Honda NC750X DCT ... mods and accessories... and what i keep in the frunk.
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
- 2" rox handlebar risers
Madstad 24" clear screen
Denali DRL lights and 3 position switch
Givi handguards
Givi top engine guards
Quadlock wireless phone charger
Gerbing 12v heated gloves & dual zone controller
Top Sellerie custom seat (tall, long, non heated) www.topselleri...
Denali B6 brake light
40mm lowering footpegs
MC MOTOPARTS Black CNC 40mm Adjustable Riser Front Touring Foot Pegs Compatible with NC700 S/X 12-16 NC750X NC750S 16-19 17 18 20 21 2020 2021 22 23 a.co/d/6ObAtNF
Healtech thunderbox PDM
Honda OEM rear rack
Givi rear rack top plate adaptor
Givi 40L top box
Grip puppies
DRL lights and quadlock wired to thunderbox.
Gerbing heat controller and thunderbox wired directly to battery. The gerbing has an adaptor that plugs to an SAE battery tender.
That seat really enhances the looks, your bike looks great 👍🏼
Thank you! I love it.
The seat is crap
I'm a fellow Puget Sound NC750X rider and have done some similar things to mine. I stuck with OEM seat but added spacers under the front to raise it up. Works great for cheap solution. Those of us who ride in this rainforest have to take water and cold seriously. We can ride year round, but it's 40 degrees for many months of the year. I use the Oxford heated grips but know people like their heated gloves. You can add an aquarium thermometer right below the dash in a perfect little blank spot since the bike doesn't show ambient. I use grip puppies too to avoid grasping cold grips. My NC is a manual because I really enjoy shifting. A remarkably versatile little engine. I use my NC for my short commute, and rely on my S1000XR for my 800 mile days around the West.
Nice! A fellow PNW NC750X rider! I agree with everything you said. The NC is a great one bike all rounder but is also perfect for a 2 bike garage. Use the NC as the workhorse commuter and then a second bike for whatever other type of riding. Personally I do longer trips on my NC because its so dang comfortable and easy with storage but my 2nd bike is an XSR900 for fun, speed, and pure aesthetics.
I like your upgrades. Thanks for sharing
Some nice mods there Ben. I especially like the frunk key mod and the seat, nice work.
Thanks!
Some smart mods there Ben, . I have a brand new NC750X manual model in grey and love it. regards from UK.
Thank you! And congrats! Such a great bike! Ride safe and have fun.
nice mods, you are really talented to add all of that stuff yourself. I took the MSF back in April and they put me on a dual sport so I bought a Honda 300L Rally. Now I want one of these.
@@gregr3576 Thanks! I learned a lot of useful tips from other bikers on youtube who are way more talented than me. I'd love to try a 300L Rally. I've heard great things about it but the NC750x will definitely be more road oriented, practical and comfortable unless you want to go off road. The joy of riding is trying out all sorts of different bikes until you find ones that you want to keep. Keep riding and enjoy!
@@TheDreamcyclesthe Rally is a blast, it is a nice big/small (tall but small one cylinder 286cc engine). That’s my only issue with it. I’m 6’4” and probably 300 lbs with my boots, jacket, & heavy backpack. I get to 70 mph and the vibration is too much to bear. I’m not keen on riding the highway regularly but it’s a necessity if I need to go into the office. I’m a quirky guy too, have a Honda Ridgeline truck - the only truck with a trunk - so having a motorcycle with frunk seems so natural to me now. I didn’t consider this as a first bike as almost all of the recommendations that I saw said to get a 300-500 cc to learn the weight.
@@gregr3576 Hey, so I don't have a lot of experience with the Rally bike and I totally appreciate the fact that you may not need to ride a bike on the highway that often but I will say that I am pretty confident that if you try the NC750X then you will love it even more than the rally. The practicality of having a bigger seat, frunk, more power and other small perks will likely improve your overall experience. I think you have cut your teeth on the rally and have learned invaluable skills because of it but you might like the NC even more. Funny, because I really like the Ridgeline too! I think it looks great and the versatility is amazing. That is exactly what the NC750X is for the motorcycle is world. Quirky but undeniably awesome and practical. I hope you get to test one out!
