Great video - thanks for sharing. Looking forward to your ride report! I actually took the day off work today to replace the shocks and struts in my car. This video was some nice motivation for my work today while having my morning coffee.
It's very interesting to see the suspension in action and to jump to the conclusions! Looking forward for part 2! Nice video and good working job! Greetings 👍
Yes. Jumping on the bike doesn’t show how it will react on the road. Until I test ride I won’t be sure. But from past experience on other bikes it feels promising.
It's official now ... you bought a new rear suspension for your motorcycle it's like the wedding proposal ring.💍💘🥰😍 Nice upgrade I am looking forward for part 2
Have fitted the YSS rear shock & the front fork upgrade kit ( PD valves etc ) Must say what a difference to the handling of the bike. Top job . Have a good day.
This has really hit home as I was considering what to do about that awful rear shock. Really enjoyed the video with my morning cuppa. Thanks very much!
This video gave me the confidence to change my rear shock on my 2012 nc700x today. I'm at 46,000 U.S. miles. On a recent ride it started feeling strange on bumpy roads. I'm assuming the damper gave out. Too grimy to tell if it was leaking. So I bought what looked to me a gently used oem shock off ebay. $60 U.S. (I'm on a real strict budget) Pulling up side panel etc to get at the top bolt is very similar to the 750. My test ride was positive. Thanks.
I have a nc700s 2013, bought a YSS rear shock as taking pillions on it with the standard shock is bottoming out, really bad. The new shock really changed the bike, very happy with it.
You left us hanging for part 2!. It definitely looks a lot less crashy now. Goodjob as ever! Good to see you had the sense to write the figures down unlike some idiots😂
Ha! I had practice when doing the job on Wendy’s bike. But I’m still high on the “idiot” scale. Can’t count the number of edits I did for that “live” intro!
On my CTX, I used the height adjustable NC750x shock (on the lowest height). I also got a new spring for it. Much much better rear shock than stock, and a lot cheaper than other options.
Hola escribo desde Chile, se me averió el monoshock y necesito reemplazar muy buen video me quedo claro como cambiar ahora mi consulta es puedo instalar otro stock.??
Recently orderer my rear shock from YSS (not the one you're mounting here). I think I willl mount it by myself. Your voice transmits me calm and peace. When I am mounting something always some stuff go wrong or I dont have the correct tools and I have to use anything and starting to blaspheme. The nc700x is an excellent bike with a seat directly from hell and a stock rear shock from Lego. I think it' cannot handle the weight of the bike and a passenger near 1,80m and beyond 100kg for some years.
I learned a good lesson some decades ago. When things don't work out when working on your bike or car or under the sink and you feel like cursing, just say: "Be nice to me..." and hopefully you'll manage to stay calm.
Hello Can you tell me the dimensions of the rear shock Honda nc750x Overall length, diameter of top/bottom bushings and their width Thanks a lot Great video
Hi Could you tell me where you got the red front fork caps? I have 2017 model and the fork caps are 8 sided without any place for a socket to remove them hence I had to use a wrench which has marked the soft metal. I did not seem to be able to find the right tool for this job so want to swap them for the ones shown on this video which will be easier to remove. Thanks for all the videos you have put up, they are really helpful and well put together.
They are spring preload adjusters. Bought them on eBay www.ebay.com.au/itm/Black-Red-CNC-Preload-Fork-Cap-Adjusters-For-Honda-NC700X-DCT-12-17-16-15-14/383542786136?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item594cee7858:g:fs0AAOSwSTFeulPR
Excellent question. It’s not easily assessable but not impossible. I’ve found in the past that once I have it adjusted to my liking I never touch it again.
Interesting project. Look forward for the improvement in handling. It may take a while for the shock to fully break-in. How much did you pay for the goodies?
If you have a moment I'd love to get your thoughts on the YSS shock in regards to touring. I've personally never done any touring however I recently loaded my NC with camping stuff and was concerned about the sag and different handling characteristics during my initial test ride. Since you seem to do a lot of touring I'd love to know if you find that the YSS upgrade makes a significant difference with the added weight of all your gear. I'd also be curious to know what sort of adjustments you are making on the shock in "touring mode". By the way I'm not planning on doing any off-road touring. In fact I'm fine with the performance with the stock shock, aside from adding a passenger or gear for overnight trips. Thanks in advance for your input! :)
The biggest a benefit for touring is the ability of easily adjusting the spring preload to cope with the extra weight. I also notice the better damping (less pogo effect) when loaded up.
