jlandon
Elite Member
Hi everybody… I am incredibly grateful that this forum exists as I have received a plethora of useful information from the various posts. Additionally, everyone has been extremely helpful to me as I have researched and fully outfitted my 2012 NC700X DCT (of course like probably many of us, I have gone way overboard with the accessory/upgrade “thing”). Anyway, I wanted to be sure to share some pics of my various upgrades (and associated hyperlinks) as this information may help somebody else in the future looking to do similar upgrading. Sorry for the length of this post…I’m trying to provide complete info for everybody so they can also find any these items if they want…
First, I bought most of the NC700X parts offered by Honda (2012 NC700X Overview - Honda Powersports). These include: 12V Accessory Socket, Centerstand, Fairing Air Deflector, Front Side Cowl Panel, Lower Wind Deflector (DCT), Rear Carrier, Rear Carrier/Saddlebag Mount Brackets, Rear Trunk (45L), Relay Kit, Saddlebag Panel Kit, Saddlebag Set (29L), Saddlebag Support Bracket, Sub Harness, Tall Windscreen. I’ve included a pic of my bike showing the various Honda accessories I installed (prior to installing some of the other upgrades mentioned below).
I had my local Honda dealer order and install all of this stuff for me. I also had them order and install the Givi TN1111 Engine Guard (Givi TN1111 Engine Guard Honda NC700X - RevZilla).
I then decided to replace the tall windscreen with the CalSci Sporty size, (Honda NC700X NC700S Windshields, pic of mine is attached).
BTW, I am 5’10” and this size screen seems to work great – much less wind (and bugs) than the taller Honda Touring Screen that I had installed previously. BTW, I also bought Dale’s nut plates (coming in the mail to me in the next couple of days – Thanks Dale!). Since I had the Honda Touring Screen, I had the Honda nut plates to hold me over for the CalSci install until the more sturdy/custom ones from Dale arrive. I also needed to buy some new M6 bolts to make this install work, M6x40MM (https://www.belmetric.com/sb6x40-button-head-p-3848.html?cPath=6_341_377). I had purchased and previously installed the BarkBuster hand guards too, but I removed them so the CalSci screen would work safely without hitting the handlebars.
I also rode up to see Rocky at Bill Mayer Saddles (BILLMAYERSADDLES, aftermarket motorcycle seats, custom motorcycle seats, the Original Mayer Saddle, located in Ventura, CA - and had him install a new custom seat for me (in leather, pic of mine is attached).
I absolutely love this seat…it feels so much better!!! Tell Rocky I sent you if you want one!
After much searching, I actually also found the genuine Honda pads (upper and lower) for the rear trunk (pic attached).
These pads were kind of pricey because I had to buy them and have them shipped from the UK. I just installed them and they are sweeeeeeeet! However, the rear part of the seat (that goes up to allow for gasoline tank access) is somewhat obstructed by the lower pad…but I don’t care (I can still access the gas tank just fine)… as my girlfriend/passenger will be absolutely delighted by these new pads!). Specific parts to order: 2012 Honda NC700X 45L Top Box (Alum) Upper Pad (51.06GBP) and 45L Top Box (Alu) Lower Pad (25.54GBP). NC700X (scroll to the bottom of the page to find these pads)
I also purchased and installed an SB-82100 Formotion Thermometer with the bolt-on mount and powder black P-Mount. Clock & Therms (I needed to use some 3M Super 88 black electrical tape under the bracket to get a nice snug fit on the handlebar since the Honda handlebar is just a bit smaller than the 7/8” p-mount.
Bummer that Honda didn’t include a thermometer in their stock console/display…
I have also purchased a couple other accessories but I have yet to receive/install them (no pic, but here are the links). Contour ROAM2 Waterproof Video Camera (Black), Contour 2780 Bar Mount for Contour Cameras, Sandisk 32GB microSDHC Flash Memory Card SDSDQ-032G-AFFP, all from Amazon.com Amazon.com: Contour ROAM2 Waterproof Video Camera (Black): Camera & Photo. I didn’t spend the extra $150 for the Contour+ because I don’t care about the additional features (GPS, etc.). I also purchased a couple of RAM Mounts – cell phone (Pic attached: RAM Mount Universal X-Grip Cell Phone Holder with 1-Inch Ball, RAM Mount Zinc Coated U-Bolt Base w/1" Ball, RAM Mount Aluminum Short Dual 1.0 inch Socket Arm, all from Amazon.com)
, and, beverage holder: Ram Mount RAM Cup Holder with U Bolt Base, purchased from Cruiser Customizing - Ram Mount RAM Cup Holder with U Bolt Base
Just to show you how completely “out of control” I have gone with all of my purchases, I also recently purchased and received the new Schuberth C3 Pro helmet (matte black, C3 Pro | Schuberth GmbH), the lightest and quietest modular helmet available, and their fully integrated SRC Bluetooth system SRC-Systemâ„¢ | Schuberth GmbH.
