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I found the corresponding ride report on advrider a while ago, I really like his approach and humour. https://advrider.com/index.php?threads/ive-been-everywhere-man-living-the-song-on-two-wheels.1231048/ Not for the faint-hearted if you like keeping your bike in showroom condition...

I did, but I'm a pretty average height so I can't comment on the sizing issue. I did it for the engine characteristics mainly, the 750 lopes along while I was always looking for 7th gear on the CB. Also for the fact that it's a different, more thoughtful approach to motorcycle design and I...

LOL was looking at that and thinking wow, they're pretty colourful panniers, what brand are they? Then I looked again...

I've had, in this order, an F650CS, a CB500X and an NC750X. I thought the 650CS was an awesome bike, handled really well and I loved the quirky styling and innovative thinking behind it. Didn't enjoy commuting on it though, the engine didn't seem all that suited to stop start traffic, and mine...

I've been using a Raleri insert for over a year on my Bell Revolver visor (the anti-fog coating the Bell came with was good but started to degrade over time) and I would recommend it highly. The other brands I used prior to this one were a lot flimsier and harder to install correctly (although...

My Honda touring screen just touches my barkbuster storms on full lock.

Really sorry to hear about your engine problem, I'm another one who struggles with things mechanical so I sympathise (actually managed to set my old BMW on fire disconnecting the battery once, so I'm clumsy as well). In NZ we have a 'consumer guarantees act' which is a back up in case you buy...

Not my first bike, that was a Suzuki GP125 followed by a GN250, but this one was my first 'real' bike. Sadly I had taught myself how to ride without seeking advice from anyone who knew what they were doing, so I scared myself into selling this beautiful 550f Integra shortly after this photo was...

There was that earthquake which shut down production at one of the factories in Japan, that might be part of the reason.

Yeah it's disappointing, wonder what the cost would be for the full spec? When I enquired it was an extra $1000NZD on top of the standard price to add ABS, but that was for the previous model. The mindset here has changed since I started riding 30 odd years ago to seeing motorcycling as a...

Here's my set up with the Givi WP405s. They work well without side racks for me, but mainly because of the Shad top box rack I have fitted - the side support bars run lower than the Givi ones so the bags rest on them nicely. I leave them on the bike all the time with a couple of the straps...

I use a cheap fabric tool roll - I fold the top back and use it to line the inside of the frunk. I've unpicked some of the stitching between the tool pockets so there's a range of sizes, great for keeping bits and pieces organised and leaves the space in the middle free for other things.

FYI here's the latest NC related comment from the Rally Raid CB500X build thread (from Wednesday): Rally-Raid Products Honda CB500X | Page 152 | Adventure Rider So they are progressing it, but are apparently also very busy ramping up production of the existing CB500 parts.

Here's the only one I've seen locally for sale, it's in another town so I can't confirm the specs and Blue Wing Honda (the local importer for NZ) doesn't have them on it's website yet: Main thing that stands out for me is no ABS, all they mention in the ad is 'revised' suspension, dash...

The rest of us aren't as sophisticated as those fancy Europeans (and Brits) so we don't need them. LOL.

Sounds positive, thanks for the update and best of luck with the conversion!

As an ex CB500x rider I've been following the RR thread for some time, they've mentioned the NC as a candidate for similar treatment a few times, but I think they said suspension only (no 19" wheel) plus other accessories. Found the post I was thinking of from October 2015, copied here: "I'm...

Came across the first 2016 I've seen for sale here in NZ, looks like the same model as yours (minus the ABS).

I had a whole givi monokey top case kit, mounting plate and all, fall off my BMW f650cs after going over a speed bump once, the OEM rear rack itself fractured! Was during my morning commute, luckily it was a side street and no-one was behind me at the time. Made strapping it back onto the bike...

Not sure if you mean the Kijimas, but they were already on the bike when I bought it; either way here's some close ups - there's a u-bolt which fits around the frame at the top, and a single bolt at the bottom, so I'd say should be pretty easy to fit.