So it sounds like cost/benefit ratio is very good from a touring perspective. So thankful to have your video when I actually get around to making the purchase.
Thanks for the very informative video. I've ordered a Nitron rear shock for my 2021 NC, and I was wondering how to get at the top bolt of the shock. Although your bike is an earlier model, it has given me an insight as to where to look. You're very polite to Honda in saying the stock shock absorber is built to a price, I would just say it's Shit. It spoils an otherwise brilliant bike. Again thanks for the very informative Vid. Safe riding to you.
The top bolt on mine is an “Alan bolt”. It’s fiddle to get at and only a small Alan key will fit in the gap. After I extracted mine the first time I manufactured a replacement bolt that had a standard hex head, which is way easier to get at and hold.
Many thanks for fun and usefull video! Qould you please consider my problem. I lowered the NC 750X and now I would like to upgrade the rear chock. I.e. I have a related tech question: Can the after market rear shock -suspension, like YSS MZ456-305TR-34, be fitted on a lowered NC 750, or does the bike has to be brought back to its factory height (by returning the shorter, orginal dog-link bones)? Also, pls do recommend a budget rear shock upgrade. Thank you!
Good. So, YSS MZ 456 305 TRL 34, bit shorter than the OEM, will not bring the bike further down, as advised by some on FB NC750 forum? Also, do you recomend this or YSS MZ 506 310 TRL 43, they appear similar, the first appear 7mm shorter han the OEM while the second is the same or 2mm lower that the OEM. Or should I go for a third one? Why I am concerned- i am a bigbloke and my current OEM rear suspension is very bad, yet if my already lowered bike, for 25mm, goes further down due to a wrong choice of aftermarket shock I may end up having not usable bike. Thanks! @@AfricaTwin-Stuff
For a beginner wanting a cheap and workable video camera to stick on my helmet, for my own viewing - could you recommend me something? I want to ride a few weeks camping but I don't have a laptop. I wondered if I should take lots of SD cards. Any advice would be appreciated.
Cheap = poor results, when it comes to cameras. I use GoPro. The 7 upward has good stabilisation so if you film while riding you don’t get car sick watching the results. I’ve got no experience with other camera brands. Sorry. I only film a few seconds at a time so can make a battery last all day and a 64gb card last more than a 14 day trip (1080 at 60fps). But of course battery and card usage will depend how YOU decide to use it.
I am just about to replace my rear shock (2015 plate ) with the same shock you used. My question is how did to manage to line up the top eyelet and get the bolt through. It looks very awkward and fiddly. Enjoy the vids BTW.
Yes. The top bolt is an Allen head and there is very little room to fit an Allen key. I welded a hex bolt head onto mine so I could use a simple open ender.
stock suspensions on hondas are stupid i changed mine with a yss with no hydraulic preloader . i also changed the fork oil with 15w to strengthen the damping this combination works like a charm for me on my cb500x 2020 model. yss is insanely cheap and have insane quality for the price i bought mine for 320 euros
Hi. First post for me on your channel. Fantastic content. I wish I had just a speck of your skills 😁. Love it when you make your own solutions or improvements. I just bought a 2021 dct. The original owner did a lot of good mods and one of them is a remote preload adjuster similar to the one you are installing on this video. This is the fiest time I don’t have to use a c spanner on my bike, so i was wondering if you could help me out please. The adjuster doesn’t click like others i’ve seen do. You measure the amount of preload with a 1 to 5 scale etched or printed on it. So my question is: it it normal that as you add preload it becomes considerably harder to turn the adjustment knob? It goes easy down to 2-2.5, but then it gets very hard and it stops between 3.5 and 4. I hope that made sense 😅. Thank you very much
Yes. It gets harder to turn as you increase preload. It’s easier to adjust with the bike on the centre stand to take the weight off the shock. The adjustment is just a screw that forces oil out of the reservoir into the top of the shock to push the spring down. So in makes sense that it gets harder as you screw it in. Click? The “clicks” on mine are almost inaudible. I just could turns.
