My X-Mas gift to myself - Formal Hello, as well.

[Deckyon]

I just got my 2014 NC700XD. 0 miles on the odometer. I put my first 13 miles on today in and around my neighborhood. Filled the tank and got a new house key and garage door opener. I adjusted the windscreen (higher) and just went out to "get my feet wet." The weather was kinda nasty, it rained in the morning, so the streets were a bit damp when I got on them. I think I hit 35 mph max, as I didnt hit any main roads and I was a bit nervous. Havent ridden a bike in over 20 years.

 

[Folgrum]

Beautiful Bike! I remember getting my last year . was my first motorcycle too and I must say that i love it! doesn't over power me and I didn't want a bike that i would be needing to upgrade a year later and take on the highway

 

[wickerman]

Congratulations, enjoy !

 

[fratermus]

I sure do like those black ones. The NC's mild power delivery and low CG seem to make it easy to ride in blustery weather.

Glad to have you back in the saddle!

 

[ziggie]

Looks good,I almost forgot what a stock nc looks like.be safe on the roads.

 

[Jelly]

Howdy doody and welcome along.

Excellent choice in colour.

 

[SergeantChuck]

Congrats on the bike!

 

[Antarius]

Congrats.

Love the black motor....

 

[kpinvt]

Beautiful bike, good luck with it. The DCT is worth the wait. Take it easy, don't push yourself too fast.

 

[Saxeus]

Congrats! I also got mine (750XD) a few days ago and I'm also still very cautious on the roads even though its still holiday season. I rode to the gym yesterday with gym togs neatly in the frunk. Very handy.

Oh and I don't regard it as a Christmas present to myself, but rather an investment in happiness.

 

[Old Can Ride]

Really like the blacked out engine.

 

[Deckyon]

Same here. May look at getting a blacked muffler at some point. But I just like the bike, overall. Even the chromed pipe.

 

[Antarius]

I'll probably cerakote or powdercoat the side cases when I put a new clutch in.

Not much I can do about the cylinders thiugh...

 

[itlives]

Welcome aboard! Our weather has been she-ite for riding down here in the soggy south as well.

Enjoy!

 

[danrev]

Congratulations on the new NC. Take it easy and enjoy.

 

[Deckyon]

I have definitely been taking it easy. I am having to learn what those direction indicators are for. Signal early and break early. The DCT is a dream, though. No thinking about gears and clutch or stalling out at a light.