04-10-2019, 01:17 AM
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NC750XD: Initial review ...
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04-18-2019, 12:25 PM
The evening was blowing rain and 21C. Couldn't resist. Took the Mule for a stormy 90 minute night ride up to Armpit, Ontario. I find stormy night rides therapeutic.
Pros: [ul] [li]Torque control in blowing rain and slick roads was excellent. Better than expected. No surprises. No control issues, possibly control over-confidence.[/li] [li]Everything worked as hoped in stormy conditions.[/li] [li]For the most part, gusts mostly had no affect on the bike, or at least nothing that wasn't easily handled. In all cases, the CB1100 probably would have not budged.[/li] [li]Hardly used the brakes because the dual clutch system seemed to engine brake well. This was a bonus on painted roads and wet road snakes. [/li][/ul] Cons: [ul] [li]The LED headlight is dismal at night. It is bright, but it seems overly dispersed, particularly on the wet surfaces. Can't see things like pot holes. The stock halogen headlamp on the CB is superior, I think.[/li] [li]Reaching for the high beam switch with gloved hand is impeded somewhat by the Torque Control switch. I find it takes a bit of extra effort. [/li][/ul]
04-19-2019, 12:13 AM
(04-18-2019, 11:02 PM)The ferret_imp Wrote: Not a fair weather rider I see. Good on ya GO! Thanks Ferret. I don't mind riding in rain, as long as it is cool enough. I get something out of it, especially during thunderstorms, except when water starts entering the riding boot. I remember wringing my socks out on a ferry out of Burlington, VT. I was not happy. Probably more importantly, I don't like cleaning chrome. The CB has much chrome. It looks wonderful, but it is something I rather not deal with, so the CB does not purposefully see heavy rain riding action. 
04-19-2019, 12:27 AM
Funny my wife and I washed the winter grit off of the FJR, which is normally my foul weather bike, day before yesterday so it is all shiny and clean. When rain was predicted all day today I was hesitant to take it out and get it dirty again right away. It rained last night so the roads were wet but it was only misting when I woke up, so I grabbed the CB which was due to be washed anyway, and got it dirtier again this morning. Not sure what I am going to ride tomorrow lol
04-19-2019, 12:36 AM
Yeah, understood. When the labour is poured into something like washing/cleaning/polishing up something, I think it is natural to hold and enjoy it just a bit before messing it all up again. There is a real and genuine energy that is felt in the form of accomplishment that cannot be ignored, and even though it may seem at times materialistic, it is important that we feel good about it.
04-19-2019, 07:39 AM
It could never be said that I rate among leading motorcycle cleaners. The whole business is tedious, time consuming and an intrusion into riding time. However ... nothing is more dispiriting than having gone to all the trouble of cleaning the beast and then having it rained on first time out.
I think I read earlier, Ferret, that rain is forecast for you for a few days? Ride the CB until it passes. 
04-19-2019, 07:43 AM
04-19-2019, 08:23 AM
(04-19-2019, 07:43 AM)peterbaron_imp Wrote:(04-09-2019, 05:44 PM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote: Stable Mates neck-and-neck ... GO, I just spotted now, excellent set up: bikes, colour and arrangement...NC looks like new Thanks PB.  The NC was new in the photo, but is now a bit of a mud pie.
04-19-2019, 08:34 AM
(04-19-2019, 08:23 AM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote:(04-19-2019, 07:43 AM)peterbaron_imp Wrote:(04-09-2019, 05:44 PM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote: Stable Mates neck-and-neck ... GO, I just spotted now, excellent set up: bikes, colour and arrangement...NC looks like new Thanks PB. The NC was new in the photo, but is now a bit of a mud pie. How many Kms on NC? |
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