Owners Chat (with pics!): Honda NC700X

[swiss-happy]

Hi all
I am Joe.

I see only 2 threads regarding Honda NC700X, a brand new Honda from the ground up design. These 2 threads addresses mainly curious people who have yet to take up ownership of this little wonderbike.

I am a happy owner of this and would like to share information with fellow NC700X owners via this thread.
Do you own this bike, and have you any stories or questions to share?

~Joe

[rowdymoose]

I'm a new owner as well (been participating in the LONG thread so far), but following your lead, would like this one to be for questions, suggestions, etc about the bike, vs the other one that was mostly speculation, and in part due to me, ventured off into discussions of helmets, insurance, etc. :)

One thing that I just posted in that thread is that having had this bike less than 1 week, I've had 2 instances of the check engine light come on (as well as the display stop showing MPH). All it takes is to turn the key off, and turn back on and it rights itself. Curious if any other owners have seen this. Going to take it in this weekend to have them look at it, just sucks that the service dept doesn't take appt's at this dealer. Think I'm going to give them a LARGE dose of guilt so I can be at the front of the line seeing as I don't even have 100 miles on this bike yet...

Also--how do we post pics here?

[rowdymoose]

Anyone know how to check for error codes on this bike? I'm getting the Check Engine Light to come on on every ride now of about 5 miles or more (still under 100 miles total as I don't want to go on a long ride if there's something more serious).

Do modern bikes have OBD2 ports that I can connect a reader/scanner to?

[beemerphile]

Originally Posted by rowdymoose

Anyone know how to check for error codes on this bike? I'm getting the Check Engine Light to come on on every ride now of about 5 miles or more (still under 100 miles total as I don't want to go on a long ride if there's something more serious).

Do modern bikes have OBD2 ports that I can connect a reader/scanner to?

I have a service manual ordered for the bike but do not have it yet. I could not find any info on the web on this topic. Lots of bikes have proprietary protocols and connectors. I had to get a special code reader for my BMW. Older Hondas used to output a code of long and short blinks that were referenced in the service manuals. Bike off, sidestand down, turn key on but don't start it, and check blinks. Not sure what they did on this one yet.

[rowdymoose]

Originally Posted by beemerphile

I have a service manual ordered for the bike but do not have it yet. I could not find any info on the web on this topic. Lots of bikes have proprietary protocols and connectors. I had to get a special code reader for my BMW. Older Hondas used to output a code of long and short blinks that were referenced in the service manuals. Bike off, sidestand down, turn key on but don't start it, and check blinks. Not sure what they did on this one yet.

It's surprising that as prevalent as the OBD2 protocol is on cars (and on Triumph bikes from what I hear/read) that all bike manufacturers haven't adopted this tech yet. Can't add much cost on a per unit basis...at least I wouldn't think so. This is frustrating to not trust my new bike enough to be able to ride it much...

[swiss-happy]

Hello all

Happy to see so many pictures and so much discussions here!

I really admire beemerphile for his hobbying ways...good man!
However, the Russell seat is just ketchup with ice-cream...no fit. Is that a chopper seat?

Stay cool and post more!
~Joe

[MoodyBlues]

Pick the wife's NC700XDC up this Friday. Man, it was crazy getting insurance going on it. Apparently Progressive had never "built" the DC "dual clutch" aka automatic version in their system before. They say it will be done tomorrow. We'll see. Looking forward to playing with it on the ride home for her.

[shailu]

did any one buy the Honda rear trunk and saddlebags set if so how much did you pay or how much did the dealer quote.

[dduelin]

Originally Posted by rowdymoose

Anyone know how to check for error codes on this bike? I'm getting the Check Engine Light to come on on every ride now of about 5 miles or more (still under 100 miles total as I don't want to go on a long ride if there's something more serious).

Do modern bikes have OBD2 ports that I can connect a reader/scanner to?

Is there no warranty on your bike? Less than 100 miles? Man, take it to the dealer before you do something to give them issue with fixing the bike under said warranty. I feel bad for you and all with a brand new bike but come on, let Honda fix it. It might be something they really need to know about.

[rowdymoose]

Originally Posted by dduelin

Is there no warranty on your bike? Less than 100 miles? Man, take it to the dealer before you do something to give them issue with fixing the bike under said warranty. I feel bad for you and all with a brand new bike but come on, let Honda fix it. It might be something they really need to know about.

Yes it's obviously under warranty but finding time to go drop it off, and having someone follow me to get a ride home is another thing. That's the plan for this weekend more than likely. Just being the enginerd that I am...wanted to do some diagnosis myself.

[beemerphile]

Originally Posted by rowdymoose

Anyone know how to check for error codes on this bike? I'm getting the Check Engine Light to come on on every ride now of about 5 miles or more (still under 100 miles total as I don't want to go on a long ride if there's something more serious).

Do modern bikes have OBD2 ports that I can connect a reader/scanner to?

Mr. Moose,

I got my service manual on the 700x today and I did a little digging on your check engine light. I am assuming that you have the manual transmission model. There is no OBD2 type of hookup to the computer. The DTC's are read like older Hondas by interpreting the flash code. If there is no flash code, but the MIL is on steady, there are a couple of troubleshooting checks between the ECM connector and ground. After that, it says to replace the ECU with a known good one.

ETA 8-18-2012: See post #104 for corrections and more info

[dduelin]

Ready to leave the dealer.



First was a ram ball for my Garmin then I fashioned a clip on the left handlebar for my iPod. The clip is bare aluminum and really isn't as shiny as the picture - the flash reflected brightly.



I bought a used Givi E460 top box from a friend and now I am waiting on the Givi Monorack arms to mount the base plate for the top box. I am not going to put bags on the 700 for a while, if ever.

[670cc]

Originally Posted by dduelin

First was a ram ball for my Garmin then I fashioned a clip on the left handlebar for my iPod. The clip is bare aluminum and really isn't as shiny as the picture - the flash reflected brightly.



.

If you might be so kind as to save me some trouble, could you post the RAM part number for that ball mount you have there? Thanks

Greg

[dduelin]

Originally Posted by 670cc

If you might be so kind as to save me some trouble, could you post the RAM part number for that ball mount you have there? Thanks

Greg

I think it is a B-231. I bought it several years ago for another bike. It is a handlebar mount it just so happens the holes are just about the same distance apart as the riser bolt holes. I had to open the holes up a bit with a 5/16" drill bit and file flat the mount where the bolt heads contact the mount. I was going to use it clamped around the bar at first. That fits with no modification but I did not want to scratch the anodized bar.

[rowdymoose]

Managed to get all this is the front storage tonight on my way home from work :

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