✅Honda NC750X - Easy to Lift? More than 230 Kg, plenty of accessories, lets see what are the most important parts when your NC750X will be on the ground! 🔴PLEASE SUPPORT MY CHANNEL BY HELPING ME REACH 1,000 SUBSCRIBERS SO I CAN MONETIZE MY CONTENT: ua-cam.com/users/IdealBike
Hi Alex, I saw it on your videos, thanks to the bike's gravity center plus the right technique things can be easier than they look at first sight. Greetings!
You are totally right getting into this most important subject. Big and heavy bikes could be quite hazardous in case of dropping, especially with a pillion, who's legs can slide under the exhaust pipes easily. Saw it happen once on a steepy mountain corner where a couple got under a huge and very heavy shopper when the rider dropped it while leaving from idle after a short stop. Four people were needed to help them out of trouble. What if they had been all alone at such moment? Happened to me once with my 1000 cc BMW, on my way back from a border crossing weekend trip, trying to leave a parking after visiting a store, with my lock still on the front brake disk... Instant and brutal end to my elegant "swung"!
I am definitely too scared to take my NC750X off road ! Mostly I am too scared because I do not want to damage the best bike I have ever owned (which will hopefully see me to the end of my motorcycling life). I am reasonably confident that I could lift the bike but I doubt I will be in a good shape afterwards 😁. Thanks for posting, best wishes.
I was also like you at the beginning, but on a safe surface and with a friend along I said why not? There was no risk for the bike or for me... With a proper lifting technique... Greetings!
Same here. Whatever its the best or not, but its expensive to repare some parts. For sure you need crash bars, handguards, skid plate, and foldable gear lever...
Great video. I remember my first drop many years ago when I was 40-something. I just picked up my first bike (!) an ST-1100. I just left the dealer and I rode onto the parking of a petrol station, I believe to make a call home or something. Then I had to turn the bike around. My only experienc was learning on a 600cc bike. I did not realize that when you lean a Pan to one side there is a certain point at which it decides to lay down. And there is nothing you can do to reverse the bike's decision! Then of course I had to pick it up without knowing the proper technique. I think it was the adrenaline from the sheer embarrasment the let me succeed to lift the almost 300 kg bike of the ground. Later I dropped it two more times. Once in my garage and once on the side of my house with the top case jammed against the wall. No need to explain that those were not fun experiences either. Now after many bikeless years I am trying to decide on a new bike. This experience with the Pan plays a major role in making a decision, although I do lean towards a Deauville which is not much lighter than a Pan.
Mine has been over 6 times and with engine guards full petrol tank and I can pick it up. Also I'm a mad rider!!!!!! But it's always worked bloody good quality.
I once picked up my 07 ninja 650 of the ground like it was a piece of candy. Grabbed both handles (maybe not the best technique on my end). I did it after an accident with the help of adrenaline. 400lbs.
I would love it if my NC750X was 100 pounds lighter. But, not really complaining, it's a bit of an economy bike and I didn't pay that much for it, new. That said it's still a quality bike and I like it a lot. Started out on a 2012 NC700X and recently bought a 2019 NC750X with zero miles from a dealer.
I could barely pick up my VStrom 650 when I first got it & 10 years later I couldn't. Center of gravity was VERY high. Replaced it with a Honda NC700X & it's MUCH easier to pick up. I dropped it first time last week. Also more nimble & more low-end torque. I heard it will go 115 but I'll never need to. 80 is enough & it doesn't sound busy there at all. At 80 my VStrom sounded like it was going to explode. Didn't have the torque to use taller gearing. Also weighed 492 wet. (2007) If I dropped the VStrom away from home I'd be stranded.
I have dropped my NC750X and had to get the brake lever replaced. It was very hard to pick up on a wet road but once you get your legs almost straight it’s easier the rest of the way
And if it falls over to the other side, you should put out the kickstand before lifting to keep it from falling again, really good and helpful video, thank you 👍!
Maybe try lifting the bike by the handlebar end with the bars turned to the right to start with, this will give you the most leverage and make it much easier! That is how I lift up my BMW GSA and it makes a big difference.
The issue you have lifting like this is that you are facing away from the bike once you have it upright, have a look at BMW videos on you tube for off road skills, one of the first things they teach is lifting a bike. Turn the handlebars so the front wheel is pointing upwards onto full lock. Then you lift the bike via the handlebar facing the bike as it gives you most mechanical advantage, and you can grab the brake lever as you raise the bike and start taking the weight of the bike on your body.
Thanks for the video. I'll have to try that sometimes. Had to pick up my NC once, alone, in the desert, in a patch of sand. It wasn't easy and I lifted with my back and not my legs and as a result, I kept feeling my back through the rest of the day. Luckily I'm young so it's not an issue but I did get scared of taking it off road since, despite wanting to explore new places.
