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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...

*by parts I mean accessories / farkles etc.

Looking at pics I’ve seen, my guess is few to nil interchangeability of parts to the 2021 model.

Indeed, but I am, so the weak milky sort of coffee we have in England ain’t gonna leave me dehydrated. I say with tongue placed firmly in cheek.

Not English coffee

Squeezed 10 x 500ml bottles of Allendale ale into my frunk (+ padding + a few other things).

Stop for a coffee

You’ve probably done more than most uk riders ; despite our mild but wet winters we have been in lockdown since January.

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.

Just remembered : I think the rear shock on the X is also slightly longer which presumably also gives a bit more travel.

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...

The S looks better

No.

The engines and gearboxes on these things are a bit agricultural but I find an oil change improves things ... for a while at least.

I have one from Beowulf (UK). But knowing what I know now I would definitely be going for an Evotech. Just google it for images and you’ll see why.

Use the Fowler’s of Bristol (UK) parts website. Select your model and then you’re into the parts diagrams etc with part numbers