@@AfricaTwin-Stuff i sprayed wd40 onto the shock where it slides up and down and to the screw on the remote adjuster. Waited 30 minutes and it now works perfectly. I get the full range of adjustment, can feel the famous clicks as i turn and even though it gets a bit harder as i compress the spring, it’s manageable and what i would have expected it to be like. Thank you 🙏
The standard spring is marked as 150-150. However I have since gone back to the harder spring (don’t know what it’s rating is as I didn’t write it down). I found that riding with the harder spring for a thousand km freed it up to where I am now happy with it. Talking to the YSS Aus distributor revealed that this is what normally happens. Life and learn I guess.
I've got the NC700X and just lately finding the back feeling not quite right. I don't think the original shock is leaking ...but watching your video here, it certainly doesn't have the bounce as your bike does with the new shock! Still happy, two months on, with your YSS shock? I'm considering this myself...
Yes. Still happy. But I suspect any brand name aftermarket shock will be an improvement. Wendy has the Wilber’s on her CB500X and that cost quite a bit more than the YSS but I don’t know if it will be better in the long run or not.
Now, this is a question begging to be re-answered, having switched from the red to the black in your latest video (10 December)? Please help me understand the change? Cheers!!!
I moved to the Wilbers shock and love it - such a different bike! Okay, the old Honda one was completely shot - but I test rode a new NC750X last year and I'm sure my NC700X feels better on the road with the Wilbers than the new bike with Honda stock.
It’s best to find a supplier who knows the NC and can deliver a shock that is not only the right length but also the right spring tension (for you) and damping for the NC.
Excellent job. But I'm wondering why you've been riding for 60k on stock unimpressive suspension and instead of replacing it you replaced exhaust first?)) IMO, a cartridge for 500$ is much better than valves +springs for 300$ because you can change rebound and compression on the fly. As we all know comp preload used only for sag setup but damping helps to fine tune the fork according to a surface quality.
Thank you so much for the information,I also bought a YSS rear suspension and it came with a 56-180-150 spring I weigh 95 Kg, after I saw your video I don’t really know what to do,to change it with a 150-150 ,how bad is it?
Hello every one,i have a nc750 2016 with 55000 kms but the engine started vibrating at 3000 rpm aprox and it seems that no one knows how to fix that o whar is doing it,i need help!!!
Unfortunately diagnosing this problem is impossible without actually being on and with the bike. It could be many things from worn tires, wheel bearings, chain and sprockets, loose engine mounts .... the list goes on.
I was supposed to get my NC750x dct today but Honda has had a cyber attack and they can’t release my bike😡 when I do jobs on it I don’t have an uncle Bob does that matter? 😀
Tyres? Currently it’s Pirelli Scorpion Trail 2. These are basically road tyres with a slightly stronger carcass to cope with the occasional gravel road. Not very long wearing but good grip.
10:25 I'm sorry mate but I guess you left off the part where you took a sample of the old grease to a chemist and verified that the new grease was compatible - if not the two may soon cancel each other out causing the new shock to completely fail in a month or two. ;-)
Вентиль установлен слишком близко к ножке пассажира. Второй номер может отломать вентиль ногой при движении! Не удачно выбрано место крепления. Number two may kik this duaring the moove.
I’m an idiot. On remeasuring, the stock shock is 310mm between top and bottom mounts!
Thanks mate. The link is in the description of the video.
Hi, measurement taken from the center of the holes?
Another excellent video, looking forward to part two and seeing the difference it makes!
Enjoyed watching you on the tools. Never changed a rear shock before so quite interesting. 👍🏍
Good stuff. Enjoyed that. Look forward to seeing part 2. Thanks for taking the time to film it
Great video - thanks for sharing. Looking forward to your ride report!
I actually took the day off work today to replace the shocks and struts in my car. This video was some nice motivation for my work today while having my morning coffee.
Thanks mate.
It's very interesting to see the suspension in action and to jump to the conclusions! Looking forward for part 2! Nice video and good working job! Greetings 👍
Yes. Jumping on the bike doesn’t show how it will react on the road. Until I test ride I won’t be sure.
But from past experience on other bikes it feels promising.
Cant wait to see part 2!
It's official now ... you bought a new rear suspension for your motorcycle it's like the wedding proposal ring.💍💘🥰😍
Nice upgrade I am looking forward for part 2
Thanks mate, I was waiting for this video :)
We need a review of all the aftermarket goodies you have installed so far.
Really enjoy your videos. Nice to see another Aussie NC750X rider’s thoughts too. Thanks
Thanks mate
Have fitted the YSS rear shock & the front fork upgrade kit ( PD valves etc ) Must say what a difference to the handling of the bike. Top job . Have a good day.
