Artfully done. Your sump guard came out looking wonderful, matching the original lines of the bike. I thought the one you had on there at first looked fine, but that second is truly a work of art.
As a mech engineer I take my hat off to this great engine protection. And, as someone else already commented, you make an excellent salesman for the NC750X. Thank you very much for sharing these vids and ride safe! Best regards from Austria (without the "al" :)), Hans
Wow this some art work right there! Being the same kinda do it all myself as you are, i was looking for an example to make one for my own NC, and then i thought, why not look at HondaNC750X Stuff channel for one, i know he made a nice one! And bam here it is! Thanks for the beautiful work, now lets find some aluminum!
Very clever. I don't know if you're retired, however if so, looking after the two Hondas plus your trips is a great way to occupy your days. Good hobby! Better than playing golf (the 19th hole is a killer)
That... my friend is an awesome job. It looks really good keeping the original cowling and the sense of satisfaction from making it yourself can't be matched. Don't feel bad about filing out some of the bolt holes, I had to do that on my very expensive and flash looking SW Motech plate so you're way in front of me LOL. Looks the ducks guts Adrian. Well done.
Hi mate excellent job done i think you down play your own abilities all the work you have done such as your radiator guard ect have all looked extreamly professional and you only paid a fraction of the cost and like me you have bragging rights when someone asks "oh were did you get that " well done .
I reckon that looks so much better than the Dakar ready versions that you can buy. I can't weld and I don't think a plywood version will do the job. I think this maybe the catalyst for buying a new shed toy. Cheers mate, great job.
Placepics - any excuse for a new shed toy should be grabbed. I didn’t know if I’d like welding when I started but it’s become a bit addictive - particularly aluminium welding. I’m UA-cam-taught so if I can do it anyone can.
Quality work and a great video .... Honda should be watching, you are the best type of salesman for this bike - yep just got one and your vids were a significant part of my decision making especially with regard to the ease of maintenance. (not sure mine will go off road but there are plenty of lanes in the Staffordshire moorlands and Derbyshire peak district ideally suited to this bike ) ride safe
Eric Hansen - not at all. Air flow is unrestricted from the front through to the back. As I live in Oz we regularly get 40c heat in summer and I’ve had no heat issues.
Great job and work for this part that saves the bike.The only thing I would do is change the bolts and put and use the Allen key ones so with one tool you can open it in case of emergency. Now you know that you have to make another one ? Yes for the 500X because she will like it
Gerardo Musano - bolts? I’ve contemplated that but from previous experience have found them a bugger to remove if they are even slightly damaged. So have stick with the standard hex head. Wendy’s bike. I’ll pass. She doesn’t ride where it’s likely to bottom out on a rut. 🤪
Don't really understand why Honda doesn't put this and a radiator guard on the 750 and 500 x. They could charge another 500 bucks and still be much cheaper than the Africa Twin. Very frustrating for those of us without your mechanical ability and tools . Beautiful work. I'm sure you could sell the old one for about 150.
There's so many things that at least some people see as mandatory. Hand guards, heated grips, center stand, skid plate, fender extender, crash bar, cooler guard, rack, back fender, seat. And I probably forgot some. Everyone probably has at least some of those, but probably not even the hand guards are universal. So what does Honda add? I think it's fine to bring the price down as much as they can while still delivering a quality bike.
banjo 48 - thanks mate. The Everlast is the “entry level” unit but does everything I’m likely to need. This is my first “quality” welder so I have no experience with any others.
That is a mighty fine job you did there mate! Looks good and Bob's your uncle! I am looking at making one for my new-to-me DCT this winter. Great vid, i will be making mine similar to your design, thanks again. :{p
Nice job Sir. Now it's made, why not hole saw an aperture directly below the sump drain plug, such that oil changes can be made with it in situ? Kind regards.
On Any Sundry Mule - reasonable suggestion but ... The oil drains out the side on an angle and would almost certainly get some on the pan. Also still have to remove it for the oil filter. ... sigh. Life is such a trial !
I have an SW-Motech skidplate.. The one you made looks better!.. funny how the SW motech one is mounted in exactly the same way with the same type of brackets that you used to mount your self-made skidplate. Looks really good!
what do you think the ribs are on the oil pan for? not for cooling oil? and now answer the question, if there is a lack of ventilation, how will this affect the engine?
exeter rider - I started with just the “desire”. UA-cam and your budget are your guides. I started with a cheap Chinese tig that did steel only. I didn’t know if I’d like it or use it much so buying cheap seemed right. But it became addictive !
