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Hey everybody!! I'm a new rider, the NC700x is my first bike, my fourth Honda, and I'm feeling it really hard. My problem is that I'm 5' 5" and it was really too tall for me to put both feet down, a tough problem to have as I have a gravel driveway that requires a significant amount of traction.
With the help of a mechanically-minded friend I lowered the front of the bike on the front forks by an inch, and it's improved my ride dramatically, I wanted to share my experience here. Of course, you can perform this mod at your own risk, but I've been riding with it for 2 days and no problems yet.
I'm writing this from an absolute beginner's perspective.
Please note all pictures are post-mod.
You will need:
Phillips screwdriver
Allen wrenches
Socket wrench
A strong friend
Tape measure
(keep in mind all fixtures on the NC700x are metric)
1) Remove the upper fairing and plastic casing around the ignition. This will allow you to access the upper screws. This is pretty straightforward, but make sure to organize all the screws / clips to remember where they are for later. Check on page 71 of your owner's manual for instructions on how to remove / re-insert clips.
2) Loosen, but don't totally unscrew, the large bolts underneath the front of the bike above the wheel, one bolt on each fork.
3) With your strong friend straddling the bike and holding up the handlebars as much as possible, carefully unscrew the bolts around the top of the forks. BE CAREFUL because if the handlebars are not supported the bike front will fall down the forks from lack of tension.
Try to unscrew them - both left and right forks - evenly. You'll need to turn your handlebars to get access to both of them.
Once they are sufficiently loose, the front of the bike will raise and lower pretty easily with your strong friend on the handlebars.
My dealer said not to lower it more than 1", so that's what I did: lowered the bike until one inch of the fork is sticking up through the frame.
4) Use the tape measure to ensure the forks are even on both sides, and tighten up the top screws good and tight.
5) Tighten up the bottom screws nice and tight.
6) Replace ignition casing and fairing.
That's it!! Here's the finished product.
It's amazing how much this small adjustment helped my ride. Things are just easier now for anything that involves low-speed maneuvering / walking. I'm hoping to get a rear lowering kit as well, and some taller-soled boots, to make things totally low and comfortable for my short frame.
Good luck!! NC700X 4 LYFE
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With the help of a mechanically-minded friend I lowered the front of the bike on the front forks by an inch, and it's improved my ride dramatically, I wanted to share my experience here. Of course, you can perform this mod at your own risk, but I've been riding with it for 2 days and no problems yet.
I'm writing this from an absolute beginner's perspective.
Please note all pictures are post-mod.
You will need:
Phillips screwdriver
Allen wrenches
Socket wrench
A strong friend
Tape measure
(keep in mind all fixtures on the NC700x are metric)
1) Remove the upper fairing and plastic casing around the ignition. This will allow you to access the upper screws. This is pretty straightforward, but make sure to organize all the screws / clips to remember where they are for later. Check on page 71 of your owner's manual for instructions on how to remove / re-insert clips.
2) Loosen, but don't totally unscrew, the large bolts underneath the front of the bike above the wheel, one bolt on each fork.
3) With your strong friend straddling the bike and holding up the handlebars as much as possible, carefully unscrew the bolts around the top of the forks. BE CAREFUL because if the handlebars are not supported the bike front will fall down the forks from lack of tension.
Try to unscrew them - both left and right forks - evenly. You'll need to turn your handlebars to get access to both of them.
Once they are sufficiently loose, the front of the bike will raise and lower pretty easily with your strong friend on the handlebars.
My dealer said not to lower it more than 1", so that's what I did: lowered the bike until one inch of the fork is sticking up through the frame.
4) Use the tape measure to ensure the forks are even on both sides, and tighten up the top screws good and tight.
5) Tighten up the bottom screws nice and tight.
6) Replace ignition casing and fairing.
That's it!! Here's the finished product.
It's amazing how much this small adjustment helped my ride. Things are just easier now for anything that involves low-speed maneuvering / walking. I'm hoping to get a rear lowering kit as well, and some taller-soled boots, to make things totally low and comfortable for my short frame.
Good luck!! NC700X 4 LYFE
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