2018: What did you do to/with your NC700 today?

[rippin209]

The link in the previous post is for the DCT, they also sell the standard 43 tooth. Each part can be bought individually or as a set.
I've gotten the superlite brand sprockets but they also sell JT brand for the NC.
The disclaimer: I'm not associated with sprocket center, I don't benefit whatsoever from mentioning or recommending. I'm just a satisfied customer who knows they have NC sprockets and chains in stock.

P.S. I have a standard (non DCT) and I've ordered a 41 tooth rear sprocket, so that's a option as well

 

[670cc]

Another DCT sprocket choice: 520 Chain Kit - Steel Sprockets with Your Choice of X'ring Chain - NC700 (Automatic/DCT models) - NC 700S/ 700X DCT Automatic - Honda - STREET

 

[Rapturee]

I got out and rode 40 miles. 33f and hit lite snow flurries several times, otherwise clear roads and super cold. But had to Ride!! :{)

 

[potter0o]

On inspection of the wheel bearing found that one is worn. From the rusty grease my assumption is that water got inside. With the amount of rain I ride in I can understand the issue. Spent the day reading about bearings and pricing out parts/tools. Planning to track down a blind bearing puller for the best price possible. Will head to the flea market so see if I can get something used. If not I'll make some offers to people on Craig's list. Back up to order one from ebay. With the wheel bearing having moisture issues it reinforces my plan to inspect the swing arm bearings. Should be cold the next few days anyway so takes the sting off of no riding...

 

[rippin209]

On inspection of the wheel bearing found that one is worn. From the rusty grease my assumption is that water got inside. With the amount of rain I ride in I can understand the issue. Spent the day reading about bearings and pricing out parts/tools. Planning to track down a blind bearing puller for the best price possible. Will head to the flea market so see if I can get something used. If not I'll make some offers to people on Craig's list. Back up to order one from ebay. With the wheel bearing having moisture issues it reinforces my plan to inspect the swing arm bearings. Should be cold the next few days anyway so takes the sting off of no riding...

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Depending on your ability there are a few how to videos on YouTube for removing/changing bearings most are without a specific bearing removal tool.

 

[rippin209]

Delboy's Garage, Motorcycle Wheel Bearing Replacement. - YouTube

 

[rippin209]

It's a long video but the best I've found

 

[Devilsfan]

Delboy's Garage, Motorcycle Wheel Bearing Replacement. - YouTube

Good video. He says, "Smells like poo!", then makes his wife take a whiff! HAHAHA!

 

[Jut8]

I got some shoes on the NC this weekend, along with with some fork boots and a nice and shiney 3 piston front brake

 

[potter0o]

Delboy's Garage, Motorcycle Wheel Bearing Replacement. - YouTube

It's funny that you mentioned this and I have watched the whole thing. Really well done. I am following the Beemerphile program. He's my repair hero and puts so much thought into the repairs. To date I have never regretted following his instructions. Wheel bearing service ( copied from wheel bearing questions in the garage)

 

[Hank]

I checked the trickle charger.
Everything is covered in almost invisible sheet of ice.
So I watched the Olympic biathlon and the spent a couple of hours reloading .38 / .357 ammo.

 

[potter0o]

Put in some time last night pulling the plastics to drop out the shock for inspection. While the plastic was off replaced the air filter, and lubricated frunk and seat cable. I think I will make this part of my air filter maintenance going forward. Bearings on swingarm and shock looked good. Replacing the shock is now within my wheelhouse based on this experience. One side of the swingarm had very little grease but everything looked brand new so no water penetration. Reassembled with more grease. The missus took pity on me and helped clean some of the caked on crud on the swing arm. Pic when apart and swing arm re-installed.

Including a bonus pic of the chain slider wear marks. I had trouble locating them so hopefully this helps anyone else who was wondering.

 

[rippin209]

Finished changing my sprockets and chain yesterday after getting replacement nuts for the rear sprocket.
My ride into work this morning was my first time riding with the 17 tooth front sprocket
And I'm liking it allot.
Newish tires and new chain and sprockets my NC feels like a brand new motorcycle

 

[potter0o]

Reinforced a pallet to act as a stand for the harbor freight bead breaker. Pretty happy with it. Think I might make a wooden frame to keep the tire off the metal base for next time...hopefully years from now.

 

[Hondo53]

I rode my new2me XD to work for the first time 2day. She is wearing a new set of Shinko 705s. I’m likin Um so far and the bike as well. Hurry up spring!

 

[drdubb]

Ordered a Cogent rear shock today. DDC valves and springs are on the workbench. Plan to order tires next month and start prepping for this riding season.

 

[Alias]

Finished changing my sprockets and chain yesterday after getting replacement nuts for the rear sprocket.
My ride into work this morning was my first time riding with the 17 tooth front sprocket
And I'm liking it allot.

Any clearance problems with the 17 tooth sprocket?

 

[rippin209]

Any clearance problems with the 17 tooth sprocket?

No clearance problems whatsoever, works perfectly.
It makes 5th actually useful as a passing gear [emoji41] and cruising in 6th at freeway speeds is smooth, it's awesome.
I really think the NC should have come factory with the gear spread what it is now

 

[Alias]

No clearance problems whatsoever, works perfectly.
It makes 5th actually useful as a passing gear [emoji41] and cruising in 6th at freeway speeds is smooth, it's awesome.
I really think the NC should have come factory with the gear spread what it is now

Thanks for the reply.

I rode from Ohio to Oregon and back last year and found the NC to be beyond its limits running for long periods on the expressway. Anything over 4K rpm and the fuel mileage dropped to the low/mid 50's.

Just ordered new sprockets (stock ratio) and X-ring chain to put on when the weather warms up. I found a 17 tooth sprocket at a company in Oregon but didn't purchase it because I didn't know if there would be a problem with interference.

 

[davidc83]

Thanks for the reply.

I rode from Ohio to Oregon and back last year and found the NC to be beyond its limits running for long periods on the expressway. Anything over 4K rpm and the fuel mileage dropped to the low/mid 50's.

Just ordered new sprockets (stock ratio) and X-ring chain to put on when the weather warms up. I found a 17 tooth sprocket at a company in Oregon but didn't purchase it because I didn't know if there would be a problem with interference.

Really, I did my Butt Burner ride (1000 miles in less than 24 hours) on mine, all Interstate riding, running 74-78mph and got over 60+mpg: actually rode 1050 miles in 17 hours (with a couple of long stops thrown in).