ICE ROAD vs the MIGHTY NC750x DCT

[@CRAZYLEGSONABIKE]

Looked like fun i have done some sketchy roads and like you if you take it steady then all good. Looked like a great road never been up there. I feel the same with the keis gloves. Have you considered the batteries for them instead. Great vid pal 👍🏻👍🏻

[@birchwoodbiker]

@@CRAZYLEGSONABIKE hi Crazylegs, I know watched all your stuff wish my editing was as good, The kies are going up for sale you can get cheap in liners with battery, there the best they don't last 2 seasons but £20 not bothered, I petty certain met you at wbw23 keep the vids coming, I'm hoping get up north some wild camps this year👍👍👍

[@CRAZYLEGSONABIKE]

@ thanks pal i try my best. You do put out some good content

[@BackbrakeTommy]

Respect Paul, can't argue with that. My bike's going nowhere until the salt's gone. Really good video.

[@birchwoodbiker]

Cheers Tom you of done this easy🤣🤣🤣👍👍

[@willh5130]

Brilliant vid it looked very sketchy over the tops , I was out yesterday on my mtb in the snow and ice

[@birchwoodbiker]

Thanks, Real biker thats what I like👍👍👍

[@paulegan7250]

Hiya , Thanks for another good one, My heart was in my mouth for you on some of those roads mate, please take care.

[@mohammadabbas6764]

Beautiful riding Paul thank's it's felt like i was there mine same bike Nc750x 22 plate.❤❤❤😊

[@birchwoodbiker]

You chose the right bike, I'd of loved to watched some rider's on it, but it's not a sensable thing to do GREAT FUN have a great 2025👍👍👍

[@Ajogal1]

Thanks for a brill video. So jealous that I missed those stunning views but my skill level is way too low for those conditions. Hats off to you. I was amazed that you had road tires on, which has taught me something else. As for SBF.. so glad I didnt see my storm on the saleroom floor as shes back there getting a warranty fix and has been for the last 2 weeks. It is a great place to see all the different bikes especially as a beginner as the sales people will allow you to sit on most of the bikes for sale which was a huge plus for me. I had gone there with 2 bikes in mind, but then ended up buying something completely different. Ride safe and hope this snow has cleared for you tomorrow.

[@birchwoodbiker]

Get out more you soon be a ice road biker, SBF get loads of stick but there choice is 2nd to none, what did you buy send me a pic, have a great 2025👍👍👍

[@exeterrider]

My ride on ice didn't go the same way 😂😂 Never been to SBF but always wanted too. All the best for 2025 👍

[@birchwoodbiker]

Happy New Year, only the Mighty NC can do it on ice, I remember watching and having a laugh, I don't allways stay upright no one does, But that was just like a bloody glacier, what was coming out of my mouth wasn't what was in my head 🤣🤣🤣👍

[@Honda-world]

Glad to hear your potatoes have worked unfortunately your sound has gone back to mono. Happened when you took your helmet off at bike shop, so obviously a connection that has been disturbed again. Hats off my man you are Crazy Haha top bloke. Take it that you are back on your commute on the 6th that will be interesting. Take care and ride safe my friend.🥶🥶

[@birchwoodbiker]

It's the helmet they are both the same mics, Ill bove it arround it maybe because in the HJC it's taped direct infront of my mouth so the tape is only being picked up one side👍👍👍

[@KevinofWessex]

It's funny people's tastes on style... because I love those Harley Sportsters.. each to their own 👍

[@birchwoodbiker]

@@KevinofWessex I think it's just the tank it sits to high, but over the years I noticed people that buy the Harley stay with it, bit like me with jap bikes👍👍👍

[@Ainsworth-Rider]

Paul, it's absolutely freezing 🥶 you nutter 🤣🤣 but we love you 😍 👍

[@birchwoodbiker]

@@Ainsworth-Rider It was a great ride only got on the frosty side at the end, loved it

[@YouKayTen]

Hey mate. Thanks for this. Ive been thinking about NC750X DCT for a while as a all in one commuter and tourer to Scotland and beyond. What is your longer term view of this? Especially DCT service costs?

