Honda NC700X

[CKC]

Guys who did yr first serving at BS how much it cost? The 800km service

Heard its ex...

 

did mine at local shop at 500km instead of 800km with semi oil first.

properly change to fully after my thailand month end.

[tanhjsg]

Getting my NCX end of this month. Definitely installing box, contemplating between Givi and HB, suggestions from seniors here are greatly appreciated. In need of Model, rack price and box price info. Thanks bros!

[HelmetBOX1605198525]

7/8 inch type

 

Thanks dude..

 

Still counting down for the arrival of my bike... Haha..

[whyzee]

 

Back from a short 2D1N ride to Kuantan.

Have a few thoughts about the bike to share.

 

1) 6th gear is indeed overdrive gear. Once engaged 6th gear, vibration is reduced quite abit and engine feels very stable. However, expect no power available. It's a "purely cruising" gear.

 

2) 150km/h is going to be the comfortable highway cruising speed, with my height + OEM touring screen. At this speed, bike will still be able to have power left to pull away if necessary.

 

3) After 150km/h, acceleration increases slowly. Ending of power liao. Top speed tried is around 170km/h. I'm sure can go 180km/h, but the suspensions wouldn't be able to give you a confident ride.

 

4) Stock suspension is really soft. Comfy, but not very inspiring will cornering. During this ride, swapped with the Versys for a stretch of road, there's really a big difference...

 

5) The front brakes are really pretty good. Don't really lose to the versys double disc based on both tester... Though he think it's better than his Versys. So, those who think single disc is no good, think again.. The big rotor isn't there for nothing.

 

6) Will need riser for comfortable riding. But this is debatable. There's no stress on the upper and lower back. Just arms. But if put riser, it could potentially add stress to the back instead...

 

7) The stock seat really cannot make it.. Luckily I got the air hawk in time... Enough said...

 

8) Bike's power range is very different from other bikes. Most bikes are high rev, and riders are usually used to getting power at high rpm by dropping 2 gears. However, 1 gear is the max you can drop with the NC700.. By dropping 2 gears, you hit above 5k rpm, thats it. That's when the power actually dip... So, cant ride aggressively, adapt to smooth riding technique like I did on my ex-scooters.

 

9) FC is fantastic. However, if rev alot, still can get 26.8km/h. Otherwise, for regular hard riding, 28km/h, smooth commuting; 29-29.5km/h.

 

Overall, this bike really impressed me more than I thought.. Pretty fun ride.. Very light, and easy to handle..

[whyzee]

btw, CKC.. I might have some ideas for the skid plate.... But I thought you were gonna use 3mm plates? lol.

Tmr 6pm at Mtechnik?

Edited October 7, 2012 by whyzee

[CKC]

btw, CKC.. I might have some ideas for the skid plate.... But I thought you were gonna use 3mm plates? lol.

Tmr 6pm at Mtechnik?

 

yo bro nice FR you got there fr ur trip, cant wait to hav mine.

yes initially was 3mm plate but using 1mm is easy to cut and bend, as I dont hav an idea on the look and mounting so just any how test test see see and wait for more suggestion kekeke

ok tomorrow M-technik shouldn't be a problem, will sms confirm again. but dont laugh at my dummy skid-plate hor

[WaRRioR83]

Hi guys. was thinking of the switch from my bike to this.

 

was wondering how much does it cost now OTR ar? and insurance will be about how much? i'm 29

 

thanks for the feedback in adv

[kimochi]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODau5uRbVlU&feature=related

[whyzee]

Good morning guys! and hello to a fellow black NCX with Givi Trekker topbox along One North Gateway.

[Roy75]

saw one at fusiono polis the other day, silver with 2 side panniers..

[kmjoe]

Guys who did yr first serving at BS how much it cost? The 800km service

Heard its ex...

 

my experience with 1st service at BS:

 

Cost: $150

read my mileage as 7xx, that was my 2nd trip meter, not my actual odometer(1k)

set my next servicing at 47xx instead of 4000, only realized i suppose to go at 4000 instead of the +4000km... ended up i went servicing at about 5.1k than the mech at asp told me the mistake

[fuddlybob]

saw one at fusiono polis the other day, silver with 2 side panniers..