@@AfricaTwin-Stuff Yes I can imagine. Like you I have a great set up for wood but I seem to almost NEED to break into the metal world. I'm going to have to get one I think.
exeter rider - starting with woodwork is an excellent grounding for metal work. Woodwork requires a very high degree of accuracy. Much more than metal work. If I had to recommend a welder it would be an inverter TIG type - ideally an ac/dc so you can weld aluminium (ac) as well as stainless, mild steel and even cast (dc). Tig is the most versatile for a hobby welder as it will weld very thin to quite thick material. And it’s pretty easy to get the hang of too.
Good morning i am very happy to see and learn from your movies i have been following you for a long time and i learned a lot thanks I have a question Is there a fuel filter for NC750 X ?? And if so how long do they change? Thank you
“Because I am a computer expert and work with computers every day, I am using a piece of paper....”. Genius. As another computer expert this cracked me up! 👏🏻🤣🤣🤣🤣. Another nice job. Did you weigh it before fitting? Interested in what it adds to the bike’s weight.
Sorry - no chance. I made it up as I went along. So no plans or even drawings. I modelled the mounting points off drawings of the SW Motech plate. Ali type? Don’t know.
Thank you for the reply. Just thought I'd ask. I do enjoy you videos. I also have a CB500x although it's at my home home in Thailand stuck in the USA right now and I just bought a NC700 here in Los Angeles to cure my Covid boredom. I liked the skid plate you made just the right coverage. So I guess I'll just have to build one similar to yours from scratch. Thanks, Scott
DS-Peti - thanks. Selling the old one is a nice thought but I’d be embarrassed to even give it away. Besides it’s no use without the custom brackets front and back.
Thank you so much for this great video. It would be a big present for your subribers to publish a drawing with exact dimensions of this sump guard. Christmas will come soon. ;-) Best regards from Germany. :-) Love your channel and the way of inspiring me.
@@AfricaTwin-Stuff I would consider it a great honor if you just supplied a hand drawing. I'm in Vietnam and unable to get a 2013 sump guard. Only 2018-2019.
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Artfully done. Your sump guard came out looking wonderful, matching the original lines of the bike. I thought the one you had on there at first looked fine, but that second is truly a work of art.
Clayton Boyer - thanks mate. Appreciate the comment.
Absolutely fantastic. Made me aware of how exposed my sump is. Awesome bike nc750x DCT
As a mech engineer I take my hat off to this great engine protection. And, as someone else already commented, you make an excellent salesman for the NC750X. Thank you very much for sharing these vids and ride safe!
Best regards from Austria (without the "al" :)),
Hans
Weinbergfahrer - thanks mate. And yes, we are “al”most the same!
Looking great... What a great narrative voice you have...
Mark Bennett - wow. I’ve been accused of many things but not a fine voice! I think I’ll frame that.
Wow this some art work right there! Being the same kinda do it all myself as you are, i was looking for an example to make one for my own NC, and then i thought, why not look at HondaNC750X Stuff channel for one, i know he made a nice one! And bam here it is! Thanks for the beautiful work, now lets find some aluminum!
Ha! Thanks mate. Happy adventures making your own 🤗
Watched most of your videos. You are a genius with your hands!!! Safe riding.
Oh stop it. I’m blushing 🥰
Very clever. I don't know if you're retired, however if so, looking after the two Hondas plus your trips is a great way to occupy your days. Good hobby! Better than playing golf (the 19th hole is a killer)
Jeff Arnold - thanks mate. Not quite retired. But I only work a three day week.
Golf, strangely, has never appealed to me!
That... my friend is an awesome job. It looks really good keeping the original cowling and the sense of satisfaction from making it yourself can't be matched. Don't feel bad about filing out some of the bolt holes, I had to do that on my very expensive and flash looking SW Motech plate so you're way in front of me LOL. Looks the ducks guts Adrian. Well done.
Return Rider - thanks mate.
Hi mate excellent job done i think you down play your own abilities all the work you have done such as your radiator guard ect have all looked extreamly professional and you only paid a fraction of the cost and like me you have bragging rights when someone asks "oh were did you get that " well done .
crispernator - thanks. It’s sooo hard to seem humble when we are both so talented. Gives that nice smug feeling of superiority don’t you think?
Yep exactly how much did your tig welder cost you
crispernator - $1,400 delivered. Had a cheap Chinese DC-only tig before this one.
I reckon that looks so much better than the Dakar ready versions that you can buy. I can't weld and I don't think a plywood version will do the job. I think this maybe the catalyst for buying a new shed toy. Cheers mate, great job.
Placepics - any excuse for a new shed toy should be grabbed. I didn’t know if I’d like welding when I started but it’s become a bit addictive - particularly aluminium welding.
I’m UA-cam-taught so if I can do it anyone can.
Congrats!!! Very nice job!!!
Nice very nice! Enjoy watching your videos and DIYs specially the narratives very entertaining and funny
Thanks mate. Appreciate you commenting.