You finally invested in a new rear shock lol really enjoyed the 3 part front and rear shock upgrades, excellent videos as always 😁😁👍👍
Thanks “Norm”.
This has really hit home as I was considering what to do about that awful rear shock. Really enjoyed the video with my morning cuppa. Thanks very much!
Thanks mate
thank you very much for your videos
i am about to change/repair my shock and this is good help.
"I can find a lot more important things to whinge about than this." That's the spirit mate!
This video gave me the confidence to change my rear shock on my 2012 nc700x today. I'm at 46,000 U.S. miles. On a recent ride it started feeling strange on bumpy roads. I'm assuming the damper gave out. Too grimy to tell if it was leaking. So I bought what looked to me a gently used oem shock off ebay. $60 U.S. (I'm on a real strict budget) Pulling up side panel etc to get at the top bolt is very similar to the 750. My test ride was positive. Thanks.
So not only do you produce brilliant content, you get it spot on with beer and food 😀
Ha! I’d agree with the latter. But the former ?....
I have a nc700s 2013, bought a YSS rear shock as taking pillions on it with the standard shock is bottoming out, really bad. The new shock really changed the bike, very happy with it.
Nice job. G'Day Norm!!!! Can't wait for the fork episode.
Yep. It was good to have Norm’s help.
You left us hanging for part 2!. It definitely looks a lot less crashy now. Goodjob as ever! Good to see you had the sense to write the figures down unlike some idiots😂
Ha! I had practice when doing the job on Wendy’s bike. But I’m still high on the “idiot” scale. Can’t count the number of edits I did for that “live” intro!
As always, awesome instructions.
Cheers
Excellent job! I have installed the Ohlins Street on mine. Amazing difference.
Did it raise the seat height at all compared to standard?
@@urbanfireblade That's optional. I wanted is higher. But you can keep it the same.
what is the exact model to keep the same height? and what is to lower it a bit? thanks! @@robertcoman4236
Just bought the exact same shock on the strength of this video. I opted for YSS fork upgrade kit for the forks too, not just the valves.
what is the exact model? did it rise or lower tha bike?
On my CTX, I used the height adjustable NC750x shock (on the lowest height). I also got a new spring for it. Much much better rear shock than stock, and a lot cheaper than other options.
Where did you order the new spring from?
The local YSS supplier
Love ya work mate
I`m plannin to do the same on my NC750X in the near future, so this video is very helpful :) Thank you
Let me buy you a beer once you`re in Germany ;)
Thanks I can taste it now !
Hola escribo desde Chile, se me averió el monoshock y necesito reemplazar muy buen video me quedo claro como cambiar ahora mi consulta es puedo instalar otro stock.??
Great work.
Great job Mate
Hi there. I LIKE THE WAY YOU DO BEFORE AND AFTER. VERRY SMART. THANK YOU .SALAM.
Recently orderer my rear shock from YSS (not the one you're mounting here). I think I willl mount it by myself. Your voice transmits me calm and peace. When I am mounting something always some stuff go wrong or I dont have the correct tools and I have to use anything and starting to blaspheme. The nc700x is an excellent bike with a seat directly from hell and a stock rear shock from Lego. I think it' cannot handle the weight of the bike and a passenger near 1,80m and beyond 100kg for some years.
I learned a good lesson some decades ago. When things don't work out when working on your bike or car or under the sink and you feel like cursing, just say: "Be nice to me..." and hopefully you'll manage to stay calm.
Hello, can you tell me how to increase the ride height of the bike with what changes in the fork and mono shock absorber?
another super video.
Great Job !!
Hello
Can you tell me the dimensions of the rear shock Honda nc750x
Overall length, diameter of top/bottom bushings and their width
Thanks a lot
Great video
Hi
Could you tell me where you got the red front fork caps? I have 2017 model and the fork caps are 8 sided without any place for a socket to remove them hence I had to use a wrench which has marked the soft metal. I did not seem to be able to find the right tool for this job so want to swap them for the ones shown on this video which will be easier to remove. Thanks for all the videos you have put up, they are really helpful and well put together.
They are spring preload adjusters. Bought them on eBay
www.ebay.com.au/itm/Black-Red-CNC-Preload-Fork-Cap-Adjusters-For-Honda-NC700X-DCT-12-17-16-15-14/383542786136?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item594cee7858:g:fs0AAOSwSTFeulPR
Another great video from you and I bet the new shock is a big improvement. Lets see how the front forks go ?
