2022: What did you do to/with your NC700/NC750 today?

[rudivb]

So I got new tires (Michelin Road 6), recently got a rack for a topbox(SHAD) and now bought the cheapest topbox I could find second hand, lol!
For just 100 euro(rack + top box) I got more luggage room, wasn't looking at colors or anything, but it doesn't look too bad on the bike actually.
Pics:

 

[Gixus]

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Nope! Thanks. Doesn’t matter who it was but I thought it was interesting the numerous responses were both similar and different. I’ve been riding for 42 years and know that mpg is a function of a lot of things, primarily RPM. I should have been more clear that I don’t know how people can ride at such reduced rpm to achieve such high mileage. For me, the bike really shines at 4-5k and I know that’s why I don’t get 80 mpg. It was more a question of riding styles along with maybe topography or other factors. No matter. This will all be buried in old pages a month from now. I always enjoy your posts, Ferret.

You didn’t have to be more clear. We now live in a world where someone is going to be offended by anything that is said. You made a thread without analyzing that you “possibly” might offend someone, and got a few responses you didn’t care for. Who cares? So you got some responses you didn’t like? Apart from this site being very informative, it’s also entertainment, as is any conversation when people get together having a common interest.

We have a load of “older” people on this site, including myself, with definite ideas of how to ride an Nc based on their riding experiences and preferences. 670cc is obviously an experienced knowledgeable rider who prefers to ride his Nc below 3k. That to me is yawn inducing and I prefer to ride above 3k. Can’t abide the engines count the beat thumps below that. Who cares? Should I apologise to him, or should he apologise to me for his riding style?

If we were young and riding sport bikes this site would be full of members telling everyone else how skilled and great they were, and no one is as skillful or as aggressive as them. Instead we ride a practical, economical bike, and expound upon the virtues of gas economy.

To finish. I am the greatest rider who ever lived! I regularly get 130 mpg cruising at a consistent 80 mph, and dragging my knee in every corner. My only competition is Ferret, who is a sly one, but regularly rides around me on the corners.

 

[the Ferret]

Bwahahaha... the only way I could ride around someone in a corner, is if thats where they broke down and were blocking the lane....even then I'd stop to see if I could help.

 

[Gixus]

Bwahahaha... the only way I could ride around someone in a corner, is if thats where they broke down and were blocking the lane....even then I'd stop to see if I could help.

You’re too modest Ferret lol.

 

[http404]

Y'all take care, ride safe, and be well.

 

[Luke’d]

Forgot to post

Good to see you’re getting the most out of your tires.

Yeah I have only had the bike since November. I am thinking of getting Scramber tires.
I rarely ride on the interstate, but I do hit dirt & gravel roads at times.

 

[670cc]

Today I charged the NC700X battery and added fuel stabilizer to the tank, basically putting it in storage until hot summer weather is over. I thought about doing an NC camping trip next week, but saw that there was an extreme heat advisory for my destination, and thus cancelled. I then realized the NC (and the CRF250L Rally) hasn’t been ridden for a month and probably won’t be until the summer heat has passed. I ride the Zero DSR almost daily and ride the Honda Ruckus two or three times a week, so those machines handle day rides for the summer.

The NC will be ready to go anytime if the weather improves, but for now it sleeps.

 

[rebelrider]

It’s 2022, and a new thread!

What did you do to/with your NC700/NC750 today?​

It's been in the upper 90's till this afternoon and been storms ever since, so no riding today.

 

[Jt105]

Rode it to work this morning.
The bad part is that once I got there, I had to get off and go in.

 

[the Ferret]

We got over 2 1/2 inches of rain today. By 5 PM it finally quit. By 6 pm I was out riding lol.

 

[Luke’d]

Rode it to work this morning.
The bad part is that once I got there, I had to get off and go in.

I know how you feel…..

 

[the Ferret]

Changed oil, oil filter and clutch filter. Never went this long on oil and filters before... 7,444 miles on the oil and 14,571 miles on the filters. Seemingly crazy recommendations from Honda (8000 mi on oil and 16,000 mi on filters) but much to my surprise, the GN4 10w30 still oil looked pretty clean (not black) and clutch filter still looked good. Not due for oil again until 23,000 mi and filters at 31,000. Mind blowing lol

 

[670cc]

Changed oil, oil filter and clutch filter. Never went this long on oil and filters before... 7,444 miles on the oil and 14,571 miles on the filters. Seemingly crazy recommendations from Honda (8000 mi on oil and 16,000 mi on filters) but much to my surprise, the GN4 10w30 still oil looked pretty clean (not black) and clutch filter still looked good. Not due for oil again until 23,000 mi and filters at 31,000. Mind blowing lol

We should celebrate that engines are becoming less maintenance intensive. The Honda 8000 mile oil change recommendation has been around for 20 years or more, according to my Goldwing’s schedule. I’m surprised that the oil change interval on the NC is still stuck at 8000 miles, that it hasn’t been extended to 10,000 miles. I hope the future brings even better engine construction materials. better lubricants, and longer maintenance intervals.

 

[rudivb]

Speaking of maintenance, what are the current thoughts on valve inspection intervals?
My 2012 NC700S is nearing 12000km (8000miles), manual says check every 12000km, but I've been searching around a bit and many seem to agree this is not necessary and 24000km is fine?