 

Hey that would b me. Silver NCX w Xplorer panniers. Do say hi next time round!

 

Anways the skid plate project looks interesting. Do update us on future remakes of the skidplate.

 

Anyways any bros here installed 12V socket to ur bikes? Direct tap to batt? To relay somewhere?

[whyzee]

Hey that would b me. Silver NCX w Xplorer panniers. Do say hi next time round!

 

Anways the skid plate project looks interesting. Do update us on future remakes of the skidplate.

 

Anyways any bros here installed 12V socket to ur bikes? Direct tap to batt? To relay somewhere?

 

I did. Direct to battery, but need to install fuse. Put inside the non-tank, and wires still can come out of it without cracking the wire..

[whyzee]

Guys who did yr first serving at BS how much it cost? The 800km service

Heard its ex...

 

I didn't do it at BS. Did it at Honda authorised service dealer, which is Ban Hon. Done it during 500km.

$45, for mobil semi syn. Brought my own oil filter. Zero wait. Done in 15 mins..

[fuddlybob]

I did. Direct to battery, but need to install fuse. Put inside the non-tank, and wires still can come out of it without cracking the wire..

 

Ah ok. Was thinking of doing the exact same thing. Thanks! Was jus wondering if anynof u guys do it any other way.

[kaienish]

I didn't do it at BS. Did it at Honda authorised service dealer, which is Ban Hon. Done it during 500km.

$45, for mobil semi syn. Brought my own oil filter. Zero wait. Done in 15 mins..

 

Hmmm cheap. So i can actualy juz go to any of their authorised dealer? Not necessarily BS? Juz go there bring warranty card i assume

[kmjoe]

I didn't do it at BS. Did it at Honda authorised service dealer, which is Ban Hon. Done it during 500km.

$45, for mobil semi syn. Brought my own oil filter. Zero wait. Done in 15 mins..

 

$45?! how many bottle did he use how come so cheap?

[whyzee]

Ya, u must check who is Boon Siew authorized dealer though. Best is ask n make sure they wil chop for u b4 commiting. I bought my bike from Ban Hon aka Bike Pro though.

 

As for EO, semi syn are $10 per bottle ma.. Will be using full syn for my 2k svc..

[bitx]

for 12V socket, not advisable to connect straight to battery as socket will be permanently energized. i tap mine from ignition connector found on the left side panel. troublesome part is to remove the side panel which is a pain as all the panels seem to be overlapping.

 

for servicing, so far only know ASP can chop the warranty card as told by BS. but then he said best is to go back BS to do it. anyway i should be doing my next oil change at my regular mechanic.

[CKC]

afternoon all

yo Y Z looks like the light guard project is not as easy say than done

needs a bit more time will update you again, in the mean time when is ventura gonna comes up with one

[whyzee]

afternoon all

yo Y Z looks like the light guard project is not as easy say than done

needs a bit more time will update you again, in the mean time when is ventura gonna comes up with one

 

I should be trying that soon. Although I'm considering getting raceshield. let's see who get it done first. lol.

[saggihearts]

Hi nc700x riders.. YZ thanks or letting me view ur bike the other time.. So made up my mind of getting the bike too.. So Is hLc a Gd place to get the bike?? Any review guys??

[kmjoe]

afternoon all

yo Y Z looks like the light guard project is not as easy say than done

needs a bit more time will update you again, in the mean time when is ventura gonna comes up with one

 

would like to see how u diy ur light guard u gona make the grill guard or?

[CKC]

I should be trying that soon. Although I'm considering getting raceshield. let's see who get it done first. lol.

 

whaha like tat confirm I loose liao

[CKC]

would like to see how u diy ur light guard u gona make the grill guard or?

 

Not grill guard but was trying to use ventura light guard from other bike model to diy.

Cant wait for ventura as I will be planning to go thailand this month end, must at least have some protection. kiasu a bit