I am a boring nerd old man. I love my NC. Way more fun than my ZZR1441
@Anna180216 күн бұрын
i've been dealing with this same issue for over a year....finally i find out what the problem is and how to fix it in the same video! you have no idea how frustrating this was...or maybe you do lol... thank you so much you've helped me tremendously!
@thatomolapisi354227 күн бұрын
Thanks for the helpful Video…
@denisebriese6414Ай бұрын
Omg I laughed my ass off “fucker”. This thing is driving me crazy
@testdirverАй бұрын
brand of the fork? just bought a toseek and look thin
@SethJaysonАй бұрын
I forget the "brand" of these. Wasn't a"toseek" I've had a couple of those. The 2nd one has an all CF steerer that's very thick walled. Prior one was a carbon/glass sandwich similar to this one, but probably thicker. I'm not too worried about these, especially given that most of my use is for recumbents so there's no real force being applied perpendicular to the steerer.
@SethJaysonАй бұрын
Not perfect, but a good upgrade so far. Bumps are much easier to ride over with this seat which seems crazy but it is true. I go longer without discomfort. But I do get some after a while. That is typical for me my butt hurts sitting in my Honda Accord or in my Chrysler minivan too. The tight fit for the passenger seat is not an issue for filling up. There is a slight Gap at the front right behind the frunk which bugs me a little bit to look at. I have no aftermarket seats to which to compare it. I would say if the original seat was a 6 or 7 out of 10 this one is an eight or nine.
@JohnPiattАй бұрын
Any more words of wisdom for this seat after a few more weeks?
@SethJayson7 күн бұрын
Very comfortable, takes the sting out of big hits and has me questioning whether or not I really need to get a better rear shock.
@SethJaysonАй бұрын
As for a template and pre bending I think you would be hard-pressed to get it any closer than it comes. I might suggest just measuring the distance between the bolts center to center and seeing how that compares between the rack and the bike. That way you might be able to spread or compress the sides a couple of millimetersif needed before you put it on.
@user-wg5yu5ob6rАй бұрын
Thanks for all the thoughtful feedback, I really appreciate it.
@SethJaysonАй бұрын
I like the rock well enough. It is very sturdy. That's also un intrusive although sometimes I worry about how it might block oblique views of the tail light brake light. The paint job on mine wasn't flawless. Some of the corners and edges some of my handling took it off so I touched it up with gloss paint and that shows in the video. If I had had more time and energy I would have bought a can of matte black and hit it outdoors for an extra coat.
@SethJaysonАй бұрын
The key is to just get the screws started then tighten them a little bit at a time alternating in a Criss-Cross pattern. Be careful with the hex wrench when removing the originals because mine were really tight and my hex wrench skinned the plastic of one of the grab bars. My first cosmetic flaw. I hit that up with some sharpie that made it invisible.
@SethJaysonАй бұрын
It does come with longer hex screws and washers. The holes line up pretty well it's just that the structure is something of a spring and you have to pull it open and line up several holes at once to get things going. With a helper and being careful not to strip the inserts it wasn't that bad
@user-wg5yu5ob6rАй бұрын
Seth, I've been considering this rear rack and looking forward to this video since your "quick look" video over the winter. I've noted that others have had problems with holes lining up on non-OEM racks and was wondering if a hole template made of cardboard or other material might help by pre-bending the steel before mounting. By the way, it looks like they modified the design a little on the side struts since your purchase according to their website. Did they supply longer bolts with the rack to accommodate the rack and handles?
@ArdianSutarjanАй бұрын
cup and cone is not for OCD person 😂
@SethJaysonАй бұрын
Or is it PERFECT for the obsessed?
@johnmartin7158Ай бұрын
Nice bike, we can’t get the 750 in NZ, only the larger one. My arthritis in knees and left hand is getting worse, so a DCT would suit me. Very good economy and hill starts would be easier for me. Cheers.
@SethJaysonАй бұрын
@@johnmartin7158 I commute in and out of a super hilly town and yes the DCT on those Hill starts is really great.
@tywal2 ай бұрын
Very nice! I really like the seat design. Hope it's comfortable. Let us all know after you've been planted on it for more than a hour or two. I wasn't familiar with the Thunder Box, so I'll be looking into that. Very interesting and affordable. I've looked at numerous power distribution gadgets and none of them impressed me due either to the cost, the size/proportions or a combination of all the former.