(And yes, very low mileage on my NC, previous owner didn't ride much, bought it with only 6000km/4000miles)

 

[670cc]

Speaking of maintenance, what are the current thoughts on valve inspection intervals?
My 2012 NC700S is nearing 12000km (8000miles), manual says check every 12000km, but I've been searching around a bit and many seem to agree this is not necessary and 24000km is fine?

(And yes, very low mileage on my NC, previous owner didn't ride much, bought it with only 6000km/4000miles)

Based on Honda changing the recommended valve clearance check to 16,000 miles instead of 8000 miles on later model years of NC700, despite there being no apparent change to the engine design, I changed my own 2012 NC700X valve check interval to 16,000 miles. Actually, now since the bike has 61,000 miles (almost 100,000 km) on it and need for actual valve adjustment is becoming rare, I am changing my own valve check interval to 24,000 miles.

Since your 2012 NC700S is just now approching it’s first 12,000 km mark, I would recommend checking it at 12,000 km. Then, based on how much need there was for actual adjustment, you could extend that interval going forward, or stay with 12,000 km until the valves “settle in”.

 

[dduelin]

Speaking of maintenance, what are the current thoughts on valve inspection intervals?
My 2012 NC700S is nearing 12000km (8000miles), manual says check every 12000km, but I've been searching around a bit and many seem to agree this is not necessary and 24000km is fine?

(And yes, very low mileage on my NC, previous owner didn't ride much, bought it with only 6000km/4000miles)

Check them at 12000km and every 24000km after that.

 

[rudivb]

Based on Honda changing the recommended valve clearance check to 16,000 miles instead of 8000 miles on later model years of NC700, despite there being no apparent change to the engine design, I changed my own 2012 NC700X valve check interval to 16,000 miles. Actually, now since the bike has 61,000 miles (almost 100,000 km) on it and need for actual valve adjustment is becoming rare, I am changing my own valve check interval to 24,000 miles.

Since your 2012 NC700S is just now approching it’s first 12,000 km mark, I would recommend checking it at 12,000 km. Then, based on how much need there was for actual adjustment, you could extend that interval going forward, or stay with 12,000 km until the valves “settle in”.

Check them at 12000km and every 24000km after that.

Thanks to both of you, that makes a lot of sense.
My parents will be happy, cause I will do a little trip to my parents as my father has a nice big garage to work on the bike, haha.
So:
- Fresh Oil
- Fresh cooling liquid
- New oil filter
- Check valves
- Check and clean/lube chain
- And I need to do some electrical stuff(my heated grips are currently directly on the battery)

Am I missing anything or is there anything else I can/should do or check?

Edit: sorry for all the questions, but another question, there are a couple of (video)tutorials for valve inspection, which is the most accurate easy to follow tutorial I should use?

 

[670cc]

Thanks to both of you, that makes a lot of sense.
My parents will be happy, cause I will do a little trip to my parents as my father has a nice big garage to work on the bike, haha.
So:
- Fresh Oil
- Fresh cooling liquid
- New oil filter
- Check valves
- Check and clean/lube chain
- And I need to do some electrical stuff(my heated grips are currently directly on the battery)

Am I missing anything or is there anything else I can/should do or check?

Edit: sorry for all the questions, but another question, there are a couple of (video)tutorials for valve inspection, which is the most accurate easy to follow tutorial I should use?

For valve clearance inspection and adjustment, I follow the official Honda service manual, not random videos. However, I see there is a tutorial here on this forum that is probably good. I have not reviewed it for accuracy, but I trust other forum members would have. https://nc700-forum.com/threads/valve-adjustment-step-by-step.4513/

 

[Rapturee]

Sadly, my poor little DCT has just been sitting for a couple of weeks now....,

well, since there has been a new arrival to Mike's corral.

What can i say...

i just had to add this one!



2014, Ruby Red, 3.7LV6, Auto, tan leather, one owner, 19k miles, garaged its entire life! A couple of weeks ago I did a fly-n-drive to southern Idaho and brought this sexy machine home to its new caretaker. It is surprisingly nimble, extremely fast and still knocks down fantastic mpg's! It was about 600 mile return trip that i made in one day of course. The first leg was nearly exactly 300 miles where i of course heavily enjoyed the posted 80mph speed limit down there driving N/W up to LeGrande Oregon. When i fueled up it was genuinely surprised to see the pump click off so early netting me 30.4mpg! That was uncredible for the speeds i was running. The second leg up through Tri-cities Wa, Ritzville Wa, Spokane Wa and back into Idaho. The last leg was about 290 miles where i still drove 80, 75 and 70mph as the posted limit allowed me to. Once again i topped off the tank and was surprised yet again showing 32.55mpg!!

.....oh it is so much fun and an absolute pleasure to drive!!

 

[the Ferret]

Day 20 of riding this month and day 175 of riding this year , a 61 mile curvy country roads ride puts me at 15,524 miles on the NC's odometer. 1506 miles for the month, and 11,441 miles for the year so far (split between the NC and my CB1100).

Goes in for new tires next week. Trying the Pirelli Angel GT's on it this next time. Have 8,394 miles on the Road 5's and they are down to the wear bars on the front with a little more to go still on the back. Maybe another 500-1000 miles. Still holding their shape well and handling well in the curves. The Road 5's have been good tires.