Whilst you may have been embarrassed to make this video, I found it extremely useful. I just removed, re-greased, and reinstalled the axle tonight and after watching this video it was extremely straightforward! I dare say, enjoyable. Although I do like to torque things to spec with a calibrated wrench :)
Thanks, nice and easy with the right tools. I always use a torque wrench . 74Nm for the axle, 22 N m for the pinch bolt and 30 Nm for the caliper bolts. A torque wrench is cheap compared to the potential costs of over or under tightening bolts.
Hi Adrian, after a trip to Perth and back the front tyre was quite scalloped and needed replacement. Your video was perfect for learning a useful technique on the NC70X.
Much apreciated , that on my request you have done this embarrassing video for a non tech guy like me ! 😃 thank you very much , this will safe me good euros !! Ride safe
Thanks for posting another easy to understand video.... it may be reasonably straightforward but it's always good to see it being done correctly.... Would there be any chance of a demo of changing brake pads/cleaning out calipers.... That would be much appreciated. Keep up the good work👍
hi, thanks for taking the time to do these vids, recently picked myself up a 2016 750x and really loving it, the perfect commuter bike! my only grumble is the black plastics really do bring out all the micro scratches so easy! probably just my poor colour choice! anyways, keep up the great work, subbed !
My Tmax uses a 11mm and 17mm bolt for the front and rear tires. I use 11&17mm "connector nuts" (used to joint sections of all thread together) and a wrench to loosen and tighten the axles.
I've also seen a good tip on "Delboys Garage" He uses a 17mm bolt head instead of buying a special Allan key. Just heat the bolt shaft and bend it at right angles to the head. It works like a charm.
I have the 700X here in the States and I love it. I've already had my days of fast bikes, big bikes, off road bikes. I like how it's a kind of a do it all bike with exceptional gas mileage. So easy to work on. I don't know what to get next though once this one has run it's course. Maybe the VFR..
BY DIY - VFR? Very difficult to work on and poor fuel consumption but brilliant performance. You could just upgrade to the NC750 as this is available in the USA now.
Thanks for making all your videos. Just ordered my NC750X and you have shown how easy a bike it is to maintain. Will save a fortune not taking it to the dealer. Oh, by the way, where do you get your safety boots? :-) :-)
A stick broken off at the right length put under the engine at the front. But I can’t think of why you would need to remove the wheel as a puncture can be plugged with the wheel in place.
@@AfricaTwin-Stuff I ran into some motorcylists this summer who managed to damage a tire beyond plugging. They had to get a tube installed by a local auto mechanic. It was their rear wheel so they didn't have too much trouble.
Леонид Коренков - for this bike? No. But I was curious. It makes a very slight difference that I can feel when hitting bumps while cornering. The front end feels “tighter”.
Thanks! I do have a question though. I just bought a 2017 NC750x with only 4300km’s on it. The bike is actually brand new. But there might be an issue with it. I here a noice coming from that I think is the front wheel. That is speed dependent (not rpm). I already eliminated the brake to be causing it. Of a forum they say it’s the original tire, but it also might be the front wheel bearings, bus as they don’t have any play (and just 4300km’s) I don’t think that is plausible. Do you have similar experience with noice coming from the front of your bike?
Sorry. Haven’t had a front end noise problem. But I have had various levels of noise from different brands of tyre. That would be my first guess of the cause.
I have the same motorcycle and I'm having the same problem. The sound coming from the front wheel gets louder as I accelerate. I couldn't solve the problem.
Ben istanbuldan yaziyorum..ayni sorun bendede var en son kastikler soguktan sertlestigi icin ses yapiyor dediler.50 60 km araliginda yapiyor.baska birsey bulabilirseniz buraya yazarsaniz sevinirim.
Do you have to center the wheel in the fork so that it's sitting evenly in the middle, or does a motorcycle fork "force" this to happen automatically? (compared to a regular bicycle, where the brake grinding noise would indicate that the wheel is off a little). Thanks!
It's only "straight forward" if you know how to do it. Apparently the tens of thousands of people who watched this video didn't think it was "straight forward" either. Thanks...
rmezei - no idea. In the 40+ years of doing my own maintenance I’ve never replaced these. If you want to be super careful you could put blue loctite on the bolts before reinstall.
Any tips for replacing the front rotor? Haven't found any vids, souds silly but not sure how elaborate I should be about removing old loctite from the bolts, applying new loctite, using a torque wrench etc..
I replaced the front rotor on mine, the bolts undo without any fuss, they are only about 42Nm. Make sure you clean the mounting surface on the wheel before putting the new rotor on or you'll have it running out of true and flexing the caliper mountings.
raguvaran veerappan - sorry. Only do videos of stuff I need to do on my bike. It’s unlikely that I’ll need to replace the clutch in my lifetime. But clutch replacement on the manual gearbox is “generic”. So any video on this topic for another bike will set you right.
Please dont recommend people to not use correct tightening. Front axel on the NC is 55 fps. Rear axel is 72 fps.And brake caliper: You must remove first. Or else you cant get the wheel out.
