My New Motorcycle and I LOVE it! (not what you would expect)

Hope you guys like the new bike. It's definitely different but I have been enjoying it and ready to try some different types of riding.
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[@ShakeNBlake509]

Help me with a name for the new bike!

[@shinthantmaung9476]

Laura

[@MrCStiffy]

Silver Surfer

[@jamolljamoll2937]

I named mine Honey, so that’s already taken...lol. Mine is black with yellow side bags and yellow bark busters, so it looks like a bee... How about Nancy,..kind of a play on NC.

[@manueldietz4270]

@@jamolljamoll2937 I think Nancy fits nicely👌

[@clipdev]

Berta

[@BassOutcast]

So cool to see another young guy on an NC! Usually, people online who own an NC are 40 plus years old. Enjoy it! It's my second year riding mine and it doesn't get old and is really a brilliant all-round bike.

[@imjustink]

I bought my NC700X at 27 years old. Loved it!

[@aGentleUser]

I bought mine with ... 39 :D

[@jerrywallis599]

Carful when you use a power washer on your bike as the water finds it way into the brake fluid.

[@stuartking]

Putting the bike on the centre stand.... Hold the bike upright, steering straight, lower the centre stand with your right foot, rest both the feet of the stand on the ground (you should be able to notice when this happens without having to look). Hold the steering with your left hand and the pillion handle with your right hand. Use your right foot to put your full body weight on the centre stand and at the same time pull up with you right hand (on the pillion handle).

[@modoudrammeh]

Well said

[@RogDeller]

it's more pulling backwards. a bit of a lift helps initially, but once it moves pull backwards.

[@stuartking]

@@RogDeller I have heard that, but honestly I find up works better.

[@RogDeller]

@@stuartking fair enough 👍guess everyone has to figure out a suitable technique depending on the bike, access to the handles (which can be tricky with packed gear and /or boxes), etc

[@filobetobaby]

Forget bungies, get Rok straps. I have the nc750x, love it!

[@singlespeedman]

I have the same bike. I smile every I ride it. It’s so polished. I have other bikes but this one handles the best. I had to swap the seat though. I also added Racetech fork valves and swapped the shock out for a Hagon.

[@luzindro]

I have one of these for 5 years. Best bike I've owned.

[@ShakeNBlake509]

Glad to hear it! I hope to keep it for a long time.

[@themaddsquirrel766]

Nice buy. Mid-range adventure are fun. Even if you stay mostly street/dirt roads. It's nice to just throttle on and not worry about if you are gonna slide wide off a turn and over the mountain.

[@ShakeNBlake509]

Exactly! Thank you very much for the feedback

[@aGentleUser]

I have a NC750S, called Rihanna, my first bike, now the 4th year. Sometimes I wish more power, but on the other side, even these 54HP are more then enough to loose license :D. For the curvy roads I prefer to ride, it provides a lot of fun. After testriding other bikes - they could supplement my NC but not replace it. Switched once with my riding buddy and his MT-07. While I loved the engine of the MT, he wished his MT would have the handling, suspension, comfort and ergonomics of the NC :D and of course the storage compartment - ideal for one day trips.

[@SJMudTurtleCruises]

Congrats on the bike! Looks like you and your girlfriend can have great adventures on that bike, maybe even some moto camping LOL! A center stand is so nice to have. I love the storage box, man you can fit a lot in there lol! I am bad at picking names, I find that once you start riding it, the bike ends up naming itself as you learn it lol! Best of luck with the new bike!

[@ShakeNBlake509]

Thank you man, that is the plan to take some trips with the bike. Should be perfect for the what I want to do with it!

[@denismarty2151]

Hello, the best bike ever. I have one , a 2012 nc700x. To easily lift the bike on the center stand: bring the stand into contact with the ground, with the right foot press with all your weight on the stand "getting up", maintain the balance, "lift" the bike with the right hand. The bike is thus standed easily effortlessly. Meilleurs voeux pour 2022 de la France.

[@jamolljamoll2937]

I have a 2020 NC750X. It’s a fantastic commuter. Sips the fuel. Underpowered, yeah but not horribly. But sometimes you have to sacrifice for comfort...and the frunk is awesome!

[@ShakeNBlake509]

This thing is like riding a cloud compared to my FZ07! The frunk is amazing as well

[@camrooon4130]

Love mine

[@christopherwalsh7700]

That seems way easier than a normal kickstand.. no wonder it’s your favorite part.

[@ShakeNBlake509]

It actually is once you figure out how to do it correctly!

[@UN-intelligent]

I've got a video up with a muffler delete on mine. However I don't recommend because it made the transmission/clutch get to hot and it started to slip out of first. It opened it up too much.

