Honda NC750X - Fitting a Lower Cowling Grill

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  • @revbharvey5046
    @revbharvey5046 2 роки тому +4

    I painted mine black some years ago, and it probably needs a repaint now. But I never thought of adding a grill. That looks amazing!

  • @steventhomson8387
    @steventhomson8387 2 роки тому +3

    Pretty sure you were a Blacksmith in one of your past lifetimes. Great video and thanks for teaching us these simple pleasures.

  • @spiritusinfinitus
    @spiritusinfinitus 2 роки тому +5

    That grey cowling on the NC is made from the most dirt/bug/grime attractant ever. It gets dirty after 35 seconds of use and is virtually impossible to keep clean! Well done for hiding it!

  • @ccooper8785
    @ccooper8785 2 роки тому +6

    I never thought about this before but Honda should have made it this way in the first place.
    Excellent idea, well implemented 👍

  • @denstl2
    @denstl2 2 роки тому +5

    Looks great. It should have come that way. Your skills far exceed mine. Please keep your videos coming.

  • @wokeupandsmellthecoffee214
    @wokeupandsmellthecoffee214 Рік тому

    Another great job, I love watching and learning from your mods. Ride safe.

  • @jimw7916
    @jimw7916 2 роки тому +1

    I live in the same area as you and I love watching you ride around. I am continuously recognizing locations. I wonder how many people out there know that its the "pothole-capital" of the world?

    • @AfricaTwin-Stuff
      @AfricaTwin-Stuff  2 роки тому +1

      Ha! Agree. Particularly the last few months with all the rain we are having. Council seem to have abandoned any pretence of repairing the roads.

  • @cameronmcrae4719
    @cameronmcrae4719 2 роки тому

    another cracking and informative video thanks.unfortunately someone knocked me off my nc700 several weeks ago and so it has been scrapped but hopefully will be buying a nc750 in the coming months before biking season starts here in scotland.

    • @AfricaTwin-Stuff
      @AfricaTwin-Stuff  2 роки тому

      Sorry to hear mate. Glad you are well enough to continue riding.

  • @jimmyng6677
    @jimmyng6677 2 роки тому +1

    Good job ! Have toyed with the idea of some kind of grille to block out the ugly rusting exhaust. You have nailed it !

  • @ivofer8349
    @ivofer8349 Рік тому

    thank you for always sharing the transformation with us

  • @painter08
    @painter08 2 роки тому +1

    Bravo...thanks for giving me another project for my NC700....That mod looks great!

  • @barrydaly7174
    @barrydaly7174 2 роки тому +1

    That looks "The Bollocks" (English expression of appreciation) Excellent Job!

    • @drewiliffe4855
      @drewiliffe4855 2 роки тому

      I thought bollocks was an insult. I like the grill and the paint job.

    • @AfricaTwin-Stuff
      @AfricaTwin-Stuff  2 роки тому +2

      Ha! It’s all in the context. “It’s the dogs bollocks” is saying it’s great.

    • @barrydaly7174
      @barrydaly7174 2 роки тому

      @@drewiliffe4855 Only if referred to in relation to speech I.e. "Boris is Alright"
      "You Sir, are talking Bollocks" That sort of thing. However if an object is observed and then referred to as "The Bollocks" it generally means it is Fantastic "The Mutt's Nuts" As it were... Your welcome.

  • @royromero8496
    @royromero8496 2 місяці тому +1

    Great job!

  • @patland73
    @patland73 2 роки тому +1

    I thought about this all weekend while doing maintenance on my NC, and then i find this, you did a great job Sir, i don't like the grey either, i will do something similar, thanks for the idea! ;-)

  • @Chris_Z.
    @Chris_Z. 2 роки тому +1

    Good job. Have used a product called Plasti dip spray paint. Works well on plastic panels. Easy to do touch ups when it needs it.

  • @meerkat-man
    @meerkat-man 2 роки тому

    Well, that only looks bloody brilliant mate !! It's what Honda should have done to start with.

  • @michaelhall4682
    @michaelhall4682 2 роки тому

    Nicely done. Hooray for peer pressure!

