A few Tips when I ride on my Honda NC750X DCT

Riding in Thailand is always an Awesome Adventure so Recording it on Camera and finding it with Google Maps makes sense. After a few years of riding here are a few suggestions for GPS, Cameras, and mobile phones plus some accessory Suggestions. My Honda NC750X has 229,000K and runs great and takes me everywhere. Light off road and highway riding is not an issue with this reliable motorcycle. What does a NC do Special ? Nothing, it just does everything well.
Follow my adventures as I ride a total of 3 Hondas in Thailand. A CT125 Hunter Cub, A CRF250L & my NC750X
Whatever you ride , just enjoy the wind in your face.

[@GreetingsFromArrakis]

You’re a legend for doing this stuff. Very inspirational. Cheers from the Netherlands

[@mikefreeriderAsia]

Thank You for your Kind Words

[@davidhenderson9707]

Great information and footage Mike, it really depresses me to see visitor areas closed “due to covid” when being out in the country is a such a natural way to social distance. Totally illogical totalitarianism and one of the worst aspects of this sad social and economic reset.

[@mikefreeriderAsia]

Yes I agree ,makes no sense. Thank you for your comments, much appreciated. Ride Safe

[@jcmartins]

Greetings from Portugal. Thanks for your videos Mike. I hold you partially responsible on my "new" 2015 NC750X DCT. Your travels are so inspiring... Have fun and be safe

[@mikefreeriderAsia]

Thank you very much for your kind words and congratulations

[@johngoffinett7808]

Definitely an awesome bike and have enjoyed mine!

[@nickgagne9725]

Looks like fun!!!

[@mikefreeriderAsia]

Thank you ❣️🔆😊

[@stevenfarmwald6979]

I'd wager that you've got some great stories to tell. Thanks for posting

[@mikefreeriderAsia]

It's been a great adventure, Thank you

[@MrBeracah]

Thks Mike. I enjoy your sharing the benefit of your long distance bike riding and providing tips that helped you. Would love to tour Thailand by bike someday, I’m allowed to dream. I have to make do with local trips around n.ireland, but not complaining as it’s on a par with many beautiful parts of the world. Thks again

[@mikefreeriderAsia]

Thank you and glad I could be helpful,I'm sure you have many beautiful places in Ireland. Ride Safe

[@badbadgerretiredinthailand]

great inside Mike, think I need a power command , as for the phone yep they are awesome, ride safe

[@mikefreeriderAsia]

Thanks Tony and Ride Safe

[@nc750xdct9]

It's not only a NC750X , it's a NC750XD with amazing 239,000K 👍👍👍

[@mikefreeriderAsia]

Typo so sorry it's only 229,000k will rectify ASAP,Thank you

[@nc750xdct9]

@@mikefreeriderAsia No matter if 239,000K or 'only' 229,000K. It's still amazing milage for DCT. 👍

[@mikefreeriderAsia]

@@nc750xdct9 Thank you 300,000 is my next Goalpost

[@nc750xdct9]

@@mikefreeriderAsia I'm looking forward and cross my fingers 👍✊

[@brettwicks2615]

@@mikefreeriderAsia Thanks for this video , what a great bike , HONDA RELIABILITY - QUALITY . What mechanical repairs have you done to the bike in the 229000 klms it has travelled do you know ? If you have had it from new , other than basic general servicing , hope you reach your 300000 klm mark trouble free , Take care .

[@edgarbleikur1929]

Another great video Mike! Was just thinking a few days ago to message you about that model of phone. I've sold both bikes!

[@mikefreeriderAsia]

Congratulations , burden off your shoulders. Take care of yourself.

[@ukgardener973]

NIce video. Do you always drive in DCT mode?

[@mikefreeriderAsia]

My model has only two modes drive and sport and I usually put it in sport and paddle shift all the time. If you see some of my other videos I used to have a newer Honda X-ADV750 which had the more updated DCT system which was really awesome but I don't mind paddling and I'm just used to it now if I'm off-road on steep mountain roads I definitely will go back to manual 100%. Thanks for watching

[@user-es3ch7fi2b]

한국에서도 잘보고있습니다

[@nickgagne9725]

Great phone!!!

[@adediver]

Hi from Devon UK, seriously thinking about this Honda as my next bike, thanks for all the useful info. Interesting to see you ride on the left-hand as in the UK, is that the same for many countries in this area.

[@mikefreeriderAsia]

Left hand drive is popular in countries that were controlled by England but Thailand was not colonized but it adopted the English way also Japan drives on the left Australia New Zealand but China, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam and Myanmar drive on the right

[@thebunnyrun]

Do you get any overheating problems from the bike? You mentioned before in another video you changed the water pump, at what mileage was that? Im going to see a 2015 NC with DCT and 32150km on it later this week so I’m just doing some research… TIA Nice videos, I’m glad I found the channel…👍

[@mikefreeriderAsia]

Thank you for your subscription. I have never had any overheating problems, I changed the water pump because it's starting to squeal a little bit it was just very fine noise but the cost of changing it was not that expensive and I did it as a preventive maintenance and that was in around 220,000 km or something. Even in the hot country like Thailand when it runs up to 36 or more the fan will come on and keep the engine cool enough to ride. 32,000 km that bike has not been ridden very much and these engines will last forever if it was well maintained.. let me know how it goes

[@thebunnyrun]

@@mikefreeriderAsia I just picked up my NC750X DCT today and I’m very impressed with it. It’s not the one I previously mentioned though, that was sold before I got to it. The one I got is a 2019 with 10056miles on it. I find it very high so I’ll probably lower it an inch. Otherwise, handling, brakes, gear changes and so on are great. It’ll be another fun bike in my toy box. Thanks again for the videos and info…👍👍

[@mikefreeriderAsia]

@@thebunnyrun awesome 👍, enjoy your new ride.

