pprior
Member
So I'm a new rider after a long (25 year) hiatus. Bought my NC700X DCT a few weeks ago and have only a couple quick trips on it due to weather and (mostly) work.
However I've found it VERY difficult to maintain a constant speed on the highway. that is to say a non-straight highway with any ups or downs in elevation.
With my helmet on I can't really hear the engine at all, so I can't judge from sound/tone the speed, and so I find myself varying to -5/+5 around my intended speed - as a new/returning rider I'm trying very hard not to push any limits so on curvy highways around my home I don't want cars pushing my back fender because I've dropped to 52mph ....
Is this just something I need practice on (learn when to give more throttle anticipating the need rather than reacting) or are there other tips?
After being a "cager" for so long with cruise control I guess I've just gotten spoiled.
However I've found it VERY difficult to maintain a constant speed on the highway. that is to say a non-straight highway with any ups or downs in elevation.
With my helmet on I can't really hear the engine at all, so I can't judge from sound/tone the speed, and so I find myself varying to -5/+5 around my intended speed - as a new/returning rider I'm trying very hard not to push any limits so on curvy highways around my home I don't want cars pushing my back fender because I've dropped to 52mph ....
Is this just something I need practice on (learn when to give more throttle anticipating the need rather than reacting) or are there other tips?
After being a "cager" for so long with cruise control I guess I've just gotten spoiled.