@SethJayson2 ай бұрын
Check my lame t box vid. I think it's worth the hundred odd bucks for convenience. Seat is definitely an improvement for me. Big hits on bumps hurt less! Regular butt comfort improved as well, but no long rides yet. It has been chilly here and I have used the heat a couple of times. Nice.
@yungyahweh2 ай бұрын
I want one of these bikes sooo bad but its just not within my budget. Instead i gotta settle for a 2012 nc700
@angelica5893 ай бұрын
Thanks for this! I'm in the middle of bridal alterations and this saved me so much struggle! Without my serger, I'd need to do countless yards of narrow hem on a standard machine. And on delicate, slippery fabric, that would have been such hard work. Much appreciated!!
@msryder92653 ай бұрын
Looks like RAGBRAI..... been riding my catrike expedition, but now shopping for a Azub six or mini.
@SethJayson3 ай бұрын
Oh yeah it's RAGBAI. We call it ragride just to see how may people will "akshwally..." us. We've bagged it on our expeditions too. Mini is a great bike, not fast, very comfy -- way better than the trike on bumpy stuff and gravel. Handles luggage a lot better too. Expedition with full bags is really tail-heavy and wags a lot until you *really* smooth out your pedal stroke. It's akin to the first few days of learning to ride the trike and smoothing away the pedal steer. Much easier to ride the mini on the narrower-shoulder rural roads -- takes less space, none of that trying to negotiate the rumble strip between one side wheel and the rear, etc. Downside is you can't just park it under a tree and nap in it!
@Richard-dh8ny3 ай бұрын
Correction....awesome KZbin Video! Just purchased a 2022 NC750 and now embarking on upgrades and mods. This is exactuly what I was looking for so thank you very much! I'm guessing you went with the TB-U02. I'm likely going with the TB-U01 as I suspect 5 powered accessories will be more than enough. Question..... Is there anything wrong or problematic with the factory Type C USB port in the Frunk? I need to put a cable, but I'm I don't see why NC owners aren't taking advantage of this supplied power port. Thanks again!
@SethJayson3 ай бұрын
There's nothing wrong with the factory supplied one that I can think of the reason I went with this one is because it looked like the installation would be much simpler right to the thunder box
@SethJayson3 ай бұрын
Also it was a lot cheaper and it has more ports built in and the USBC is the high-powered kind and I don't know that the factory one can do that
@SethJayson3 ай бұрын
I chose the one with more ports because I figured it wasn't much more money and that way I would never run out. I recently ordered a seat from Portugal and got the heating option so that's another slot taken up
@SethJayson3 ай бұрын
I think you can only get four accessories on the single unit. It's however many ports there are -1 which is the power supply
@Richard-dh8ny3 ай бұрын
Good to know! :)
@BBRacing_oNE13 ай бұрын
thanks for that nice tutorial, did that on my Cube Kickstand it was rattling like hell, and now its muted af ;)
@SethJayson2 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
@maritapelecis73683 ай бұрын
Is the 18.5mm distance for the lower lopper a universal number? Or is there a different distance I have to figure out for my hobbylock
@SethJayson3 ай бұрын
I'm sure it's different for every machine.
@user-wg5yu5ob6r3 ай бұрын
When you're reunited with your bike, I'm hoping you'll make installation videos of this and any other accessories you've accumulated. I just purchased an NC a few days ago and I'm checking out various items like this. First on my list is the MC Motoparts adjustable foot pegs. Thanks for the videos, they're very informative.
@SethJayson3 ай бұрын
I have some adjustable pegs that I also haven't installed! I'm tall and thought they would be necessary, but I'm fine with the deep knee fold so far. Ordered a top sellerie seat pair, and likely going to get suspension done (better rear shock, emulators up front) at a shop some time over the summer. Too nice a bike not to max the comfort even if it costs a bit.
@AS-qq3ec4 ай бұрын
What helmet is that? I’m still on the hunt for a frunk fit option.
@SethJayson4 ай бұрын
Hjc C10 eu model, med ? Ordered from sport shop uk
@skovrancunningham8054 ай бұрын
Super interesting stuff. I'm having trouble with a New Old Stock set I just bought not going into friction mode (I'm hoping to use it with a 7 speed cassette). Do you have any tips on how I might get this dang thing out of index and into friction mode? Thanks again for the video!
