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16th April 2018, 11:40

Jarrett replied to a thread NC700X DCT for First Time Rider? in NC700 General Discussion

Technically, its 150 miles at this point, but who is counting?

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16th April 2018, 10:58

Jarrett replied to a thread NC700X DCT for First Time Rider? in NC700 General Discussion

Thanks for that grant :D

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16th April 2018, 08:39

Jarrett replied to a thread NC700X DCT for First Time Rider? in NC700 General Discussion

Apparently these are Africa Twins they and seem to handle ok at high speed and corners: Track starts around 5min in on this one. That's...

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15th April 2018, 19:22

Jarrett replied to a thread NC700X DCT for First Time Rider? in NC700 General Discussion

I was thinking about the VFR as well, but I watched several review videos and they pushed me towards the Africa Twin. Even the salesfolks at the...

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15th April 2018, 07:03

Jarrett replied to a thread NC700X DCT for First Time Rider? in NC700 General Discussion

My buddy saved my bacon. We got to the dealership right as they opened and traffic was already bad on the interstate. On top of that, the winds were...

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12th April 2018, 05:47

Jarrett replied to a thread NC700X DCT for First Time Rider? in NC700 General Discussion

I appreciate the info. I've been riding on the same roads on bicycles for the last 5 years/19,000+ miles and I can confirm that bicycles are also...

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11th April 2018, 10:09

Jarrett replied to a thread NC700X DCT for First Time Rider? in NC700 General Discussion

I was thinking of getting a Shoei full face helmet, a jacket and gloves at least. I don't know much about the boots though. I'd like to get some,...

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11th April 2018, 07:10

Jarrett replied to a thread NC700X DCT for First Time Rider? in NC700 General Discussion

I just found out there is an Advanced Rider Course in my town taught by a local motorcycle cop that competes in that sport. I'm planning on signing...

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10th April 2018, 19:25

Jarrett replied to a thread NC700X DCT for First Time Rider? in NC700 General Discussion

I rode the NC700X back to back with the Africa Twin tonight and just felt better on the AT. It felt more like my size, the NC was smaller feeling....

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10th April 2018, 12:32

Jarrett replied to a thread NC700X DCT for First Time Rider? in NC700 General Discussion

Where is that?

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10th April 2018, 08:33

Jarrett replied to a thread NC700X DCT for First Time Rider? in NC700 General Discussion

Thanks. I really appreciate all the time and info people have offered here. I am suffering paralysis by (Internet) analysis right now. Hoping...

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9th April 2018, 19:10

Jarrett replied to a thread NC700X DCT for First Time Rider? in NC700 General Discussion

How does the NC700X feel in comparison to a Africa Twin ride? They didn't have one to demo.

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9th April 2018, 19:08

Jarrett replied to a thread NC700X DCT for First Time Rider? in NC700 General Discussion

So on a whim, I rode the Africa Twin tonight. I assumed it was going to be this scary, nail-biting experience, but it wasn't. Compared to the...

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9th April 2018, 13:01

Jarrett started a thread NC700X - Does it Matter What Year to Buy? in NC700 General Discussion

I'm looking to buy one and have them available from 2012-2017 models in my area, starting from $4,000 to $8,299. Is there a better year to buy? ...

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9th April 2018, 12:46

Jarrett replied to a thread NC700X DCT for First Time Rider? in NC700 General Discussion

Why would I do that?

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9th April 2018, 12:21

Jarrett replied to a thread NC700X DCT for First Time Rider? in NC700 General Discussion

I think you guys have effectively sold me on the NC700X DCT ABS. Thanks for your patience and good info. Depending if I can get in to my local...

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9th April 2018, 10:20

Jarrett replied to a thread 2018 750 in NC700 General Discussion

When does the 2018 NC750X land in the US?

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9th April 2018, 10:12

Jarrett replied to a thread NC700X DCT for First Time Rider? in NC700 General Discussion

Thanks again for all the good input. I think I've locked in on the NC700X at this point. I see they came out in 2012. It looks like in my...

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9th April 2018, 09:31

Jarrett replied to a thread NC700X DCT for First Time Rider? in NC700 General Discussion

Somehow I missed this post. Thanks for this good, detailed info. It didn't click until just now (reading the bolded part above) that the AT is...

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9th April 2018, 08:22

Jarrett replied to a thread NC700X DCT for First Time Rider? in NC700 General Discussion

I wish they made a NC900X or NC1000X. I think my hunt would be over.

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9th April 2018, 07:40

Jarrett replied to a thread NC700X DCT for First Time Rider? in NC700 General Discussion

I was surprised to find the NC700X is 500 lbs and the Africa Twin is 534 lbs. I don't know if 6'1" is tall or not in this context, but that's...

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9th April 2018, 07:01

Jarrett replied to a thread NC700X DCT for First Time Rider? in NC700 General Discussion

My friend says I'll get bored quickly with a 50hp/500 lbs bike like the NC700X. I don't know if bored on motorcycles is a good thing or not. Not...

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8th April 2018, 18:29

Jarrett replied to a thread NC700X DCT for First Time Rider? in NC700 General Discussion

Sitting here at this point, I'm wondering between the Africa Twin and the NC700x. Reviews on the VFR1200X are not that great, but the Africa Twin...

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8th April 2018, 15:20

Jarrett replied to a thread NC700X DCT for First Time Rider? in NC700 General Discussion

Thanks for all this good input. And thanks for the info on cycle-ergo.com. These are my numbers: VFR1200x - lean 1, knee 83, hip 85 Africa Twin...

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8th April 2018, 06:25

Jarrett replied to a thread NC700X DCT for First Time Rider? in NC700 General Discussion

Cool, thanks for the info. I typically drive a Toyota Tundra and the times are rare that I need to race up from 65 to 85 or 70 to 90. Maybe...

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8th April 2018, 04:24

Jarrett replied to a thread NC700X DCT for First Time Rider? in NC700 General Discussion

Also, is DCT dangerous? I read people say, "it downshifts in corners" or "without the clutch, I can't engine break" and things like that. Does...

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7th April 2018, 20:39

Jarrett replied to a thread NC700X DCT for First Time Rider? in NC700 General Discussion

I've got options for 2014-2017 models. Is there a year preferable to others? How big a deal is that S1-3 upgrade?

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7th April 2018, 19:15

Jarrett replied to a thread NC700X DCT for First Time Rider? in NC700 General Discussion

Thanks for the response. I've got a second question for you specifically. Do you ride your bicycle less after the motorcycle purchase? I'm a...

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7th April 2018, 18:36

Jarrett started a thread NC700X DCT for First Time Rider? in NC700 General Discussion

Hi, I'm brand new to the forum. I've been kicking around getting a motorcycle for the first time, but really don't have a good idea where to start...

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