Recent content by Bullseye

I have been back riding for 5 years now (I am in my mid 40's)...and have been "working my way up the ladder" bike wise. Started on a scooter (Yamaha BW50) and then got "the bug"..I ride what ever I own at least 10 000kms a season. The next season I bought a CBR125r. Great little bike...

I am aware of what tires that fit the NC700 ...but I wanted input it to what tires people liked for gravel travel. Theres nothing like first hand information from people who use/have the tires !! Thanks everyone !!

No one else has anything to say ?? :confused:

I am due for a new set of tires on the NC700x this winter. I presently run a TKC80 front/K60Scout rear and really like it. I am really kicking around trying something else. ...... like maybe Shinko 705's. I do enjoy gravel travel and don't want to sacrifice dirt riding. If you didn't run my...

And don't forget duct tape too guys !!! LOL (and its ok for me to say that ...I grew up on a farm !! Been there...done that !!)

Thank you, just looked it up.... looks like a plan man !!! LOL At end of season looks like shinkos !!! (Unless I change my mind !! LOL)

If i decide to go with the Shinko 705 ....will a 120/90-17 OR 130/80-17 work on the front without fender mods ??? I would like to try the 705's I think !!! LOL

Yeah I too have a skidplate and noticed that the lowers won't work !!! I thought maybe a 3" piece of hard plastic, hose clamped/zip tied to the crashbar just might deflect wind past my legs !! I don't want it to look too "farmer fixed" though !! LOL

I presently run K60-rear / TKC80-front and have been thinking about switching to Shinko 705 BUT worried about gravel travel as i do enjoy riding back roads . Are they any good ? Is there any other tires I should consider ??

Funny you should post this today..... I too have H&B crash bars and was eyeing it up for some sort of wind deflector on them for leg wind protection. Those factory Honda upper wind deflectors do look good though !!!

I just bought a Schuberth C3 ......and I love it. For years and bought reasonably priced helmets and always had small issues and questionable fitment......so finally bit-the-bullet and bought this helmet !! Best helmet I ever had !!

Ditto for me. I have since changed to a Cee Baliey windscreen and no issues either.

I too run a TKC80 up front and YES I do notice the noise !!! I really like the ability to ride gravel and DON'T want to give up gravel traction but would like a quieter tire. Just did a tour through BC and the TKC80 handled the twisties very good (especially for a knobbie) . Been a great tire...

I know this WON'T help BUT ........ I really like my Hepco & Becker Crash Bars..good and strong AND the best looking on the NC !!!

Yeah ...love that road into Stewart/Hyder !!! The scenery and waterfalls is incrediable and the Bear Glacier is pretty cool as its sooo close to the road. I was there 2 years ago on my Vancouver Island tour...rode the Island and then took ferry from Port Hardy to Prince Rupert and up to Hyder ...