I know what you mean about the center stand install. I had to use a 2x4 to keep the motorcycle from sliding even with brake on while using a ratchet strap! 😮 I didn’t feel good about that, but didn’t get any injuries out of it or have to pay a Honda dealer to put it on!
Nicely done. Yea it's very rewarding to do installs like that yourself. It really helps you bond with the bike.
The seats look very good.
Thanks! Yes I highly recommend it!
Great, now I have to get a new seat too😢. Just kidding, nice upgrades. I too have installed the Givi upper guard and additional front lights (Clearwater Darla-love them!). I’m going to consider your upgrades especially that seat, thanks!
Lol! Trust me, there is a point when you will complete all the mods and you won't need anything but the open road! The seat was definitely the crown jewel for me. I've heard lots of good things about clearwater lights! I'd like to try them someday. Thanks for watching!
Those foot pegs make a huge diference... i made it too
Good video. Can I get this motorcycle in automatic and cruise control?
No, unfortunately both the manual and automatic don't come with cruise control.
need an Africa Twin or Goldwing if you want cruise control
Holy moly, that is a lot of modifications and added accessories. I like it! What is next? I have a 2019. It is great!
Thank you! Honestly I think I'm at the end of modding it. I took care of all the bits that I wanted to. Maybe just fender extenders and thats it.I love it too.
I think you need a rear hugger for the weather up there. I have a 2019 and have had fun making modifications and additions too. I really like those adjustable LED lights on your front fender. Any chance you have footage of those at night?
@@morgantalbert7103 Rear hugger is a good idea! We're just starting our rainy season now. Over the next week I'll try and do a video of my lights at night. The DRLs are mostly for conspicuity rather than throwing light down a long road but when I've got them on high they really illuminate the whole area in front of the bike.
@@morgantalbert7103 Sorry for the late reply but I did do a video that hopefully helps to show the lights at night. Check it out here: ua-cam.com/video/0bkfkig3y1s/v-deo.html
Not gonna lie digging the fox. Shit is cool man.
Thanks! Appreciate it!
Good video Ben,thank you!
Thanks for watching.
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A certain darkness is needed to see the stars. I wanted to know if it would sound as nice in Korean.
I have a feeling the NC750 could be my forever bike. Still would like to see what biles will be given the Honda e-clutch mod in the future.
I'm glad you like that quote. I hope it sounds as good in Korean.
The e-clutch is really interesting. So far it's just on the cb650r and cbr650. It seems to be one step above an up/down quickshifter but not all the way automatic like the DCT. Personally I would still take the DCT but if I had a choice between up/down quickshifter and e clutch then I would choose the e clutch. There's no such thing as the perfect bike but for me, if I could have only one bike to do everything from quick grocery shopping in the city, to commuting daily, to touring across the country then the NC750x is as close as it gets and that's why it's my forever bike.
Can relate to using a ratchet strap while installing a centre stand. Interesting key thingy for the frunk. Did you have trouble getting the cables adjusted for the 2 inch riser?
Right!! Glad I'm not the only one. That ratchet strap and spring could have badly bruised a body part or taken my eye out if I slipped.
So the 2" bar risers are an ordeal. Not gonna lie. Took me about 6 hours and half of that is simply removing and reinstalling body panels. The left hand cables have enough slack if you slide them to slightly different spots but then on the right side, in order to have enough cable slack you have to redirect the right brake reservoir cable from over the triple tree to under the triple tree by threading it through the triple tree and it only fits at a particular angle when the right brake lever is removed. Then after you thread it through, there's a LOT more slack and you can reinstall the right brake reservoir onto the handlebar, reattach the brake lever and voila. That is the pain in the ass but once it's done then its rock solid and 100% safe. As long as you tighten all bolts well and then re tighten again if necessary after a few days of riding.
Thanks Ben. That's helpful information. @@TheDreamcycles
Hi, nice upgrades. What is the height of the new seat and how tall are you?
@@ronplekkringa8130 Thank you! Unfortunately, I had to sell the bike because I needed to downsize my garage (I absolutely loved the NC750x) so I can't measure the seat height. I would guess it was about 1" taller than stock and I am 6'2". It was very comfortable for me. Hope that helps.