The coast technique is really the easiest. Just one apart, I would put your plastic protectors under the crashbars, because it's the part that hits the floor. Greetings ✌
And 'Nancy' is thinking......what is he doing with me this time ......? Nicely done brother 👍 Safe rides 🙏🏍 ( By the way, mine fell over once on asphalt and the left riders footpeg broke off where the pin goes through the aluminum....., pain in the butt on a manual transmission)
Thanks for sharing and risking your bike to teach others what to expect if we ever drop our NC750... And good reminder to pick up the bike with your legs... I have most of the same modifications to my bike as you do... Greetings from California....
That’s it! Ankle cannot be under one’s bum or even under knee when lifting up. Much easier to have ankle a tad further than knee and then both lift up and backwards pushing tires into the ground . . .
Usually off-road you can easily drop it when you stop or at very low speeds. In a real live scenario at high speeds you can even destroy the bike completely. The purpose was to test lifting the bike in the most encountered off-road situations. Greetings
@@IdealBike honestly truthfully speaking I've never dropped any motorcycle in the whole 20 years that I've ridden apart from the Goldwing. And that was only because I passed my test on that bike and it really wasn't a good first bike on the first week was a bit bothersome. As long as someone is riding something that they are confident and capable of handling and they have the experience of doing it I don't see why anyone should be dropping bikes at all there is just no reason to drop them it really isn't that difficult to ride a bike like this. Well I see what you're saying I do sort of disagree I guess off-road yeah I guess in that scenario but again to ride off-road you have to have some serious still I don't think I would do very well off-road so maybe that would be me dropping I don't know
Thanks for that test. I have the same equipment, sw motech handguard and Givi crashbar. Unfortunately I have not the same muscle on my legs and I guess I would not be able to lift my NC 😂
BMW GS, allthough a heavier bike, is not that difficult to lift. The bike is "higher" then your NC as the GS has a boxer engine and is therefore higher over the surface. Furthermore, do not get too low with your bottom. You knee should be in an angle of approx 90°, then you have to use less leg muscle power. If you go down too deep with your bottom, you have to lift a longer way. Like the squat you doo in your fitness studio, not too deep down.
I think those adventure bikes are just too heavy and easy to damage offroad. You should also consider the dynamics of dropping the bike. A slow lowsider did serious damage to my NC, even with protection - it slipped over the road and hit a curb.
That's true, there is always a compromise, still NC750X it's not an off-road bike, it can manage some light Gravel but the ground clearence, the alloy wheels, the suspensions are not properly designed for off-road
@@IdealBike I guess the NC can be a decent "offroad" bike despite it's weight. I just think a much lighter bike makes more sense for going places that are considered "advanture". Anyway I love my NC, it's a great reasonable bike. Edit: just saw your video on the CT125 ... I actally think that's a great size.
After crash on the left side you have to change gear lever, plastic cover on the bottom side of the engine and crash bar. Unfortunetely its "life" knowledge.
✅Honda NC750X - Easy to Lift?
More than 230 Kg, plenty of accessories, lets see what are the most important parts when your NC750X will be on the ground!
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I tested lifted it with luggage on it last year. No problem at all!! Anyway, stilll looking forward to see your video :-)
Let's wait and see other aspects, it will worth it 😉
Good video on how to lift. Thank you for sharing your tips with us!
Thank you for the comment!
i love youre content i and my father will bugy this bike, we will buy the equip from youre infobox.
Great Video!
I dropped my NC750X more than 20 times for sure and most of the time it was easy to pick up :)
Hi Alex, I saw it on your videos, thanks to the bike's gravity center plus the right technique things can be easier than they look at first sight. Greetings!
So true
I have this bike, i dont even have to push it with my back at all to lift it....its light because the engine is so low...bike is so awesome
Thank you for posting. Got mine Tuesday 30/08/2024. 2019 model.
Superb, enjoy it!
You are totally right getting into this most important subject. Big and heavy bikes could be quite hazardous in case of dropping, especially with a pillion, who's legs can slide under the exhaust pipes easily. Saw it happen once on a steepy mountain corner where a couple got under a huge and very heavy shopper when the rider dropped it while leaving from idle after a short stop. Four people were needed to help them out of trouble. What if they had been all alone at such moment? Happened to me once with my 1000 cc BMW, on my way back from a border crossing weekend trip, trying to leave a parking after visiting a store, with my lock still on the front brake disk... Instant and brutal end to my elegant "swung"!
I am definitely too scared to take my NC750X off road ! Mostly I am too scared because I do not want to damage the best bike I have ever owned (which will hopefully see me to the end of my motorcycling life).
I am reasonably confident that I could lift the bike but I doubt I will be in a good shape afterwards 😁.
Thanks for posting, best wishes.
