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This seems to be a familiar storyline for nc700x owners. For me it was moving on from my ST1100.My F6B is sitting in my garage, sold, waiting for the new owner to pick it up.
With the pandemic, he bought it sight unseen, but did watch the hours of youtube video I had made.
Based on those hours of maintenance and modification videos, and his quizzing me for 45 minutes on the phone about anything he could think of regarding Goldwing ownership and maintenance, he E-transferred me his deposit.
So,today I was in the garage cleaning up my J & S jack which I will sell (can't jack an NC750X with that), and just reminiscing about the good times I had with that bike.
I will miss it in some respects (effortless highway cruising and passing, big power, bigger torque, SMOOTH engine, and great seat).
The things I won't miss are its massive weight, low speed riding and parking, the need for precision gear changing to avoid clunking, and air filter changes.
I am so looking forward to getting my NC750X DCT.
This is currently one of my two dreambikes. What didn't you like about the fjr, what made you want to sell?Me to, moved on from an fjr1300 Yamaha
Dawn (my wife) and I rode down to Gator Joes and had lunch with some prowlers today....thought I might see you there. Took the wing......which seemed like the right tool for the job...I rode the other bike 156 miles this morning for coffee with friends.
My NC700Xs were always just another other bike in a two or three bike stable. I typically ride each bike in alternation - if I ride this one today then next ride I take the other unless the ride itself determines what bike is best to take out. I'm not a monogamous type of bike owner that quits one for another or only has one bike at a time. I typically have bikes somewhat different in character and maybe in performance for the variety of riding each offer. I get a kick out of the question, usually from a non-rider, "what do you need more than one motorcycle for?" I often reply why does one need more than one pair of shoes, or one hammer, or one screwdriver? Because they all do different jobs and/or one of them is better at driving a nail than banging on a nail with the heel of a boot. A carpenter might have 5 hammers, all subtly different and all useful for the job at hand.
Usually the long term keepers are bikes that can handle both long rides or day rides. If I'm going for a ride it's usually 100 miles to 300 miles - it's not worth getting all geared up to ride an hour.
I saw that RTE but don’t do many RTEs on that forum. Besides, I committed to fixing brunch at home this morning. Dawn patrol for coffee then home by 11 am.Dawn (my wife) and I rode down to Gator Joes and had lunch with some prowlers today....thought I might see you there. Took the wing......which seemed like the right tool for the job...
The fjr is a fantastic bike. I'm 78 years old so I was ready for a lighter, slower motorcycle.This is currently one of my two dreambikes. What didn't you like about the fjr, what made you want to sell?
Before you buy an FJR, please test drive one. I thought it would be my perfect dream bike also.This is currently one of my two dreambikes. What didn't you like about the fjr, what made you want to sell?
I also have a C50 Boulevard...2007 with 102,000 miles on her now...She is long in the tooth but still gets the job done...Moved my DRZ and VL800 Volusia "Boulevard" C50T a bit over 100 miles to my new home. Had a great time just cruising around doing basically the speed limit on the VL800. I think I might turn it into a bobber. I don't really like it as much as I did when I bought it, but can't bring myself to selling the thing.
I also bought a battery for the VL800. Thought I was buying a sealed battery but when it showed up, it needed me to pour sulfuric acid into it. I've never done that before. Seemed more exciting than it was. Wish I didn't kill the last AGM battery I had in it.
I suppose the battery initialization varies by brand, but for Yuasa, they have AGM batteries that are activated by the factory, or activated by the dealer or installer. For example, I think the YTZ model for the NC is factory activated, but the YTX models like for my Goldwing and others are buyer activated. You pour the acid in one time, then install sealing caps, never to be opened again. Both styles are AGM batteries.Moved my DRZ and VL800 Volusia "Boulevard" C50T a bit over 100 miles to my new home. Had a great time just cruising around doing basically the speed limit on the VL800. I think I might turn it into a bobber. I don't really like it as much as I did when I bought it, but can't bring myself to selling the thing.
I also bought a battery for the VL800. Thought I was buying a sealed battery but when it showed up, it needed me to pour sulfuric acid into it. I've never done that before. Seemed more exciting than it was. Wish I didn't kill the last AGM battery I had in it.
Cruisers aren't just bikes.... They're a lifestyleI also have a C50 Boulevard...2007 with 102,000 miles on her now...She is long in the tooth but still gets the job done...
Well don't I feel like a boob. I got a refund from Amazon because it wasn't a pre-sealed battery like I thought it would be from the description. Amazon doesn't do returns with batteries.I suppose the battery initialization varies by brand, but for Yuasa, they have AGM batteries that are activated by the factory, or activated by the dealer or installer. For example, I think the YTZ model for the NC is factory activated, but the YTX models like for my Goldwing and others are buyer activated. You pour the acid in one time, then install sealing caps, never to be opened again. Both styles are AGM batteries.
I got t-boned by a deer on mine at 35mph....went sliding down the road....bike faired more than I did....she had a little scuffs here and there while I had missing skin from waist to shin (now I wear protective pants)....My clutch started slipping in 5th gear under heavy acceleration about 2 weeks ago....not bad though for OEM clutch.....yea, I still look for 6th gear every time I ride her...Cruisers aren't just bikes.... They're a lifestyle
I only have about 38k miles on mine, but she's had a rough life. The PO went down on it at some point and cracked the rear fender. Also burnt the clutch. It slips when shifting under heavy acceleration.
They're nice bikes though, I just wish it had a sixth gear for highway cruising