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Forum: Road warriors 05-10-2013, 03:05 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 52,172
Posted By Maytag Repairman
Not my favorite web site, but it looks like...

Not my favorite web site, but it looks like Motorcycle.com put up a review yesterday as well

http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/honda/2014-honda-ctx700n-review-91603.html
Forum: Road warriors 05-10-2013, 11:18 AM
Replies: 645
Views: 52,172
Posted By Maytag Repairman
Just saw a new review article on RideApart...

Just saw a new review article on RideApart (formerly HellForLeather).

http://rideapart.com/2013/05/rideapart-review-honda-ctx700/
Forum: Road warriors 05-09-2013, 08:50 PM
Replies: 4,401
Views: 687,480
Posted By Maytag Repairman
Pop open the rear seat. There is a clip on the...

Pop open the rear seat. There is a clip on the back left.
Forum: Road warriors 05-08-2013, 04:48 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,356
Posted By Maytag Repairman
The Nighthawk 250 is not that much different than...

The Nighthawk 250 is not that much different than a Rebel 250. I commuted to work for about 11 months on city streets with the Rebel. It was given to me to borrow for free and I was hurting for...
Forum: Beasts 04-24-2013, 08:58 AM
Replies: 415
Views: 71,141
Posted By Maytag Repairman
I can't remember the last time I've seen a...

I can't remember the last time I've seen a multiple lane road like that in broad daylight with so little traffic on it.
Forum: Road warriors 04-16-2013, 12:56 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 52,172
Posted By Maytag Repairman
Yeah, we still have dealers advertising new...

Yeah, we still have dealers advertising new non-abs NT700V's on CL. The abs models are long, long gone.

Back on topic: I'm disappointed Honda hasn't gotten a few bikes to journalists yet. ...
Forum: Road warriors 04-10-2013, 11:18 AM
Replies: 599
Views: 40,528
Posted By Maytag Repairman
I decided to get away from cruisers for a while. ...

I decided to get away from cruisers for a while. I bought a Honda NC700x. It does real well around 70 and that is about all the faster I care to go.
Forum: Road warriors 04-10-2013, 10:53 AM
Replies: 599
Views: 40,528
Posted By Maytag Repairman
My C50 was pretty bad as well. I could only get...

My C50 was pretty bad as well. I could only get it to 70-72 before the engine got so loud that I was feeling sorry for it. Never liked the bike well enough to swap out to the C90 drive. I sold it...
Forum: Road warriors 04-10-2013, 09:08 AM
Replies: 645
Views: 52,172
Posted By Maytag Repairman
On the other side of the Puget Sound, my wife and...

On the other side of the Puget Sound, my wife and I stopped by at brothers powersports to put in her name for when they come in. Just a generic "probably some time in May". Out of curiosity I asked...
Forum: Battle scooters 04-08-2013, 01:03 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,182
Posted By Maytag Repairman
I thought Kymco was in Taiwan??

I thought Kymco was in Taiwan??
Forum: Road warriors 03-28-2013, 11:47 AM
Replies: 495
Views: 29,075
Posted By Maytag Repairman
Despite being clones, they did not roll out of...

Despite being clones, they did not roll out of the same factory. The Matrix was assembled in Canada and the Vibe was assembled in Fremont, California.

I also don't think it is fair to assume the...
Forum: Beasts 03-18-2013, 09:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,780
Posted By Maytag Repairman
I feel dishonest calling it a six speed whenever...

I feel dishonest calling it a six speed whenever somebody asks me about it. I always have to end the sentence with a "but the sixth is an overdrive".
Forum: Road warriors 02-13-2013, 01:33 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 52,172
Posted By Maytag Repairman
Just wanted to throw in that the CTX series is...

Just wanted to throw in that the CTX series is supposed to eventually come in multiple displacements. I have not heard if any will be larger.
Forum: Road warriors 02-08-2013, 09:03 AM
Replies: 645
Views: 52,172
Posted By Maytag Repairman
I was worried it was going to be something that...