Kenneth Graversen - anyone who follows blindly the advice of something they see on UA-cam is an idiot. I’m only saying what I have done for the last 45 years of maintaining my own bikes. But thanks for providing the torque settings for those who need it.
@@Jonesterooney have them do it when you get your rear tire replaced and it won't cost much at all. Buy your tire and chain online for a good deal, make an appointment with the mechanic, bring in the parts and it will be fast and reasonably priced.
@@AfricaTwin-Stuff It was based on the statement "it's so straight forward I'm embarrassed to do it" Thats relative, I have never removed the tire from my bike that's why I need instruction. You may be embarrassed because you know how to do it, but I don't want to be embarrassed because it's so easy and I don't know how.
Let me ask you this, I have to change both tires is this something a dumbass can do or would it be wise to have a mechanic, do it? Lastly, I had a great Honda Ascot that had shaft drive, why in the world are we using chains and sprockets? There must be a reason, but I can't figure it out.
Whilst you may have been embarrassed to make this video, I found it extremely useful. I just removed, re-greased, and reinstalled the axle tonight and after watching this video it was extremely straightforward! I dare say, enjoyable. Although I do like to torque things to spec with a calibrated wrench :)
Thanks mate. And good on you, for using a torque wrench (unlike some slack lazy buggers I won’t mention)!
Thanks for another useful video. I'm collecting your tips so I can take good care of my nc750x, which should be delivered in a couple of weeks now.
Why is there a space at the one side at the spacer, at the side where you loosen the front wheel, is that normal?
Thanks, nice and easy with the right tools. I always use a torque wrench . 74Nm for the axle, 22 N m for the pinch bolt and 30 Nm for the caliper bolts. A torque wrench is cheap compared to the potential costs of over or under tightening bolts.
Hi Adrian, after a trip to Perth and back the front tyre was quite scalloped and needed replacement. Your video was perfect for learning a useful technique on the NC70X.
mcoulson111 - thanks mate. Glad to hear it helped.
Much apreciated , that on my request you have done this embarrassing video for a non tech guy like me ! 😃 thank you very much , this will safe me good euros !! Ride safe
thanks for the video it gave me some idea as what to expect when i removed the front wheel on my nc700xd today.
Thanks for posting another easy to understand video.... it may be reasonably straightforward but it's always good to see it being done correctly.... Would there be any chance of a demo of changing brake pads/cleaning out calipers.... That would be much appreciated. Keep up the good work👍
Nice greasy shaft and love the boots 😎 another great video
hi, thanks for taking the time to do these vids, recently picked myself up a 2016 750x and really loving it, the perfect commuter bike! my only grumble is the black plastics really do bring out all the micro scratches so easy! probably just my poor colour choice! anyways, keep up the great work, subbed !
Good video, torques would also be interesting.
greetings from Germany
You have such a relaxing voice.
Thank you as always for sharing your knowledge.
Love the greasy shaft tip!
My Tmax uses a 11mm and 17mm bolt for the front and rear tires. I use 11&17mm "connector nuts" (used to joint sections of all thread together) and a wrench to loosen and tighten the axles.
Good tip. I hate having to use specialty tools on basic stuff. Argh
I've also seen a good tip on "Delboys Garage"
He uses a 17mm bolt head instead of buying a special Allan key.
Just heat the bolt shaft and bend it at right angles to the head. It works like a charm.
I have the 700X here in the States and I love it. I've already had my days of fast bikes, big bikes, off road bikes. I like how it's a kind of a do it all bike with exceptional gas mileage. So easy to work on. I don't know what to get next though once this one has run it's course. Maybe the VFR..
BY DIY - VFR? Very difficult to work on and poor fuel consumption but brilliant performance.
You could just upgrade to the NC750 as this is available in the USA now.
@@AfricaTwin-Stuff I think you're right
I like Hondas new line of CB models. The 650F is comparable and the 1000R would scratch the itch.
BY DIY - good point. The CB650 is way more powerful in terms of horsepower than the NC750
Thanks for the video.
Hello, could you please make a video for front wheel and steering alignment? Thank you
Thanks mate.
Thanks for making all your videos. Just ordered my NC750X and you have shown how easy a bike it is to maintain. Will save a fortune not taking it to the dealer. Oh, by the way, where do you get your safety boots? :-) :-)
How would you remove the wheel while travelling?
A stick broken off at the right length put under the engine at the front.
But I can’t think of why you would need to remove the wheel as a puncture can be plugged with the wheel in place.
@@AfricaTwin-Stuff I ran into some motorcylists this summer who managed to damage a tire beyond plugging. They had to get a tube installed by a local auto mechanic. It was their rear wheel so they didn't have too much trouble.
Thanking you for this... if i could give you 2 likes I would.
👍👍
Thanks a lot
Hello! I can see you've got a front fork bracket installed right above the the fender. Is that thing really worth buying?
Леонид Коренков - for this bike? No.
But I was curious. It makes a very slight difference that I can feel when hitting bumps while cornering. The front end feels “tighter”.
Honda NC750X Stuff Ok, got that) thanks for your answer
What kind of grease did you use to lubricate the shaft? Couldn’t get a decent shot of it in the video
Any sort would do. But I used bearing grease on mine.
