When does the new bike arrive?Taipan wrote: Wed Apr 01, 2026 2:59 pm I dislike the rider modes on the bike. You have Standard, Sport, Rain (ffs who needs rain mode on a sub 60bhp bike) User 1 and user 2. User 1 and 2 are programmable.
So my issue is Standard mode changes gear too quickly and only has 3/4 of available power. Sport has full power, hardly any engine braking and the gear change point is extended so it changes up much later and down earlier. What I'm looking for is a combo of standard and sport, or standard with full power is actually it. So I messed around and set User 1 to be just that. I'm pleased with that.![]()
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They'll be no new bike. This is bang on for what I want and even the little things that weren't ideal have been, or can be, changed simply enough. its a keeper!weeksy wrote: Wed Apr 01, 2026 5:02 pmWhen does the new bike arrive?Taipan wrote: Wed Apr 01, 2026 2:59 pm I dislike the rider modes on the bike. You have Standard, Sport, Rain (ffs who needs rain mode on a sub 60bhp bike) User 1 and user 2. User 1 and 2 are programmable.
So my issue is Standard mode changes gear too quickly and only has 3/4 of available power. Sport has full power, hardly any engine braking and the gear change point is extended so it changes up much later and down earlier. What I'm looking for is a combo of standard and sport, or standard with full power is actually it. So I messed around and set User 1 to be just that. I'm pleased with that.![]()
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Hmm!, I think Netflix are already getting ready for part 5. Titled "NBT: return of the xxxxxx?" Starring Hannibal Pietin and a cast of thousands.Taipan wrote: Wed Apr 01, 2026 5:59 pmThey'll be no new bike. This is bang on for what I want and even the little things that weren't ideal have been, or can be, changed simply enough. its a keeper!weeksy wrote: Wed Apr 01, 2026 5:02 pmWhen does the new bike arrive?Taipan wrote: Wed Apr 01, 2026 2:59 pm I dislike the rider modes on the bike. You have Standard, Sport, Rain (ffs who needs rain mode on a sub 60bhp bike) User 1 and user 2. User 1 and 2 are programmable.
So my issue is Standard mode changes gear too quickly and only has 3/4 of available power. Sport has full power, hardly any engine braking and the gear change point is extended so it changes up much later and down earlier. What I'm looking for is a combo of standard and sport, or standard with full power is actually it. So I messed around and set User 1 to be just that. I'm pleased with that.![]()
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Buckaroo wrote: Wed Apr 01, 2026 6:17 pmHmm!, I think Netflix are already getting ready for part 5. Titled "NBT: return of the xxxxxx?" Starring Hannibal Pietin and a cast of thousands.
Hmm, what one would return?
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That would solve my one concern with this bike.
HONDA NC750x 2020-2026 Cruise Kit
$425.00
This kit adds electronic cruise control to the Honda NC750x Explorer bike. Works like it does in your car. A few plugs and 1 wire tap gets you going
https://veridiancruise.com/product/honda-nc750-2021/
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Spendy.
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Canadian dollars so about £230. Spent more than that on midterm adjustments on insurance policies one year!
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I have no idea why.
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I'm thinking of swapping out the fork springs for a heavier set. It does need emulators really, but I CBA to pull the forks and do all that. If I pop the fork caps off and literally swap the springs its got to help a bit?
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Good luck getting the fork caps back onTaipan wrote: Thu May 07, 2026 1:24 pm I'm thinking of swapping out the fork springs for a heavier set. It does need emulators really, but I CBA to pull the forks and do all that. If I pop the fork caps off and literally swap the springs its got to help a bit?
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I leave the spacers out. Dead easy then!Yorick wrote: Thu May 07, 2026 6:37 pmGood luck getting the fork caps back onTaipan wrote: Thu May 07, 2026 1:24 pm I'm thinking of swapping out the fork springs for a heavier set. It does need emulators really, but I CBA to pull the forks and do all that. If I pop the fork caps off and literally swap the springs its got to help a bit?![]()
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Local guy just put new seals in mine today and serviced them for €160.Taipan wrote: Fri May 08, 2026 3:42 pmI leave the spacers out. Dead easy then!Yorick wrote: Thu May 07, 2026 6:37 pmGood luck getting the fork caps back onTaipan wrote: Thu May 07, 2026 1:24 pm I'm thinking of swapping out the fork springs for a heavier set. It does need emulators really, but I CBA to pull the forks and do all that. If I pop the fork caps off and literally swap the springs its got to help a bit?![]()
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Which one, bearing in mind my bike is uber cool red...





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Either work for me.
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Me too. Just witing for BW to confirm it'll work on the NCX with the optional centre stand fitted and then it'll be ordered!
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Did ya check the loft first?
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I did. Only had one for a 2012-16 model!
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Bodge it.
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Ordered it yesterday afternoon and it arrived this morning! I was hoping to put it on this afternoon, but looks like is going to piss down! 
