11-29-2025, 08:37 PM
Thanks, guys. I’ve always admired the red and silver 2018 NC750x. When I worked in drag racing, one of the racers used one in the pits and I always liked it. I figured if a clean one came up near me, I’d go check it out.
Meanwhile, I’ve been private messaging Ferret for his advice about the NC, and he has given me a great deal of counsel - thank you, sir!
One came about a month ago, and it was low mileage but was a bit too dinged up for my taste. This one came up early this week, and it’s a manual, which I’d prefer over the DCT. Located in a neighborhood of downtown LA that’s near where we’re doing extended-family Second Thanksgiving over the weekend.
The seller seemed very nice, and we met up today. I figured if it worked out, I could grab it, store it at our cousins’ place till Thanksgiving festivities end on Sunday evening and ride it home. Meanwhile, a friend with garage space is standing by with temporary storage till we can get back down to Mom’s. I figure on leaving the Enfield at Mom’s. It will come in handy as we spend more time down there. Much back-end coordination took place to make this happen…
The NC is clean with only 1700 miles. It has a Shad seat, Givi tall screen, and is lowered. Not 100% cosmetically perfect, but I’ve learned that this is not a CB1100, it’s more of an appliance made for use. Still, it’s nice enough for me, and once I get a chance to detail it, it will be more than fine. I am way too picky.
The seller was a very kind gentleman who has decided to give up riding due to increasing medical issues. He threw in a shop manual, the original dog bones in case I want to lift it to stock height and some other goodies like a very pretty frunk liner.
Rode around a while before reporting to the cousins’ for a nice evening before tomorrow’s festivities. Jury is out on the lowering. I’m short and can flat-foot it easily. We’ll see about that.
I jumped on the freeway and found it very comfortable. It’s not even breaking a sweat at high speeds, which will make it perfect for my long commute.
Meanwhile, I’ve been private messaging Ferret for his advice about the NC, and he has given me a great deal of counsel - thank you, sir!
One came about a month ago, and it was low mileage but was a bit too dinged up for my taste. This one came up early this week, and it’s a manual, which I’d prefer over the DCT. Located in a neighborhood of downtown LA that’s near where we’re doing extended-family Second Thanksgiving over the weekend.
The seller seemed very nice, and we met up today. I figured if it worked out, I could grab it, store it at our cousins’ place till Thanksgiving festivities end on Sunday evening and ride it home. Meanwhile, a friend with garage space is standing by with temporary storage till we can get back down to Mom’s. I figure on leaving the Enfield at Mom’s. It will come in handy as we spend more time down there. Much back-end coordination took place to make this happen…
The NC is clean with only 1700 miles. It has a Shad seat, Givi tall screen, and is lowered. Not 100% cosmetically perfect, but I’ve learned that this is not a CB1100, it’s more of an appliance made for use. Still, it’s nice enough for me, and once I get a chance to detail it, it will be more than fine. I am way too picky.
The seller was a very kind gentleman who has decided to give up riding due to increasing medical issues. He threw in a shop manual, the original dog bones in case I want to lift it to stock height and some other goodies like a very pretty frunk liner.
Rode around a while before reporting to the cousins’ for a nice evening before tomorrow’s festivities. Jury is out on the lowering. I’m short and can flat-foot it easily. We’ll see about that.
I jumped on the freeway and found it very comfortable. It’s not even breaking a sweat at high speeds, which will make it perfect for my long commute.
You know what? I actually would like a pickle.