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[the Ferret]

Looks like a big version of Angry Bird lol. Eventually you quit looking at them and just ride them.

[Gone in 60]

Gone, how was the wind protection? Could you feel the heat from the engine? Not that I'll be riding one anytime soon, but curious. Thanks.

It was a particularly warm day. I had all of the vents on my jacket open but I was still toasty, so I couldn’t really say that any of the heat I was feeling was specifically from the bike, even though we sat at some fairly long traffic lights.

As far as wind protection, for what’s still not a particularly wide bike (which is want I’d need to to the narrow parking options in my garage, it was not bad. For the most part we were riding at about 55 mph and under, but at one point on the freeway jaunt, a semi got between me and the ride leader. I punched it to about 75 to get around the truck and behind the leader. Even with the speed and turbulence of the truck, it was pretty good.

The windscreen is positioned way out in front of the riding position and is adjustable, but with tools. The screen bracket has multiple holes to allow you to remove the screen and move up or down a few holes. It was not tall, but being so far out in front it was necessarily in the field of view. I was trying to notice any buffeting but didn’t really feel anything annoying.

[tdbru]

Gn60,
what about this. a light sport tourer (good commuter) based on your beloved 650 V-twin?

https://www.cycleworld.com/bikes/suzuki-...irst-look/

-tdbru

[Gone in 60]

Gn60,
what about this.  a light sport tourer (good commuter) based on your beloved 650 V-twin?

https://www.cycleworld.com/bikes/suzuki-...irst-look/

-tdbru

I’ve been keeping an eye on that one. Looks compelling for sure.

[Gone in 60]

I just did a thing.

[the Ferret]

Congrats. Pretty bike. Love the color matched front fender

[pdedse]

I just did a thing.

Oh my! Need some details.

So which one goes to mom's house?

[Cormanus]

Very nice indeed, Gone.

[rdprdp01]

I believe motorcycles choose us as much as we choose them. You two will be happy for many, many miles and years. Congrats on the new ride. David

[Gone in 60]

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.