Ryan-Wi
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Congratulations on your new ride and welcome from Wisconsin
Congratulations on your new ride and welcome from Wisconsin
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Welcome LesC, glad to have you in the forum and hope you enjoy fishing day trips with that XD!! :{)
Hi Everyone, My name Is Les, living in Tennessee, out in the country. I started riding when I was 9 or 10, turn 59 this year! Been riding Gold Wings since 1987. Curretnly own 3 GW and one NC700XD. I wanted something smaller to go backroading looking for a little bit more remote fishing holes. Not even a good fisherman, it' just an excuse to go riding.
I am a retired marine, and at 39 years old I went to full time school to get my BS in Electronics Engineering Technology. Second or third best thing I ever did! I travel for work and ride my 2015 Gold Wing to work, nearly everyday. I do love riding. I also love working on everything I own.
I hope I can post as useful information as I have been reading. Got any questions, just send me a message.
Keep the rubber side down!
and centerstand to aid in maintenance.
Welcome!!!
And as i'm sure you know, the centerstand makes it sooooo nice to keep the chain oiled...
.... that reminds me, i need to oil my chain......
Post up some PICS!!!
Hi riders!
Old guy, haven't owned a bike since I sold my two naked GL1000s ('75 &'78) 15 years ago. Retired to New Mexico 4 years ago and found incredible riding weather year round.
Few months ago considered buying a newer used car but recently discovered good prices on new bikes. Research got me to the NC750X and the left-over new 2018s are an amazing value.
Found a couple of big dealers in AZ asking $1K less than local. Formed a plan: fly to Tuscon, ride new bike 2-lane scenic route 450 miles to home.
***Little voice in head says I must be nuts! 67 years old, out of shape, out of practice, never seen or sat on this bike, etc.***
Well, I did it anyway. That first day was horrible, scary white-knuckle practice in parking lots and Tuscon traffic and sometimes I wanted to give up; I really thought I might die on the ride home. Bike was heavier than I expected and my short legs had trouble keeping it upright. My old skills weren't coming back as quickly as I wanted. Made rookie mistakes. What was I thinking???
Over the next 3 days my skills got better and better, I got more confident and relaxed more and grew to absolutely love my NC and riding again.
Turns out my planned route was incredible, probably the best bike ride I've ever found!! Should be on every "best bike rides" list! AZ77 and US60 through the White Mountains, beautiful deserts and protected forests of Arizona, Wow!
At one point I saw a "Watch for Wildlife" sign and shuddered at the thought of giant Elk or Mule Deer. 100 yards later a road runner ran across in front of me, LOL! Then I just missed a rattlesnake, thankfully no giants that day.
Made it home safe yesterday and admit I am relieved. I need riders' classes ASAP. Been watching YT videos and they help. Really need to work hard and practice to relearn the right way to ride and stay safe.
And since this is the NC forum, that bike is fantastic!!! Absolutely perfect for me; easy to ride, comfortable, torquey, more than fast enough, great handling, great LED lights increase visibility, averaged 74.6 MPG, beautiful red paint, couldn't be better!!
That is the best bike in the world for me. Oh, and $7400 out the door.View attachment 38366
Randy that is incredible, what a great story and incredible first ride! Thank you for sharing that with all of us and a hearty welcome from northern IDAHO.
Randy, I also returned to riding with the Nc700x. I found the videos from MCRider on YouTube were very helpful.Thank you for the welcome! Happy to share, that's what makes these forums fun!
Hey I look just like you...except I'm shorter, and fatter, and my white beard is different, and lots of other stuff.
My car is getting old and even though it's been reliable I'm afraid to trust it on longer trips so getting this brand new bike will allow me to get into some fantastic touring. Up into Colorado, the four corners, Grand Canyon, south to Mexico, east into Texas, etc. But first I need classes and practice!