elizilla
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Hello, my name is Katherine and I am shivering here in SE Michigan, USA. I just ordered a new NC700X DCT. I don't have it yet; the dealer has to get it from a warehouse and with all this snow I don't know when I can pick it up anyway. It will be a red 2013 model.
Currently my other bikes are a Yamaha Super Ténéré and a Ural Tourist. Past bikes include a BMW K75 sidecar outfit, Honda NT700V, Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom, Honda VFR750, Yamaha TDM850. I've motorcycle toured through most of North America and some of Europe and I hope to continue doing this. I don't want to get too deep into this here, but I am having some health issues and the biggest issue is shifting; my left foot is troublesome. And while my balance is fine, heavy bikes are more struggle than they used to be. After putting 15K on the Super10 in 2012, I put only a couple hundred miles on it in 2013. Instead I installed a tank shifter on the Ural and rode that around locally. I didn't go anywhere interesting.
Sidecars are great fun, but I want to get back on two wheels. So I have ordered this more manageable Honda with the dual clutch.
I do all my own work on the bikes and I adore farkling up a new bike, so if I can figure out how to get the new Honda home to my garage, I will start installing some accessories while I wait for the winter to end. First on my list is a chain oiler. I have one that worked great on the VFR, and I'll clean it up and put it on the new Honda. Heated grips, comm system, and the stock headlight looks like the typical terrible Honda headlight design, so maybe some LED driving lights. Hyperlites LED aux brake lights. Usually I put a Givi rack on every bike, and use the cases I already have, but I think I'll wait and see how I do with just the fake tank storage, before I add the high-up weight of three Givis.
I look forward to reading of everyone's experiences with these bikes!
Currently my other bikes are a Yamaha Super Ténéré and a Ural Tourist. Past bikes include a BMW K75 sidecar outfit, Honda NT700V, Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom, Honda VFR750, Yamaha TDM850. I've motorcycle toured through most of North America and some of Europe and I hope to continue doing this. I don't want to get too deep into this here, but I am having some health issues and the biggest issue is shifting; my left foot is troublesome. And while my balance is fine, heavy bikes are more struggle than they used to be. After putting 15K on the Super10 in 2012, I put only a couple hundred miles on it in 2013. Instead I installed a tank shifter on the Ural and rode that around locally. I didn't go anywhere interesting.
Sidecars are great fun, but I want to get back on two wheels. So I have ordered this more manageable Honda with the dual clutch.
I do all my own work on the bikes and I adore farkling up a new bike, so if I can figure out how to get the new Honda home to my garage, I will start installing some accessories while I wait for the winter to end. First on my list is a chain oiler. I have one that worked great on the VFR, and I'll clean it up and put it on the new Honda. Heated grips, comm system, and the stock headlight looks like the typical terrible Honda headlight design, so maybe some LED driving lights. Hyperlites LED aux brake lights. Usually I put a Givi rack on every bike, and use the cases I already have, but I think I'll wait and see how I do with just the fake tank storage, before I add the high-up weight of three Givis.
I look forward to reading of everyone's experiences with these bikes!
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Although I miss the "rip your arms off" acceleration of my FJR, the NC is a hoot to ride otherwise.
