Honda Deauville (NT700V) Discussion Thread - Page 52

Pork Butt · 07-09-2011, 05:48 PM

wow I feel like this has become the PB Honda NT thread

well we got the latches and lids sorted out ... I did get the key stuck in the lid release somehow but after walking away it came right out.

as I had mentioned before this bike was bought for my wife to ride with me....... we did some test rides on my Burgman 400 knowing we would need a bigger ride if she took to it...

well today we took our maiden ride .... 80 or so miles ..... the top case comes in Monday so PB Wife will feel a little more secure

we found our first treasure on the road together

I have a had a lot of bikes over the years .... the 99 VFR was as close to "sport tourer" as I have had ...... I consider the NT a "light weight tourer" and it fills that role pretty well from what I have been able to throw at it.

The bike is stable, has good brakes, and I thnk will work well for 200 to 300 mile days and multi day trips.

so far she gets a

.... will consider 4 after our first trip ...

PB

Bad Company · 07-09-2011, 09:02 PM

I'll try to post up a bit more but I'm up to my butt in alligators these days. I took the bike back to the dealer and had my accessories put on. I got the top box and heated grips. The top box is huge but when loaded with groceries and a full tank of gas it is a bit top heavy. I have some farkles on the way from twisted throttle, I'll post them up when they get here and I have the time to put them on. I'm up to 500 miles now. Just regular riding no trips yet. I want to go see my mom but the interstate is still under water between here and there.

Bad Company · 07-09-2011, 09:04 PM

The crew at church gave the NT their approval.

dc4stroke · 07-10-2011, 08:57 AM

Being the owner of an original 88 Hawk GT. It's good to read such good reviews of the NT700.

Oilhed · 07-11-2011, 07:53 AM

At first I thought the rear rack was the same as the ST1300 but now I see it's a little different. Was wondering how a Pirates Lair backrest would look. Congrats on the new ride. Issues with saddlebags? My Ducati bags were perfect. A breath of fresh air after a few BMWs!

Bad Company · 07-11-2011, 01:55 PM

No real issues with my saddlebags yet. They do seem a bit delicate (I just came off a klr with ammo can panniers) and I sometimes close them a bit lightly and they will half catch and I have to push them shut, but they have always stayed closed so far.

Pork Butt · 07-11-2011, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bad Company

No real issues with my saddlebags yet. They do seem a bit delicate (I just came off a klr with ammo can panniers) and I sometimes close them a bit lightly and they will half catch and I have to push them shut, but they have always stayed closed so far.

don't force them closed ..... mine suffered a broken spring the first day

but I understand once closed they stay closed.

PB

lcseds · 07-12-2011, 06:49 AM

Just close the lids until they are about to latch, then push firmly on the area between the latches. No slamming. And don't try and remove the key if both lids are not latched properly. This might be why some folks are having trouble. If the key is being forced, the cable will stretch making locking more difficult.

At least this is how I remember it on my NT until my wife rode it. Haven't seen it since. But the Silverwing is nice....

reinoud · 07-12-2011, 12:16 PM

I don't think it has been imported in the USA; the Honda NTV 650, beiing made from 1988 up to 1997.
It's basically a Honda Hawk without the chain(shaft), and was intended to be a Japanese BMW and follow up for the Honda CX

Never was a really succesfull bike due tot the pricetag which was a good 12000 gulden back then(which is a good
5500 euro's, a lot of money for a 650 in those days).

But; 4 sparkplugs, adjustable backshock, 53 horsepower (originally 62, but the emissions/restrictions ..), torque all along the powerband from 2000 r/pm up to 8000 r/pm,shaftdrive, dry weight 185 kg,enough room for two up,big volume for gas; 22 liters, one sided rearmount and extremely reliable.

Here in Europe they are getting a little bit of a "wanted" status for those who don't need or want the latest hype in motorbikes.

I'm driving one for more than 5 years now, having been all over Europe, doiing more than 3000 km a week.
You can drive it full throttle for an hour and it will run at idle like it has just been started.

Just a shame Honda hasn't made a follow up in the same way : a good, shaftdriven, medium weight naked bike with perhaps a useable 70 horsepower.

Should no be that difficult, and there would be a market for such a bike.
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Bad Company · 07-12-2011, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reinoud

But; 4 sparkplugs, adjustable backshock, 53 horsepower (originally 62, but the emissions/restrictions ..),

I wonder how I could recoup those lost hp. That would make this a perfect bike.

tonymorr · 07-12-2011, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bad Company

I wonder how I could recoup those lost hp. That would make this a perfect bike.

I think he's refering to the Honda Revere (in Europe)

Bad Company · 07-12-2011, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonymorr

I think he's refering to the Honda Revere (in Europe)

I still want another 9 hp.

reinoud · 07-13-2011, 10:14 AM

Yes, the first edition was called "Revere" , but in 1992 introducing a changed model it's called NTV.

The changes were minor; exhaust/colors/buddyseat/a chrome bar instead of a 2 piece cast iron one.

Those lost horsepower are due mainly to changed carburetors / exhaust.

Pork Butt · 07-13-2011, 11:28 AM

now with a factory top box

hope to get a RR in the next few weeks ....

PB

LuciferMutt · 07-13-2011, 11:45 AM

Interesting to see the NT comes with the same "tipover wings" that the ST1100 and ST1300 have.

For those of you carrying passengers on this bike, I'm very interesting in how the pillion comfort is for long days in the saddle -- say 300-400 miles.

