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Update: Thanks to everyone for the tips. I have successfully replaced both sprockets and the chain. In evaluating the original parts, both sprocket were pretty badly worn and the chain was loose like a snake. Probably 2/3 of the o-rings were missing, many were in the side cover near front...

Started off to work a couple nights ago and as I was rolling through a stop sign on my little country road, I found vrooooom, but didn’t go! I discovered I had thrown my chain. I’m guessing I am very lucky as this could have been very dangerous. I got the chain back on and limped her home...

Thanks for all the opinions. It's been helpful.

Tire plugging went well. Thanks again for all the input. On to the next challenge .

Thanks for the advice!!!

Changing my Bridgestone battleaxe (rear) at about 7500 miles. Cost difference to go to PR4 is about $100. My riding style has been mostly 75mph highway commuting miles with little wear on the outer edges of the tire. The only difference looking forward at this time is moving from western...

Was just thinking of the quickest, easiest fix to get the job done. I've never plugged a tire but am sure I could figure it out. Don't want to invest much time in the effort because I work 12 HR shifts and commuting 1 HR each way doesn't leave me with a lot of extra time.I looked into the...

I'm at about 7300 miles on my Bridgestone battleaxe tires and have made appointment to replace the rear next week. Today, went out to go to work and found my tire flat. I found what I assume to be the leak as a small puncture near the center of the tread pattern. My question, is it safe to...

Thanks for the input (esp. Beemer). Installed mine in the right air duct. Easily accessible, space for wires, protected from elements. I have some lights ordered and hope to install Wednesday to give me more visibility as we approach the end of our consistent riding season here in western...

Where have people chosen to locate fuse or power distribution boxes?

Bought my bike back in November, but living in Montana didn't allow much opportunity to ride and the DMV didn't offer classes (or testing) for endorsement anyway. I did get out a couple of days over the winter to ride back and forth on my little county road practicing starts, quick stops, tight...

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I like your eBay list. It's very similar to mine. Living in a cooler climate like you, I have also added a bit of wind protection. I have a National Cycle Vstream sport/tour (medium size) windshield (I'm 5'6" with 30" inseam and the air hits me at the top of my face shield) and barkbuster...

I would like to send out a big THANK YOU to the forum. Over the past couple days, I have been working on the bike a half-hour here, 20 minutes there etc. and have finally finished installation of both heated grips and Barkbusters. I referred back to the forum on several occasions upon running...

Just installed heated grips and barkbusters storm on the bike and next are new gloves. I would like a full 3 season + type glove but with the heat from the grips and protection of the barkbusters, I don't know if waterproof or much insulation will be needed. Here in western Montana only expect...

Agree 100% Mike. I have been watching the 2013's, that I was able to locate, slowly sold off over the past 3 months. That included the 1 at my local dealer at the end of September. I was down to the last 2 I could find within a day's drive and decided I had to jump. Was able to get bike, up...

New 2013 NC with Vstream sport touring windshield, center stand, and OME heated grips (yet to be installed). Plan also to add barkbusters hopefully at the same time as grips. Living in Montana, had dry roads yesterday and took opportunity to ride back and forth on county road in front of my...

Thanks for all the responses to my post. Having never had a bike before, I was unaware of many of the increased maintenance costs associated with ownership vs car. At times while reading the comments I felt like I could be reading a post called "The reality of Motorcycle Ownership". Overall...

Hello all, After lurking here for the past few months, it's finally time to make my first post and introduce myself. My name is Jason, and I'm a nearly 43 year old critical care nurse from western Montana. I'm 5'6" with approx. 30in inseam and weight 160-170 depending on the state of my...