Looks like a great accessory for the use it gets on your trips,, from northern Ireland ☘️☘️☘️☘️😃
Quality work and a great video .... Honda should be watching, you are the best type of salesman for this bike - yep just got one and your vids were a significant part of my decision making especially with regard to the ease of maintenance. (not sure mine will go off road but there are plenty of lanes in the Staffordshire moorlands and Derbyshire peak district ideally suited to this bike ) ride safe
Nev Wells - thanks mate. I appreciate you taking the time to comment. 💋💋
That looks to retain a LOT of heat, the cat being right there!
Eric Hansen - not at all. Air flow is unrestricted from the front through to the back.
As I live in Oz we regularly get 40c heat in summer and I’ve had no heat issues.
Great job and work for this part that saves the bike.The only thing I would do is change the bolts and put and use the Allen key ones so with one tool you can open it in case of emergency.
Now you know that you have to make another one ? Yes for the 500X because she will like it
Gerardo Musano - bolts? I’ve contemplated that but from previous experience have found them a bugger to remove if they are even slightly damaged. So have stick with the standard hex head.
Wendy’s bike. I’ll pass. She doesn’t ride where it’s likely to bottom out on a rut. 🤪
That looks good... and quite suitable to the riding I have seen you do.
Looks great, nice little tig welder and bandsaw great welding too!
aaron harris - thanks mate
Hi!Very nice job there!You can gain some extra ground clearance using a 150-70-17 rear tyre.
billy84000 - a 150/70 is almost exactly the same height as a 160/60. I’m running a 150/70.
@@AfricaTwin-Stuff i have a rear Bridgestone AX41 adventurecross 150-70-17 and it is much taller than anything i had on 160-60-17!
really nice, but strongers are normal bend small pipes
Don't really understand why Honda doesn't put this and a radiator guard on the 750 and 500 x. They could charge another 500 bucks and still be much cheaper than the Africa Twin. Very frustrating for those of us without your mechanical ability and tools . Beautiful work. I'm sure you could sell the old one for about 150.
There's so many things that at least some people see as mandatory. Hand guards, heated grips, center stand, skid plate, fender extender, crash bar, cooler guard, rack, back fender, seat. And I probably forgot some. Everyone probably has at least some of those, but probably not even the hand guards are universal. So what does Honda add? I think it's fine to bring the price down as much as they can while still delivering a quality bike.
Nice lines on the finished piece!
A man after my own heart, I love making gear, notice the Everlast Tig, I'm currently torn between the Tokentools one or the Everlast.
banjo 48 - thanks mate. The Everlast is the “entry level” unit but does everything I’m likely to need. This is my first “quality” welder so I have no experience with any others.
That is a mighty fine job you did there mate! Looks good and Bob's your uncle! I am looking at making one for my new-to-me DCT this winter. Great vid, i will be making mine similar to your design, thanks again. :{p
Good luck with your build. I found making the brackets the hardest part.
Accurate job. Well done.
Great job ! Doing things yourself is priceless !
Excellent, btw my rear wheel aligner things haven't arrived yet!
Tony Bigt - haven’t arrived? That’s because I haven’t received your cheque yet 😩
@@AfricaTwin-Stuff 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Nice job Sir. Now it's made, why not hole saw an aperture directly below the sump drain plug, such that oil changes can be made with it in situ? Kind regards.
On Any Sundry Mule - reasonable suggestion but ...
The oil drains out the side on an angle and would almost certainly get some on the pan. Also still have to remove it for the oil filter. ... sigh.
Life is such a trial !
10:56 "Snip, snip and Bob's your Auntie"...
C Cooper - ha! Yes very true.
Top job mate. Another good video
Looks good you should make to order!!
Adam G - thanks for the vote of confidence.
I have an SW-Motech skidplate.. The one you made looks better!.. funny how the SW motech one is mounted in exactly the same way with the same type of brackets that you used to mount your self-made skidplate. Looks really good!
Perfect! Video as well the plate!
what do you think the ribs are on the oil pan for? not for cooling oil? and now answer the question, if there is a lack of ventilation, how will this affect the engine?
Вася Пупок - there is no lack of ventilation. Even riding in 40c heat does not effect the NC.
Good job. I would like a welder but don't know where to start with it all.
exeter rider - I started with just the “desire”. UA-cam and your budget are your guides.
I started with a cheap Chinese tig that did steel only.
I didn’t know if I’d like it or use it much so buying cheap seemed right. But it became addictive !
@@AfricaTwin-Stuff Yes I can imagine. Like you I have a great set up for wood but I seem to almost NEED to break into the metal world. I'm going to have to get one I think.
exeter rider - starting with woodwork is an excellent grounding for metal work. Woodwork requires a very high degree of accuracy. Much more than metal work.
