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I thought the trans on my CB500X was failing. I was having to shift really hard and it felt like something was grinding. It was a bear to get into neutral. Turned out where the shift linkage clamps on onto the trans (not at the foot pedal) had become loose. Apparently, some of these left the factory with the linkage improperly torqued. I tightened that one bolt and it shifts like butter again.

What year did you get?

Assuming I am one of the old guys...If/when the CB500X sells I am probably going to get a naked bike like a street triple or Z900.

Track riding is so much safer...that's why medical staff is present...you know, because it's so much safer.

There's nothing quite like the sense of freedom you experience when you're riding a motorcycle...for 20 minutes at a time...you know, when they give you permission.

So many jokes...must hold back...

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Not necessarily. If the neutral switch is failing or the light flickering, then I would start there. You can probably bypass the switch as a test.

Have you checked forums for your particular bike? Ever had major repairs done to it before?

This what I'll probably buy, but not until next season. Might be worth comparing to a the RT https://cleveland.craigslist.org/mcy/d/west-mifflin-2015-bmw-r1200r-lc/6903982643.html

For sale. I'll add pics when I get back from vacation 2014 CB500x with 10,500 miles SW Motech crash bars, SW Motech belly pan, Leo Vince Exhaust. 2 complete sets of wheels/tires with brakes discs, etc...1 set up with street tires, and one with knobbies. Comes with stock & extended windscreens...stock levers and shorty levers. Luggage rack and top case. Center stand. Probably some other things I'm forgetting. If you heard me talk about this bike, you know it has been off road and it has been down. Crash bars did their job and there was no real damage. Tank, forks, frame, handlebars, even the levers were completely undamaged. I did replace the shifter & crash bars (they were scratched up but still fully functional). I bought this to get into adv riding, but was surprised at how good it is on road. It's quite capable in corners with lots of ground clearance. It even did really well on last year's 2,500 mile Gap Trip. It'll cruise all day at 90 mph and tops out around 110-115. Mechanically and functionally it's 100%. Cosmetically is in good shape except for some mud I've been too lazy to wash off. I think $3,500 is a really fair price. GPS could be negotiated. See review: https://www.rideapart.com/articles/254474/2013-suzuki-v-strom-650-adventure-vs-2013-honda-cb500x-comparison-test/

I've been seriously considering a BMW boxer twin lately. Probably a 2015+ R1200r (maybe an R Nine T). It's a naked with bag and windshield options that make it a fully capable tourer.

Sorry my slow bike couldn't be there to lead.

I road part of the KAT last year. That was some good off road training.

Hmmm

In my experience this is true for the Deals Gap area. The popup storms typically aren't huge and with a little route planning you can mostly ride around them.

Last time we changed our route to avoid a storm on radar that never came. You're better off watching the sky than the forecast.

I wasn't asking for advice on how to make OR great again.

I did? Maybe you should read it again. Or are you just trying lock down this new title of retard???

Right. One of the few times I actually prefer the cover.

I prefer the Johnny Cash version 😉