Recent content by jdmitchell

If you think these Givi panniers look great check out the globescout panniers that are sold on advdepot.com. There is a ton of info on advrider about the quality. Here is the kicker, they are right around $1000 including mounts, locks, and brackets. They even come in black, LBS. They are...

35-40 mpg was more than acceptable when I had 160 hp (and 6 gallon tank). 36 mpg with 50 hp.......not so much. But I was loaded down with a 52 liter Givi and saddlebags along with an REI stuff sack that had to be removed for all 9 fuel stops. I was planning on more like 4 or 5 fuel stops. Oh...

Best mpg yesterday was 45 mpg, worst was 36! In my bike's defense there was a nasty wind out of the northwest alllll day long. Stopping for fuel every 120-140 miles makes for a long day. I told myself yesterday that my nc would be replaced ASAP. I will wait to see how it does on my next trip...

Getting horrible (45 mpg) fuel mileage right now. Guess my NC hates 75 mph and 40 degree weather. I am totally kicking myself for trading my C14 for this bike.

Unfortunately I have two different LED lights. Another small light should be waiting for me when I get back home. Although I did think about using them as is just see how they work. I might throw them on tonight before my early bedtime since I will be taking off around 2 am.

Taking off tomorrow and making the 1100 mile ride back to ND for work. Heated gear.... check. Taller Puig windshield..... check. Merino wool socks and long johns......check. Made the trip a couple months ago on my Concours 14 in 15 hours and used about 26 gallons of fuel. Hope to cut fuel...

I just got my second LED fog/driving light since they are only sold individually instead of by the pair. The first was sold by an outfit called MIC tuning on Amazon and I was less than impressed with the quality of the brackets and also the total size which was around 2.6 inches instead of the...

Lowes stocks a saddle fitting that fits very nicely on the frame. I just added some rubber "skid strips" to keep from scuffing up the frame.

I posted pics in the homemade saddle bag bracket thread. The bags are Motocentric Touring model. They are around $160 on ebay. They include rain covers, neoprene pads for the contact areas and have an expandable top that will carry 26 liters per side. Best soft bags I have personally seen.

I bought my saddle pieces at Lowes.

Added a Givi rack and made some saddlebag supports for my motocentric touring bags. Also wired up my heat-troller and brake light for my top case.

I copied another member's idea and used 3/4 cpvc. Looks good and is rock solid since I made everything snug up to existing corners. Goes on or off in less than 10 seconds. Less than $15 in materials.

Been a while since I have seen gas for under $3 a gallon. I don't mind thoughs since the petroleum industry is what puts food on my family's table.

I rode on PR2's with my C14 down into the single digits and never had any issues. I just waited for the salt and slush to clear a bit before I rode. Those are my favorite street tires due to the great combination of grip and tread life.

That is why I chose my NC700 over the F800. Almost the same capabilities (with some modifications and farkles) for half the price. I would venture to say that the NC700X is probably the best deal around for an [almost]-do-it-all-bike that sips fuel.