Yes the do make a difference, if I keep this NC I will look at suspension front and rear, but the truth is will it improve it or is stock more than enough, trial and error👍👍👍
Better measurements for actual ride height difference might have been to measure from the floor to the base of the rear fender, with you sitting on the bike, both before and after the dog bone swap. That would give a more accurate measure of the difference the new links make. It will be interesting to hear how the front steering feels after raising the rear, as this will slightly alter the rake and trail of the front end. Good job, regardless. Keep up the vids! 7:40 "They'll work, they will work." When it comes to things like tires (tyres), suspension and brakes, "Good Enough, Isn't." (Words to live by.)
I was considering doing the same procedure but to lower the bike instead. I'm trying to get a bit more seat time before making a final decision on that. I'd really prefer to keep the ground clearance that it has now if I can manage. As a side note, I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts on your crash bars as I'm looking around for a set that will fit the 2023 NC750X DCT. Enjoying the channel content, keep up the good work!
@@birchwoodbiker Thanks for your thoughts and the link to the crash bars. I'm in Canada but was able to find the same ones on Amazon thanks to your link which showed the mfr. number. I probably should get the crash bars installed a.s.a.p. before riding it much more. So far, just a 45 minute ride home from the dealer is all the experience I have on the bike. Too soon to say whether I should lower it or not, but never too soon to protect the investment. Thanks again!
@ekimandersom4478 I don't know honestly. Maybe fit a longer spacer over the fork springs or replace fork oil for heavier grade. Get advice off a bike technician who would know all the pros and tons of the job in hand
This is a great video, i ride with my partner 90% of the time , also 3 original Honda suitcases which are full on weekends so the rear drops down a bit ! I dont have any problems and ride is great but was thinking if i lift it 30mm or 40mm should make it ride level at all times since all my rides are with a pillion . Anyone's thoughts on this? Does the shock it self need to be changed
Thanks KingGimo love the name, just adjust pre load the uplinks will lift it 1/ 1/4inc I would also add thick forkoil on front that has improved my front end, send me a pic love to see👍👍👍
Hello. I'm trying to make some uplinks, homemade/DIY version. Could you please tell me what the difference is between the holes from the originals to the ones you installed? The original ones are 13.5cm (at the center of the hole) and how much are the uplinks? Thank you
@@birchwoodbiker no worries. I was asking because I’m planning to do the same - jack it up. Unfortunately I can’t find shorter links here in North America.
@@birchwoodbiker How tall are you? Or what is your leg length? I'm around 5'11" and find the seat to low and I'd like a little more leg space between the foot pegs.
Hi good job I did mine on nc750x and it transformed the way I ride felt so much better
Yes the do make a difference, if I keep this NC I will look at suspension front and rear, but the truth is will it improve it or is stock more than enough, trial and error👍👍👍
Better measurements for actual ride height difference might have been to measure from the floor to the base of the rear fender, with you sitting on the bike, both before and after the dog bone swap. That would give a more accurate measure of the difference the new links make. It will be interesting to hear how the front steering feels after raising the rear, as this will slightly alter the rake and trail of the front end. Good job, regardless. Keep up the vids!
7:40 "They'll work, they will work." When it comes to things like tires (tyres), suspension and brakes, "Good Enough, Isn't." (Words to live by.)
Hi just wondering can you tell me where you got the links as i want to buy some for my NC
I enjoyed that, my transalp is plenty high enough! 😁 . Looking forward to your first ride on the new uplinks
Good timing as I’m planning to grease the suspension linkages on the X-ADV soon. 🔧👍🏻
You can see the difference from ground clearance underneath the rear tyre before and after. Great to know it can be raised up 👍
@birchwoodbiker I've seen fork extensions online but I'm not sure if they do them for the NC.
I was considering doing the same procedure but to lower the bike instead. I'm trying to get a bit more seat time before making a final decision on that. I'd really prefer to keep the ground clearance that it has now if I can manage. As a side note, I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts on your crash bars as I'm looking around for a set that will fit the 2023 NC750X DCT.
Enjoying the channel content, keep up the good work!
@@birchwoodbiker Thanks for your thoughts and the link to the crash bars. I'm in Canada but was able to find the same ones on Amazon thanks to your link which showed the mfr. number. I probably should get the crash bars installed a.s.a.p. before riding it much more. So far, just a 45 minute ride home from the dealer is all the experience I have on the bike. Too soon to say whether I should lower it or not, but never too soon to protect the investment. Thanks again!
Just a question.... Would you not need to rise the front the same distance in order to keep the geometry of the bike the same
How ? 😂
@ekimandersom4478 I don't know honestly. Maybe fit a longer spacer over the fork springs or replace fork oil for heavier grade. Get advice off a bike technician who would know all the pros and tons of the job in hand
how does the nc ride now?this is a job i want to do on my nc750s dct soon....great video too.
Now a lower foot pegs and it's perfect... i've the same on mine...
This is a great video, i ride with my partner 90% of the time , also 3 original Honda suitcases which are full on weekends so the rear drops down a bit ! I dont have any problems and ride is great but was thinking if i lift it 30mm or 40mm should make it ride level at all times since all my rides are with a pillion . Anyone's thoughts on this? Does the shock it self need to be changed
Thanks KingGimo love the name, just adjust pre load the uplinks will lift it 1/ 1/4inc I would also add thick forkoil on front that has improved my front end, send me a pic love to see👍👍👍
Nice one. It'll be interesting to have your thoughts on the difference 😐.
See ya tomorrow.
Nice looking top box sir . What brand and capacity ?
It was 40ltr I won it at a local auction, sorry it had no make, I sold it with my Himmy regret it now👍👍
Hello. I'm trying to make some uplinks, homemade/DIY version. Could you please tell me what the difference is between the holes from the originals to the ones you installed? The original ones are 13.5cm (at the center of the hole) and how much are the uplinks? Thank you
Hi there , do you know the lenght of OE links ? , not sure if mine were changed before i got it
I will digthem out and let you know, but they are 1 1/4 inc shorter than the replacements👍
Do you know the distance between centers of holes?
@@birchwoodbiker no worries. I was asking because I’m planning to do the same - jack it up. Unfortunately I can’t find shorter links here in North America.
Good job. Does that also increase the ground clearance as well? And how tall are you ?
yes around 1 1/4" what I can remember, to be honest over time not really noticed the difference👍
Are these the 40mm or 25mm uplinks?
@@birchwoodbiker How tall are you? Or what is your leg length? I'm around 5'11" and find the seat to low and I'd like a little more leg space between the foot pegs.
25mm the shorter the higher👍👍👍
@@birchwoodbiker nice video. may I ask where did you buy the uplinks?