2021: What did you do to/with your NC700/NC750 today?

[the Ferret]

Decided I needed more air, and cut another inch off my shorty shield, making it a total of 4" shorter than stock. I think this will do now lol.

 

[NWGABikeGuy]

Finally starting to address the seat issue. I am good for 2-3 hours on the stock seat, then the old tail bone starts to ache. I figured I would try the Air Hawk and see what good it does for me. If this doesn't help extend my riding time, I may have to invest in a custom seat. Can't say I like the look of it, but test sitting does feel ok. Wish me luck on the cheap fix!

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Good luck with the Air Hawk. I tried one on a couple of my bikes, and no matter how tight I secured it the dang thing slid around like crazy whenever I moved the bike in other than a smooth straight, level line. Twisty curves and steep hills were very interesting with the sensation of the seat sliding out from under me. Maybe I was doing it wrong, but I could never get it to stop sliding so I returned it. The seats I tried it on were not particularly slick, and I had no problems sliding when the Air Hawk was removed.

 

[the Ferret]

Good luck with the Air Hawk. I tried one on a couple of my bikes, and no matter how tight I secured it the dang thing slid around like crazy whenever I moved the bike in other than a smooth straight, level line. Twisty curves and steep hills were very interesting with the sensation of the seat sliding out from under me. Maybe I was doing it wrong, but I could never get it to stop sliding so I returned it. The seats I tried it on were not particularly slick, and I had no problems sliding when the Air Hawk was removed.

I had the same experience with that and also with a gel pad. I described as sitting on a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, The bottom piece of bread never stays lined up with the top piece of bread.

 

[bigbird]

One of these came by Fedex today.
I wanted something lighter and smaller in addition to my Givi V47NN

WL901 34LTR THERMOFORMED EXPANDABLE MONOKEY CASE

GIVI WL901 Semi-rigid case with MONOKEY attachment system, expandable from 29 to 34 ltr. Compatible with all MONOKEY plates. Open the accordion hinge to expand the top case from 29 to 34 ltr. Materials:• ABS, diamond tip texture• 600D polyester expansion• Soft touch interior lining Features:•...

giviusa.com

 

[Alias]

I figured I would try the Air Hawk and see what good it does for me.

With my use of a Air Hawk, I've found that less air is mush better than to much air. The more air, the more squirmy it is.

 

[dduelin]

One of these came by Fedex today.
I wanted something lighter and smaller in addition to my Givi V47NN

WL901 34LTR THERMOFORMED EXPANDABLE MONOKEY CASE

GIVI WL901 Semi-rigid case with MONOKEY attachment system, expandable from 29 to 34 ltr. Compatible with all MONOKEY plates. Open the accordion hinge to expand the top case from 29 to 34 ltr. Materials:• ABS, diamond tip texture• 600D polyester expansion• Soft touch interior lining Features:•...

giviusa.com

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I like the smaller size top boxes on my NCs with my favorite being the Givi B33. It looks best on a silver or black bike. Too bad they discontinued it. I kept it when I sold my 2015.

 

[dduelin]

From my morning ride. This is the site of where the 1700’s King’s Road crossed the St Marys River. About 9 miles SSW Kingsland, GA. Water is so high and fast today even the king’s horses and all the king’s men couldn’t cross.

 

[TacomaJD]

Washed up the 2 NC's and the other 2 units Monday. Clean bikes are happier bikes.

 

[the Ferret]

rain bath

 

[Rabbit]

installed the accessory sub harness and began the process of installing Denali DRL lights

 

[highonthai]

Well, I have had my NC 700 for almost 2 weeks now.
The Mods done to it so far.

TKC 80's
Tidy rear brake light mount
Rear inner fender
Front fender extension
Wheel graphics
CF exhaust pipe
Foot pegs
Skid plate
Crash bars
Highway pegs
Radiator guard
Zumo GPS and mount
USB/ 12Volt ports
Renthall Grips
Hand guards
Adjustable lever blades
Side stand foot
Larger windshield and mount
Head light grill
Phone mount.
And today working on the Aux light setup.
Thinking I've got it pretty much cover for this month.

 

[mlc]

Warning : rant !
Usual commute. One of too many red lights (DCT FTW). About 4 cars in each of the two lanes, plenty of space between to filter to the front (CA FTW), and good light timing to not even put the foot down. One of those little things that brightens the commute.
As I slow down with about 100 yards to go and, coming from the center of the right lane, centering myself on the paint to filter, the Audi cruising the left lane 20 yards behind starts revving up and getting really close to my rear. I'm still slowing down to time the light, he starts pulling a bit to his left, still accelerating, so he can try to go around me... when he has 4 stopped cars in his lane at a red light less than 30 yards ahead !
I put out my left hand (not my finger, but the temptation was strong) to point out he's being stupid, and he finally jumps on the brakes to avoid rear-ending the cars. I time the green, and GTFO from the moron.

What the <bleep> is wrong with some people ?

 

[Deleted member 1183]

Got this for my X-Adv. Now have to get my head around lots of rear bodywork removal to fit it. Also have YSS on my CRF300L, and the 250 prior to that. Excellent shocks, robust and good quality.

 

[670cc]

Rode the Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia yesterday and this morning. Then tied the NC down in a ferry for the boat ride to Newfoundland.

 

[the Ferret]

That looks like a great place to ride!

 

[Oldbear]

Warning : rant !
Usual commute. One of too many red lights (DCT FTW). About 4 cars in each of the two lanes, plenty of space between to filter to the front (CA FTW), and good light timing to not even put the foot down. One of those little things that brightens the commute.
As I slow down with about 100 yards to go and, coming from the center of the right lane, centering myself on the paint to filter, the Audi cruising the left lane 20 yards behind starts revving up and getting really close to my rear. I'm still slowing down to time the light, he starts pulling a bit to his left, still accelerating, so he can try to go around me... when he has 4 stopped cars in his lane at a red light less than 30 yards ahead !
I put out my left hand (not my finger, but the temptation was strong) to point out he's being stupid, and he finally jumps on the brakes to avoid rear-ending the cars. I time the green, and GTFO from the moron.

What the <bleep> is wrong with some people ?

Not enough chlorine in the gene pool…

 

[670cc]

Saw a screw in the tire the other day. Prepared myself mentally to take it out today and deal with the consequences. Thankfully it was so small there is no issue.

Interesting. I am on a 6000 mile trip. 1500 miles in, I found a nail head showing in the rear tire. I nervously removed the nail and luckily it was broken and only about 3/8 inch long. No air leaked. I'm fortunate the tire is new and the tread is thick. However, had I not found it, as the tire wore it may have pushed the nail all the way through the tire carcass.

 

[potter0o]

Interesting. I am on a 6000 mile trip. 1500 miles in, I found a nail head showing in the rear tire. I nervously removed the nail and luckily it was broken and only about 3/8 inch long. No air leaked. I'm fortunate the tire is new and the tread is thick. However, had I not found it, as the tire wore it may have pushed the nail all the way through the tire carcass.

Glad to hear about the happy ending. I can spot you some garage space if you get to the West Coast if that would be helpful for your adventure...a lot of if's... Happy adventuring

 

[670cc]

Today I broke camp in Gros Morne National Park, and headed up the Viking Trail to the north end of Newfoundland.



Signs warning of loose moose are common along the road, but I haven't seen a moose here yet.

 

[the Ferret]

Turned over 3,000K since picked up June 22nd. Went 228 miles on this tank, (.4 into reserve) and took 3.0 gals to fill up on today's ride.=76 mpg