I had a NC700 & 750 DCT and never really got on with them, despite telling myself I did. I then briefly had a manual NC700 and realised why I didnt get on with the DCTs. Its because they are motorbikes and it didn't feel right that they were so low revving for a bike.
I saw the X-ADV as more of a scoot and readily accepted its DCT and low revving as such but now realise how stupid that is, so much so if the x-adv was purloined i'd probably get a NC again. Its also why I think a lot of people don't like the NC when they try it as their first auto/DCT, its so low revving the expected party just doesn't get started, so to speak.
and covered over 6k miles and although I've changed the oil and filters i've not checked the pads or even adjusted the chain! Its a heavy bike and I do a lot of town riding so the pads must be getting low. I've ordered some back ones to arrive today, just in case and I have a set of front I bought for the Africa Twin if the fronts are low. I think the chain could probably do with a 1/4 turn on the adjusters. I've got a couple of chain oilers in the loft-of-plenty and may fit one of them (the tutoro) on there, but as its a closed in chain i'm not sure it needs one as once a month its so easy to bung it on the center stand for a quick clean and lube?
