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Several months ago I started a thread titled Windshield Science Project about mounting a National Cycle Wind Deflector using the NC windshield mount location instead of the handlebars. Since the mod has gone through several tweaks and a few months of riding I thought I'd start a new thread with...

Just got the October issue of Motorcyclist Magazine and there are three articles with NC related information. First, they did a mini review of the CB500X and compared it to the NC700X. Second was a response to a reader letter on shifting the NC into first gear (or second) from a standstill...

Just thought I'd post a heads up about an issue I ran into while installing Race Tech fork springs. Yesterday I installed the Race Tech Gold Valve Emulators and springs in my forks. Overall the installation went well. Removal of brake caliper, wheel and fork tubes was easier than I thought it...

I just ordered a set of Race Tech Gold Valve Emulators and fork springs. Since the installation is going to require raising the front end of the bike, I thought I'd ask what techniques others have used to jack or lift the front wheel off the ground. I have a front fork stand, but it's the type...

When I went to Daytona BikeWeek last month I ordered some luggage and thought I'd post a few pics of the different configurations on the bike. The mounting hardware consists of an SW-Motech Alu-Rack, adapter for Givi Monokey Top Case, and EVO Quick Release Side mounts. The Top Case is a GIVI...

Phase 2 of this project is now complete. Description and pictures start at Post 22. Bob While cleaning out some old bike stuff from storage last week I came across a National Cycle Deflector Shield and decided to see if I could modify it to mount in the same location as our factory windscreen...

I was thinking about ordering some JIS screwdriver bits yesterday and when I did a google search I was only able to find I vendor with bits. There were plenty with screwdrivers and sets, but my impact driver requires the insert bits. I did however find a post about modifying a Phillips bit to...

I imagine 1 or 2 bikes will be showing up in Daytona Beach Florida over the next few days, so I thought I'd start a thread where members could post any Bikeweek related information or plans to meet up. If you go to Daytona and see any new and interesting farkles, or want to set up a get...

Just got the January issue of Cycle World. There is an article comparing the NC700DCT with the BMW F700GS, Kawasaki Versys, and Suzuki V-Strom 650. Looks like they have also posted some video clips from the article on their website. The title of the article is The One-Bike Solution. They...

Looks like Honda North America finally got some center stands. I ordered mine when I bought the bike on Sept 5 and it came in yesterday. Hopefully some of the others who have been waiting on one ordered from the dealer got (or will soon get) the good news also. The install included the...

I have posted some pics of my Sargent seat in the Gallery section of the Forum for those who are interested. This seat was done by the Sargent Custom Services. Everyone at Sargent that I talked to was very interested in the NC, but they said they didn't know if they would be making a seat for...

Looks like the dates for Biketoberfest in Daytona are the 18th through 20th this month. For the last few years it has been mostly a Harley party, but there are usually still quite a few venders with interesting stuff for other bikes. I'll probably go up one or two of the days just to see...

Just thought I'd post the fuel mileage numbers I've been getting from the NC for the first few fill-ups: 1st tank 202.7 miles 2.794 gallons 72.5 miles per gallon 2nd tank 222.3 miles 3.005 gallons 73.9 mpg 3rd tank 210.0 miles 2.899 gallons 72.4 mpg 4th tank 214.9 miles 2.925 gallons 73.5...

Greetings all. I just got a new NC700X and joined the forum. Previous bikes I've owned included Gold Wing (traded in on NC700), Harley Davidson XR1200 Sportster, Dyna Glide Custom, and Road King, Honda CBR1000rr, Yamaha Ri and FZ1, Suzuki GSXR600, various SV650s and Bandit1100. Really liking...