I was worried it was going to be something that would make me regret buying my nc700x. I really like the look but for the time being I've reformed and sworn off foot forward controls.

Part of the...
Forum: Road warriors 02-07-2013, 09:40 AM
Replies: 645
Views: 52,172
Posted By Maytag Repairman
Old News?

I bet it is this.....

http://blog.motorcycle.com/2012/09/21/motorcycle-news/honda-to-introduce-larger-new-concept-models-for-north-america/...
Forum: Road warriors 01-27-2013, 01:12 AM
Replies: 405
Views: 89,013
Posted By Maytag Repairman
I was just in Brothers Powersports in Bremerton...

I was just in Brothers Powersports in Bremerton Saturday morning getting the chain recall done. There was a manual on the floor. Don't know if they have a DCT right now. Even if there isn't one on...
Forum: Road warriors 01-17-2013, 10:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,517
Posted By Maytag Repairman
I think I am one of those "2" people. They had...

I think I am one of those "2" people. They had told me (months ago) they were waiting to get one in their shop to evaluate.
Forum: Road warriors 12-13-2012, 09:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,192
Posted By Maytag Repairman
My wife has one. We put 3 or 3.5" risers on it. ...

My wife has one. We put 3 or 3.5" risers on it. It does much better on the highway than my Suzuki C50 did. My only complaint is that when I borrow it to ride to work when my bike is in the shop I...
Forum: Road warriors 12-11-2012, 02:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,622
Posted By Maytag Repairman
I've owned 2 Honda Accords, a Honda CRV, a Honda...

I've owned 2 Honda Accords, a Honda CRV, a Honda lawn mower, a Honda Moped, a Honda Rebel, and now a Honda NC700x.

I've also owned a Yamaha Virago 535, and a Yamaha Vstar 950.

Can't speak...
Forum: Road warriors 11-12-2012, 10:00 AM
Replies: 289
Views: 40,556
Posted By Maytag Repairman
Love the "Gold King" though I doubt I will ever...

Love the "Gold King" though I doubt I will ever own a 800+ lb bike.

Also love the CB1100 and CB500x.

Surprised the Integra isn't in this bunch.
Forum: Road warriors 10-23-2012, 02:41 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 8,697
Posted By Maytag Repairman
Maybe this thing. Probably not. Never mind me. ...

Maybe this thing. Probably not. Never mind me. I'm just getting antzy to find out just what it is.
...
Forum: Vendors 10-15-2012, 02:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,811
Posted By Maytag Repairman
I've bought so much stuff from you guys that I...

I've bought so much stuff from you guys that I should have just sent you photos of my bike and you could of photo shopped the rest.:lol3
Forum: Road warriors 10-03-2012, 10:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,227
Posted By Maytag Repairman
2013 Suzuki Intruder C1500T

This just caught my eye at Visor Down. As a recent owner of a Suzuki cruiser I was beginning to think they were just going to let their cruiser line up slowly die off.

Nothing too radically...
Forum: Road warriors 09-26-2012, 08:33 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,512
Posted By Maytag Repairman
This could be really cool, or this could be a...

This could be really cool, or this could be a flop. The "North America" part actually scares me a bit as to say lets foist it on the Americans first. :lol3
Forum: Road warriors 09-25-2012, 02:21 PM
Replies: 271
Views: 38,755
Posted By Maytag Repairman
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults...

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/New-bikes/2012/September/sep2512-2013-yamaha-fjr1300-leaked-by-akrapovic/
Forum: Road warriors 09-25-2012, 01:57 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,512
Posted By Maytag Repairman
Honda may have figured out how to bring back the...

Honda may have figured out how to bring back the DN-01 as a new NC series bike.

http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/first-image-of-hondas-new-big-bike/21471.html
Forum: Road warriors 09-24-2012, 11:15 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,344
Posted By Maytag Repairman
I had a 2005 C50T for a couple of years and I...