[@matthewbinnie6194]

Riding those roads down South you would be meeting cars head-on every half mile, or less! My 17 DCT seems far more capable than me at tackling those roads even with road tyres, which have come on massively over the last 10 years.

[@birchwoodbiker]

Yes I do think the re 20 models had better suspension, I had a 15 and 19 models and they were equally as good as my 23, they also didn't feel heavier, I'd have no issue going back to one, I used to work out off Sunburry and Leatherhead I know how wonderfull car are beyond watford gap 🤣🤣🤣👍

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

Great to see around a dealer. I really miss 'Completely Motorbikes' in Hinckley. It was my go-to place for an hour or so at least a couple of times a month. Indeed I ended up buying a number of machines from them. I do find myself wondering what happened to their huge stock. Any idea Birchy?

[@birchwoodbiker]

@@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne I would of thought sold a few, but all the dealers I speak to said it's getting harder to buy and sell 🤔👍👍👍

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

@@birchwoodbiker As you say, the bike market is really strange at the moment. I have been considering a new 'weekend' vehicle for a while, most likely a nice car, but when I see the bikes available for little money (for example the Rocket iii Touring in Youles) I find myself wishing we had better weather to justify buying a bike..

[@MATS_MAKERSPACE]

Got wrapped up warm today for an hour and a half aroud Scarborough area. Highs of 3° lows of 0° . Ok if you are careful

[@birchwoodbiker]

@@MATS_MAKERSPACE yes I'm always well wrapped up👍

[@clarkie005]

Superbike factory are cheap cause once you buy there is zero honouring of remaining warranty, sales issues, pdi liability etc. Its Russian roulette with 5 out of 6 chambers loaded!

[@birchwoodbiker]

@@clarkie005 I bought from there had excellent service they did try to rip me out £100 admin charge which they dropped, but I had no issue with bike, but there are people I know that had issues you always find none Japanese bikes, but I love the stock and they are always nice when you go in no pestering👍👍👍

[@barrydaly7174]

I don't even think that they are that cheap. If you look at comparative bikes on Autotrader from other dealerships. PDI liability? Sorry I'm not sure what you mean with that exactly.

[@birchwoodbiker]

They are cheaper look at the milage of all there bikes but they rely like we buy any car getting the bikes as cheap as poss, generally people who are financially stuck or there bikes are not selling👍

[@barrydaly7174]

@@birchwoodbiker Must be just the bike's I'm looking for, Tracer 900 Gt. They have one 2019 for £9000 Ok it has 2500 miles but They were only £10.500 brand new. Mileage notwithstanding I wouldn't say cheap. Just put a deposit down on one from an independent dealer from 2020 with 15000 miles for £6000 It's a Yamaha so the milage can afford to be reasonably high . How much is a mile worth that could be the question.

[@birchwoodbiker]

there is a costing to milage between 2p 9p per mile depending on make and cost👍

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Honest to god Paul that’s nothing compared to what rode in going over to Ireland the Motorway was closed minimum of 1 1/2 foot of snow the police went mad at saying if you come get hurt don’t ring us. Me I paid for my ferry mate and I’m getting it that’s what I said to them

[@birchwoodbiker]

@@SOLOMOTOUK I know Derek you got the same mindset as me

[@glennmaxfield6618]

You have changed your sound setting again so I am unable to hear what you are saying when viewed on my PC. I don't know what you keep doing but I thought you had sorted it out because the last three video's the sound was spot on but now you have reverted to the old system. It was fine when you were walking round the shop but that is only a small part of your video's. Shame you will lose me as a subscriber if I can't hear what you say but that's fine. It is what it is.

[@birchwoodbiker]

It's the helmet, I agree not as clear with look sound will improve, the shell on the frank Thomas is much smaller👍👍👍

[@Almond001]

Suprised you haven't had a copyright strike due to the crap music in the background at the superbike factory.

[@birchwoodbiker]

Yes I don't know why never do, and it is anoying even when not filming, but the majoraty of people must like it, have a great 2025 thanks for watching👍👍👍

[@nigelsride]

No Superbike Factory for me, all they do is sell finance , no idea about customer service. I would rather be cold

[@birchwoodbiker]

it's still good just window shopping😂👍👍👍