[@ShakeNBlake509]

Oh very interesting, I will have to keep an eye on that. Did you get a catless header or what?

[@breakwood8531]

Atlas throttle lock has been amazing for me, definitely check them out, but ya i can totally relate on having cruise lol. Oh ya for 1000$ there’s a company called mccruise i think and they have a legit cruise control system. But not for every bike.

[@AwesomeEricD]

What a freakin' good idea putting them tires on an NC ... Great looking ! Container in front is called : Frunk So ... its name should be FRUNKY !

[@ShakeNBlake509]

Oversized tires making it a lot better for off-road 👍

[@carlosdavid7215]

MOTO MARAVILHOSA 😎❤✌

[@sahzookey]

I always liked the looks of this bike. I've always been more drawn to naked and sports bikes for fun and looks. But the nc700x is so practical. My fz07 looks like trash with any wind protection, were this looks nice.

[@ShakeNBlake509]

Yup i completely agree with all of this lol. A year ago this bike would have never even been on the list of bikes I wanted.

[@maximus9401]

Tenere 700 best of both worlds :D

[@ShakeNBlake509]

@@maximus9401 true! But a lot more expensive and almost impossible to find one for sale

[@TheKevphil]

When you revealed it, at first I thot it was automatic, but then I rewatched the beginning and saw you working the clutch. Am I thinking of another model--? Anyway, looks good and it should have enough power to get you around fine.

[@Gofr5]

The NC models available in both DCT and non-DCT.

[@tallboy2234]

I have always loved those bikes. (How about NC Hammer?)

[@ShakeNBlake509]

I dig it!

[@manuelcruz4824]

Tire brand and sizes? Good route you chose there my man, love the looks!

[@ShakeNBlake509]

Thanks man i appreciate it. The tires are a decent bit larger and more knobby which I really like. When I get home from work, ill get the exact tire size for you.

[@manuelcruz4824]

@@ShakeNBlake509 I appreciate it, thanks!!!

[@jeffitzkowitz883]

I like the site, lots of good reviews, but kinda disappointed in this video. I watched it to learn something about this bike, and I didn't learn anything. Heated grips? Racks? Frunk? Center stand? What about how it rides, specs, how it compares etc.?

[@modoudrammeh]

Seeing ur mom trying to help you melted my heart haha Definitely work on your center stand technique..no straining needed just skill Get yourself some sw motech touring racks those hand made ones are hideous

[@ShakeNBlake509]

Ya she's a very sweet lady. I think i am figuring out the center stand more and more each time. I kinda like the racks and they definitely look better with the bags on them as well. They were free with the bike so I can't complain too much.

[@TheyCallMeCade]

You can get electronic cruise on that bike. My ST1300 has it set up, I'll check what brand and edit comment. Dope new bike, lets get out and ride.

[@ShakeNBlake509]

Ooh that would be great! Thank you very much

[@TheyCallMeCade]

@@ShakeNBlake509 www.mccruise.com/ Kinda spendy but it's so nice.

[@ShakeNBlake509]

@@TheyCallMeCade dude these are sweet!! Definitely speedy but if I end up liking the bike as much as I think I will, it will be worth the noney

[@nevermind-leo97]

I am glad you mentioned the tail tidy 😂 It has a nice Sharp tail but that light is really ugly. PS. Your Mom ist awesome 🤘

[@ShakeNBlake509]

Tail tidy incoming! It’s not a want, it’s a need

[@Ledbone65]

I’ve looked into these because they are supposed to get 70 mpg. Curious how the power is compared to the fz

[@ShakeNBlake509]

70mpg is a big thing for sure. Its definitely gutless compared to the FZ in terms of power, And it only revs to about 7k RPM

[@Ledbone65]

@@ShakeNBlake509 but will it wheelie?

[@ShakeNBlake509]

@@Ledbone65 this is a question I will soon find out lol

[@UN-intelligent]

@@ShakeNBlake509 the answer is no. Not in any way, shape, or form. 50ish hp and way too front heavy. You would have to absolutely shit the clutch to make it do so and with it redline at 6k you would tear the gears up. Now as far as mpg, mine is a 2012 with 14,000 miles. It gets roughly 55 mpg even with heavy acceleration. A less mile bike would get a tad more but 70mpg is a stretch even baby throttle. The tail light...get a givi rack like mine. You wont notice the thing sticking out and it looks normal. I get a bunch of compliments on it. Easy bike to work on and well worth it if you can get one cheap. My one recommendation would be to go pure street tires unless you're doing heavy off road. The tires will give you a vibration that makes your hands numb if you ride for more than an hr. I have those same exact ones and will be switching soon.

