Forum: General
08-22-2013, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,881
Re: Helmet noise.
I use earplugs. The foam disposibles come in an indistrial package for cheap and that's the way I buy em.
But here's a note to ya. I have a Nolan N104, pretty good helmet. Relatively quiet, and...
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Forum: General
08-12-2013, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 868
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Forum: General
08-05-2013, 06:31 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 676
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Forum: Accessories and Modifications
07-18-2013, 04:32 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,590
Re: Spark - Plugs, Wires and Coils!
Lost in all of this is how the ignition parts and settings work in different situations and for how long. That's the big issue.
Take modern day cars. They must be able to pass emissions testing...
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Forum: General
07-15-2013, 03:17 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,141
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Forum: Repair and Maintenance
07-02-2013, 05:17 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,778
Re: Changing cams ?
The 599 always seems to get a bad rap about the ole "torque" thing but if you compare the dyno chart from an SV650 to the 599, they aren't as far apart as one would think. For an inline 4, the 599...
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Forum: General
07-01-2013, 04:51 AM
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Replies: 194
Views: 22,646
Re: What are your caged rides?
2000 Honda CR-V EX 5spd, Michelin X-Ice2 tires in winter, 162K miles, a tick of cancer on one fender but outside of that looks good.
2002 Ford Ranger XL standard cab, DOHC 2.3L, 5spd, rubber seat...
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Forum: General
06-24-2013, 03:56 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 821
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Forum: Videos
06-21-2013, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,511
Re: car runs a red light, hits hornet (UK)
The most important lesson I learned about riding is the science of creating space, regardless of whether it pisses off the people behind me or not. The argument made about "he didn't have time to...
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Forum: Videos
06-21-2013, 04:58 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,511
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Forum: General
06-21-2013, 03:10 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,015
Re: Ninja 250 to Honda 599 or Suzuki SV650 (naked)
There's something else to consider, right? I mean, if I were in the market right now, I wouldn't give the 599 a second look because one might, for the same money, be able to find a stock, unwrecked...
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Forum: General
06-20-2013, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,015
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Forum: General
06-20-2013, 04:18 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,054
Re: Pure gas experiment
I didn't lose as much MPG on the motorcycle as I did on my cars with E10 but I did lose some, about 2-3MPG on the bike.
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Forum: General
06-19-2013, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,015
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Forum: Super Sneaky Steve's Repair and Maintenance Video Corner
06-19-2013, 05:53 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 17,898
Re: Coolant Flush NEW
NOTE TO PET OWNERS: I always wondered what the difference between Prestone and Honda coolant was, noting that the coolant on a motorcycle and in a car is the same, to include the Honda stuff. While...
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Forum: Repair and Maintenance
06-19-2013, 04:29 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,854
Re: Neighbor's Nighthawk troubles
If it was running and now isn't, it's not compression or a plugged jet. If it's not idling on that cyl, then it's not the slide either.
I can think of only one thing that will cause a cyl to all...
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Forum: Repair and Maintenance
06-19-2013, 04:15 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,129
Re: Unknown Leak
Note that in a liquid cooled Honda car the coolant is good for 90K miles or 5 years. Do what you will. ;)
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Forum: Repair and Maintenance
06-17-2013, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 11,075
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Forum: Repair and Maintenance
06-17-2013, 05:15 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,163
Re: Chain Spray Nirvana
The Multi Lube used to be recommended for chains. That is no longer the case.
So yes, the Multi Purpose is now NOT recommended for chains but the chain saver is. Supposedly the chain saver is...
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Forum: Repair and Maintenance
06-14-2013, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,163
Chain Spray Nirvana
Big words, eh? Well, sorry, but I gotta preach it when I find something like this.
I am pretty religious about my chain maintenance, and as a result, my ole 599 had 27K on the factory chain and...
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Forum: Repair and Maintenance
06-14-2013, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 5,903
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Forum: General
06-12-2013, 03:27 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 3,987
Re: Changes that come with age
You know, except for the left mirror at 80MPH, I never had anything out of my 06 599 that I would consider a buzz. In fact, it was the smoothest motorcycle I ever rode, big scooters notwithstanding....
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Forum: General
06-12-2013, 03:09 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 3,837
Re: Your opinions (and tips) on lane-splitting
I was in the military for 9 years and drove in the majority of the states. My local area, Dayton OH, is without a doubt the worst and rudest drivers in the nation. I have absolutely no doubt that...
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Forum: General
06-11-2013, 04:36 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,601
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Forum: General
06-11-2013, 04:30 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,078
Re: Old and slow = fun?
My favorite bike ever was my CX500. I don't know the particulars, but I had seen three others like mine so I have a possible conclusion; see, mine was a burgendy 79 CX500 Deluxe BUT it had the Vetter...
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Forum: General
06-11-2013, 04:17 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 831
Re: Bike loaded, ready to go
Date isn't written in stone yet but all indications are it will be the weekend of June 20 to 22, 2013. The weekend had to be moved out due to Bill does all the distribution of information,...