Yes. I’m quite curious about the front forks too.
I’ve had a number of aftermarket shocks on previous bikes but no experience with the PD valve.
Another 10/10 how to, excellent. How accessible is the rebound screw for adjustment ?
Excellent question. It’s not easily assessable but not impossible. I’ve found in the past that once I have it adjusted to my liking I never touch it again.
Olá, boa noite!
Acredito que seria melhor o regulador de pressão fixado no chassi e não na balança.
Mesmo assim é um ótimo vídeo!
My replacement was 320mm with a shock built for my weight
is this 10mm longer than the OEM? did it rise the bike?
Interesting project. Look forward for the improvement in handling. It may take a while for the shock to fully break-in. How much did you pay for the goodies?
I’ve put a link in the description.
nice vedio , i like it.
Çok teşekkürler 🙏🙏🙏🙏🖐️👍
If you have a moment I'd love to get your thoughts on the YSS shock in regards to touring. I've personally never done any touring however I recently loaded my NC with camping stuff and was concerned about the sag and different handling characteristics during my initial test ride. Since you seem to do a lot of touring I'd love to know if you find that the YSS upgrade makes a significant difference with the added weight of all your gear. I'd also be curious to know what sort of adjustments you are making on the shock in "touring mode". By the way I'm not planning on doing any off-road touring. In fact I'm fine with the performance with the stock shock, aside from adding a passenger or gear for overnight trips. Thanks in advance for your input! :)
The biggest a benefit for touring is the ability of easily adjusting the spring preload to cope with the extra weight.
I also notice the better damping (less pogo effect) when loaded up.
So it sounds like cost/benefit ratio is very good from a touring perspective. So thankful to have your video when I actually get around to making the purchase.
Thanks for the very informative video. I've ordered a Nitron rear shock for my 2021 NC, and I was wondering how to get at the top bolt of the shock. Although your bike is an earlier model, it has given me an insight as to where to look. You're very polite to Honda in saying the stock shock absorber is built to a price, I would just say it's Shit. It spoils an otherwise brilliant bike. Again thanks for the very informative Vid. Safe riding to you.
The top bolt on mine is an “Alan bolt”. It’s fiddle to get at and only a small Alan key will fit in the gap.
After I extracted mine the first time I manufactured a replacement bolt that had a standard hex head, which is way easier to get at and hold.
Many thanks for fun and usefull video! Qould you please consider my problem. I lowered the NC 750X and now I would like to upgrade the rear chock. I.e. I have a related tech question: Can the after market rear shock -suspension, like YSS MZ456-305TR-34, be fitted on a lowered NC 750, or does the bike has to be brought back to its factory height (by returning the shorter, orginal dog-link bones)? Also, pls do recommend a budget rear shock upgrade. Thank you!
Lowering the bike is done with longer dog bones. It doesn’t affect the shock length.
So buy whatever shock brand that fits the standard bike.
Good. So, YSS MZ 456 305 TRL 34, bit shorter than the OEM, will not bring the bike further down, as advised by some on FB NC750 forum? Also, do you recomend this or YSS MZ 506 310 TRL 43, they appear similar, the first appear 7mm shorter han the OEM while the second is the same or 2mm lower that the OEM. Or should I go for a third one? Why I am concerned- i am a bigbloke and my current OEM rear suspension is very bad, yet if my already lowered bike, for 25mm, goes further down due to a wrong choice of aftermarket shock I may end up having not usable bike. Thanks! @@AfricaTwin-Stuff
@mladenmomcilovicnbg - yes a shorter shock will also lower the bike. Use the standard height
Nice 👍
Could you please provide the exact model number of the YSS shock ?
Thanks and safe rides 🏍
See the link in the Description of this video.
For a beginner wanting a cheap and workable video camera to stick on my helmet, for my own viewing - could you recommend me something? I want to ride a few weeks camping but I don't have a laptop. I wondered if I should take lots of SD cards. Any advice would be appreciated.
Cheap = poor results, when it comes to cameras. I use GoPro. The 7 upward has good stabilisation so if you film while riding you don’t get car sick watching the results.
I’ve got no experience with other camera brands. Sorry.
I only film a few seconds at a time so can make a battery last all day and a 64gb card last more than a 14 day trip (1080 at 60fps). But of course battery and card usage will depend how YOU decide to use it.
