2015: What did you do to/with your NC700 today?

[Chestnut]

Cheated on my NC today. Hubby needed dirt tires put on his new Tenere before death valley Thursday and wanted me to try it out while it was still wearing its street shoes. So I took the tenner up to the shop just a few miles away.
Actually that's the second time I've cheated on Chupa this month - on the 8th I ride a rented dirt bike for a Motoventures course (okay, half a course...then I made a concerted effort to break my femur and had to bow out). Maybe I'll take the NC out tomorrow and get the battery charged up...

 

[BerndM]

Weather was great here in SoCal this morning, with just a bit of marine layer lurking around.
It cleared up nicely by the time I got over to the Los Angeles harbor area so I got a nice shot of my NC700 X-DCT
in front of a Carnival Cruise ship with their terminal, the former Hughes Spruce Goose hanger/museum.
The orange stacks on the left belong to the Queen Mary.
BTW, I'm pretty sure that "No Parking" sign wasn't intended for ME

 

[Fuzzy]

Did 25 miles off pavement exploring some local dirt roads. Started off fine with roads well maintained and no problems from recent rains. Then got on one with more mud than I planned to ride. Managed to keep it upright but did turn my boots red with Georgia clay. Challenge in wet slippery red Georgia clay, steering in ruts the width of a single car wheel with 6+ inches of soft mud either side. Turned around at one intersection that was a quagmire. Would have probably been off in mud over a foot deep pushing my street tires through and that after probably having laid myself down in it. Would at least have been a soft landing.

Unfortunately had disconnected my camera when I took it in for service and forgot to plug it back in. I know without pictures it didn't happen.

 

[bamamate]

Put the skid plate and myself to the test today on a group ride with a bunch of smaller bikes.
Missed it on video but found the NC can forge water as high as the front tire. One of the guys took some pics so hopefully I'll have those in a few days.

[video=youtube_share;4KCkOxmswGk]http://youtu.be/4KCkOxmswGk[/video]

 

[Ed Up]

Put the skid plate and myself to the test today on a group ride with a bunch of smaller bikes.
Missed it on video but found the NC can forge water as high as the front tire. One of the guys took some pics so hopefully I'll have those in a few days.

[video=youtube_share;4KCkOxmswGk]http://youtu.be/4KCkOxmswGk[/video]

Bama, I'm not sure, but it may be time to purchase a full blown off road bike. I'm amazed at what you'r able to do on the NC. Keep riding and keep posting, I enjoy the photos and videos.

 

[Edword]

nice, you got your work cut out for ya

 

[CB4ME]

Ran an errand for my wife to pick up some food at the nearest grocery store, but a 12 mile round trip turned into 40 miles. Lovin' this bike!

 

[ricksride]

Ran an errand for my wife to pick up some food at the nearest grocery store, but a 12 mile round trip turned into 40 miles. Lovin' this bike!

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Off topic... but do you have a sound bite of your exhaust?

 

[CB4ME]

Off topic... but do you have a sound bite of your exhaust?

I'll record sound and post it tomorrow or Tuesday.

 

[bamamate]

Bama, I'm not sure, but it may be time to purchase a full blown off road bike. I'm amazed at what you'r able to do on the NC. Keep riding and keep posting, I enjoy the photos and videos.

If things work out a CRF250L will be purchased next year for my daughter to ride and for me to ride on these types of trails though in celebration of turning 50 next year I'm planning on taking the NC to do the COBDR so I'm considering this training.

 

[Deckyon]

Here is a shot of my camp. Everything worked GREAT! Only a couple tweaks. I went with a full load out for 5 days, so I know I can carry the weight easy enough. Some of the stuff was extra and wont be needed. But, I know what IS needed.

This last shot was from an overlook along the Nada Tunnel Overlook. Was beautiful!

 

[Ed Up]

If things work out a CRF250L will be purchased next year for my daughter to ride and for me to ride on these types of trails though in celebration of turning 50 next year I'm planning on taking the NC to do the COBDR so I'm considering this training.

That will be loads of fun. When you get the CRF I'd like to go off road with you. I have a KDX that I really enjoy. I've rode the Magazine off road area, white rock, and several other area ORV parks. I don't have the magic button you will have, and I got almost 10 years on you, BUT I still like to play.

 

[kpinvt]

Put the skid plate and myself to the test today on a group ride with a bunch of smaller bikes.
Missed it on video but found the NC can forge water as high as the front tire. One of the guys took some pics so hopefully I'll have those in a few days.

That was quite the thump at about 2:50.

A different kind of Wolf Pen Gap road:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMl_-xVnle8

 

[bamamate]

Water crossing




Uploaded a longer video to the Arkansas Rides thread http://nc700-forum.com/forum/nc700-videos/4778-arkansas-rides-off-road-8.html

 

[bamamate]

That was quite the thump at about 2:50.

A different kind of Wolf Pen Gap road:

There were a few good thumps. Back tire came off the ground more than once.

I need to find that Wolf Pen Gap road. Looks like it may be in Missouri.

 

[Petsker]

Got out and enjoyed some twisties and some good scenery. Lovin the bike!

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[Fuzzy]

There were a few good thumps. Back tire came off the ground more than once.

I need to find that Wolf Pen Gap road. Looks like it may be in Missouri.

Wolf Pen Gap is GA 180 from GA 60in Suches to IS 129. Great ride and known as the Georgia Dragon. Part of an awesome 32 mile loop known as the Cooler Run all left turns on GA 60, US 19, US 129 and GA 180.

When you come to Georgia, I'll return the favor and shown you around a bit. Two Wheels of Suches is the place to stay.

 

[davidc83]

 

[bamamate]

Wolf Pen Gap is GA 180 from GA 60in Suches to IS 129. Great ride and known as the Georgia Dragon. Part of an awesome 32 mile loop known as the Cooler Run all left turns on GA 60, US 19, US 129 and GA 180.

When you come to Georgia, I'll return the favor and shown you around a bit. Two Wheels of Suches is the place to stay.

Thanks Fuzzy. I couldn't get the video to stop where I could get a good view of the road signs. Northern Georgia is beautiful area.

 

[L.B.S.]

Put the skid plate and myself to the test today on a group ride with a bunch of smaller bikes.
Missed it on video but found the NC can forge water as high as the front tire. One of the guys took some pics so hopefully I'll have those in a few days.

5 Stars, dude!

That was some awesome footage I'm wearing out my Like button here, lol