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[Hondalf the Grey]

Just joined. Literally moments ago. Bought my NC700X three weeks ago. I just don't see them here, mainly Harleys and faux Harleys. I was a little surprised to see posts from so many places around the world. Happily surprised. I roll around in southwestern Pennsylvania, USA.

 

[dduelin]

Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new bike.

The NC700/750 is a global platform and has been developed for and sold in major major markets around the world since late 2011. For several years it was among Honda’s top three best selling bikes in Europe and the UK.

 

[melensdad]

Just joined. Literally moments ago. Bought my NC700X three weeks ago. I just don't see them here, mainly Harleys and faux Harleys. I was a little surprised to see posts from so many places around the world. Happily surprised. I roll around in southwestern Pennsylvania, USA.

Glad to have you in the group. It's been years, but I used to have some friends in West Mifflin, just south of Pittsburg. Pretty area of the state that corner is.

And yup, the NC series seems to be a very popular bike in other nations but within the American market they are a fraction of a sliver of the sales. I think much of the lack of US sales for these bikes is the American biker culture that is more cruiser oriented, with big V twin engines . . . the mentality that if it is not HD and 1000+cc's in displacement then it is not a 'real' motorcycle.

 

[Hondalf the Grey]

I agree completely about the current bike culture in this area. Seems like many buy a bike based upon what they believe other people will think of them...group think. I'm ok with that, but I buy bikes for me, not everyone else. I'm about an hour north of Pittsburgh. Yeah, it is a nice area, but I would like to be able to spend winters in Arizona. Love that dry heat.

 

[Alias]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[LearnedButt]

Yup, it's not an American bike. I'm fine with that, but the only downside is many of the quality mods need to be sourced from abroad.

 

[Hondalf the Grey]

Mine came with a Yoshimura exhaust, which is nice and aftermarket handlebars, which do nothing...the only thing I want to get now is a set of sliders. Any suggestions are appreciated. Maybe panniers in the future, but only for a big road trip, which isn't in my immediate plans.

I certainly don't mind riding a "different" bike. Being a bit of a contrarian (so I'm told) I kinda like it.

Thanks...

 

[Rabbit]

Yup, it's not an American bike. I'm fine with that, but the only downside is many of the quality mods need to be sourced from abroad.
try T. rex racing. Many mods and made right here in ‘Murica!

 

[Hondalf the Grey]

Will do! Thanks!

 

[Rabbit]

Welcome to the NC family! I lived east of Pittsburgh for a couple years before I came to my senses and retreated back across the boarder. Beautiful country out there.

 

[Rapturee]

great choice on a bike, and a hearty welcome from northern IDAHO! :{)

 

[halfSpinDoctor]

Greetings from Madison WI USA! Welcome to the forums.

 

[Hondalf the Grey]

Welcome to the NC family! I lived east of Pittsburgh for a couple years before I came to my senses and retreated back across the boarder. Beautiful country out there.

Thanks! Yeah, it is nice, but the winters are a bit long for my tastes. Thanks for the welcome!

 

[Rabbit]

Thanks! Yeah, it is nice, but the winters are a bit long for my tastes. Thanks for the welcome!

I grew up in Cleveland. I feel you on the winters.

 

[Hondalf the Grey]

Winter in Cleveland...MAN! I lived (and worked there after getting out of school) in 1977-1978. The winters there those years SUCKED! And evidently, the city was bankrupt and snow removal was the first expense to go. I was driving a beat up 1970 AMC Hornet. I had winter treads on it with chains over the winter treads. Lol...very memorable time.

 

[bigbird]

Bunch of complainers about winter. Cleveland would be paradise compared to where I live. Google Winnipeg winters.

 

[melensdad]

Bigbird is bragging about cold crappy weather on a motorcycle forum . . . I don't think that will get a lot of sympathy

 

[dduelin]

What’s this cold weather you guys are talking about?

 

[bigbird]

Bigbird is bragging about cold crappy weather on a motorcycle forum . . . I don't think that will get a lot of sympathy

I'm not looking for sympathy.
I could move if I really hated it here.
Canada has lots of places that are warmer and drier than Cleveland in the winter.

 

[Hondalf the Grey]

Bunch of complainers about winter. Cleveland would be paradise compared to where I live. Google Winnipeg winters.

Ok, Bigbird...ya got me beat on that one. I'm inclined to believe Winnipeg winters are tougher than your average Pittsburgh area (or Cleveland) winters. Hmmm...I can see I'll need to be more careful what I fuss about!