Honda NT700V/650V Deuville

[more1978]

Went to First Motor to get some small fairing repair done on recommendation from this thread. Impressed with their work indeed, and very reasonable charges. Had a good chat with the boss, and thinking of getting my somewhat messy cabeling cleaned up there.

I'm now convinced that I'll hang on to my Deauville and renew the COE. 2002 model with only 50000km on the clock, so the engine can go on and on and on. The only drawback with this model is the b.... expensive body parts, but First seems to be able to repair/build just about anything as you can see from this bike that they are rebuilding.

 

this bike is like the shop's sign board, i check it very carefully. but the fairing's all screw hole terrible, put back the rebuilt fairing sure uneven, better pick up all pieces if u break fairing. knock wood! safety riding is the 1st!

good luck!

[more1978]

New addition to the Deauville family here.

 

My S4 Ver S has proved to be rather under-powered for my heavy frame. And I have been pondering over the next upgrade. Eventually, my research whittled my choices down to Fazer 600 and Deauville. (Thanks to the content of this thread)

 

It was by sheer luck that I came across a black FS-plate Deauville for sale in AMK. Sold my S4. Bought the Deauville and absolutely loved it to death.

 

Its not known as the baby ST for nothing!

 

While its pick-up pales in comparison to S4, its torque is more than adequate for local roads. Initially, it was a bit unnerving to see cars keeping pace with me after the green light (3 years on the S4 meant I am used to revving my ass away from the crowd right from the start.). But the Deauville's seemingly-endless torque kicks in after the 2nd gear and I find myself pulling away with grace after 10 secs or so.

 

After the noisy phantom and shrieking S4, its a real pleasure to hear the wind blasting past your face on the Deauville. The engine just keeps grunting surreptitiously, acceding to every twist of the throttle. I actually had more fun on this bike than my old S4. Over-taking is no longer a hit-or-miss issue. There's just enough torque in the last gear to push the bike past road-hogs, just like the ST.

 

Deauville's weight also provides a nice counter-balance to my weight, bringing down the overall CG. I actually felt confident enough to lean into the bends (rather than slowing down a S4 when the road starts curving...).

 

Still work to done on my deauville. The previous owner had apparently treated the bike as a standby until he got his hands on a 2nd-hand ST. (He gave up waiting and just bought a brand-new STX instead. )

 

And his neglects shows. Same old issue with the fragile fairing. There's chips and cracks here'n'there. Couple of screws are rounded out. And I am particularly concerned with some brown spots and streaks inside the fuel tank. They looked like rust to me.

 

One of my more knowledgeable biker pals had advised me to get this rust problem resolved asap to prevent further trouble to the fuel injection. Before I spend some money de-rusting the tank and getting the interior epoxy'ed, is there any other way to solve this?

(Apart from buying new tanks, that is.)

 

Regards.

Goo

 

welcome join us!

[more1978]

Hi Fellow Deauville Brothers,

 

I had finally upload our Melaka trip to the following link: http://s869.photobucket.com/albums/ab260/MikeBikeWorld/Deauville%20Malacca/?action=view&current=e72d465d.pbw

 

good! good!

but in your photoes my image looks so lousy?

in your camera also have some video, right? y don up load to youtube, then put veb add here?

[Firedragon]

good! good!

but in your photoes my image looks so lousy?

 

Which one?

[Firedragon]

good! good!

but in your photoes my image looks so lousy?

in your camera also have some video, right? y don up load to youtube, then put veb add here?

 

Nope, I didn't manage to take video... maybe our next trip I try lor...

[Firedragon]

Hahaa.. Below is my favourite Deauville Pictures for the trip... Thanx to Boner and his gf taken the 1st and 2nd pix

Edited January 18, 2010 by Firedragon

[more1978]

Which one?

 

esso station the pic. not your fault, morning very blur, thats why i miss our 1st meet point(bird park), direct rush to 2nd link, then all of u pass beside of me but i don know, still wait and wait... haha, but lucky i waste time, wait for 2 more over sleep members.

[patrick1131]

hi! bro, long time no see! how r u?

try max speed 180, then keep 150, then change to 130, way back(night) 110.

such speed if ur bike can follow, also welcome join us!

