Hello from Danielsville, Georgia, USA

[Beemerphile]

Hello new owner of a NC700x. I picked it up yesterday. Don't yet know the role I plan for it, but every bike I own ends up on long distance rides - including the scooters. So, today I ordered a set of Givi V35 side cases for it and some engine protection bars. It is a calm little bike, but I quite like it.

 

[FlaNC700X]

Congrats, so do I.

 

[turbodieseli4i6]

Great! I like mine a lot also. Lets see who can get the best mileage! Keep track on Fuelly.

 

[Rocker66]

I'm glad that you guys are enjoying your new rides. I'm sure that with the distances between towns in the USA we shall siin see high mileage bikes out there. I only use my NC for commuting duties so only just over 1000 miles a month. I have a VFR800X Crossrunner for my leisure riding

 

[turbodieseli4i6]

So far mine NC has been a commuter duty only bike. I have my boys here on vacation so it's just been sitting.
Guess I need to get the battery tenders out. Someday I'll get to take in out for a real ride.

 

[happy]

So far mine NC has been a commuter duty only bike. I have my boys here on vacation so it's just been sitting.
Guess I need to get the battery tenders out. Someday I'll get to take in out for a real ride.

Why do you need the battery tenders? You said the NCX is a commuter duty bike? I have sat my Honda battery for weeks and it still starts right up. I think the NCX will do the same. HOwever, if your garage or parking lot is really cold, then a battery tender is needed. Else I would leave the battery alone.
Unless you have a very good trickle charger.

 

[turbodieseli4i6]

Why do you need the battery tenders? You said the NCX is a commuter duty bike? I have sat my Honda battery for weeks and it still starts right up. I think the NCX will do the same. HOwever, if your garage or parking lot is really cold, then a battery tender is needed. Else I would leave the battery alone.
Unless you have a very good trickle charger.

Not all of my vehicles get started regularly so I try to keep them topped off when not in use. I have found out from personal experience that they last a lot longer if maintained. I have a intelligent chargers that do the maintaining.

Batteries loose voltage over time and if they drop too much, damage can result.

" At a temperature of 80 degrees F. a lead acid battery will self-discharge at a rate of approximately 4% a week."

Scroll down to the bottom of this page Battery Basics to (ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT BATTERIES)

I have had classes on this subject and found it to be true in my case.

 

[FlaNC700X]

Well this leeds us to a new question, Where the flip is the battery?

 

[happy]

This is an easy question/ answer.
Inside the false tank, infront there is a panel. Just remove it with 2 screws and voila, there is the battery.

I made a quick cigarette socket with it. cost me US$5?

 

[RobbMeeX]

WTH?? My closest dealer is still saying Sept before they will see them. (Marietta Motorsports)

 

[happy]

Oh dear I forgot my manners. Welcome to the den, Beemerphile. Call me Joe.