07-09-2011, 09:02 PM	#767
Bad Company Don't call me Shirley Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Leavenworth Kansas Oddometer: 1,211	I'll try to post up a bit more but I'm up to my butt in alligators these days. I took the bike back to the dealer and had my accessories put on. I got the top box and heated grips. The top box is huge but when loaded with groceries and a full tank of gas it is a bit top heavy. I have some farkles on the way from twisted throttle, I'll post them up when they get here and I have the time to put them on. I'm up to 500 miles now. Just regular riding no trips yet. I want to go see my mom but the interstate is still under water between here and there. __________________ “An adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is an adventure wrongly considered.” ― G.K. Chesterton

07-09-2011, 09:04 PM	#768
Bad Company Don't call me Shirley Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Leavenworth Kansas Oddometer: 1,211	The crew at church gave the NT their approval. __________________ “An adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is an adventure wrongly considered.” ― G.K. Chesterton

07-10-2011, 08:57 AM	#769
dc4stroke Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2010 Oddometer: 102	nice bikes Being the owner of an original 88 Hawk GT. It's good to read such good reviews of the NT700. __________________ What're we talkin bout?

07-11-2011, 01:55 PM	#771
Bad Company Don't call me Shirley Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Leavenworth Kansas Oddometer: 1,211	No real issues with my saddlebags yet. They do seem a bit delicate (I just came off a klr with ammo can panniers) and I sometimes close them a bit lightly and they will half catch and I have to push them shut, but they have always stayed closed so far. __________________ “An adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is an adventure wrongly considered.” ― G.K. Chesterton

07-12-2011, 12:16 PM	#774
reinoud ntvblue Joined: Jun 2010 Location: holland Oddometer: 4	honda ntv 650 1988-1997 I don't think it has been imported in the USA; the Honda NTV 650, beiing made from 1988 up to 1997. It's basically a Honda Hawk without the chain(shaft), and was intended to be a Japanese BMW and follow up for the Honda CX Never was a really succesfull bike due tot the pricetag which was a good 12000 gulden back then(which is a good 5500 euro's, a lot of money for a 650 in those days). But; 4 sparkplugs, adjustable backshock, 53 horsepower (originally 62, but the emissions/restrictions ..), torque all along the powerband from 2000 r/pm up to 8000 r/pm,shaftdrive, dry weight 185 kg,enough room for two up,big volume for gas; 22 liters, one sided rearmount and extremely reliable. Here in Europe they are getting a little bit of a "wanted" status for those who don't need or want the latest hype in motorbikes. I'm driving one for more than 5 years now, having been all over Europe, doiing more than 3000 km a week. You can drive it full throttle for an hour and it will run at idle like it has just been started. Just a shame Honda hasn't made a follow up in the same way : a good, shaftdriven, medium weight naked bike with perhaps a useable 70 horsepower. Should no be that difficult, and there would be a market for such a bike. .

07-09-2011, 05:48 PM	#766
Pork Butt Save the USA Joined: May 2006 Location: here, there, and everywhere Oddometer: 41,427	wow I feel like this has become the PB Honda NT thread well we got the latches and lids sorted out ... I did get the key stuck in the lid release somehow but after walking away it came right out. as I had mentioned before this bike was bought for my wife to ride with me....... we did some test rides on my Burgman 400 knowing we would need a bigger ride if she took to it... well today we took our maiden ride .... 80 or so miles ..... the top case comes in Monday so PB Wife will feel a little more secure we found our first treasure on the road together I have a had a lot of bikes over the years .... the 99 VFR was as close to "sport tourer" as I have had ...... I consider the NT a "light weight tourer" and it fills that role pretty well from what I have been able to throw at it. The bike is stable, has good brakes, and I thnk will work well for 200 to 300 mile days and multi day trips. so far she gets a .... will consider 4 after our first trip ... PB

07-11-2011, 07:53 AM	#770
Oilhed MarkF Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Connecticut Oddometer: 2,911	At first I thought the rear rack was the same as the ST1300 but now I see it's a little different. Was wondering how a Pirates Lair backrest would look. Congrats on the new ride. Issues with saddlebags? My Ducati bags were perfect. A breath of fresh air after a few BMWs!

07-12-2011, 06:49 AM	#773
lcseds Adventurer Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Middle of NC Oddometer: 67	Just close the lids until they are about to latch, then push firmly on the area between the latches. No slamming. And don't try and remove the key if both lids are not latched properly. This might be why some folks are having trouble. If the key is being forced, the cable will stretch making locking more difficult. At least this is how I remember it on my NT until my wife rode it. Haven't seen it since. But the Silverwing is nice....

07-13-2011, 10:14 AM	#778
reinoud ntvblue Joined: Jun 2010 Location: holland Oddometer: 4	ntv 650 Yes, the first edition was called "Revere" , but in 1992 introducing a changed model it's called NTV. The changes were minor; exhaust/colors/buddyseat/a chrome bar instead of a 2 piece cast iron one. Those lost horsepower are due mainly to changed carburetors / exhaust.

07-13-2011, 11:28 AM	#779
Pork Butt Save the USA Joined: May 2006 Location: here, there, and everywhere Oddometer: 41,427	now with a factory top box hope to get a RR in the next few weeks .... PB

07-13-2011, 11:45 AM	#780
LuciferMutt Rides slow bike slow Joined: Aug 2008 Location: New(er) Mexico Oddometer: 9,550	Interesting to see the NT comes with the same "tipover wings" that the ST1100 and ST1300 have. For those of you carrying passengers on this bike, I'm very interesting in how the pillion comfort is for long days in the saddle -- say 300-400 miles. __________________ You couldn't hear a dump truck driving through a nitro glycerin plant! Cobbie Award Winner

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