 

My bike cannot go so fast la

I think have to move off 30 mins before you haha

[hippo]

My bike cannot go so fast la

I think have to move off 30 mins before you haha

 

Ah Ah don't worry i can join you, as I can't go far to "but My bike Can"

[y2k]

Thanks to all Deauvillean, especially Dr Deauville for his hardwork in getting this fun trip organized.

 

Malacca tour was fun! Beautiful weather n food made a happy outing possible.

Most importantly, our NTV stood up well to comfort our 20hrs day n nite tour.

My 1st trial run was better then anticipated. But i was always the last bike to turn into pit stop (slow la, only 110 Haha).

In Malacca, i was trapped in heavy traffic. Due to my newly acquired bulbous NTV, squeezing through Malacca traffic is way beyond me. Eventually ended up last and left far behind. Finally lost by the short right and left turn at the circle, blind sighted my direction tailing the group. Haha.

Thanks to Mike for his clear directions. Reunion was fast and and easy in the Malacca famous road maze.

Food and more food to pamper our stomach is the order of our tour. Happy faces after each meal lighted 9+1 lucky Deauvillean.

 

After spending weeks having fun servicing my newly acquired NTV.

This Malacca trip, had proven her capability of doing long trips.

Now, my NTV is ready for more fun pack trips to Thailand. Are You Ready!

Hope to see at least 2 NTV in Thailand, in coming months b4 the June monsoon season.

Or,,, you have the choice to miss the fun again!!! WhaT AgaiN??? Haha.

Edited January 19, 2010 by y2k

[patrick1131]

Ah Ah don't worry i can join you, as I can't go far to "but My bike Can"

 

Hah ~ thanks Sam ..

just asking .. how many of you using facebook???

maybe we can start a facebook group for the trip/outing related purpose ,

so that all can upload the photos at the same place

[nilist]

this bike is like the shop's sign board, i check it very carefully. but the fairing's all screw hole terrible, put back the rebuilt fairing sure uneven, better pick up all pieces if u break fairing. knock wood! safety riding is the 1st!

good luck!

 

I agree, fixing back fairing probably better if it's a minor break. If the whole thing shatters, this is a much cheaper solution than buying a new part.

And don't forget that this fairing still needs to be primed, sanded and painted. I believe you will have a hard time seeing the difference once that is done. Best thing is it's made of fiber, so it will not shatter if you have another incident!

[Signal]

are you also deauville rider? pls give our PR(boner) your contact details.

welcome join us!

 

Soon Kiat here! seldom log in so you do not noe my nick.

[ray73]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plHZulfK1QI:angel:

 

[ray73]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSR9JFtWESw&feature=related

[ray73]

 

[ray73]

[goomeister]

Where can I get replacement screws for the fuel cap and fairing?

 

Some of these are rusty and rounded'out on me bike.

 

Goo

[more1978]

Where can I get replacement screws for the fuel cap and fairing?

 

Some of these are rusty and rounded'out on me bike.

 

Goo

 

if u looking for original screws may not possible, unless u have a bike shop boss friend, and he patience looking for it from his box.

use other screws also can.

[more1978]

hi! all deauville bros!

lets make meetup on next THU(28/01) @ kallang kfc, how? to discuss next trip or ride island?

start from 8:30pm or 9pm?

Edited January 22, 2010 by more1978

[holugyi]

Can i join there? he he

[y2k]

Can i join there? he he

 

If you own a Deauville.

You will be most welcome.

 

But for Super4 owner, not too sure if u will feel comfortable here.

Currently, i have not come across any non deauville owner here.

 

However, if you like this group.

Buy a NTV la.

 

What are you waiting for?

[musram]

 

wonder if anyone installed audio system on their deauville? juz curious aft watching this video frm youtube..

[more1978]

Can i join there? he he

 

welcome join us!

if confirmed meetup, i will sms u.

[Firedragon]

Can i join there? he he

 

Bro Holugyi,

 

You are most welcome to join us..... no matter what bike we all ride. We are all have the common interest of riding with fun and laughter together...