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Well, it was 3 years ago today 6-22-21 That I picked up my new 2021 NC 750X DCT that I affectionately came to name Angry Bird after seeing it's shadow in the sun while riding, due to the little curved beak under the headlight.



Since that time we have managed to rack up 45,802 miles after this morning's 51-mile ride



Got to admit, at first I wasn't so sure that it would be a long-term relationship. My 2 previous bikes were a Honda ST 1300 which I put 110,000 miles on and a Yamaha FJR I had put 38,400 miles on. I also still have my CB 1100 DLX which I have put 75,000 miles on and will never part with. I was used to big smooth bikes and big power. The NC 750 seemed rather anemic power wise, and shuddered like one of the cylinders was misfiring due to the 270 degree "character" designed into the motor. However, I fell in love with the light weight and the unbelievably brilliant DCT trans. I have since gotten used to the power which I find very acceptable for my daily rides. I have even toured out of state on it, and it did an admirable job. I also love the gas mileage. I average about 74 mpg. I have added Oxford heated grips (and run handlebar muffs in the winter), a frunk knob, a digital thermometer, a T-Rex luggage rack, a tail bag, some fork guards, a Helmet Guardian, and a Battery Tender Jr pigtail. I run a Givi touring shield in the winter and on trips and a cut down stock shield in the summer.

So far, no issues. One time a year or so ago the MIL light came on, but a few hours later when I started it, the light went right out as normal and hasn't come on since. Once I found a small bug crawling around in my instruments. He must have died in there since I only saw him the one day lol. Other than that, the bike has proven to be extremely durable and reliable (knock on wood)

Looking at my service records I have changed the oil 6 times (It's due again in another 1,000 miles) with Honda GN4 10W30. Have changed the oil filter and DCT filter 3 times (They will also be changed in 1,000 miles).

I have gone thru 6 sets of tires, the original Metzler Tourance, 2 sets of Pirelli Angel GT's, a set of Shinko Raven 09's, and 2 sets of Michelin R5's, and just yesterday ordered another set of Michelins R5's to go on in about 1,000 miles as the current set is at 7,602 miles and they are getting close to the wear bars. Hopefully will get me thru next week. They might make 8500 miles.

I'm on my 3rd set of front brakes and second set of rear brakes.

On my second air cleaner and second set of spark plugs.

Just had the valves inspected and they are still in spec.

I've had the front and rear brake fluids changed twice, and the coolant fluid changed once.

I'm on my third chain, and second set of sprockets.

(I'm always amazed at how labor/parts intensive motorcycles are compared to cars. At this mileage on my wife's Highlander I think we had changed the oil 4 times but everything else was still original incl brakes and tires.)

Anyhow Angry Bird has wormed it's way into my heart, and I plan on riding it until 100K miles (approx 3 1/2 more years)... or.... I quit riding, whichever comes first (in 3 1/2 years I'll be 77 and most likely done but you never know.....)

Angry Bird at 3 years old. Happy Birthday!

Congratulations Ferret and “Big Bird”. Hey, I remember when we were turning 70 years old that you made a similar statement about planning on riding motorcycles until… or quit riding… I don’t like thinking about the end of my riding days, I enjoy one ride at a time. We are still riding my friend and that’s what matters!

Ps: I think there was a bike someone brought to our Maggie Valley Rally that looked more like “Big Bird”.

Good story, Ferret. And happy birthday Angry Bird.

I really don't know why Angry Bird is or looks unhappy, it's his birthday after all
Happy birthday Bird!

Reading the side panel of current posts without actually reading them, I was thinking “Huh, I don’t remember a member named Angry Bird.” Happy birthday to your faithful two wheeled companion!

I’ve only marked the anniversary of my purchase of the Enfield Interceptor, mainly to remark that it hasn’t broken down yet and that I still enjoy it. Must be the darn charming character of that 270 twin…

Happy Birthday, Angry Bird. Ferret, you should be able to ride that wonderful steed for a good long time. Enjoy every minute.

Dang that's pretty clean for The Ferret.

Must’ve rained.

Day 159...Angry Bird got to ride with my Men's Family Group (Me, my son, my younger brother and my son's father in law) to the Scioto Ribber Steak House in Portsmouth Ohio for a giant ribeye cooked over an open fire, baked potato also cooked over the fire, with butter and applesauce. Best steaks we have ever eaten..every time! We ride down there once a year. It's 186 miles round trip but a great ride thru Shawnee State Forest and some great curvy backroads in southern Ohio. Not only was the food great but I filled up 5 miles from home this morning, road 176 miles on that tank filling up at the same station on the way home and it took 2.08 gals to refill for an astonishing 84 miles per gallon if my math is right. 69 degrees and clear when I took off and 85 degrees and sunny by the time I got home.