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Road Tests: 2014 CTX700 DCT ABS:
 https://www.motorcycledaily.com/2013/06/2014-honda-ctx700-dct-abs-md-ride-review/
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N35c9ksEKUo  [Excellent DCT animations in YT]
 Specs:
 https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/Honda/honda_ctx_700_dvt_14.html 
 https://www.cycleworld.com/2018-honda-ctx700-dct/
 https://powersports.honda.com/street/touring/ctx700

DCT Animation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N35c9ksEKUo
Great pix of ALL Honda models:
 https://www.motomachines.com/shop-by-bike/honda 
 https://www.motomachines.com/shop-by-bike/honda/ctx700  [only]

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============[ TIPS & TRICKS FOR HONDA CTX700 BIKES: ]==================
ABS
  https://www.ctx700forum.com/threads/rear-abs-sensor.80917/
AUX FUEL TANK
  https://www.reda.co/reda-gas-can 
  https://www.denniskirk.com/rotopax/1-gallon-gasoline-pack-rx-1g-cal.p290098.prd/290098.sku
  https://www.ctx700forum.com/threads/fuel-tank-capacity.80933/#post-944500

BATTERY
  https://www.ctx700forum.com/threads/new-battery.80931/ 

CENTER STAND
  https://www.ctx700forum.com/threads/center-stand-for-the-ctx700.3209/
  https://www.ctx700forum.com/threads/new-honda-center-stand-for-sale.80936/ 
  https://www.motomachines.com/hepco-becker-center-stand-honda-ctx700-n   $293
CHAIN OILER  [great pix]
 https://www.ctx700forum.com/threads/affordable-concealed-diy-onboard-chain-oiler-rebel-oiler.69258/ 
 https://www.ctx700-forum.com/threads/replaced-the-chain.1020/
CHAIN TENSION
  https://www.ctx700forum.com/threads/drive-chain-slider.81069/

DARKSIDE  (Using a car tire on the rear wheel)
  https://www.ctx700forum.com/threads/ctx700-gone-darkside-yes.74058/ 
  https://www.tires-easy.com/175-55-17/achilles-tires/atr-k-economist/tirecode/MAN175517 

DCT CLUTCH FILTER REPLACEMENT
  https://www.ctx700forum.com/threads/2018-ctx700n-dct-clutch-filter-replacement.81010/
  https://www.ctx700forum.com/threads/dct-oil-filter-change.79991/
  https://www.ctx700forum.com/threads/not-the-clutch-oil-filter.73970/

DCT & ELECTRONICS
  With the DCT bikes there has been an occasional issue with a bolt called the
  "Shift drum center bolt" which can be located on page 65 of chapter 11
  of the Honda service manual."
  https://www.ctx700forum.com/threads/honda-nm4-dct-issue-solution.78861/ 
  https://www.ctx700forum.com/threads/rpms-maxing-out-on-highway.80572/ 
  https://www.ctx700forum.com/threads/dct-initialization-process.81091/ 
  https://www.ctx700forum.com/threads/dct-stuck-in-neutral.23730/  [Beware of "The Creep"]

ECM (aka ECU)
  https://www.ctx700forum.com/threads/ecm-reflash.80211/
  https://www.ctx700forum.com/search/8741/?q=Alpha+N&o=relevance

FOOTPEG MID-MOUNT
  https://www.ctx700forum.com/threads/mid-foot-boards.80445/ 
FORK PROTECTORS
  https://www.ctx700forum.com/threads/fork-protectors.2922/
  https://triumphparts.englemotors.com/a/Triumph__/43473107__5782835/Fork-Protectors/30018100-2-2.html
     Triumph part number A9641005 or A9641010 (longer)
FORUMS:
 https://www.ctx700forum.com/  
 https://www.ctx700-forum.com/ 

HANDGRIPS, HEATED
  https://www.ctx700forum.com/threads/will-i-need-to-upgrade-anything-electrical-for-heated-grips.81133/
HANDLEBAR COVERS
  https://www.ctx700forum.com/threads/handlebar-covers-for-cold-weather.81124/ 
HORN
  https://www.ctx700forum.com/threads/a-way-to-replace-the-whimpy-horn-with-something-a-bit-more-macho.5066/

LIFT LIFTING
  https://www.ctx700forum.com/threads/how-to-lift-a-ctx-with-a-motorcycle-jack.81015/

MUFFLER - Radiant "Shorty" replacement
  https://www.ctx700forum.com/threads/radiant.68938/ 
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=gnMu7Qq9_yk&feature=emb_logo

OIL CHANGES
  https://www.ctx700forum.com/threads/oil-and-transmission-filter-changes.80791/ 
  https://www.ctx700forum.com/threads/2014-700d-oil-filter-change-questions.80892/
 "Use only 10W30 (recommented by Honda) or synthetic 10W40 oils. The clutch in
  DCT models works using motor oil pressure and the engine is much more critical
  for the oil grade than manual clutch models."

PARTS (OEM)
  https://www.partzilla.com/catalog/honda/motorcycle/2014/ctx700d-ac-ctx700d

REAR SHOCK
  https://www.ctx700forum.com/threads/rear-shock-data.27986/ 
REAR SUSPENSION
  https://www.ctx700forum.com/threads/adjusting-coilover-preload.18921/
REAR WHEEL
  https://www.ctx700forum.com/threads/first-time-wanting-to-change-rear-tire-oh-boy.80935/
  https://www.ctx700forum.com/threads/hello-first-post-new-rider-purchasing-paddock-rear-stand-how-to-use.80910/
  https://www.cyclegear.com/accessories/trackside-rear-paddock-stand?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIz4n10p-W6wIVSpyzCh2-yAcEEAQYAiABEgKkdfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&tag=commissionjunction&utm_source=cj&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=5370367&cjevent=3c30e414de8c11ea83ad014a0a1c0e0e 
RIDING UNDER THREAT
  https://www.ctx700forum.com/threads/riding-while-under-threat-s.80921/

SADDLE BAGS
  https://www.ctx700forum.com/threads/new-to-group-one-quick-question.80934/ 
  https://www.motomachines.com/hepco-becker-c-bow-carrier-softbags-honda-ctx700       [$244]
  https://www.motomachines.com/hepco-becker-street-soft-bag-set-21-to-23-liter-bags   [$160]

SEAT
 https://www.motomachines.com/amphibious-softseat-small $80 
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBUIC7mEmHc 

SERVICE MANUAL
  http://www.greenknights36.com/html/files/Pictures/Temp/ServiceManual.pdf 

TANK BAG
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHdwz0GXW8U   [Install Video]
TANK COVER REMOVAL
  https://www.ctx700forum.com/threads/need-advice-on-removing-gas-tank-side-shelters.79101/ 
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwzI8KWsYIk&feature=emb_logo
 
VALVE ADJUSTMENT
  https://www.ctx700forum.com/threads/finally-performed-the-valve-adjustment-myself.75543/ 

WINTERIZING
  https://www.ctx700forum.com/threads/winter-storage-removing-fuel.4570/page-2#post-947175

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