I had a 2005 C50T for a couple of years and I personally cannot recommend it though I know others who have loved theirs. I found it very heavy for the engine displacement of roughly 800 cc's. For...
Forum: Beasts 09-19-2012, 09:23 AM
Replies: 1,867
Views: 419,338
Posted By Maytag Repairman
I've never trusted TMW for accuracy.

I've never trusted TMW for accuracy.
Forum: Road warriors 09-19-2012, 09:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,684
Posted By Maytag Repairman
Requires Logon. :(:

Requires Logon. :(:
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 09-17-2012, 01:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,094
Posted By Maytag Repairman
The only other dealers I know of are Triumph of...

The only other dealers I know of are Triumph of Tacoma (Tacoma obviously) and Peninsula Triumph (Port Orchard / Bremerton). You can contact them, but I am not aware of any deals to be had. I think...
Forum: Road warriors 09-15-2012, 10:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,183
Posted By Maytag Repairman
I wouldn't read too much into it. They might not...

I wouldn't read too much into it. They might not be done with putting up the 2013's.
Forum: Road warriors 09-11-2012, 11:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,531
Posted By Maytag Repairman
I've only sat on a Switchback. I'm only 5'8"...

I've only sat on a Switchback. I'm only 5'8" with about a 29" inseam. I seem to remember big motor, small frame, and handle bars with the right reach (which is a rarity for my short arms). At 6' I...
Forum: Road warriors 09-11-2012, 09:58 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,512
Posted By Maytag Repairman
Honda just got their annual announcement of the...

Honda just got their annual announcement of the new cruiser colors out of the way. Looks like they went with a partially blacked-out treatment. This is actually good news to me. It means they...
Forum: Road warriors 08-27-2012, 03:32 PM
Replies: 3,289
Views: 291,193
Posted By Maytag Repairman
I was asking myself that 2 years ago. ...

I was asking myself that 2 years ago.

Pre-production? It's been in production for 2 years. Print the warning labels in English, put on a MPH odometer, and call it good.

Damn you Honda if you...
Forum: Road warriors 08-26-2012, 08:13 PM
Replies: 3,289
Views: 291,193
Posted By Maytag Repairman
Ummm. There were also reports of them showing...

Ummm. There were also reports of them showing the bikes here with positive results 2 years ago.
Forum: Road warriors 08-22-2012, 02:38 PM
Replies: 405
Views: 89,013
Posted By Maytag Repairman
When I received my introduction from the mechanic...

When I received my introduction from the mechanic who set up my bike I was told the brakes might feel soft until the new pads get some wear on them. I was egg-shell gentle with everything on the...
Forum: Road warriors 08-22-2012, 02:22 PM
Replies: 405
Views: 89,013
Posted By Maytag Repairman
I don't know. The bolts came off easy so I just...

I don't know. The bolts came off easy so I just put them back on medium hand-tight. I don't think they need to be on very tight. Just as long as the shield doesn't wobble when you give it a tug.
...
Forum: Road warriors 08-22-2012, 02:01 PM
Replies: 405
Views: 89,013
Posted By Maytag Repairman
It just needs an allen wrench. Pick up a set for...

It just needs an allen wrench. Pick up a set for maybe $10. The hardest part is just grabbing the nylon washers behind the bolts before they have a chance to fall on the ground and get lost.
Forum: Road warriors 08-22-2012, 10:41 AM
Replies: 4,401
Views: 687,480
Posted By Maytag Repairman
Ok, so there might still be hope for me then. I...

Ok, so there might still be hope for me then. I am hoping you received a stop-gap response and their proper internal channels will eventually sort it out to a better conclusion. In my state we...
Forum: Road warriors 08-22-2012, 09:08 AM
Replies: 4,401
Views: 687,480
Posted By Maytag Repairman
I am surprised because Progressive still has the...

I am surprised because Progressive still has the bike screwed up in their system. Whenever they enter my VIN into their system it changes a digit and calls it a Honda Vt750c2 which is the Shadow. ...
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