I am going on a glorious 1,000mi RT ride next weekend from my house in Newbury Park, CA up the California coastline (Big Sur, etc.) to San Francisco and back…I simply can’t wait to get out there on the open road. Based on everything I have done to upgrade/equip my bike, it should be a very comfortable trip!
Blessings to all! Jonathan
First, I bought most of the NC700X parts offered by Honda (2012 NC700X Overview - Honda Powersports). These include: 12V Accessory Socket, Centerstand, Fairing Air Deflector, Front Side Cowl Panel, Lower Wind Deflector (DCT), Rear Carrier, Rear Carrier/Saddlebag Mount Brackets, Rear Trunk (45L), Relay Kit, Saddlebag Panel Kit, Saddlebag Set (29L), Saddlebag Support Bracket, Sub Harness, Tall Windscreen. I’ve included a pic of my bike showing the various Honda accessories I installed (prior to installing some of the other upgrades mentioned below).
I had my local Honda dealer order and install all of this stuff for me. I also had them order and install the Givi TN1111 Engine Guard (Givi TN1111 Engine Guard Honda NC700X - RevZilla).I then decided to replace the tall windscreen with the CalSci Sporty size, (Honda NC700X NC700S Windshields, pic of mine is attached).
BTW, I am 5’10” and this size screen seems to work great – much less wind (and bugs) than the taller Honda Touring Screen that I had installed previously. BTW, I also bought Dale’s nut plates (coming in the mail to me in the next couple of days – Thanks Dale!). Since I had the Honda Touring Screen, I had the Honda nut plates to hold me over for the CalSci install until the more sturdy/custom ones from Dale arrive. I also needed to buy some new M6 bolts to make this install work, M6x40MM (https://www.belmetric.com/sb6x40-button-head-p-3848.html?cPath=6_341_377). I had purchased and previously installed the BarkBuster hand guards too, but I removed them so the CalSci screen would work safely without hitting the handlebars.I also rode up to see Rocky at Bill Mayer Saddles (BILLMAYERSADDLES, aftermarket motorcycle seats, custom motorcycle seats, the Original Mayer Saddle, located in Ventura, CA - and had him install a new custom seat for me (in leather, pic of mine is attached).
I absolutely love this seat…it feels so much better!!! Tell Rocky I sent you if you want one! After much searching, I actually also found the genuine Honda pads (upper and lower) for the rear trunk (pic attached).
These pads were kind of pricey because I had to buy them and have them shipped from the UK. I just installed them and they are sweeeeeeeet! However, the rear part of the seat (that goes up to allow for gasoline tank access) is somewhat obstructed by the lower pad…but I don’t care (I can still access the gas tank just fine)… as my girlfriend/passenger will be absolutely delighted by these new pads!). Specific parts to order: 2012 Honda NC700X 45L Top Box (Alum) Upper Pad (51.06GBP) and 45L Top Box (Alu) Lower Pad (25.54GBP). NC700X (scroll to the bottom of the page to find these pads) I also purchased and installed an SB-82100 Formotion Thermometer with the bolt-on mount and powder black P-Mount. Clock & Therms (I needed to use some 3M Super 88 black electrical tape under the bracket to get a nice snug fit on the handlebar since the Honda handlebar is just a bit smaller than the 7/8” p-mount.
Bummer that Honda didn’t include a thermometer in their stock console/display…I have also purchased a couple other accessories but I have yet to receive/install them (no pic, but here are the links). Contour ROAM2 Waterproof Video Camera (Black), Contour 2780 Bar Mount for Contour Cameras, Sandisk 32GB microSDHC Flash Memory Card SDSDQ-032G-AFFP, all from Amazon.com Amazon.com: Contour ROAM2 Waterproof Video Camera (Black): Camera & Photo. I didn’t spend the extra $150 for the Contour+ because I don’t care about the additional features (GPS, etc.). I also purchased a couple of RAM Mounts – cell phone (Pic attached: RAM Mount Universal X-Grip Cell Phone Holder with 1-Inch Ball, RAM Mount Zinc Coated U-Bolt Base w/1" Ball, RAM Mount Aluminum Short Dual 1.0 inch Socket Arm, all from Amazon.com)
, and, beverage holder: Ram Mount RAM Cup Holder with U Bolt Base, purchased from Cruiser Customizing - Ram Mount RAM Cup Holder with U Bolt BaseJust to show you how completely “out of control” I have gone with all of my purchases, I also recently purchased and received the new Schuberth C3 Pro helmet (matte black, C3 Pro | Schuberth GmbH), the lightest and quietest modular helmet available, and their fully integrated SRC Bluetooth system SRC-Systemâ„¢ | Schuberth GmbH.
I am going on a glorious 1,000mi RT ride next weekend from my house in Newbury Park, CA up the California coastline (Big Sur, etc.) to San Francisco and back…I simply can’t wait to get out there on the open road. Based on everything I have done to upgrade/equip my bike, it should be a very comfortable trip!
Blessings to all! Jonathan