Thanks! I do have a question though. I just bought a 2017 NC750x with only 4300km’s on it. The bike is actually brand new. But there might be an issue with it. I here a noice coming from that I think is the front wheel. That is speed dependent (not rpm). I already eliminated the brake to be causing it. Of a forum they say it’s the original tire, but it also might be the front wheel bearings, bus as they don’t have any play (and just 4300km’s) I don’t think that is plausible.
Do you have similar experience with noice coming from the front of your bike?
Sorry. Haven’t had a front end noise problem.
But I have had various levels of noise from different brands of tyre. That would be my first guess of the cause.
I have the same motorcycle and I'm having the same problem. The sound coming from the front wheel gets louder as I accelerate. I couldn't solve the problem.
Ben istanbuldan yaziyorum..ayni sorun bendede var en son kastikler soguktan sertlestigi icin ses yapiyor dediler.50 60 km araliginda yapiyor.baska birsey bulabilirseniz buraya yazarsaniz sevinirim.
@@hasanpolat7611 ah that clears it all up.
Hey my friend i bougth givi rear racks for nc750 but the rear two adapters doesn't fit. Shoul i do something especial or better if i return.
gerardo antonio - sorry. No experience with the GIVI rack. I made my rack.
Do you have to center the wheel in the fork so that it's sitting evenly in the middle, or does a motorcycle fork "force" this to happen automatically? (compared to a regular bicycle, where the brake grinding noise would indicate that the wheel is off a little). Thanks!
Alex A. No centering required. The brake pads move a big when you remove the calliper. They self-adjust after a few metres of riding.
Ok, thanks!
Is it cast (tubeless) or spoked wheel?
Cast - tubeless
Very Nice
It's only "straight forward" if you know how to do it. Apparently the tens of thousands of people who watched this video didn't think it was "straight forward" either. Thanks...
in the manual it states to replace the break caliber mounting bolts with NEW ones - why is this???
rmezei - no idea. In the 40+ years of doing my own maintenance I’ve never replaced these.
If you want to be super careful you could put blue loctite on the bolts before reinstall.
Any tips for replacing the front rotor? Haven't found any vids, souds silly but not sure how elaborate I should be about removing old loctite from the bolts, applying new loctite, using a torque wrench etc..
oh really - I’ve never replaced the rotor on any of my bikes. But if I did I would replace the bolts and use red loctite on the bolts.
I replaced the front rotor on mine, the bolts undo without any fuss, they are only about 42Nm. Make sure you clean the mounting surface on the wheel before putting the new rotor on or you'll have it running out of true and flexing the caliper mountings.
Hi, great tutorials. Any chance of starting a few CB500X ones?
Lawrence Snelgrove - no chance of CB500X focussed videos on this channel. But thanks for asking.
Hi could you do a video on clutch plate replacement. Thanks in advance
raguvaran veerappan - sorry. Only do videos of stuff I need to do on my bike. It’s unlikely that I’ll need to replace the clutch in my lifetime.
But clutch replacement on the manual gearbox is “generic”. So any video on this topic for another bike will set you right.
its okay thanks anyways. any chances of doing coolant flush video instead. thanks
raguvaran veerappan - yes. I’m doing that this weekend!
Please dont recommend people to not use correct tightening.
Front axel on the NC is 55 fps.
Rear axel is 72 fps.And brake caliper: You must remove first. Or else you cant get the wheel out.
Kenneth Graversen - anyone who follows blindly the advice of something they see on UA-cam is an idiot.
I’m only saying what I have done for the last 45 years of maintaining my own bikes.
But thanks for providing the torque settings for those who need it.
Hey, any chance you could do a video tutorial on changing a chain? Is it easy to do or is it worth paying $80 to a mechanic to fit?
@@Jonesterooney have them do it when you get your rear tire replaced and it won't cost much at all. Buy your tire and chain online for a good deal, make an appointment with the mechanic, bring in the parts and it will be fast and reasonably priced.
@Bob Sacamano nothing wrong with doing a job properly. Whether you choose to do it all 'to spec' is up to you.
curious marketing technique alienating the viewers saying not knowing this is shameful
What tha? Don’t understand your comment. What has this to do with wheel removal?
@@AfricaTwin-Stuff It was based on the statement "it's so straight forward I'm embarrassed to do it" Thats relative, I have never removed the tire from my bike that's why I need instruction. You may be embarrassed because you know how to do it, but I don't want to be embarrassed because it's so easy and I don't know how.
@timelliott4117 arrrr. Ok. Understood. Thanks.
@@AfricaTwin-Stuff Truth be known I'm a little to sensitive in areas that I'm a dumbass. Your content and follow up on a comment gets a top thumbs up
Let me ask you this, I have to change both tires is this something a dumbass can do or would it be wise to have a mechanic, do it? Lastly, I had a great Honda Ascot that had shaft drive, why in the world are we using chains and sprockets? There must be a reason, but I can't figure it out.
Axle is 55ft-lbs not firm lol
your patented safety booty... jajajajaj
Greasy shaft 🤣