hello from oakland, ca

[misadventure]

i just put my first 500 miles on this nifty machine.

already put on a windscreen, center stand, and givi bags.

i do a lot of commuting, already enjoying the narrow profile and smooth ride.

planning to take it to yellowstone NP this summer, through backroads of Oregon and Idaho on the way


looking for advice on engine guards. hoping to do a bit of off roading - tips and suggestions welcome.

fwiw, my last bike was a '98 r1100gs, before that '09 dr650se, and many more. i have been riding roads for many years, dirt for just a few.

 

[Old Can Ride]

i just put my first 500 miles on this nifty machine.

already put on a windscreen, center stand, and givi bags.

i do a lot of commuting, already enjoying the narrow profile and smooth ride.

planning to take it to yellowstone NP this summer, through backroads of Oregon and Idaho on the way


looking for advice on engine guards. hoping to do a bit of off roading - tips and suggestions welcome.

fwiw, my last bike was a '98 r1100gs, before that '09 dr650se, and many more. i have been riding roads for many years, dirt for just a few.

Howdy from Texas!

 

[ST/SV]

Welcome aboard misadventure

 

[SergeantChuck]

Welcome to the forum.

I'm sure you've noticed by now the stock tires aren't real good for off road. I've laid mine down a couple times trying to ride on light trails covered with wet grass or mud. I guess I should say clay. I'm in Arkansas.

I thought I'd attach a couple tire links for tires used by other members on the fourm. I'm sure I forgot a couple but the last link is a thread started by OCR and it has a great breakdown.

http://nc700-forum.com/forum/tire-tech-talk/4531-shinko-705s-en-route.html

http://nc700-forum.com/forum/tire-t...on-trail-dual-sport-95%-road-5%-off-road.html

http://nc700-forum.com/forum/tire-tech-talk/4984-tires-fit-nc700.html

 

[davidc83]

Hello and welcome from Hoosierville (Indiana)!

 

[StratTuner]

Your friend in So. Cal says HI! Welcome

 

[misadventure]

thanks y'all for the warm welcome and tire suggestions

 

[bamamate]

For engine guards SW-Motech and Givi make em. I have the SW-Motech which came from Twisted Throttle. Twisted Throttle has a decent selection of items for the NC.
Skid plates choices are Hepco or Hondabikepro who is a member here and hand makes skidplates and some other parts. I have his skid plate and folding shifter. Might be getting his new rear rack that replaces the rear seat.

http://nc700-forum.com/forum/nc700-mods/1187-nc700-skid-plate.html
http://nc700-forum.com/forum/nc700-mods/2303-folding-shift-lever.html
http://nc700-forum.com/forum/nc700-mods/4988-nc700-rear-rack.html

 

[johnparker903]

Welcome from Texas!

 

[Big Thump]

Welcome! I did that ride in reverse years ago. That will be a fun ride for the NC700X.

 

[tew47]

Welcome from Semmes, Alabama, Roll Tide!!

 

[kjang]

welcome from san francisco, california.
I work on the bay bridge, you might see my RED NC DCT in the parking lot.

Be safe,
Ken

 

[phenamunan]

And a hello from foggy Monterey!

 

[misadventure]

oh cool! i ride mine (silver) over the bay bridge several times a week
will look for it's red sibling

 

[mahbin]

Howdy from Escalon, just east in the valley!!!

 

[krishasmi00]

How was your trip to go 500 miles. I think you love to go the trips in different venues.


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