Hello from Austin, TX!

[rickyricky]

Hello!

I've just picked up my 2015 NC700XD and couldn't be happier! I stopped riding after I totaled my 2001 VFR back in 2004. That was no fun! I recently found out about this bike and figured, why the hell not. Let's try it out again.

I'm all smiles now! The bike doesn't feel too powerful for me at all, but still enough to have fun with when you want. I'll be using it to commute to work mostly, and for road trips.

I'm happy to meet everyone here, and have already ordered a Tutoro Oiler as they seem to come highly recommended from the group.

I look forward to meeting some of you on the roads someday.

Take care,
Ricky

 

[L.B.S.]

Sweet! A big welcome to the happy horde

 

[kpinvt]

Welcome and howdy from Vermont. You look like one happy new motorcycle owner.

 

[potter0o]

Nice to meet you and welcome

 

[drstimpy]

Nice color! Enjoy...don't you want a few more "personalizations?" Heh heh


Some must watch while others must sleep

 

[Old Can Ride]

Howdy from Houston!

 

[treybrad]

Howdy. That's where I bought my NC too! Tutoro is a fantastic first accessory.

trey

 

[rickyricky]

I do! I am making a list, checking it twice... Leaving it around so the GF sees it, etc.. Let's see what shows up for christmas this year. ;-)

 

[rickyricky]

Howdy. That's where I bought my NC too! Tutoro is a fantastic first accessory.

trey

They were way nicer to me than woods so it was worth the drive! Do you do your maintenance up there as well? I'm betting the 600 mile 1st maintenance comes up pretty quick!

 

[rickyricky]

Nice color! Enjoy...don't you want a few more "personalizations?" Heh heh

I do! I am making a list, checking it twice... Leaving it around so the GF sees it, etc.. Let's see what shows up for christmas this year. ;-)

 

[rickyricky]

Welcome and howdy from Vermont. You look like one happy new motorcycle owner.

Yup yup! I've ridden here and there over the past 12 years, but now I finally have my own bike! Woohoo!

 

[treybrad]

They were way nicer to me than woods so it was worth the drive! Do you do your maintenance up there as well? I'm betting the 600 mile 1st maintenance comes up pretty quick!

I've never bought a bike from Woods, but I've always heard it isn't the best experience. CTPS was pretty painless, felt like I got a good deal.

Never used them for service, I do all of it myself, so I can't really say. 1st checkup is essentially just an oil and filter (and DCT filter) change, if you've got a space to do it, it's quick and painless.

trey

 

[rickyricky]

I've never bought a bike from Woods, but I've always heard it isn't the best experience. CTPS was pretty painless, felt like I got a good deal.

Never used them for service, I do all of it myself, so I can't really say. 1st checkup is essentially just an oil and filter (and DCT filter) change, if you've got a space to do it, it's quick and painless.

trey

Thanks for the advice. I do have space actually and I probably have most of the tools needed. Are you using a mechanics guide for the bike or just winging it?

 

[treybrad]

You'd be fine winging it on the first oil change I suspect (there are a few really good step by steps on the board, and on YouTube), but for more involved stuff (valve adjustment, fork rebuild) the Helm manual is well worth the price - 2012-2013 NC700X/XD Service Manual - Helm Incorporated

trey

 

[ronsaw]

Welcome, and congrats. The photo of you says it all. My first ride on my NC was the first in 16 years - man, it felt good!

 

[gboswellsac]

Welcome from San Antonio. You will not regret it. I wrecked mine coming back from Alaska on HWY 1 and now have a lot of original parts 2013 NC700X available if you need any. Mine I totaled in BC and unlike you I can't ride any more but I need to get the "old" original stuff out of the garage or my wife may trash them. If anyone you know in Austin needs a almost not used muffler and other stuff let me know. There are so many cool ad-ons out there doubt if anyone may need my stuff but price is good. Enjoy the 700, was great for me.

 

[rickyricky]

Welcome from San Antonio. You will not regret it. I wrecked mine coming back from Alaska on HWY 1 and now have a lot of original parts 2013 NC700X available if you need any. Mine I totaled in BC and unlike you I can't ride any more but I need to get the "old" original stuff out of the garage or my wife may trash them. If anyone you know in Austin needs a almost not used muffler and other stuff let me know. There are so many cool ad-ons out there doubt if anyone may need my stuff but price is good. Enjoy the 700, was great for me.

Thanks for the offer! If I think I have need for 2013 original parts I'll buzz ya, but for now I'm pretty happy with how things are setup on the bike. =) Good luck, and maybe someday I'll see ya out riding again!

 

[supertux1]

I'm glad you like the bike! Mine is my first new-new motorcycle.

I really like the low-down torque and the biggest learning curve-issue with the DCT is learning to trust it and not grabbing for the clutch when starting from a stop.

 

[bobcatTX]

Congrats on your new NC! I'm flying to NY this week to buy mine and ride it back to Austin.

Claire

 

[rickyricky]

Congrats on your new NC! I'm flying to NY this week to buy mine and ride it back to Austin.

Claire

I hope your ride back home was a safe and quick one! How long did it take you to get back to Austin?