If I had to recommend a welder it would be an inverter TIG type - ideally an ac/dc so you can weld aluminium (ac) as well as stainless, mild steel and even cast (dc). Tig is the most versatile for a hobby welder as it will weld very thin to quite thick material. And it’s pretty easy to get the hang of too.
@@AfricaTwin-Stuff excellent advice thanks. I'll be looking at the tool shop catalogues tonight 👍
this is absolutely awesome 👌 wish I had the skills u had so I didn't have to spend £300 on one haha
Hmmm. Skills? Not much skill shown in this video. But thanks .... I think 🤔
That's fantastic, great job!
Very nice. You inspire us.
Good morning i am very happy to see and learn from your movies i have been following you for a long time and i learned a lot thanks
I have a question Is there a fuel filter for NC750 X ?? And if so how long do they change?
Thank you
moti p - good question. I don’t know the answer. But I believe it is integrated into the fuel pump. Sorry.
Nice work there
Very tidy!
Great
Don't hesitate to send me the old sump guard......👍😬😎🏍😆
Great job, I wish I had that type of skill. Turned out good. RSM8
02bigkev - thanks mate. I’ve learned by watching UA-cam videos on the subject! And making plenty of mistakes ...
“Because I am a computer expert and work with computers every day, I am using a piece of paper....”. Genius. As another computer expert this cracked me up! 👏🏻🤣🤣🤣🤣. Another nice job. Did you weigh it before fitting? Interested in what it adds to the bike’s weight.
Steve Bolton - yep. Sometimes the simple solutions are the best.
how to drill some holes so water can get out of you bath? :)
kislyjdozhdik - good point. It’s open at the back so water can escape. But a couple of drain holes towards the front would be worth adding.
@@AfricaTwin-Stuff Not to mention doing so would be a weight reduction thus a performance increase!
Jeff Keniston - ha!
yes! ... good job done!
Great job! Can I put an order in for one? 🙂
I worry seeing you working with aluminium and not wearing a mask.
Best wishes from Grimsby UK.
paul lown - thanks for your concern. Appreciated.
Looking great!
good job big like
Any chance of getting the patterns for your skidplate? Did you use 6061 or 5052? BTW, I have the same tig welder and love it. Thanks.
Sorry - no chance. I made it up as I went along. So no plans or even drawings.
I modelled the mounting points off drawings of the SW Motech plate.
Ali type? Don’t know.
Thank you for the reply. Just thought I'd ask. I do enjoy you videos. I also have a CB500x although it's at my home home in Thailand stuck in the USA right now and I just bought a NC700 here in Los Angeles to cure my Covid boredom. I liked the skid plate you made just the right coverage. So I guess I'll just have to build one similar to yours from scratch. Thanks, Scott
Great job 👏👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Hii do you still have the old skid plat
great job! Perfekt !!
Could you please upload the templates for the guard, if you have them....?🙏
Sorry. Not template. Made by “eye” and pieces of cardboard as temporary templates.
Well done 👍🏻
Very nice
Perfect
Nice job, do you sell the old engine guard? :)
DS-Peti - thanks. Selling the old one is a nice thought but I’d be embarrassed to even give it away. Besides it’s no use without the custom brackets front and back.
How good is sainte etienne ?
🍻cheers 😊
holee phuk - wow that was good spotting. Yes it’s quite nice. It was cheap from Aldi. First try of this for me.
What about the spanner holding the nuts?
I either don’t understand the question … or you may be referring to the “nut” holding the spanner 🤔
@@AfricaTwin-Stuff Failed attempt at humour mate.
Ha! Sadly I have to hit over the head with a bat before I twig to bring ripped off 🤣
Thank you so much for this great video. It would be a big present for your subribers to
publish a drawing with exact dimensions of this sump guard. Christmas will come soon. ;-)
Best regards from Germany. :-) Love your channel and the way of inspiring me.
Maria B. L. Thanks but I’m not capable of drawing 3D pictures of both the brackets and the guard.
@@AfricaTwin-Stuff I would consider it a great honor if you just supplied a hand drawing. I'm in Vietnam and unable to get a 2013 sump guard. Only 2018-2019.
I'd be interested if you still have the template for this?
Never had a “template”. Just made it up as I went along.
And the brackets to hold it were more difficult to make/fit than the pan itself.
@@AfricaTwin-Stuff Inspired us to try and make one for ours
C.A.D. = Cardboard aided design.
Veronica Dingle - nice. Wish I had thought of that!
Do you have a copy of that pattern
No. Sorry
I’d like to see you do that without the aid of a computer!!
Victor Dunn - funny man. No computers were harmed or involved in this build. I’m not smart enough for that.
Honda NC750X Stuff. Likewise, I’ve just mastered the brio!