reviews everywhere, so I would not rely on one in an emergency. The StopNGo unit works very...

Wow, plug looks VERY lean. Maybe it's the picture. Reusing the valve cover is done even at the dealer level, so no problem unless it's damaged. Bolt was probably seized.

Looking forward to this review.

My dealer is taking orders for a brand new Dynojet Power Commander V fuel injection module at $380. It is due by the end of the month and is plug-and-play with a couple of maps pre-programmed. I won't be buying one, but they have pre-ordered 2 units. With the huge success of this global platform...

My local locksmith of 30 years says graphite will gum up over the long term, and he does not recommend it. Works well initially and is better than WD-40, but will cause problems possibly later on. He uses something called Tri-flow. If your lock/key is having difficulty, get it serviced under...

They are giving you sound advice, and not just trying to sell you a service. Service guys aren't salesman and don't work on commission. After about 2k in an engine that shares its oil with the transmission, shearing causes the viscosity to drop and by 3k you have gone down a grade. If you are...

If you can take a helmet on or off with glasses on your face, it is NOT a correct fit. Most people buy helmets way too big for initial comfort, but they should fit as snug as you can handle without pain or discomfort. No full face or modular design allows you to leave your glasses on.

If you come from dirt bikes, dropping a bike is a daily event. I race motocross and a dropped bike doesn't even faze me become I'm desensitized to it. Try riding a dirt bike and then you won't feel too bad dropping a road bike because it will seem like status quo. I work part time at a Honda...