Bskicrash1
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I am a new member here and have been directed to this site from internet searching. I purchased a left over 2019 NC750x manual clutch no abs last year from my local Honda dealer. I looked at many other motorcycles, but the Honda won me over in the end.
I have put just over 2500 miles on the motorcycle and have made several changes to tailor the motorcycle to me.
I am 5’7, 189 pounds and the stock windshield caused my head to get beat around, so I replaced it with a Puig touring windscreen, and added 1.5 inch offset handlebar risers. This eliminated any buffeting I had and rain barely hits my face shield.
I added hand guards from Amazon that serve no purpose other than to keep the cold air from directly hitting my hands.
The front forks were soft and had a 3 inch sag. I noticed I was bottoming the fork regularly, so I drained and replaced the fork oil with maxima 15w and set oil height to 120 mm from top at full collapse. I want to add that from the factory, the fork oil in each leg was nearly half of what I used to refill the fork to the proper level. I used schedule 40pvc to create a preload spacer adding 15mm. These changes changed the front end dramatically. I’m undecided on investing In fork springs and adding emulators. I’m a fan of Race tech, but at the moment, the front end doesn’t bother me, so for my needs, that may be sufficient.
I replaced the stock Dunlop trail max d609 tires with Pirelli Angel GT tires. Night and day difference. I was happy with the trail max tires except for in the cold and the lifespan of the tire at stock pressure was just barely 2400 miles.
I was not pleased with the gearing on the NC, and after extensive research, I decided that I’d replace the front sprocket from the 17 tooth stock to a 16 tooth and I am happy I did. The motorcycle no longer feels as if it is struggling in 6th gear at 55mph if I have to accelerate and my low speed maneuverability has reduced my amount of clutch feathering.
I ride at night frequently, so I added a Denali light bar that attached to the frame below the headlight.
I added an aluminum radiator guard to keep debris out of the radiator.
I added a battery tender hookup and a fused USB switch that are mounted inside the frunk. I wired a gps from the battery behind the body panels along the frame up the the gps mount on the windshield.
I used rubber floormat to create a mudflap to protect my shock from rear wheel debris.
Overall, I am pleased with the NC750x. It is not my super sport and it is not my Dual Sport. It fits my stable well for its intended purpose.
I am a back shed mechanic when it comes to my motorcycles, so I tend to post specific and technical questions. I am polite and respect others on forums. I am hoping to gain and to give on this forum.
The picture was how the bike was delivered at purchase.
Update: 1/20/2022
Since the creation of this post, I’ve added rock socks neoprene fork protectors, a front fender extender, replaced the thermal flasher with an electronic flasher, replaced the incandescent bulbs in the turn signals to LED replacements, wired in an extra tail, brake, turn signal light bar and mounted it to the license plate, an adjustable windshield mount, wider platform pegs that attached to the stock pegs, givi crash bars, oem honda center stand, a T-Rex brand skid plate, a dash camera and tank bag.
Update: 7/1/2023
I’ve switched back to 5w fork oil and enjoy the faster stroke of the fork. Removed the neoprene fork protectors and added rubber boot fork protectors. I added aluminum hand guards to better protect from tip overs, I made a plastic guard to cover the rear master cylinder, I’ve added a T. rex racing rear rack to hold my camping gear. I added adjustable lower foot pegs and am pleased. I’m just past 5,000 miles with the continental TKC 80 front tire and shinko e805 adventure rear tire. Still happy with the NC for my riding purpose!
I have put just over 2500 miles on the motorcycle and have made several changes to tailor the motorcycle to me.
I am 5’7, 189 pounds and the stock windshield caused my head to get beat around, so I replaced it with a Puig touring windscreen, and added 1.5 inch offset handlebar risers. This eliminated any buffeting I had and rain barely hits my face shield.
I added hand guards from Amazon that serve no purpose other than to keep the cold air from directly hitting my hands.
The front forks were soft and had a 3 inch sag. I noticed I was bottoming the fork regularly, so I drained and replaced the fork oil with maxima 15w and set oil height to 120 mm from top at full collapse. I want to add that from the factory, the fork oil in each leg was nearly half of what I used to refill the fork to the proper level. I used schedule 40pvc to create a preload spacer adding 15mm. These changes changed the front end dramatically. I’m undecided on investing In fork springs and adding emulators. I’m a fan of Race tech, but at the moment, the front end doesn’t bother me, so for my needs, that may be sufficient.
I replaced the stock Dunlop trail max d609 tires with Pirelli Angel GT tires. Night and day difference. I was happy with the trail max tires except for in the cold and the lifespan of the tire at stock pressure was just barely 2400 miles.
I was not pleased with the gearing on the NC, and after extensive research, I decided that I’d replace the front sprocket from the 17 tooth stock to a 16 tooth and I am happy I did. The motorcycle no longer feels as if it is struggling in 6th gear at 55mph if I have to accelerate and my low speed maneuverability has reduced my amount of clutch feathering.
I ride at night frequently, so I added a Denali light bar that attached to the frame below the headlight.
I added an aluminum radiator guard to keep debris out of the radiator.
I added a battery tender hookup and a fused USB switch that are mounted inside the frunk. I wired a gps from the battery behind the body panels along the frame up the the gps mount on the windshield.
I used rubber floormat to create a mudflap to protect my shock from rear wheel debris.
Overall, I am pleased with the NC750x. It is not my super sport and it is not my Dual Sport. It fits my stable well for its intended purpose.
I am a back shed mechanic when it comes to my motorcycles, so I tend to post specific and technical questions. I am polite and respect others on forums. I am hoping to gain and to give on this forum.
The picture was how the bike was delivered at purchase.
Update: 1/20/2022
Since the creation of this post, I’ve added rock socks neoprene fork protectors, a front fender extender, replaced the thermal flasher with an electronic flasher, replaced the incandescent bulbs in the turn signals to LED replacements, wired in an extra tail, brake, turn signal light bar and mounted it to the license plate, an adjustable windshield mount, wider platform pegs that attached to the stock pegs, givi crash bars, oem honda center stand, a T-Rex brand skid plate, a dash camera and tank bag.
Update: 7/1/2023
I’ve switched back to 5w fork oil and enjoy the faster stroke of the fork. Removed the neoprene fork protectors and added rubber boot fork protectors. I added aluminum hand guards to better protect from tip overs, I made a plastic guard to cover the rear master cylinder, I’ve added a T. rex racing rear rack to hold my camping gear. I added adjustable lower foot pegs and am pleased. I’m just past 5,000 miles with the continental TKC 80 front tire and shinko e805 adventure rear tire. Still happy with the NC for my riding purpose!
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