I am just about to replace my rear shock (2015 plate ) with the same shock you used. My question is how did to manage to line up the top eyelet and get the bolt through. It looks very awkward and fiddly. Enjoy the vids BTW.
Yes. The top bolt is an Allen head and there is very little room to fit an Allen key.
I welded a hex bolt head onto mine so I could use a simple open ender.
stock suspensions on hondas are stupid
i changed mine with a yss with no hydraulic preloader .
i also changed the fork oil with 15w to strengthen the damping
this combination works like a charm for me on my cb500x 2020 model.
yss is insanely cheap and have insane quality for the price
i bought mine for 320 euros
Hi. First post for me on your channel. Fantastic content. I wish I had just a speck of your skills 😁. Love it when you make your own solutions or improvements. I just bought a 2021 dct. The original owner did a lot of good mods and one of them is a remote preload adjuster similar to the one you are installing on this video. This is the fiest time I don’t have to use a c spanner on my bike, so i was wondering if you could help me out please. The adjuster doesn’t click like others i’ve seen do. You measure the amount of preload with a 1 to 5 scale etched or printed on it. So my question is: it it normal that as you add preload it becomes considerably harder to turn the adjustment knob? It goes easy down to 2-2.5, but then it gets very hard and it stops between 3.5 and 4. I hope that made sense 😅. Thank you very much
Yes. It gets harder to turn as you increase preload. It’s easier to adjust with the bike on the centre stand to take the weight off the shock.
The adjustment is just a screw that forces oil out of the reservoir into the top of the shock to push the spring down. So in makes sense that it gets harder as you screw it in.
Click? The “clicks” on mine are almost inaudible. I just could turns.
@@AfricaTwin-Stuff thank you very much for the quick reply. I thought there may have been something wrong with it. Cheers!
@@AfricaTwin-Stuff i sprayed wd40 onto the shock where it slides up and down and to the screw on the remote adjuster. Waited 30 minutes and it now works perfectly. I get the full range of adjustment, can feel the famous clicks as i turn and even though it gets a bit harder as i compress the spring, it’s manageable and what i would have expected it to be like. Thank you 🙏
What is the part # you ordered?
Awesome videos! I just bought the 2022 NC750. Do you know if Honda has changed the rear shock since your NC?
I don’t believe so.
@@AfricaTwin-Stuff Do you remember shock stroke on original shock?
Bravo bravissimo
Hi, Could I ask what the softer yss spring rate that you have fitted....the one I have is 180 and is too hard..cheers Ray
The standard spring is marked as 150-150.
However I have since gone back to the harder spring (don’t know what it’s rating is as I didn’t write it down). I found that riding with the harder spring for a thousand km freed it up to where I am now happy with it.
Talking to the YSS Aus distributor revealed that this is what normally happens. Life and learn I guess.
Nice video! Very helpful with no empty words!
Can You write the model of tyres on this video, please?
Pirelli Scorpion Trail 2
I think it's the Metzeler Tourance
I've got the NC700X and just lately finding the back feeling not quite right. I don't think the original shock is leaking ...but watching your video here, it certainly doesn't have the bounce as your bike does with the new shock! Still happy, two months on, with your YSS shock? I'm considering this myself...
Yes. Still happy. But I suspect any brand name aftermarket shock will be an improvement.
Wendy has the Wilber’s on her CB500X and that cost quite a bit more than the YSS but I don’t know if it will be better in the long run or not.
Now, this is a question begging to be re-answered, having switched from the red to the black in your latest video (10 December)? Please help me understand the change? Cheers!!!
I moved to the Wilbers shock and love it - such a different bike! Okay, the old Honda one was completely shot - but I test rode a new NC750X last year and I'm sure my NC700X feels better on the road with the Wilbers than the new bike with Honda stock.
Hi, my nc750s rear shock died, and i want to change, but dont know what height dimensions between holes to buy :( do You have any advice ? Thank You.
It’s best to find a supplier who knows the NC and can deliver a shock that is not only the right length but also the right spring tension (for you) and damping for the NC.
Can you supply the YSS model which you fitted, i clicked on the link but it's not allowing me due to the fact i live in the uk, P.S great video mate.
NC750x (14-20)
MZ456 with Hydraulic preload
and you kept the same height of the bike? could you share a link to this product please? @@AfricaTwin-Stuff
Hi, do you still have the old one? I have a 2012 NC700X and am looking to replace my leaky shock. Are you open to selling it if it isn’t broken?
