Owners Chat (with pics!): Honda NC700X - Page 16

oldenuf · 12-24-2012, 11:51 AM

I thought about replacing the rear seat with a flat piece attached to the seat hinges, as I don't ride two-up anymore. But then I would only want to use it a couple times a year so it is not big on my list.

Anyone else had thoughts about such a mod?

Art

NJ-Brett · 12-24-2012, 12:03 PM

Is that a tw200 tire on the front?
If so, that is a mistake.
Anything works better on the street or in the dirt than that tire.
Its rough and noisy on the street and has no grip in the dirt.
The nubs are not tall enough to give grip in the dirt, and they are spaced to make life unpleasant on the street.

I rate it as a 10-10-80 tire, 10% street, 10% dirt, 80% garbage.

The BIKE looks like fun though...

Quote:

Originally Posted by HONDABIKEPRO

this is my nc700x that im building.

Fidl2n · 12-24-2012, 07:00 PM

Cortez, I'm not a huge fan of the 700's rear either, but I know I'd be gacking it up with side cases so not that big a deal. Hacked my 599's cuz I didn't like the rear plastic, then had to do all kinds of backbend fans to get the bags' rack to work afterwards. They haven't left he bike since.

Blah, blah, blah, Tapatalk.

turbodieseli4i6 · 12-24-2012, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NJ-Brett

Is that a tw200 tire on the front?
If so, that is a mistake.
Anything works better on the street or in the dirt than that tire.
Its rough and noisy on the street and has no grip in the dirt.
The nubs are not tall enough to give grip in the dirt, and they are spaced to make life unpleasant on the street.

I rate it as a 10-10-80 tire, 10% street, 10% dirt, 80% garbage.

The BIKE looks like fun though...

I think that is a TKC 80. The NC's front tire is a 120-70-17 and the TW200 front is a 130/80-18.

Fidl2n · 12-25-2012, 02:01 PM

In case anyone's looking for a custom saddle, and is nearby or trip distance to Ojai, CA. I've had two of their seats and they are terrific and made to order. Nice twisty nearby to test, too. Here's one they did for the new NC700.
http://billmayer-saddles.com/BMS/honda/#!prettyPhoto

Blah, blah, blah, Tapatalk.

gkgeiger · 12-25-2012, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fidl2n

In case anyone's looking for a custom saddle, and is nearby or trip distance to Ojai, CA. I've had two of their seats and they are terrific and made to order. Nice twisty nearby to test, too. Here's one they did for the new NC700.
http://billmayer-saddles.com/BMS/honda/#!prettyPhoto

Blah, blah, blah, Tapatalk.

Here's another one he did for my bike.

netizen · 12-25-2012, 10:50 PM

Anyone know if there is any possibility of mounting the Wingrack2 on this bike?

I've already got a Givi setup for my VFR with the Wingrack 2 and would love to just bolt it on when I get this bike in a few months.

Fidl2n · 12-26-2012, 11:09 AM

Nice seat, Geiger. Can I assume from the cushy looking pillion that you have a passenger at times?

gkgeiger · 12-26-2012, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fidl2n

Nice seat, Geiger. Can I assume from the cushy looking pillion that you have a passenger at times?

Yes, quite often.

rowdymoose · 12-27-2012, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gkgeiger

Here's another one he did for my bike.

Which setup is this? Looks really good! Also, did you go to the shop, or did you order online? Just curious how the results turn out if I couldn't make it up to his shop.

gkgeiger · 12-27-2012, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rowdymoose

Which setup is this? Looks really good! Also, did you go to the shop, or did you order online? Just curious how the results turn out if I couldn't make it up to his shop.

It's a Bill Mayer Saddle Ojai CA. I did it on line. I made an appointment to send it to Rocky and had it back in about 10-12 days total.

rowdymoose · 12-27-2012, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gkgeiger

It's a Bill Mayer Saddle Ojai CA. I did it on line. I made an appointment to send it to Rocky and had it back in about 10-12 days total.

Sorry...meant which option from their site did you go with?

gkgeiger · 12-27-2012, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rowdymoose

Sorry...meant which option from their site did you go with?

ENDURA - Dual: Custom pilot seat and custom pillion seat

Sheikh Jones · 12-28-2012, 09:17 AM

All,

Thanks for the info on the Givi windscreen and the pics. I decided to go with the Givi for both the size and price. After riding the bike I am happy with the windscreen but wish it would deflect a little more air away from the hand grips. I will probably end up putting on a set of guards to help keep my hands from freezing. I know twisted throttle has some heated handgrips that my buddy uses in Alaska and he loves them. Anyhow thanks for the help and all of the discussion on this great bike!

Darrell

nc700x · 01-05-2013, 05:24 AM

Evolution of my nc700x,I will add skid plate and rear hugger also will change the rear suspension to ohlins when i go to germany in turkey its very expansive.
I enjoy my bike go to eveywhere in asia and europe.I will ride till its dead :) and will uy a crosstourer

12-24-2012, 11:51 AM	#226
oldenuf Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Port Angeles, WA Oddometer: 177	rack ? I thought about replacing the rear seat with a flat piece attached to the seat hinges, as I don't ride two-up anymore. But then I would only want to use it a couple times a year so it is not big on my list. Anyone else had thoughts about such a mod? Art

12-25-2012, 10:50 PM	#232
netizen n00b Joined: Nov 2009 Oddometer: 1	Wingrack 2 on NC700x? Anyone know if there is any possibility of mounting the Wingrack2 on this bike? I've already got a Givi setup for my VFR with the Wingrack 2 and would love to just bolt it on when I get this bike in a few months.

12-28-2012, 09:17 AM	#239
Sheikh Jones n00b Joined: Nov 2012 Oddometer: 2	Givi Windscreen All, Thanks for the info on the Givi windscreen and the pics. I decided to go with the Givi for both the size and price. After riding the bike I am happy with the windscreen but wish it would deflect a little more air away from the hand grips. I will probably end up putting on a set of guards to help keep my hands from freezing. I know twisted throttle has some heated handgrips that my buddy uses in Alaska and he loves them. Anyhow thanks for the help and all of the discussion on this great bike! Darrell

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12-24-2012, 07:00 PM	#228
Fidl2n Adventurer Joined: Dec 2011 Oddometer: 29	Cortez, I'm not a huge fan of the 700's rear either, but I know I'd be gacking it up with side cases so not that big a deal. Hacked my 599's cuz I didn't like the rear plastic, then had to do all kinds of backbend fans to get the bags' rack to work afterwards. They haven't left he bike since. Blah, blah, blah, Tapatalk.

12-25-2012, 02:01 PM	#230
Fidl2n Adventurer Joined: Dec 2011 Oddometer: 29	In case anyone's looking for a custom saddle, and is nearby or trip distance to Ojai, CA. I've had two of their seats and they are terrific and made to order. Nice twisty nearby to test, too. Here's one they did for the new NC700. http://billmayer-saddles.com/BMS/honda/#!prettyPhoto Blah, blah, blah, Tapatalk.

12-26-2012, 11:09 AM	#233
Fidl2n Adventurer Joined: Dec 2011 Oddometer: 29	Nice seat, Geiger. Can I assume from the cushy looking pillion that you have a passenger at times?

01-05-2013, 05:24 AM	#240
nc700x Adventurer Joined: Jul 2012 Oddometer: 22	Evolution of my nc700x,I will add skid plate and rear hugger also will change the rear suspension to ohlins when i go to germany in turkey its very expansive. I enjoy my bike go to eveywhere in asia and europe.I will ride till its dead :) and will uy a crosstourer