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    Donk posted the thread Common Thread in Other Bikes.
    Starting to see a common thread here, no pun intended. I've started a new thread because it applies to several bike we are discussing...
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    Donk replied to the thread Honda NC750X.
    I spent my life working with horses. It was always interesting how one horse could be working so hard going fast and another horse...
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    Donk reacted to hulkss's post in the thread Honda NC750X with Like Like.
    I have my ST, an H-D, and the NC750X automatic. I record all my back roads rides. Surprisingly to me, I ride the quickest average speed...
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    Donk replied to the thread Honda NC750X.
    Houston we have a problem. Seems every time I head out to the shop I am gravitating to this bike. Not to say I'm loving the 890...
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    Donk replied to the thread Honda NC750X.
    You need to ride it. If it's the DCT put it in sport mode. Find someplace with twisty roads, the bike will surprise you. In a good way!
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    AlpineStar Web Gore-Tex Boots size 44. Says size 44 US 9.5 in boot but I wear a 44/US10 and they fit me great maybe a tad loose. Near...
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    And here you have it, the Achilles heel of a very competent bike, in this case the S10. It goes along doing its job so well, with so...
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    Donk replied to the thread Honda NC750X.
    Honda seems to know how to get a lot of fun out of not a lot of rpm! Dirt Dad's GoldWind redlines at 6000rpm, the NC750X at 7500...
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    Donk replied to the thread Honda NC750X.
    This thing is plain old fashion sweet! Rides nice, handles nice comfy and goes good.
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    Donk reacted to Sierra1's post in the thread V85TT for now with Like Like.
    Part of being a great bike is reliability.
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    Donk replied to the thread Windy conditions motorcycling.
    Even in the Adventure category some bikes are more stable in wind than others. Also depends on the type of luggage you have on the...
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    Donk reacted to escapefjrtist's post in the thread FJR 1300 with Like Like.
    Took the FJR out for some love today. Opening day on North Cascades Highway, pic at Rainy Pass. Brisk today, 39F at top and definitely a...
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    Donk replied to the thread V85TT for now.
    I hope I didn't say anything that was misconstrued as talking smack about the S10. Had 2 liked them and still think they are a very...
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    Donk reacted to Sierra1's post in the thread V85TT for now with Like Like.
    Modern? I've ridden an MT-10. It didn't feel any more modern than the Tenere. Different, but not different.
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