@SethJayson4 ай бұрын
To get ours to friction there was a wire loop on the outside they you just flipped out and turned like a 16th of a turn until the indicator lined up. If all else fails microshift bar ends are great.
@lmcjazz4 ай бұрын
Totally convinced me to take it to the repair barn
@user-nz5ez3hx7k4 ай бұрын
Thank you best video
@SethJayson4 ай бұрын
Hit up 4:00 if you want to get straight to the sound/play I get from adjusted bearings.
@rhomis5 ай бұрын
I rarely need to use my serger. I probably have used it a total of 20 hrs at best in the last 3 years. EVERY SINGLE TIME I use it, it needs to be fixed. It is the BIGGEST piece of crap. If you hate yourself, then buy the Brother 1034D Serger. It is not reliable at all.
@geriannroth4496 ай бұрын
Great job
@geriannroth4496 ай бұрын
What's a good hybrid tyre you'd recommend for light to medium trails with some road in the mix too?
@SethJayson6 ай бұрын
We have used the stock schwalbe marathon plus 47mm as you see here on lots of gravel. It's not terrible. What is a very heavy tire. But it is pretty much cut and puncture proof. Continental makes a 47-406 Double Fighter 3 that is meant for more crushed rock trailish commute tour use. Probably need to order from bike24.com or other eu store to find it.
@geriannroth4496 ай бұрын
Thanks for the taggalong on the trails it really gives a great idea of how the bike can handle. This is my dream bike to have but right now doh a bit too expensive so I'll get a go-between in the interim probably a used Maxarya Ray 2D or a used HP velotechnik Spirit. Just keep posting & hopefully Azub might be inspired to make the folding Azub Mini more available for the general public.😊
@geriannroth4496 ай бұрын
What made you pick this particular brand & model outta the zillion recumbents out there?
@SethJayson6 ай бұрын
Well there are no longer a zillion different recumbents available. Almost every United States recumbent manufacturer is gone. We wanted these because I was looking for a bike that would be bomb-proof for any kind of travel. Fully suspended azubs fit that bill. Moreover the team at azub was willing to create a brand new frame folding and separation design. As far as I know these are two of the only three of them ever made. These are very comfortable bikes and they can carry any load but they are fairly heavy.
@SethJayson6 ай бұрын
If you look at my other videos you will see that I designed some carbon fiber recumbents and they are much lighter and smaller and when taken apart will fit in a standard airline suitcase. Those will likely be the bikes we take on any shorter term overseas tours. But if I had to choose a bike to travel around the world anywhere on any surface it would be this azub.
@geriannroth4496 ай бұрын
Can these be set up wirh internal hubs?
@SethJayson6 ай бұрын
I think this video shows that these are both set up with our rohloff 14 speed hubs. IIRC azub will also sell pinion
@geriannroth4496 ай бұрын
@SethJayson oh that's a fantastic option but too expensive fuh me doh. But I'm curious to know why you made the Azub mini your CHOICE over all the cazillion recumbents out there??
@azizlenox6 ай бұрын
How was the installation? Did it go smooth?
@SethJayson6 ай бұрын
Honda's up at the cabin, where it's still winter, so not on the bike yet. I'm also still trying to come up with a plan to make a quick-release system for a Harbor Fright dry case. It would screw down with m8s easy enough (holes are already there!) but a QR system I could get to easily from outside would be nice.
@SethJayson6 ай бұрын
It really was a gorgeous snake especially with that weird color morph that apparently is not all that common. It was also really chill. After we all filed past I got a very long stick and encouraged it to go hunt somewhere else that wasn't like a foot off a popular hiking trail so hopefully nobody would get bitten and no snakes would get whacked. It just turned and slid away into the bushes and barely even gave a rattle.
@SethJayson6 ай бұрын
I ran my cell phone cheapo endoscopic camera down into the tank. Everywhere I could actually get it to focus the glass lining looked brand new and I saw no signs at all of rust so that's not bad for a 10 year old low-end water heater.
@SethJayson6 ай бұрын
Maybe not the npt threads looked fairly clean but there was a decent amount of calcium call over the bung and plug. Just about every video I have seen shows people really struggling to get these out and I don't have room for a breaker bar back there anyway so I didn't take any chances. It still had to hammer away for a good 10-15 seconds before it loosened.
