{"id":1285,"date":"2024-03-27T08:13:39","date_gmt":"2024-03-27T08:13:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/davesphoto.co.uk\/?p=1285"},"modified":"2024-03-27T08:15:04","modified_gmt":"2024-03-27T08:15:04","slug":"upgrading-my-motorcycle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/davesphoto.co.uk\/index.php\/2024\/03\/27\/upgrading-my-motorcycle\/","title":{"rendered":"Upgrading my motorcycle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

After owning my CB500F 2022 model for just over 7 weeks & riding it in all weathers and times of day, I am upgrading it, and here are my reasons why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, can I just put on record that the CB500F is a fantastic, light, nibble street bike and for me that is where its weakness lies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

70mph on a motorway with cross winds is a challenge on any bike but on a light street bike it is very tough indeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even after fitting a big windshield, making the CB500F starting to resemble its Adventure styled cousin the CB500X, helped very little keeping the bike from being pushed around by the wind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t get me started on the wind blast after overtaking lorries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If I could have two bikes then I would not have chopped in the CB500F against my BRAND NEW 2024 bike, keeping it for non commuting and having fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, like many of you, I share my garage with my families junk so storing two bikes is not a thing, for now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a lot of looking around, bugging the guys at HGB Honda in Ruislip West London,<\/a><\/strong> I have purchased the 2024 Honda NC750X manual transmission in Red.<\/p>\n\n\n

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This upgrade is not about a power increase as the CB500F has more than enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I added a large PIUG tourer screen, Oxford Tank bag and a top box, stood back and realized I am turning my fun street bike into an sort of Adventure styled bike, but with out the added mass to give stability on motorways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not far off looking like the NC750X pictured above.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If I could keep both I would, but I can not , so I have plumbed for the NC750X to give me a more stable platform to ride on windy days, especially on motorways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My insurance grade, being a new rider, will not let me go more powerful bike, yet, or the NT1100 might of been considered. Maybe an option in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From all I can gather online is the NC750X holds well on motorways with some saying the stock screen works well and others upgrading to the larger one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I will wait and see how I get on with the stock screen before upgrading if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is great working with a friendly dealership who knows you and your likes, as before putting the package together, they admitted taking a liberty and adding the center stand to the bill. Thankfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was something I was going to ask on my next call, as it is needed and to be honest, I am not certain why Honda do not install them as standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tank storage is another feature that has heightened my interest in the NC750X. No need for a tank bag to store my bits and bobs and give fast easy access to me camera of choice for the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have chosen the manual gear box over the DCT as I feel its to “scooter” like and if I wanted a scooter then the X-ADV 750 would be in my garage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not saying the would not be an option one day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am gambling on the added 25kg roadside weight, with all the key weight being low like the engine and fuel tank, that I will have a more planted and stable motorway riding experience. Once it is run in and the first 600 mile service down I will test it hard to find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still finding my feet in motorcycling and what bike suits what I need and want to do and fingers crossed the NC750X will do it for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any thoughts about the NC750X ? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wishing you safe riding<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DC X<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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