I like what you have done for your NC750. I have a 2021 model and put the taller Honda windshield on it, but I think the windshield you got may be taller. Does it keep most of the air off your head? Thanks
Thanks. I never tried the Honda OEM touring screen but yes this 24" madstaad is taller and it just barely keeps all the air off my helmet so a shorter screen wouldn't cut it for me.
I love your motorcycle! and haven't you thought about equipping it with a tire pressure monitor?
Thanks! I've thought about equipping one in the past but I wasn't convinced that it would be reliable so I just top off my tires once a week.
@@TheDreamcycles I put in a cheap Amazon one and it works pretty well. I just used that stiffer velcro stuff to lock it into the underside of the frunk lid in one of the concavities. Still fits my helmet and checking pressure is easy when I open it up to grab my gloves or whatever at every stop.
hi, please let us know where you bought the saddle...thank you
From Top Sellerie in Paris. Link is in the description.
Hallo Friend, what is the brand and type from the givi bracket. I cant find it in Europe. Do you nee other brackets to install? Greetings from the Netherlands.
Hello to the Netherlands! 👋 Here is the link to the givi top plate bracket that connects the Honda OEM rear rack and a Givi top box. Keep in mind that the picture on revzilla is not accurate. It actually looks more like a flat, grey, metal plate. And the Honda OEM rear rack doesn't come with the bike. You have to buy that separately. I hope that helps! Thanks for watching!
www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/givi-sr1192-1192fz-top-case-support-brackets-honda-nc750x-2021-2022?sku_id=10185324
Thank you verry much!
Greetings, Eric
What type of tires do you recommend? I have a 21 and C750 love it.
Hey! Thanks for watching! So, to be honest, I don't have a lot of opinions about tires. I've had 8 different bikes and never found a set of tires that I didn't like but it all depends on the terrain you're on. My CB750X has Metzeler Tourrance Next tires and they have been just fine. On previous bikes I have opted for Michelin Road tires as they seem to be good with the damper conditions in Seattle. That's all I can really say. Sorry but thanks for watching!
Hello, does the navigation holder shake when you ride your motorcycle? Would you recommend it? (02:20)
No, it doesn't shake. The navigation bar which is part of the Madstaad wind screen fitting is super solid. The only thing that wobbles a little bit is the anti-vibration quad lock charger which ironically it is designed to do to prevent the high frequency micro vibrations that can occur. But to answer your question, no, it doesn't shake.
Nice mods and bike. Seems like you researched a lot for this bike. Do you happen to know if you can get a aftermarket TFT screen to replace the LCD screen? LCD seems really outdated in compared symptom almost any other bike.
Thanks. I did a fair amount of research in a short amount of time because I wanted to dial in all the mods before winter. But unfortunately I don't know anything about a TFT replacement screen. I don't mind the LCD but that might be because I've never had a TFT before. Luckily it doesn't affect my enjoyment of the bike. Good luck with your search though!
been considering that seat, but also a domestic re-do. I bought a spare stock seat to send someone if they want a pan. How much did you need to do to get those long handlebar extenders working with the cables and hoses?
So the 2" bar risers are an ordeal. Not gonna lie. Took me about 6 hours and half of that is simply removing and reinstalling body panels. The left hand cables have enough slack if you slide them to slightly different spots but then on the right side, in order to have enough cable slack you have to redirect the right brake reservoir cable from over the triple tree to under the triple tree by threading it through the triple tree and it only fits at a particular angle when the right brake lever is removed. Then after you thread it through, there's a LOT more slack and you can reinstall the right brake reservoir onto the handlebar, reattach the brake lever and voila. That is the pain in the ass but once it's done then it's rock solid and 100% safe. As long as you tighten all bolts well and then re tighten again if necessary after a few days of riding. No need to get new cables.
And I can highly recommend the custom seat from Top Sellerie. Its very professional and fits perfectly and has a very thoughtful design with the lower back rest but I'm sure a domestic reupholsterer could do a good job too.