[@nickgagne9725]

Big River!

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

Your engine still sounds good.

[@mikefreeriderAsia]

Definitely and does not burn any oil. Ride Safe

[@sunrisejak2709]

Have you considered a Lithium ion battery to replace the conventional type?

[@mikefreeriderAsia]

Great minds think alike. I just replaced the battery at 272,000k and I used lithium. Will be interesting to see how it performs and twice as expensive as the conventional battery. Thanks 🙏🙏 for watching

[@artienye2094]

hi mike...have you done a tutorial video showing all functions of your DCT tranny....i have a lot to learn more about mine...i would like your input...if you would

[@mikefreeriderAsia]

Well that could be an interesting video but I will have to put it off for about 2 weeks as I'm up to some other things right now but I will definitely put it on my bucket list. If you have anything specific just contact me on my Facebook Messenger. Always happy to help out

[@Oaiamov]

Do you use any kind of cruise control alternative for long rides?

[@mikefreeriderAsia]

Yes I use a throttle lock and I also have a plastic that I can rest my palm on. I never recommend the throttle lock because if you panic you have a good chance of actually speeding up instead of slowing down and disengaging it is supposed to be by applying a break but it doesn't quite disengage it properly. In Thailand any major highway with traffic and other things going on it's difficult to engage a cruise control for any period of time. Ride safe

[@motoadventure4580]

Really motivating me to buy a NC750X, but to be honest, I'm afraid i would miss some HP. Great Bike i guess

[@mikefreeriderAsia]

I had a BMW r1150 Rockster, it was really powerful and fast but was limited to Highway so I'll take the versatility of the NC which is good in all conditions. It's actually quite good in the twisties but on some long uphills yeah you could use up a little bit more power but all the other advantages outweigh the inefficiency of this bike. Whatever you decide as long as it puts a smile on your face is the most important thing

[@peterpanci78]

Hi budy, do you live for long time in Thailand? How its live there I live in UK

[@mikefreeriderAsia]

I was coming here on business for 20 years then decided to live here approximately 9 years ago and then 7 years ago I discovered motorcycles and never looked back. It's an awesome place to live

[@peterpanci78]

@@mikefreeriderAsia Thank you mate. its life there expensive? How are jobs? Many thanks

[@mikefreeriderAsia]

@@peterpanci78 life can be very reasonable for expats , much cheaper than England. To get a work permit is quite difficult unless you're a certified teacher or special skills but trades people make only 10% of what they would make in their own country. I'm 67 so I am basically retired.

[@peterpanci78]

@@mikefreeriderAsia Thank you very much, I am an electrician. Probably I will wait till my retirement and we will se where we will move.

[@philphilippe4049]

good machine, I have a 500x, i am leave in Hua Hin,I do road and a bit of offroad, what are your tires

[@mikefreeriderAsia]

My Front is a Continental TKC80 and the rear is a Continental TKC70 , great in all conditions. I had a CB500X as well, awesome bike. Ride Safe

[@philphilippe4049]

@@mikefreeriderAsia yes tkc70 is good. But where you buy Continental Tires. Here hé have only Dunlop or Pirelli

[@mikefreeriderAsia]

@@philphilippe4049 I buy all my tires from 29Tire in BKK , I think right now might be out of stock due to Covid , good alternative is the Shinko 705 a 70/30 tire , had 2 pairs on my NC

[@philphilippe4049]

@@mikefreeriderAsia thanks à lot

[@philphilippe4049]

@@mikefreeriderAsia hello, other question for tire Sinko 705. He are good when it s raining ? And no have size 160/60 zr17,we can put 170/60

[@Kroudex]

Hi! What tyres do you use and which size?

[@mikefreeriderAsia]

I am currently riding on continental tkc 80 in the front and a continental tkc 70 in the back. The reason is the tkc 80 in the back would not last more than 10,000 km but on the front it's no issue and currently this combination has 19,000 km. This was only 15th set of tires on this motorcycle.

[@Kroudex]

@@mikefreeriderAsia Thanks, very good to hear your experience. What size did you use for tkc 80? Since I think they don't make the recommended size for NC 750X.

[@mikefreeriderAsia]

@@Kroudex Front TKC80 120/70 R17, Back TKC70 150/70 R17

[@nickgagne9725]

Big tree 🌲!!!!!

[@ibrahimandiaye6299]

Wa is ok naise

[@jimgagne4484]

nice video the phone gives

[@mikefreeriderAsia]

Sony Xperia

[@mikefreeriderAsia]

Thank you