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On Two Wheels / Re: If you sold your adventure bike what would you buy?
« on: March 23, 2021, 06:55:52 AM »
*Originally Posted by DHCBX [+]
current Fav's would be either a Yamaha XSR900, Ducati Scrambler 1100 (the 800 is to0 tiny) or the New Triumph Trident...

Thought about the Z900RS? Especially if you're of an age to remember it's grandparent?



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CB500X - General Chat / Re: The Missenden Flyer
« on: March 23, 2021, 06:52:53 AM »
*Originally Posted by DHCBX [+]
The Fact he's just reviewed a CB500X and cant find any immediate faults with it worries me....

How often does he criticise any bike?

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Modifications, Accessories, and Appearance / Re: Sprocket Quesstion
« on: March 12, 2021, 07:55:34 PM »
Gearing commander gives the following:

Rear sprocket teeth     Rear sprocket pitch        Chain diameter

        41                               207.2mm                      222.2mm
        39                               197.1mm                      212.1mm

Front sprocket teeth      Front sprocket pitch     Chain diameter

        15                                75.8mm                         90.8mm
        16                                80.9mm                         95.9mm

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CB500X - General Chat / Re: CB500X with DCT, why not?
« on: March 11, 2021, 06:02:54 PM »
*Originally Posted by fran.m [+]
What is the wheel travel for the CB500X?

140mm front and 120mm rear I think.

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CB500X - General Chat / Re: CB500X with DCT, why not?
« on: March 11, 2021, 01:02:07 PM »
*Originally Posted by AJC500 [+]
I rode quite a few unpaved roads in New Zealand on a 216kg Kawasaki Versys 650, and it was no problem, but these were graded gravel roads, and maybe not what you would term off-road..... NC750X DCT is listed as 224kg, X-Adv Crossover Scooter is 236kg..... I would think that's quite heavy for riding much more than a farm track......  trouble is DCT adds weight.  :084:

And the latest NC750X which looks much more like the rest of the "Adventure" range now only has 120mm wheel travel at both ends. So looks more like an Adventure bike, but less able, though the non DCT version is 10kg lighter at 214kg.

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Modifications, Accessories, and Appearance / Re: Navigators
« on: February 26, 2021, 11:42:30 AM »
*Originally Posted by dark011 [+]
Would you happen to have the link for the Aluminum Stand Off Spacers?  That looks very neat.

Or use one of these:

https://buybits.com/collections/ram-mounts/products/ram-handlebar-u-bolt-base-for-rails-0-5-to-1-25-in-diameter-ram-b-231zu-sku-3568

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RAM-Mount-Torque-Handlebar-Rail-Base-Mount-Ball-B-Size-RAM-B-408-37-62U/164519487800?epid=2079515472&hash=item264e202938:g:cfYAAOSwa2BftBTy

Or the no expense spared, but will look really neat:

https://www.rally-raidproducts.co.uk/gps-multi-mount

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CB500X - General Chat / Re: What the heck is that thing on the dash?
« on: February 26, 2021, 09:16:44 AM »
Maybe the dash is used on another bike which does have a switch / something there?

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Modifications, Accessories, and Appearance / Re: big foot she no fit
« on: January 22, 2021, 07:38:38 AM »
*Originally Posted by AJC500 [+]
I carry a sidestand puck in my pocket - is that not an easier option?  Mine is just plastic, but there are plenty of fancier options out there...... just a thought!

Ok till you put it onto some dog / cat poo and then it goes into your pocket   :003:

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Modifications, Accessories, and Appearance / Re: OEM Heated grips not working
« on: January 22, 2021, 07:31:52 AM »
Googling found these installation instructions, and there's a trouble shooting bit at the end. Though it's not very comprehensive  :003:

https://www.cb500x.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=384.0;attach=800

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Maintenance and Servicing / Re: Steering a little off after a drop?
« on: January 18, 2021, 08:23:20 AM »
If you can, I'd try riding another bike to see if it's the same, or, get someone else to ride your bike. I was convinced my bike wasn't perfect, till I rode a brand new bike, and it was the same  :001:

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