@jasonjones65276 ай бұрын
Beautiful beautiful snake
@jasonjones65276 ай бұрын
The right is professional it has a lot more layers and was vacuumed pressed or hydraulic pressed
@jasonjones65276 ай бұрын
I done one in an A0Smith at 5 yrs and it was a lot worse out in Sandy Springs , GA most have decent water quality
@scottbradford41306 ай бұрын
Definitely didn't need the $60 impact gun
@peedee40657 ай бұрын
I greatly appreciate this video. The devil's advocate approach would be one of questioning whether parts that are micro-flexing with carbo paste are getting worn. This might be something that could happen on the periphery of joints, but it would have to be substantiated by real world usage. One thing I'm looking for and haven't seen yet is a comparison of how much friction carbo paste adds to joints as opposed to not using it. That would be nice to see. In other words, it'd be neat to use lower and lower torque settings and see at what point a post might start to twist when assembled "dry" as opposed to with carbo paste.
@SethJayson7 ай бұрын
Yeah I haven't tested that directly because I would really really need to crank on a few things probably past my ability to measure the torque. However the difference in holding power is substantial. I have clamped boom tubes on our carbon fiber recumbents. Without the paste they do not stand a chance of resisting twisting forces under pedaling loads. With paste, it is all fine, at lower torque values on the clamp screws.
@peedee40657 ай бұрын
@@SethJayson Thanks for your reply, Seth. I think you misunderstood my idea of a test: have two carbon clamped assemblies, one with carbo paste and one without. Both are torqued to the same typical 5nm. You try and twist both assemblies with some set amount of force. Any movement? No? Then you retorque both to 4nm. Repeat the twist try. Then retorque to 3nm. And so forth to show how carbo paste maintains holding power much better than a dry assembly. The question is how the two assemblies compare and how low can one go in torque?! There's no doubt the carbo paste works. The question I'm not seeing anyone address is scientific, measurable demonstration of to what extent it works.
@paprichaat57 ай бұрын
I fixed my machine from the original problem but now the stitch finger is not letting presser foot touch the feed dogs. I must have adjusted something wrong where everything else aligns except the presser foot. Please reply I need help
@josephgeorgeejr70397 ай бұрын
Saying nifty definitely proves your point lmao😂 boring my azz, these are the best bikes you can get under 10k$ by far!!!
@kahhin7 ай бұрын
My first bike was 2014 , NC750X non abs , rode about 6yrs+ . After that trade-in change to Forza300 use about close to 3 yrs & feel boring and scooter maintenance cost freaking high , higher than my previous NC. When at bike shop doing upgrade of the CVT , the salesman asking me whether want to trade in change new bike , i stuck in-between Forza 750 & NC750XD. Cause trade in value , almost cover up 85% when i bought the scooter, really a good deal. End up, change back to NC750XD , DCT version , really love it. Now rode about 20days , mileage clock about 1.5k , no regret back to NC family.😊
@ninastarr51257 ай бұрын
U tricked her
@moocowmomma7 ай бұрын
I have used your video many times over the years to fix my 1034d sergers. I like them because they are cheap and I can fix a lot of the problems. We use them for our business. Just back to fix something today. The timing is a very common issue, the motors also die after awhile. Easy to replace motor, but Brother doesn't sell them to the public any more. I recently learned you don't need to unscrew the two bolts on the handle to get the front panel cover off, just loosen the screw on the two little thread guide bars for the lower looper on the bottom front and then remove the screw to the right of it and the cover pops off. Just pop it back in gently with your fingers at the top to reassemble. Just wanted to say thank you for making this video, it's saved me a ton of money and time. P.S. my sewing machine repair guy isn't very nice either. He charges an arm and a leg and it takes weeks to get your machine back. Cheaper to just buy another machine.
@davehenderson68968 ай бұрын
Where abouts do you live Seth?
@SethJayson8 ай бұрын
The driveway shown is a cabin up on the Range in northern, Mn.
@davehenderson68968 ай бұрын
Ohhh that's why there is sooo much snow,@@SethJayson
@SethJayson8 ай бұрын
They're tiny, like half a mm and smaller, but yeah, a little sad. I have never worked with prepared so I don't know how fluid the resin gets when heated. My wet lap resin is very fluid. The pro plate works fine for me anyway. I use it for small structures and it doesn't budge so the voids will never turn into cracks.
@robertfontaine36508 ай бұрын
The voids in the professional piece are disappointing.