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Suspension never troubles me. Everyone says the Bonneville was cheap and really nasty, I couldn't tell. I'm going to claim it's because I weigh 11 stone wet, but there is also an element of dishing out caviar in McDonalds, I rode MZ's for years so everything seems OK.
The NC seems fine to me :oops2::innocent: Andy |
I was thinking of after, say, 12K - 15K miles or just after the warranty expires; is it 3 years nowadays on new Hondas?
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Does my AZZ look big in this
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Starting to get the luggage sorted https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5...o/s400/PT1.jpg I'll be making a "Sari guard" for small throwovers. Andy |
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The luggage is coming together
https://sites.google.com/site/poorat...750/nc-luggage Fitting panniers with the pillion seat in place is possible, but I like my soft bags and having space for a roll sack is useful. The plate cost under ten quid to make. Andy |
Have a chat with Rally Raid next time you see them.
I know the NC750s are next on their list for a CB500X RR-like makeover. They may have some ideas. Much nicer 270° motor than the 500. A jacked-up DCT on my list too. |
Bit of an update as I got to ride for a few days.
The underseat filler fix is a simple plate and a couple of captive fasteners: http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-H9...0/P1030015.JPG No real competition for Rally Raid here but more pictures https://sites.google.com/site/poorat...750/nc-luggage You can load up like this (or more, just like a normal bike). http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1i...0/P1030024.JPG With the Burgervan 400 in company and no reason to rush the NC is turning in 85+ mpg. The tanks 14 litres seems entirely usable, so range is 250 miles. The instant display is believable and I've found that if I find a flat road and close the throttle in 6th it'll sit at 45 mph showing 100 mpg. Andy |
On my Short List
There are 2014 left over for under 5k in the local dealerships. Looking hard at one of these as a travel bike - waiting on Rally Raid to give some hints about there plans for NC series. Anyone in the UK hearing anything???
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I mentioned it the other day but I feel RR are flat out making CB500X kits - so less likely than it was. Would be harder to pull off well than a 500X, too, as its lower and heavier.
Must say I'd go for the [2016] 750X myself - used if necessary. Seems better than the [earlier] ones in small ways, though I forget exactly what. And anyway, now we have to scooter version. https://youtu.be/VzUyhkN7n6k |
A 2014 750 has a slightly smaller luggage locker and fuel tank and conventional rather than LED headlights and tail lights you'd get on a 2016. A 700 has the same features as a 2014 but the smaller engine. Weirdly, the Americans still get a 700 new.
For a UK commuter /Europe tourer it makes a diffrence I do want my helmet locked up when I visit Sainsbury's and I do ride at night. For overland, it's probably worth saving on the bike and spending on a rear shock and some tyres. Andy |
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