@@TheDreamcycles Thanks for that description. I'd read some of that before. On the NC700 forums there are also guys who said the 2" were no big deal at all to put on the newer DCT. Can it be these are being delivered with variable cable lengths? I have some 30mm up 20mm back risers that seem like they will go w/o much more than unhooking cables from tiedowns, but I didn't install them yet. I mocked them up and cables seemed tight-ish. If I get that selle tall seat I'll need to. I plotted the geometry and the 30 / 20 risers get me 14.5mm lower than the straight 50mm would. (Can't find any 50s on ebay or aliexpress these days. They're so cheap I'd buy them just in case.)
Back to the seat, the domestic guys, I just checked have raised prices again. They want $550 to $750 just to redo the front with an existing seat pan. That's quite a lot. Looks like they also tend to be widening them substantially to fit larger US backsides (which I don't have.) I will probably go with the Top Sellerie.
I'm 6'3" with long legs and didn't really do any comfort mods on my bike yet. Thought my legs would be sore because they're folded pretty tight, but when riding it doesn't seem to bug me. Only complaint is butt soreness after a while, but I notice I get that anywhere else as well, car, stadium padded chair, folding camping chair... I've only ridden up to like 250m / day in hour-ish shifts, and my butt was fine, better after I put a 3d mesh pad on it that just breathed a little bit. Does that quilted cover pattern seem to allow for any airflow below?
did you do the standard and long, the low and long, or the high and long seat option?
I did the high and long. For more room to the foot pegs and more room for my arms.
have you looked into getting saddle bags? i’m trying to get bags, but looks like people only make cases
@@daveisabtch3788 I think Honda makes hard side cases. I think Givi does too. To be honest, I haven't needed more storage than the top box so far. Some side case racks look better than others when you don't have the side cases on I still maintain that the Honda one looks the cleanest but it is definitely the most expensive.
Would you consider a steering dampener?
Nope, not for this bike. Maybe if I had clamp-on bars and it was a supersport racer but it's not necessary for this type of riding in my opinion.
@@TheDreamcycles I thought so also however there is a possibility of always hitting something on the road like wildlife or rocks or debris on the road. I think I see the steering dampener mounting holes behind and on the inside of the where the fork is close to the fuel tank.
@@gs-nt6nf Yes I suppose that's true. I don't have any experience with steering dampeners and I don't know about the mounting points so I can't confirm. Luckily I've never had any issue so knock on wood.
@@TheDreamcycles YSS makes a linear steering damper for the 2022 Honda CB500X and it mounts right next to the fork and in front of the fuel tank, two mounting bolts there and two mounting bolts on the handlebars and damper hooked up to handlebar. Looks like a non-invasive install job. Hopefully they will make one for the NC750X soon, it could mount in the same place. I saw a guy crash on UA-cam because he bounced off the curb and bike did the tank slapping enough to throw rider off. Hopefully a damper can reduce that type of crash.
Is the seat a jn seat?
The seat is from Top Sellerie here: www.topsellerie.com/en-sa/seats-petrol-tank-covers-tank-bags-leg-handgrip-covers-motorbike-scooter.html
links to the mods would be helpful.
I'll get around to that soon. Just let me know if you need a specific link in the meantime and I'll share it.
@@TheDreamcycles. That seat is beautiful! A link to that would be a great time saver.
@@rickseibel5904 Thanks! Just added a link. And here you go: www.topsellerie.com/en-sa/honda-nc-750-x-2021_1515.html
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holy shit that sticker is awesome!!!!!
Thanks man. I got it on Redbubble. You can find ALL sorts of stickers and different sizes there. Not to mention other things! Check it out. And thanks for watching!
How much did you pay for the taller screen? And what are the exact dimensions?
I paid $390 for the tallest option (24"). Here is the link: madstad.com/products/adjustable-windshield-system-for-honda-nc700x-nc750x-2021-up
Do you have a link for Gel pad and the seat manufacturer
Thanks
@flexywing New seat vendor is here: www.topsellerie.com/en-sa/honda-nc-750-x-2021_1515.html
Here's the link to the gel pad. The size small fits onto the original seat pretty perfectly. www.onlygel.com/products/conformax-ultra-flex-motorcycle-gel-seat-cushion-small?gclid=CjwKCAiAmZGrBhAnEiwAo9qHiVODKKkse8L06uDiOn7eu276I-kr3DFHoLko-4L3guzXs_uTPUKVERoCrcYQAvD_BwE