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If it ain’t broken ... keep fixing it until it is!
Seriously, in your post you say the bike is running fine so be careful you don’t upset that balance. Regular oil changes are important but 88k miles ain’t that uncommon on an NC.
I’m intrigued to know how this mod goes, both subjectively (how you feel it goes) and objectively (eg if you get any data like mpg, top speed, temperature, etc).
I prefer the look of the black widow system as it’s just a straight stainless pipe , but as you say the LV is a full designed system.
I’ve done the swingarm swap too, the weight saving was a secondary advantage to looks and corrosion-resistance.
agree with other comments that easier & cheaper to save weight on rider and kit than on bike; e.g. lightweight helmet (500g), drop yourself to ideal body weight (10kg+ for many!)...
Had something similar on my Nc700s; reckon it’s slightly loose chain so I’ll tend to that this week, but do check your chain as davidc83 says, that could rattle against swingarm. Also I found the gear shifter pivot point to be dry and a bit noisy so that has been cleaned up and greased. That...
Has the S now been discontinued? The new 2021 X looks like a hybrid between the X and S and there doesn’t appear to be any mention of a 2021 model S in any market.
I really like the look and spec of the new 2021 bike ... but not enough to upgrade from my NC700S.
A more helpful answer : the lock barrel for the frunk & pillion seat latch is, on the S, located on the left of the bike near where your knee would be; the barrel is recessed , qtr turn left for fuel, qtr turn right to open frunk. On the X this barrel Is located up near the ignition , I think...