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I'm sorry Sarge but I don't think that proves anything. You're just telling us you subjective observations. I prefer objective facts. I guess we'll just have to wait until someone has the patience to actually measure the volume to be sure. Hint: get a 1 liter bottle and a lot of time and...

It is my understanding the 29L volume for the Honda bags is both bags combined. They seem to be awfully small. Can some one confirm or deny what Honda means by 29 liters? If the Honda bags are really 29L per bag they are a masterpiece of engineering or something like Dr. Who's Tardis. Thanks.

What you are saying is all true but you're missing an important point. In the old days ignition timing was a fixed range based on RPM and maybe intake vacuum. Higher octane fuel than the engine was set-up for made no difference. These days most modern engines (and even Harleys!) set the spark...

Just another story. I never smoked but both my in-laws died of emphysema. My father in law was a slender guy to start but by the time he died this (formerly) 6" tall guy couldn't break 100 pounds on the scale. He was like one of the near dead who walked/ crawled/ were carried out of the Nazi...

Is it too late to get the truck covered under the lemon law?:rolleyes:

Sorry to hear about the problem. Don't worry, you'll get your bike fixed and it will be a great story once the pain passes. If you already know what is below please forgive the time waste. If not, you can prevent a lot of wind related problem with planning. Was the wind for a consent...

Congratulations. Like they* say, Pain Heals, Chicks Dig Scars and Glory Lasts Forever. Over 100 MPG with basically a stock bike is pretty glorious. Great job. :cool: Goose The NC wanabe *Well, Keanu Reeves in "The Replacments" says.

This happens to be an area where I've done some research, even if it was, mostly, by accident. People's response to polarized lenses seems to be very individual. I hate them with a passion. Other people, including my optometrist, love them. A few years ago I got my eye exam and new glasses...

If the battery is totally flat you can't start a carb equipped bike unless it has a magneto. You need enough "juice" to saturate the coil so you can get a spark. The EEs can correct me but I don't think an alternator can produce any power unless the battery can supply a small amount of power to...

LBS, You can use an old race bike or you can use an old BSA like my first street legal bike. I may have totaled more miles pushing that thing than riding it. :rolleyes: Your technique is what I wound up using, sidesaddle seems scary at first but it is the best way to get on the bike during a...

I don't stop by often because I'm still waiting for Honda NA to bring the NC750X to the US so I can buy it, I tend to be a bit behind. Great job dduelin, you must be very smooth. To the comment about break in: If you find some one with skin in the game who says "ride it like you stole it"...

I'm sorry but, as cool as these are, they do not level the playing manufacturing playing field. The cost to build a product includes the cost of the building (rent/ lease/ loan payments), the cost of money (bridge loans), the local taxes, the local cost of energy, transportation and a host of...

Searsboy, I'm not sure if you are a troll or just have a poor grasp of English but here is a quick lesson: (Source, Dictionary online) First: adverb 5.before all others or anything else in time, order, rank, etc. 6.before some other thing, event, etc.: If you're going, phone first...

If your looking for good and cheap I can recommend these: AeroStitch They are $19 and reduce the ambient noise like ear plugs. That means A. your hearing is protected from the wind noise and B. you don't have to crank up the volume so loud the music (or Koran verses in you ride a Honda 125)...

1. LBS As an ex-BMW owner (12 of them, slow learner) I'm not even slightly surprised. I have two Harleys with belt drives. I have plenty of options for belts and pulleys and no such evidence of poor engineering. If you buy a BMW expect to be treated like you are stupid and very rich. 2. BMW...

Fun stuff and great replies. The angle of that connecting belt reminds me of when we used to do "bake offs" in computer networking. We always tried to get an unfair advantage by tilting the test criteria toward our opponent's weaknesses. All's fair in love, war, business and, it seems, tractor...

Excellent, great stuff. Thanks for posting this video. Goose

Actually, it wouldn't be hard to get 20% better performance (1/4 mile and top speed) out of an NC700 along with much better fuel milage. Just add a fairing like the one the people in the Vetter high milage contest use. Vetter Goose

Dave, What he said.. Its just that power and torque are words that have well defined, specific meanings and anal retentive, pedantic types (me for example) get frustrated when they are used to mean something else. FWIW, a big part of the NC's appeal for me is the smooth low and mid-range...

Please go back and read 670cc's post. Torque is twisting force, it is not work done. Work done (HP, KW, PS) is what moves you forward. Lets say your engine makes 50 foot-pounds of torque and run that through 670cc's formula: Engine A: Peaks at 50 F-P at 2,500 so 50*2500/5252 = 23 HP, no arms...