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Forum: General
06-10-2013, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 831
Re: Bike loaded, ready to go
Well, it's almost 700 miles and for the competitors, it's a race. I can't seem to find anyone that I know in my everyday life crazy enough to ride the loop with me. My brother has bad knees, my...
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Forum: General
06-07-2013, 04:41 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 831
Bike loaded, ready to go
Got the NH loaded for the Lake Erie Loop this weekend. I'll be running in the noncompeting "Tourist" class. Box full of goodies, tools, etc, rear seat with camping chair, tent, and a "Spacebag"...
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Forum: General
06-05-2013, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,183
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Forum: General
06-02-2013, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 6,069
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Forum: General
05-30-2013, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,601
Re: Roadtrip back home! (2700miles)
Got rid of my 599 for that very reason. But I digress..try these short suggestions.
Find a Walmart
Go to the underwear section; they will have somewhere therein IN A PACKAGE some Starter...
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Forum: General
05-26-2013, 06:27 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 975
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Forum: General
05-19-2013, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,082
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Forum: General
05-19-2013, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,248
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Forum: General
05-17-2013, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,248
Re: Valve inspection overkill
That's the whole point, though. In this case, the engine actually is, literally, half of the Honda Fit engine. They are using the same pistons, valves, and the only physical change is some cam...
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Forum: General
05-17-2013, 06:27 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,248
Re: Valve inspection overkill
What things are a motorcycle engine exposed to that a car engine is not? The temperature swing is the same as the cooling system is the same, size notwithstanding.
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Forum: General
05-17-2013, 03:20 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,248
Valve inspection overkill
It is my opinion that Honda has set their valve inspection interval in the sole objective to line the dealers pocket. I mean, really, Honda's most recent cars spec their "screw and nut" adjusters to...
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Forum: General
05-15-2013, 06:41 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,795
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Forum: General
05-11-2013, 05:20 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 3,987
Re: Changes that come with age
If I saw the need to have two bikes, I would have kept the 599. But I can only have one and one of the requirements for my single bike was that it should do over 500 miles in a day without making me...
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Forum: General
05-10-2013, 03:43 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 14,067
Re: Cb500f
This bike addresses the main complaint I had back in 2006 which is reasonably priced and reasonable performance in the Honda product line was severely lacking. While I love (ok, loved) my 599, the...
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Forum: Group Rides
05-09-2013, 07:13 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,709
Lake Erie Loop June 7-9
As you may or may not know, I have raced in the Lake Erie Loop 5 times, placing a couple times and winning my class once on an Aprilia Scarabeo 150. Two years ago, as a result of 16,000 miles wide...
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Forum: Group Rides
05-09-2013, 03:54 AM
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Replies: 129
Views: 14,922
Re: Spring Swarm 2013
Doesn't look like it's going to happen. I am not only a motorcyclist, but a bicyclist as well (and that is more pressing since it does help me be "less fat.") Our group has a ride scheduled that...
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Forum: General
05-09-2013, 03:50 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,068
Re: Kickstand puck
You stole my thunder! Haha. That's what I use. Slides in the pocket of my tailbag and the place I work throws them away by the dozen.
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Forum: Group Rides
05-07-2013, 04:29 AM
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Replies: 129
Views: 14,922
Re: Spring Swarm 2013
Still sorting out whether I can go or not. The schedule of both the wife and I is crazy.
I just went top to bottom on the newly aquirred Nighthawk 750 and need to get a good roadtrip under it's...
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Forum: Videos
05-07-2013, 04:15 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,332
Re: Never Safe, Not Even On Your Own Side
Cyclist at fault. The car was on the centerline, but not over it. At the time of impact the cyclist handlebars were within inches of the centerline, at least that's what I saw when I froze the...
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Forum: Group Rides
05-01-2013, 03:22 AM
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Replies: 129
Views: 14,922
Re: Spring Swarm 2013
Depends on my schedule (gotta check with my planning commission) as to whether I ride down or not but I won't be camping regardless. One day blast down and back for me.
Also, I am 99% sure my...
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Forum: General
05-01-2013, 03:12 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,197
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Forum: General
04-30-2013, 04:49 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,197
SOLD!!
I had a guy from Delaware Ohio that wanted the bike. 26K miles and the bike won't need anything but gas for the next 3000 miles, and nothing else for the next 10K. Tires, chain, etc were all like...
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Forum: General
04-29-2013, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,197
Re: Moving on to another bike....
The seat on the 599 is considerably lower and smaller than the 919, especialy in width towards the front, than the 599. And make no mistake, 1/2 my problem is because I am a wimp when it comes to...
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Forum: General
04-29-2013, 04:01 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,197
Re: Moving on to another bike....
Two or three years ago my brother bought a mint, and I mean MINT 1996 Yellow (the only year the OEM made yellow) Nighthawk 750 with windshield and rear box, 2300 miles, for $2600. I rode that thing...
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