  • @bg4406
    @bg4406 Рік тому +1

    Wow!! Another great job 👏👍 I just subscribed. I see this video is a year old, how did the black paint hold up on the plastic??

    • @AfricaTwin-Stuff
      @AfricaTwin-Stuff  Рік тому

      Paint? It’s still perfect. Which is a bit surprising given it cops road crap from the front wheel.
      I think the plastic etch primer is the key to success.

  • @visionstrom1482
    @visionstrom1482 2 роки тому

    Great Job! Looks like I have a new project, thanks for sharing 👍

  • @brucefleming1743
    @brucefleming1743 2 роки тому

    Great job Adrian that looks awesome

  • @martingibbs1869
    @martingibbs1869 2 роки тому

    I like it. I'll have a go when the seasons over.

  • @MsDenver2
    @MsDenver2 2 роки тому

    If you use a rubberised paint for underneath or radiator paint it should hold up

  • @aBluegrassPicker
    @aBluegrassPicker 2 роки тому

    Great job. It looks GREAT! (please don't use acetone on your bare hands, folks)

    • @AfricaTwin-Stuff
      @AfricaTwin-Stuff  2 роки тому +2

      Ha! Wondering who would be first. Congratulations.

  • @Brian0059
    @Brian0059 2 роки тому

    Big improvement

  • @BudFox559
    @BudFox559 2 роки тому

    That looks pretty good

  • @johnterry804
    @johnterry804 2 роки тому

    Good job! It looks so much better 👍

  • @Kerros973
    @Kerros973 2 роки тому

    Looks great 👍👏 I will think about this solution 😎 thank you for sharing 👏

  • @plunder1956
    @plunder1956 2 роки тому

    I see that Ryobi kit is a popular down your way as it is in UK

  • @meindertsprang7491
    @meindertsprang7491 2 роки тому +1

    I've always wondered about the odd shape of that "tube" between the flange and the catalytic converter. Why isn't that a nice pice of round bent tube?

  • @Solder-Flowz
    @Solder-Flowz 2 роки тому

    Very good job mate! Well done!

  • @MsDenver2
    @MsDenver2 2 роки тому

    If you wax bit or some kind of protection the paint should wash clean

  • @jarekhaus2808
    @jarekhaus2808 Рік тому

    jestes super mechanikiem , z przyjemnościa oglądam Twoje filmiki.Pozdrawiam i szerokości.Pisze po polsku abys sie troche natrudził tłumacząc ten tekst.🙃

  • @BlaserAndDesert
    @BlaserAndDesert 10 місяців тому

    Nice video and work. How is the paint holding?

    • @AfricaTwin-Stuff
      @AfricaTwin-Stuff  10 місяців тому +1

      Still perfect. The plastic etch primer is the secrete.

  • @terryburnham727
    @terryburnham727 2 роки тому

    so much better , nice job.

  • @MsDenver2
    @MsDenver2 2 роки тому

    That looks very good 👍🏍

  • @ronsmith6242
    @ronsmith6242 2 роки тому

    Well done another great video

  • @zach666ful
    @zach666ful Рік тому

    Dobrá práce, už jsem to na své taky udělal.

  • @steved2623
    @steved2623 2 роки тому

    Good job that looks great.

  • @intruder1992
    @intruder1992 2 роки тому

    Very nice job!

  • @tomdeardeuff8361
    @tomdeardeuff8361 2 роки тому

    You did a great job thank you

  • @miguelperaldominguez4636
    @miguelperaldominguez4636 2 роки тому

    Very good and nice job....

  • @SGCgleaton
    @SGCgleaton 2 роки тому

    Looks good good idea

  • @secretonoche8593
    @secretonoche8593 2 роки тому

    I wonder if the metal there will heat up and damage the plastic?

    • @AfricaTwin-Stuff
      @AfricaTwin-Stuff  2 роки тому

      Done a few thousand KM since this mod and all still fine 🤗

  • @DavidJohns-b4c
    @DavidJohns-b4c Рік тому

    Does anyone know of a video showing removal of all fairings/panels on a 2021 NC750X DCT

  • @rivkasenchut2867
    @rivkasenchut2867 2 роки тому

    👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @SsiolisP
    @SsiolisP 2 роки тому

    I'm not an expert, but according to my abacus calculations you should have done this and that to compensate for fluid dynamics, Newton's laws of motion and other physics problems which I'm certified as professionally unaware of. In comparison to the grill I never made, and through a layman's viewpoint it looks better than nice, so at the least you have that going for you!

