Flanker37 wrote:I am saving/aiming to have one of these DCT versions by next may. I really like the idea behind this bike, and it is getting great reviews in all the mags.

The only thing i have to gripe about is Honda UK. Look at the extras for this bike & there is only protective film. You look at this page http://powersports.honda.com/2012/nc700 ... llery.aspx and there are loads of them.

And i want them all, except the side panniers. I would rather have givi ones, as the Honda ones look tiny

You may also do better to look at the Givi screen and they have some nice looking crash bars too. You're also likely to need a rear hugger, rad guard & fenda extender, you should check out (if you haven't already) this forum.

http://www.nc700.co.uk/index.php?

Apologies for posting another forum, clearly they're not a patch on Muppets!

Oooo Yeah, Nice!
I bet by next May though, accessories & mods will be in full swing. I will be spoilt for choice

poldark wrote:You're also likely to need a rear hugger, rad guard & fenda extender, you should check out (if you haven't already) this forum.

Ok i get what a radiator guard does, but what is the point of a "rear hugger" and a "fend extender"? Are they for posing or functional extras?

The rear hugger is a tight fitting mud gaurd that stops the crap shooting up under your seat in amongst all the mysterious mechanical and electrical bits and pieces.
Gawd knows what a fend extender is?

Zed wrote:

poldark wrote:You're also likely to need a rear hugger, rad guard & fenda extender, you should check out (if you haven't already) this forum.

Ok i get what a radiator guard does, but what is the point of a "rear hugger" and a "fend extender"? Are they for posing or functional extras?

Both very functional and very necessary on just about any bike.

Manufacturers seem to be shortening their front mudguard designs, must be cost-cutting but I didn't realise plastic was so pricey. So crap gets thrown up into engine and radiator, you fit a Fenda Extenda to extend the fender, so protecting your pride and joy.



Main reason for a rear hugger is to protect rear suspension unit, also underside of the seat and rear plate from splatter. Some peeps fit carbon bling versions but normal plastic does the job.

A fender extension fits on front muguard because they did not design it length long enough in the first place, it's a right con that's been going on for years. It stops you flicking up crap onto the engine and your legs.

Zed wrote: Next step is making insurers know it exists... "sorry sir, i dont see that motorcycle on our system"

Yup! Had the same problem with my Fuocco as it was one of the first in the UK and not on their system.

Yup! Had the same problem with my Fuocco as it was one of the first in the UK and not on their system.

That is very common with new bikes, I have had it happen a few times

Andy

poldark wrote:Manufacturers seem to be shortening their front mudguard designs, must be cost-cutting but I didn't realise plastic was so pricey.

I reckon it is for a "sporty" look
Race Bicycles/bikes/cars don't have mudguards and the public demand similar styling (or at least the wannabe racers do).

poldark wrote:Manufacturers seem to be shortening their front mudguard designs, must be cost-cutting but I didn't realise plastic was so pricey. So crap gets thrown up into engine and radiator, you fit a Fenda Extenda to extend the fender, so protecting your pride and joy.

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Main reason for a rear hugger is to protect rear suspension unit, also underside of the seat and rear plate from splatter. Some peeps fit carbon bling versions but normal plastic does the job.
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Ahhh enlightening. They do look very close fitting though What happens when you pick up a nail/screw, or even a stone wedged between the tread, it's going to bang right into those, whereas on normal mudguards it'll just go around and around happily?

If they sat a little further away from the tyre they'd be better surely?