What was your ride before you discovered/converted to the NC700

[Disastrous]

I realized this morning that there is something I really miss about my BMW F800ST. When it gets low on fuel, the odometer changes to a mile counter since fuel light came on. It was a very convienient way to keep track of when you HAD to get fuel.

 

[wgwgoldwing]

I realized this morning that there is something I really miss about my BMW F800ST. When it gets low on fuel, the odometer changes to a mile counter since fuel light came on. It was a very convienient way to keep track of when you HAD to get fuel.

Well isn't that interesting. I like that. I think I just found an actual use for the second tripometer, reset B when the low fuel light comes on.


WGW

 

[Disastrous]

Well isn't that interesting. I like that. I think I just found an actual use for the second tripometer, reset B when the low fuel light comes on.


WGW

You have to catch it when it comes on. I really liked that it happened automatically on the F800ST.

 

[John Boy]

1. 86 Honda Shadow 1100, nice bike, love the hondas from 82 to 86. Have had 6 of them, shadow's and Magna's.
2. Allways wanted a "rocket" but knew I would make myself a smear, last time I was on one was at 280km/h. Love the styling and the comfort. Needed all the storage options on the NC, allways found I didnt have the room to grab milk and such on the way home from work. Ended up leaving the bike at home too much for that reason. (military) Had lots of gear to cart back and forth.
3. Like that classic look of the hondas from that time, the tank and the seat made a real v, but wont miss it all

 

[RJ_CB450]

Current bike is a 74 CB450 which is now undergoing a full rebuild. Love that inline twin!

But I need a new bike for touring, etc. Taking a serious look at the NC700x. Will be either that or a weestrom most likely. NC is in the lead and will take the win if I like it's ride. The options coming out are really attractive so I can modify to match my locale. Lotsa hills and gravel roads. Desire for long distance touring on the backroad highways, so the fuel mileage and bottom end power is very attractive. Not exactly ideal for a 40 year old sport bike so about time to get a new one!

 

[Gigs]

I rocked a beat up 1984 Honda VT700c.
I love fuel injection, this bike you just sit down start it and let the miles fly by.

 

[Jackcul]

06 H-D Heritage Softail
Style & Price
Bigger Windshield

 

[Rocker66]

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06 H-D Heritage Softail
Style & Price
Bigger Windshield

Now that is a tasty machine

 

[westgl]

I currently have:
5 Goldwings I am thinning the heard
a. 99' GL1500 45k
b. 83' GL1100 71k
c. 84' GL1200 30k
d. 86' GL1200 38k
e. 88' GL1500 Trike 75k
1ea Suzuki cruiser C109R 1800CC engine "premium only" fuel, & 30mpg maybe Sold to pay for NC700X
1ea Suzuki 650 Burgman Scooter Parallel twin 650cc engine, I will keep this one

Picture is of My 86' GL1200 Goldwing it had a different faux gas tank, Trunk, saddlebags, and different "Modified" fenders, & Fairing, oh and tail & heads lights before becoming Naked, I like naked bikes this Goldwing pictured gets about 40mpg

 

[Garydj]

1) Honda CBR250R
2) More upright riding position - storage
3) NC suspension is not quite as good

 

[Rocker66]

I currently have:
5 Goldwings I am thinning the heard
a. 99' GL1500 45k
b. 83' GL1100 71k
c. 84' GL1200 30k
d. 86' GL1200 38k
e. 88' GL1500 Trike 75k
1ea Suzuki cruiser C109R 1800CC engine premium only fuel 30 maybe mpg For Sale
1ea Suzuki 650 Burgman Scooter Parallel twin 650cc engine, I will keep this one

Picture is of My 86' GL1200 Goldwing it had a different faux gas tank, Trunk, saddlebags, and different fenders, oh and tail & heads lights before becoming Naked, I like naked bikes

I really like that. Do I assume that the faux tank is off a GL1100?

 

[sonofafinch]

1) 2008 Buell Blast
2) Seat Height (I'm 6'2")
3) Nothing. I do wish I could get comfortable on a sport bike though.

 

[TheFloridaRider]

I might have seen bigjeff at CWB. I live about 3 miles from that pic and have seen a NC700X there before.

 

[johnakay]

does our lass count??

 

[netizen]

Greeting Folks,

As the title suggests - This thread is about ...

1) Your previous bike before the NC
2) Just one feature about the NC that got you converted
3) One feature about your previous bike that you miss since your new purchase

hoping to get the thread going with pictures of your previous rides if possible.

Me first

1) Honda Transalp 700
2) Nice upright riding position, with storage
3) Soft suspension which is also adjustable with some offroad abilty

The following is the history of bikes I have owned over the years.








1) Last ride before NCX is my Honda VFR 750 which I still have.
2) All round excellent mid sized Sport/Adventure/Tourer
3) All that V45 power!!! (and the whirr of the 45 engine....which is why I KEPT IT!)

 

[Rocker66]

The following is the history of bikes I have owned over the years.

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1) Last ride before NCX is my Honda VFR 750 which I still have.
2) All round excellent mid sized Sport/Adventure/Tourer
3) All that V45 power!!! (and the whirr of the 45 engine)

Really love the VFR but then I like Vs

 

[ohdilly]

Lets see, First Street Bike was a Honda V30 Magna, From there it was a 76 Sportster, 69 Bonnie, 79 Sportster, 750 Shadow A.C.E., and my current other ride the VTX 1300S.
The NC700X I got it for city driving and commuting.
I don't miss my last bike, I still have it.

 

[hermesco]

1) Your previous bike before the NC
'09 KLR 650 and '01 Shadow 1100 ACE Tourer - traded both for the NCX

2) Just one feature about the NC that got you converted
No 1 feature, but the collection of several - the whole is greater than the sum of the parts

3) One feature about your previous bike that you miss since your new purchase
Shaft drive and hydraulic valves on the Shadow - less maintence means more time riding!

 

[Angry Outcast]

1: 2004 Honda RC51
2: Comfort while still handling like a sport bike
3: The sound ( My RC sounded so good with the Jardine system after I cut the can down 5 1/2" )

 

[johnakay]

I've not had that many.
I had about 16 years gap till I came back into biking.

1st as follows
Lambretta Li150,Ld 125 rat scooter(used on the beach)
SX200,SX150
1ST BIKE...
BSA Bantam 175.
Suzuki T350 rebel,T500.
Norton Domi 88(500cc) this was my last bike. bought a car after.
came back in around 1990
Suzuki GSX250
Kawasaki GPZ550
3 X GT500(2none runners
MZ250 bored out to 300cc)
Honda VT500
Yamaha thundercat 600.
fox eye Fazer 600
T500 restored by me.
2x maxi scooters X9 and a 400 burgman
Suzuki GSX250
thundercat 600
ER6F
and last a NC700XDC
they maybe more but I can't remember at the minute.
I've ridden plenty of others like Fireblades,R1 etc