Revolutionary Riding: The Bike Honda Never Dared to Build
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- čas přidán 30. 09. 2022
- This is the bike Honda never built, but we did. The Honda NC700 Adventure is an incredible dual-sport bike that's perfect for trail riding, dirt biking, and all sorts of adventure riding.
In our video series, we're going to show you how to build your own Honda NC700 Adventure, from start to finish. This bike is perfect for trail riding, dirt biking, and all sorts of adventure riding. So if you're looking for a bike that's perfect for all kinds of riding, then you need to check out the Honda NC700 Adventure!
Check out this poor guy almost drowning his NC750 DCT.
• Off Road Honda NC 750 DCT
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This is absolutely the best video about a motorcycle I have ever seen on CZcams. You had my complete attention for the entire length of it.
Thank you very much Elif.
The last bike I built ended up with a swapped engine, forks, swingarm, wheels, rear shocks, and eventually an entirely different frame. When I look at the NC700x stripped of it's bodywork, the design is amazing. I think it will be the base for my perfect adventure bike build. I think it will end up looking like a Halfrica Twin.
I hope my build inspired you 😉
@@FranksWay Absolutely it did.
@c0c0asauce Thank you..if you need more info, whatsapp me on +33754221212
Honda, take note !
This is an amazing build, low HP gobs of torque you really took this bike to what it could be. Wow
Thanks....yeah i like to tinker with them...appreciate your feedback.
@@FranksWay I grew up on dirt bikes and the obscene power the adv bikes are bringing it's too much Horsepower. You made a good thing
@carlosvejar3938 Thanks...i agree with you.
Very few modifications on my nc. Used Ohlins shock in the rear, madstad windscreen, Skidplate. I did get an auto-oiler, bc I had to put an (expensive!) no-oring chain on it and I'm bad about lubing the chain, plus it's out in the elements at home. Heated corbin seat, bc the stock seat was torn. Road all the way to Colorado from Louisiana, and back. Gravel, dirt, asphalt, no problem. Took it into the grass one night bc we were tired from the ride, might as well have been on pavement (of course, I kept it vertical, no lean). One time (on a different ride), I went wide and into a ditch, it climbed out no problem without even stopping. Thing is a tank, only thing it lacks is fuel capacity, which can be resolved with some aux tanks if necessary. I love it. I do kinda wish I got a newer model year, but the 2012 isn't missing much.
Gotta say the rear shock was the most important modification. Dunno about later years, but the 2012 bucked like a horse on the road before the mod. Absolutely terrible. The front isn't great either, but it is more than bearable compared to the rear.
Thanks for sharing your experience...these are very underated bikes,capable snd lively to ride.Wonder what i will be building next on the channel....keep it up bud...we live only once..
This is WAY better than any "professional" motorbike review i've ever seen. Way to go!
Much appreciated thank you,trying to keep it honest and real
This is exactly what I wanted to do to my NC before it got stolen! I think Honda definitely missed it's mark with the NC X bikes and completely messed themselves up with the new transalp.
I agree,thanks for the comments..
Did you ever get the bike back?
@@arealious25 The police did find it a couple of months after, abandoned in a car park, but at that point I had already had the payout from the insurance company, so I wouldn't have been able to pick it up as they technically owned it.
Thanks for analyzing the chain, learning wisdom and experience
Thank you for the kind words.
it's amazing! I also rode in similar places, but they were 2 times lighter. the truth is on stock rubber. you did a great job and got a great result! well done! perfecto👌👌👌
Thank you very much!, i love this bike, it checks all the boxes.
This is the best review I have found for this bike. It is really helping in swaying my decision.
Thanks
Excellent review. Loved all your details. I've been watching reviews of this bike, the Kawasaki Versys and the Yamaha FZ8, and actually tried all of them out, this is the one I fancy the most. Very good fuel economy
just convert it to what i did,you will LOVE this bike. thank you for your support....now im off to Dublin for a few days..
I’m so surprised after 12 or so years this is the first time anyone has done this. My NC has 60k miles and I was thinking about getting something new but maybe I’ll hold off a bit and breath some new life into the ol’ NC
Yeah,it just makes it a fun midweight motorcycle,capable of more adventure riding than the std NC...hold on to your NC 😀
This is the best motorcycle review ever! I have minor problem with my left ankle and shifting isn't my favorite thing. This bike is what I want now after seeing your review! A++
Thank you very much,really appreciate that
Excellent, open and honest review.
Thank you 😉
I'm impressed with that 700! You did a good job. Great video keep up the good work.