I was also like you at the beginning, but on a safe surface and with a friend along I said why not? There was no risk for the bike or for me... With a proper lifting technique... Greetings!
Same here. Whatever its the best or not, but its expensive to repare some parts. For sure you need crash bars, handguards, skid plate, and foldable gear lever...
I used to do some deadlifting/gym in my younger years, so I have no problem lifting most bikes, but for a weakling/women it can be tricky!
Great video. I remember my first drop many years ago when I was 40-something. I just picked up my first bike (!) an ST-1100. I just left the dealer and I rode onto the parking of a petrol station, I believe to make a call home or something. Then I had to turn the bike around. My only experienc was learning on a 600cc bike. I did not realize that when you lean a Pan to one side there is a certain point at which it decides to lay down. And there is nothing you can do to reverse the bike's decision! Then of course I had to pick it up without knowing the proper technique. I think it was the adrenaline from the sheer embarrasment the let me succeed to lift the almost 300 kg bike of the ground. Later I dropped it two more times. Once in my garage and once on the side of my house with the top case jammed against the wall. No need to explain that those were not fun experiences either. Now after many bikeless years I am trying to decide on a new bike. This experience with the Pan plays a major role in making a decision, although I do lean towards a Deauville which is not much lighter than a Pan.
Mine has been over 6 times and with engine guards full petrol tank and I can pick it up. Also I'm a mad rider!!!!!! But it's always worked bloody good quality.
Great video & brilliant reminder on how to pick up a bike safely.
Thanks for the comment, appreciate it 🙏
I once picked up my 07 ninja 650 of the ground like it was a piece of candy. Grabbed both handles (maybe not the best technique on my end). I did it after an accident with the help of adrenaline. 400lbs.
I would love it if my NC750X was 100 pounds lighter. But, not really complaining, it's a bit of an economy bike and I didn't pay that much for it, new.
That said it's still a quality bike and I like it a lot.
Started out on a 2012 NC700X and recently bought a 2019 NC750X with zero miles from a dealer.
I could barely pick up my VStrom 650 when I first got it & 10 years later I couldn't. Center of gravity was VERY high. Replaced it with a Honda NC700X & it's MUCH easier to pick up. I dropped it first time last week. Also more nimble & more low-end torque. I heard it will go 115 but I'll never need to. 80 is enough & it doesn't sound busy there at all. At 80 my VStrom sounded like it was going to explode. Didn't have the torque to use taller gearing. Also weighed 492 wet. (2007) If I dropped the VStrom away from home I'd be stranded.
Hello, thank you for sharing your experience!
I have dropped my NC750X and had to get the brake lever replaced. It was very hard to pick up on a wet road but once you get your legs almost straight it’s easier the rest of the way
Sorry to hear that, sometimes we cannot predict it...
And if it falls over to the other side, you should put out the kickstand before lifting to keep it from falling again, really good and helpful video, thank you 👍!
Thanks for the comment, anyway the handguards and crashbar are definitely a big must for this bike...
Yes the side stand tip is important as you could end up tipping it all the way over again
Maybe try lifting the bike by the handlebar end with the bars turned to the right to start with, this will give you the most leverage and make it much easier! That is how I lift up my BMW GSA and it makes a big difference.
The issue you have lifting like this is that you are facing away from the bike once you have it upright, have a look at BMW videos on you tube for off road skills, one of the first things they teach is lifting a bike. Turn the handlebars so the front wheel is pointing upwards onto full lock. Then you lift the bike via the handlebar facing the bike as it gives you most mechanical advantage, and you can grab the brake lever as you raise the bike and start taking the weight of the bike on your body.
Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for the video. I'll have to try that sometimes. Had to pick up my NC once, alone, in the desert, in a patch of sand. It wasn't easy and I lifted with my back and not my legs and as a result, I kept feeling my back through the rest of the day. Luckily I'm young so it's not an issue but I did get scared of taking it off road since, despite wanting to explore new places.
The coast technique is really the easiest. Just one apart, I would put your plastic protectors under the crashbars, because it's the part that hits the floor.
Greetings ✌
Thanks for the comment, appreciate it! Greetings 👍
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Well done!!!
We should have taken pictures or video when I went down on Transalpina in a not so controlled way!!!! 😅😂😂😂😂
Indeed 😁
Very usefull vídeo. Thanks a lot for share it. Best regards.
Thanks for the comment, appreciate it!
Very good , with techcnic it is very easy to lift it , dont need more effort or dont be very strong , I tryed , thank you .
Thanks for the comment
Thanks ! Very informative video !
Thanks appreciate your comment
Hi could you try from the other side as mine has touched down on the DCT filter cover.
Not really, I sold the bike last year
You’re going to feel it in the morning 🤣
It was ok 😁
And 'Nancy' is thinking......what is he doing with me this time ......?