Sorry. I’m keeping the old one.
Nice job. Do you have links to the YSS!?
I’ve put the link in the Description 😊
Good Evening. I would like to ask which shock absorber you put
I think I mentioned it is YSS - made in Thailand.
Excellent job. But I'm wondering why you've been riding for 60k on stock unimpressive suspension and instead of replacing it you replaced exhaust first?))
IMO, a cartridge for 500$ is much better than valves +springs for 300$ because you can change rebound and compression on the fly. As we all know comp preload used only for sag setup but damping helps to fine tune the fork according to a surface quality.
are there fulle cartridges available for the nc750x forks? I thought the design of these meant the best one could do was emulators.
Ocupo uno para la 2017x
What size spanner did you use to undo the upper side of the shock,please 😊
It’s an Allen key. Can’t remember what size. But once I had it out I replaced it with a custom built normal hex head bolt to make it easier to remove.
Thank you so much for the information,I also bought a YSS rear suspension and it came with a 56-180-150 spring I weigh 95 Kg, after I saw your video I don’t really know what to do,to change it with a 150-150 ,how bad is it?
How heavy are you? I'm 110kg and find the suspension to be great. I hate the seat with a passion though
I’m 100kg
I have no problem with the seat. 😀
@@AfricaTwin-Stuff we're the same height and I've done a lot of the mods you have. I think I want to try your seat lift mod next
Has anybody done a Ohlins ?
Hello every one,i have a nc750 2016 with 55000 kms but the engine started vibrating at 3000 rpm aprox and it seems that no one knows how to fix that o whar is doing it,i need help!!!
Unfortunately diagnosing this problem is impossible without actually being on and with the bike.
It could be many things from worn tires, wheel bearings, chain and sprockets, loose engine mounts .... the list goes on.
@@AfricaTwin-Stuff That was my first thought, loose engine mounts. Check all bolts, also on your frame.
I was supposed to get my NC750x dct today but Honda has had a cyber attack and they can’t release my bike😡 when I do jobs on it I don’t have an uncle Bob does that matter? 😀
Another great vid by my fellow NCer , btw have you had your eyes tested recently?? Attractive assistant !!!
Tony Bigt - ha! It’s relative. Norm is more attractive than me!
Hmm. Yes it does matter you don’t have an Uncle Bob. Cancel your order!
Why is the bike not collapsing when you remove the shock ?
You will see that I put a jack under the swing arm to hold it 😁
@@AfricaTwin-Stuff Ah underneath it. Got it ! :)
How do I personal message you about this suspension set-up. Thinking of getting same for my bike.
Can’t do it via CZcams.
You can find me on Facebook if you are a member of the NC group.
@@AfricaTwin-Stuff I'm a bit old school. How do I do it on CZcams. Don't really use Facebook.
You can’t pm on CZcams. It’s not an option.
@@AfricaTwin-Stuff ok, do you mind if I just put my questions here?
Go right ahead
filthy haha you should see mine
What tyres are you running ?
Tyres? Currently it’s Pirelli Scorpion Trail 2. These are basically road tyres with a slightly stronger carcass to cope with the occasional gravel road.
Not very long wearing but good grip.
10:25 I'm sorry mate but I guess you left off the part where you took a sample of the old grease to a chemist and verified that the new grease was compatible - if not the two may soon cancel each other out causing the new shock to completely fail in a month or two. ;-)
Oh. You are a chemist! Thanks.
That grease I’ve been using for 30 years is about to fail. Thanks for the heads up.
"Firm but compliant".
Still talking about Norman then?
Ha! Of course 🤣
the hardest part about suspension is to find a reasonably priced one that's better than stock.
Unfortunately and option worth buying is going to be expensive.
Вентиль установлен слишком близко к ножке пассажира. Второй номер может отломать вентиль ногой при движении! Не удачно выбрано место крепления.
Number two may kik this duaring the moove.
Good observation. But as I never carry a pillion it hasn’t been a problem for me.
Hi Do you have an email account that i can contact you on. I'm a new rider an have so many questions about this bike
Your best option is to join the Facebook group “Honda NC750X Owners group”. Then post your questions.
I can't weight for the sequal. Hehe.
Ha. Funny man.
Norman really isn't that attractive. Good video.
Yes, sarcasm can be very cruel.
Not a sound expert either, I can't hear you??