[@aGentleUser]

@@Ledbone65 i tried a few times, it's extreme low center of gravity and long wheelbase hinder it. The DCT likely even more. Mine is manual, but I did not get it. Before front goes up, back will start to spin :D (But I am not experienced in wheeling at all, just experienced some minor power wheelies with other bikes so far and was curious)

[@jeffreysmit4025]

I ride a Suzuki M50/M800 and im looking for a more all round bike. Something easy for comutes but still fun and good with twisty roads and highways. Could this be a good choice? Im scared the power is just a bit to slow. Anybody who has owned this who can help me out?

[@ShakeNBlake509]

It is low on power for sure but I’m loving the ride and functionality. It will do 100 or so but that’s about it. Also, it is actually very nimble and easy to ride in corners as well.

[@jeffreysmit4025]

@@ShakeNBlake509 thanks man! I just need to test ride one

[@russcoaus2043]

😎👍🇭🇲 very nice.

[@2gj906]

As a bonus this motorcycle gets really good fuel consumption and range

[@donkndave7811]

If you had parked your truck at the base of the hill behind you then you would not have had to wheel the bike up the ramps. The ramps might have been level with the bed of the truck. Helpful hint...

[@ShakeNBlake509]

ya we tried to get to the least incline as possible. worked out to some degree pretty well.

[@JohnBraman413]

you gonna hit up the trails with it?

[@ShakeNBlake509]

That would be a lot of fun

[@Stefana_una_na]

I dont think its underpowered at all! I have the 700s version and can go to a top speed of 177 km/h. You dont need more than that

[@timjohnson1199]

I agree. Still faster than most cars, will go up any hill, cruise as fast as you want and carry as much as you want. Very linear power band and torquey. Totally makes up for the slightly lower power with better fuel consumption.

[@stevenfortier6436]

What model of Honda is that? Sorry if you mentioned it, I didn't catch it if you did. Looks like you matured beyond your age getting and old mans bike like that. Cops should definitely leave you alone on that thing.

[@ShakeNBlake509]

Thanks man. It’s a 2013 Honda NC700x. That’s the goal, just looking for something comfortable and fun for my girlfriend and I.

[@timjohnson1199]

I like our bikes and you're gonna love yours but those racks... They're fugly. Don't get rid of them if you like them, practical is good and someone did a good job on the square tubing but they have this 50s military look that kinda clashes. But, they might make up for it in functionality.

[@Kevin97587]

I dont think its underpowered at all. I mean.. it all depends on your idea of what is underpowered and what u use the motorcycle for. If u intend to ride 2 up often, with alot of luggage and u want to do highways mainly.. then yes, u will find the power lacking. If u ride solo or two up and dont pack too heavily and mainly avoid highways this motorcycle is more than capable.

[@ShakeNBlake509]

Ya that’s pretty much what i expected. I’m not looking for a powerhouse of a bike, just something fun that my girlfriend and I can go on trips and pack enough for the day. I think it will be perfect for that

[@aGentleUser]

@@ShakeNBlake509 Me and my wife, 2 chubbies, overload it even slightly (might be around 200kg with ATGAT). Of course the dynamics are much worse, but if you ride "fluent" you wont be that slow and you can have alot of fun too.

[@FpsHavokboy]

You can just see the regret in his face 😂😂😂😂

[@FpsHavokboy]

Congrats tho

[@ShakeNBlake509]

Nah man I’m loving it!

[@paulcowell7588]

Call it Dillon

[@jeffkeni]

LOL you find the rear fender ugly and want it removed but you gush about the racks? Different strokes.....

[@callan_blount]

Nice bike.. those rack however.. seems a little big

[@jetrex1986]

You need a rad guard.

[@ShakeNBlake509]

It has one but it’s pretty dinky... also came with a skid plate that I will install

[@jetrex1986]

@@ShakeNBlake509 Had DCT without the screen.

[@ShakeNBlake509]

@@jetrex1986 had what?

[@jetrex1986]

@@ShakeNBlake509 NC750C DCT Belfast N Ireland

[@ShakeNBlake509]

@@jetrex1986 heck ya 🤟

[@gothops154]

I wish more bikes had a helmet sized truck where the gas tank should be. I just wish those bikes were more emotion inspiring than this

[@armystrong123g]

Fake akrapovic....😅🤢

[@ShakeNBlake509]

Ya i know... I was looking at it the other day and realized it was fake... Hurts my soul a bit...

[@adf763]

Nice bike with ugly racks pls removit