Thanks
Beautiful. I would higher the front fender 😁✌️
Thanks
So much inspiration. That black wind shield looks badass, gives the bike a dangerous look. I'm thinking about getting a skit plate in black and a tankbag to make the bike a little more buff looking than it already is. Already got lower and shorter handlebars for cool looks and better filtering capability, but yours look even better.
Also well said, the NC is the best allrounder ever built.
Thank you sir,much appreciated,i love this conversion
Hi Frank, I’ve been looking at buying a 750x for quite a while now, but it’s just not quite what I want. But this is! What a great build and the bike looks amazing! You may have just swayed me!
Hey there...yip i do like the builds...its what i wanted.
Great video guys.
Thanks
If I had the money now, I would send you my 2014. looks like a great conversion.
I will build more of them.
Excellent video.... One the best "reviews" I've seen
Thank you
Thanks for sharing your video!
Pleasure
Nice review. I purchased a NC700 (not the automatic) last weekend. I agree with your adventure bike analysis.
It is an excellent ADV bike,with correct suspension on..
Great review watched for the first time today.
Great thanks
very helpful. Thanks for making this!
Pleasure
Nice review, nice camera work too
Thanks
Thanks for that!
I remember when these came out I had a chance to ride one (NC 650) for a couple of monts. I believe the low rev torque is because the NC has an "undersqare" engine, and was in fact made of a "split" 4 cylinder car engine. Having ridden more than 20 bikes I rmember this one to be ergonomically perfect and very frugal on fuel. Come to think of it I found it to be just about perfect, however, it had only been used to commute through London with the odd trip on days off.
Great stuff,yep i'm trying to spruce it up a bit for more adventure riding...i love every little quirk about this bike so far...great midweight on off..follow my new build where i stick a CRF 450 suspension in with USD forks..🙃
iirc, it was somewhat inspired by a car engine, but it is an entirely new engine designed specifically for the nc platform.
Sounds and looks great!
Thank you
Bro why Honda isn’t making Transalp DCT, it wouldve been the game over for the competition
Yeah...its about the sales to the public, if they where to have made the TA750 on the nc platform, the crf1100 sales might have been slower...i guess the 1100 was the answer to the GS...who knows.
Very nice looking bike, want something like this for back road riding in the forest, my crf450x isn't very road worthy
You gotta gotta build it, i am currently in France working on AI streamlining...but yes...ask any questions pls
Nice review. Thanks.
Thank you
Frank, this is pretty darn cool. I too love the torque of the NC's engine and think it would be great off-road.
I've been going through your videos but I must have missed what you did to the rear suspension. Different shock, different links?
Hi there,thanks for your valued input,the rear gets a CRF shock soon...just so many things todo on the build...you didnt miss it..subscribe for updates pls
Nice review. In UK, both versions come with ABS as standard. Honda USA is taking the piss not giving this as standard on all models. Also we seem to have got the 750 at least a year before the US.
Absolutely an under rated bike..love it
That looks really good !
Thank you very much
That’s what I’m calling a proper upgrade, that’s never something u would be able to do whit stock bike.
It’s looking like a weary harsh environment, but always difficult to see haw bad because off the camera.
but easily to see u never would have a chance going on trail’s like this whit original bike.
Thumbs up for your build, I’ll say it’s bringing bike to a hole new level.
Looking forward to see my bike doing this sometime in the future 👍🍺
I will try and get more wet footage,its so dry here currently,leaving for Ireland on Tuesday..in my view,this bike can do everything any other bike like an Xr600,rd07,drz400 etc can do..
Thanks for the info.
Pleasure
This video made me very happy.
Thanks
Awesome video
Thank you
very good , informative video,
Always a pleasure
thank you for the video,
Pleasure
Nice review
Thank you
Very nice built. While riding the Transalp 650 on dirt roads i am always wondering "how nice would it be a more modern motorcycle with better consumption"...and there u pop up with this nice bike of yours! Only downside, the weight.
It feels very very similiar on dirt roads to my XRV750....for me anyway....yeah...it's a different bike all together from the std version...thanks for feedback 🙏
If I may, for the t
Transalp 650 front, you just replaced the original with the Transalp's, without any triple clamps change or other modifications, right?
Great Video! thx!
Pleasure
awesome bike
Thanks
You got great brother
Thank you Sir.
My dream bike
The build was absolutely worth it,it is completely transformed into a nice adventure bike.
Great Adventure
This bike is a hidden gem
Awesome bike!!!
Thanks
awesome, just got a 2019 750x, wanna do the exact same,
Great stuff...go for it!!
Need to put some better pictures of the final product up! The thumbnail is great but you can't really get a good look at the bike.
