Well, that was interesting...
It certainly has more torque than the TMax which made it mildly addictive. This is slightly worrying because it means I could get myself in trouble quicker and with my track record that's not a good thing!
However on the flip side I could ride it precisely how I ride my TMax, aside from the back brake which I found mildly awkward, and not have to worry. Where the TMax CVT feels like it needs to be in a hurry all the time and keep up to my chosen speed the DCT just says 'Ok why not' and happily cruises at that speed.
The DCT is a revelation, although I found the clonking clutch change a little disconcerting, I could now ride a 'proper' bike and not have to worry about gears.
I sat on the X and both feet planted flat and a slight bend to the knees, the S when I sat on it of course was lower.
The handle bar position on the X seemed a little too far forward compared to my TMax which shares a very similar position to the S. I settled into it when riding the X fairly quickly though and could relax.
I think I really need to test a S DCT before I could choose between X or S.
But the big question is do I keep my TMax or get rid in favor of an NC?
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Re: NC750s or x vs Keeping my TMax 500
Try the Africa Twin Funky, you know you want to..... ![Twisted Evil :twisted:](./images/smilies/icon_twisted.gif)
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Re: NC750s or x vs Keeping my TMax 500
NC x DCT if your feet were planted.
They are fun to ride once you get your head round the DCT and keep it in S mode 2. ![Cool 8-)](./images/smilies/icon_cool.gif)
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Re: NC750s or x vs Keeping my TMax 500
I did have it up to S2 at one point... it was rather fun compare to the TMax.
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Re: NC750s or x vs Keeping my TMax 500
I would imagine the bars are adjustable, abld to roll them back a little, a lot more than on most scooters...
Possibly even change them for with or rise...
Possibly even change them for with or rise...
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Re: NC750s or x vs Keeping my TMax 500
I do have a question... having not ever ridden a proper bike with foot pegs... what part of your feet is supposed to rest on them? The ball? If so I guess with my right foot I need to move it forwards when using the rear brake then move it back to the peg, its the only thing I could think of?
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Re: NC750s or x vs Keeping my TMax 500
number 1, stop saying a proper bike!!!Funkycowie wrote:I do have a question... having not ever ridden a proper bike with foot pegs... what part of your feet is supposed to rest on them? The ball? If so I guess with my right foot I need to move it forwards when using the rear brake then move it back to the peg, its the only thing I could think of?
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number 2, park your foot on the peg in the arch of your foot.
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Any way... if I had my foot on the peg with the arch then my toe was depressing the brake so I felt like I was riding it, surely that's not right?
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Re: NC750s or x vs Keeping my TMax 500
Thats how it is Funky, you see youv'e been spoilt on the t-max,
You will get used to it, I always angle my toes away from the foot brake,( to the right) then cover the brake when coming past any hazzards.
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Re: NC750s or x vs Keeping my TMax 500
If it became a Problem Funky ie; operating the brake light all the time, you could get a pair of adjustable foot pegs. They come in several flavors
straight movement up and down, or even made on a concentric so they move up,down for and aft..At a price..some come with an offset built into
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straight movement up and down, or even made on a concentric so they move up,down for and aft..At a price..some come with an offset built into
the mounting.
Lyn.
Enjoy