Nicely done brother 👍
Safe rides 🙏🏍
( By the way, mine fell over once on asphalt and the left riders footpeg broke off where the pin goes through the aluminum....., pain in the butt on a manual transmission)
Thanks man, appreciate your comment! Stay safe!
thanks for your video!
Thanks for sharing and risking your bike to teach others what to expect if we ever drop our NC750... And good reminder to pick up the bike with your legs... I have most of the same modifications to my bike as you do... Greetings from California....
Thank you Mike, it was a sudden moment idea and I said why not? 😁 Greetings!
That’s it! Ankle cannot be under one’s bum or even under knee when lifting up. Much easier to have ankle a tad further than knee and then both lift up and backwards pushing tires into the ground . . .
With that technique you can pick up even heavier bikes, on flat dry ground, at least.
I have used this technique on an 800 lb Harley. It is a chore, but I have done it a couple of times.
BRAVO!!! Grazie.
Easy ? Please explain how easy it is for a 75 year old man with a bad back and knackered knees Please?
It’s on the steer not almost not on the crashbar.
I had 9 bikes and never dropped one. Do you people have the dropsees?
Besides this contrelled one, nothin else so far.
Nice job 👏👍👌
Thanks!
very good. From Portugal
Dunno why your looking at what's touching the ground it might not be that way when someone drops it. It doesn't stop perfectly like in your scenario.
Usually off-road you can easily drop it when you stop or at very low speeds. In a real live scenario at high speeds you can even destroy the bike completely. The purpose was to test lifting the bike in the most encountered off-road situations. Greetings
@@IdealBike honestly truthfully speaking I've never dropped any motorcycle in the whole 20 years that I've ridden apart from the Goldwing. And that was only because I passed my test on that bike and it really wasn't a good first bike on the first week was a bit bothersome. As long as someone is riding something that they are confident and capable of handling and they have the experience of doing it I don't see why anyone should be dropping bikes at all there is just no reason to drop them it really isn't that difficult to ride a bike like this. Well I see what you're saying I do sort of disagree I guess off-road yeah I guess in that scenario but again to ride off-road you have to have some serious still I don't think I would do very well off-road so maybe that would be me dropping I don't know
Thanks for that test. I have the same equipment, sw motech handguard and Givi crashbar. Unfortunately I have not the same muscle on my legs and I guess I would not be able to lift my NC 😂
Hehe, don't subestimate your powers, with the right angle anyone can lift it. I saw a small lady picking up the GS 1200 easily
@@IdealBike
You are right, even female lifting GoldWing !
Hope will not have to challenge it 😌
@@IdealBike it's because of opposite cylinders and angle of bike
BMW GS, allthough a heavier bike, is not that difficult to lift. The bike is "higher" then your NC as the GS has a boxer engine and is therefore higher over the surface.
Furthermore, do not get too low with your bottom. You knee should be in an angle of approx 90°, then you have to use less leg muscle power. If you go down too deep with your bottom, you have to lift a longer way. Like the squat you doo in your fitness studio, not too deep down.
Thanks a lot, appreciate your inputs!
I think those adventure bikes are just too heavy and easy to damage offroad. You should also consider the dynamics of dropping the bike. A slow lowsider did serious damage to my NC, even with protection - it slipped over the road and hit a curb.
That's true, there is always a compromise, still NC750X it's not an off-road bike, it can manage some light Gravel but the ground clearence, the alloy wheels, the suspensions are not properly designed for off-road
@@IdealBike I guess the NC can be a decent "offroad" bike despite it's weight. I just think a much lighter bike makes more sense for going places that are considered "advanture". Anyway I love my NC, it's a great reasonable bike. Edit: just saw your video on the CT125 ... I actally think that's a great size.
I would have bought also the CT125 Hunter Cub, but unfortunately it will not arrive in Europe due to the Euro 5 regulations...
If you drop the bike to the opposite side you will damage / bent the foot brake pedal.
Hopefully it will stop in the Crashbar
Too late!
What seat do you have on your NC?
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nice video my friend
Thanks for the comment!
Если этот здоровяк еле как его поднял, то что делать мне я не представляю)
After crash on the left side you have to change gear lever, plastic cover on the bottom side of the engine and crash bar. Unfortunetely its "life" knowledge.
Better DCT without gear lever
@@IdealBike hahaha. Very funny ;) but manual is better for offroad...
That's true 😁😁😁 perhaps a foldable gear lever will help
Lets face it. NC isnt offroad bike. If youre going offroad with NC you can go with any bike...
@@dziamacz after riding my ninja 650 off road I can completely disagree with you. The nc is much more realistic off road.
Wrong wrong wrongbad for the waist and wrists etc.
You must lift a bike just from the handlebar .
I don't think so, as you can push with your entire body catching from the handlebars and back side.
Nothing compared to my Goldwing