  • @alexthebear
    @alexthebear 2 роки тому

    Well done 😎

  • @MsDenver2
    @MsDenver2 2 роки тому

    I thought that whole was for extra cooling , I’m probably wrong 😊

  • @bg4406
    @bg4406 Рік тому

    How much would you charge to do this for people interested? I’m ready to become a customer 😃👍

    • @AfricaTwin-Stuff
      @AfricaTwin-Stuff  Рік тому

      Ha! Thanks for the vote of confidence.
      But sorry. This was a one-off.

    • @AfricaTwin-Stuff
      @AfricaTwin-Stuff  Рік тому +1

      I used black Sikaflex. This is a brand of silicone that is super adhesive and strong but still remains slightly flexible.

  • @allun13
    @allun13 2 роки тому

    Looks great. Make me one....please!!

    • @AfricaTwin-Stuff
      @AfricaTwin-Stuff  2 роки тому

      Ha! If I made you one, everyone would think I’m a good bloke - which I’m not.

  • @bg4406
    @bg4406 Рік тому

    What is the name of the black glue? Do you have a link to product

    • @AfricaTwin-Stuff
      @AfricaTwin-Stuff  Рік тому

      Sikaflex can be bought almost anywhere here in Oz. It’s a very common product. Google it to find where you can buy it locally.

  • @rocketron6677
    @rocketron6677 11 місяців тому

    Off topic, I have just upgraded rear shock with a YSS on your recommendation. But is the front fork upgrade worth it ? Cheers Cobber

    • @AfricaTwin-Stuff
      @AfricaTwin-Stuff  11 місяців тому

      Front upgrade worth it? For me it was. The PD valves made the most difference.
      But if you are happy with your current setup then don’t upgrade.

  • @clg_pro2009
    @clg_pro2009 Рік тому

    that what i was saying lol maybe under coating or bedliner spray for skid plate

  • @secretonoche8593
    @secretonoche8593 2 роки тому

    Is the material aluminum?

  • @Speedy_Gonzo
    @Speedy_Gonzo Рік тому

    What is ur forme called

  • @OlivierBoigey
    @OlivierBoigey 2 роки тому

    Nice tutorial, I want to do it too…Anyway, you would better wear gloves to work with dangerous tools- And I'm certain you forgot the mask too ;-)

    • @AfricaTwin-Stuff
      @AfricaTwin-Stuff  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for the advice. No. Didn’t forget. It’s danger in life that makes it fun 🤪

  • @bryanobando8063
    @bryanobando8063 11 місяців тому

    Sabes donde puedo conseguir una mascarilla x qur la mía se me daño en un huevo

  • @mickleblade
    @mickleblade 2 роки тому

    God 'ol Sikaflex, get a tiny dob on you hand and it'll transfer to the door handle, to you wife's hand on onto the white leather sofa etc. I seem to remember it cleans up with a dilute alcohol cleaner, though I can't remember if it was ethanol or isopropyl alcohol.

    • @AfricaTwin-Stuff
      @AfricaTwin-Stuff  2 роки тому

      Yes. It’s nasty stuff when it gets in the wrong places.

  • @jscar7208
    @jscar7208 2 роки тому

    what was it that you used to glue the grill on ?

    • @AfricaTwin-Stuff
      @AfricaTwin-Stuff  2 роки тому +1

      Sikaflex. But I think any type of silicone would do the job.

  • @ronmac1832
    @ronmac1832 Рік тому

    10X Better!

  • @burakaydn4553
    @burakaydn4553 2 роки тому

    I should stop watching your videos because I cant find time to ride rather than trying to do your projects to my NC 😃

  • @cobrin6437
    @cobrin6437 2 роки тому

    ooooh, cosmetics...once you start, you can't stop. And that bashplate is begging for attention ha ha ha!