Will do some more pics when i return to S.A from France..
This series has been awesome 👌
Have an NC750X ABS and was thinking of replacing the shock and putting cartridges in the forks then adding a bash plate (and maybe spoked wheels) but without replacing the front end would it be too low on the original set-up?
Hi, i would just get rid of the original setup Matt, but that's just me.
@@FranksWay in the UK so it's a bit of a balancing act. Too much change and it will be like insuring a Rolls Royce :) but would be nice to hop over to Europe and be able to take in a few trails without buying a different bike for it. Thanks again - really like what you've done.
@@Matt-vo1ge I am back in Ireland in two weeks again or so,i have a place in Old Castle County Meath,can help you from there..whatsapp me on 0899730484.
Great video man, thanks! I just got a 2023 NC750X DCT, and I really want to do something like what you did to the suspension. Did you say you put the standard Transalp 650 suspension on it? Both front and back? Did you do anything else to lift it, or did that suspension set lift it at all? Any advice you could give me about what you did would be very appreciated, thanks!
Hi there,my next build on an NC750 will get a CRF450 suspension in,ABS will also be functional.I have an S.A client that wants the conversion.If you have whattsapp,contact me on 0717802213
Hola amigo! Saludos desde Mexico!
Pienso hacer este proyecto, sin embargo tengo muchas dudas.
1 de qué moto son los rines que le pusiste adelante y atrás ?
2 modificaste la altura?
3 las barras delanteras son las de fábrica o las cambiaste?
Espero me puedas apoyar con estos datos, de antemano te lo agradezco y aprovecho para felicitarte por Tun gran aportación!!!
Saludos!
Hola amigo, usé la rueda trasera de la Honda XRV750 o Transalp, en la parte delantera usé la rueda y la suspensión Honda CRF450.
Very nice
Thank you
Great video mate , one question what is your rage from the 14 litre tank , I live in Australia and on some rides fuel is hard to get I understand yhe bike is very frugal on fuel which I like but how far dose it go ? And also would you build a larger tank and where would it fit e.g under the seat?
Hi,the outback is vast...the only solution i can think of is to get a rear set of pannier racks and maybe add 5L per side auxillary tanks to them,at 27km per litre minimum,this should be adequate.The std range on the main tank gives 350km range...or should in theory.
I'm curious on the costs associated with taking the bike to this level. I mean there's lots of variables but what is a realistic ballpark?
Hi there...i replaced tires as well, i mentioned all the costs in one of my videos, pls watch that video.
Hi, would the DCT be able to do the same? I mean the bike is the same but I’m more concerned about the gearbox. Thanks
Hi...yes definately, rear wheel size stays the same, 17 inch, i would suggest a 19 inch front wheel tho 😉
Hi where did you find the spares to do the conversion??
Sourced it in South Africa at the time i was there...where are you from?
Lol this is awesome. Though the Transalp is due to make a return supposedly and fill the gap that is the middleweight ADV for Honda. Still, I wonder how this will compare to the Transalp.
I dont know,but if the Transalp has the tank as std,and not below your butt,serious centre of gravity difference..i love this build,my other bikes include RD07 and Ktm990r...this NC is my favourite..hands down
@@FranksWay duly noted. I'll definitely take this build into consideration . Especially if it doesn't surpass the cost of an AT.
I am flying out to Ireland on tuesday, i will be relocating on my german passport back to europe somewhere...building more of these for sure,thank you for your interest in my content..
Love it! What did it cost to build?
Heya...depends what you pay for the suspension parts...i will do another cost analysis after build 2 CRF450 NC...do kerp up to date on our channel pls.
@@FranksWay so what parts would you recommend if I wanted to build mine into an ADV bike, or make it more off road capable? I plan on a skid plate and engine guards/crash bars, but not sure what to do in terms of wheel size/suspension upgrades.
Hi there..i have built two of them with 21 inch front wheels, why not build one with a 19 inch front wheel..something like the CB500x maybe? There's an idea for you...
Frank, what is your bash plate? it looks perfect.
i got it from flyingbrick.co.za
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Hiys there.
Just wanted to say love the videos.
Question? The xr250 has 41mm forks would they work better than the tranny forks?
Hi there,thanks for the kind words and comment,i suppose you can put any forks in front,just as long as you use the stem on the NC...you are welcome to whattsapp me +27717802213. Frank
Im kinda scared doing anything more than forest service roads on my NC, but honestly this is making me think otherwise 🤔
You are missing out...plenty 😉😉
Which exhaust do U have? Very nice Sound
Be sure to watch my next vid,i will try and get the name of the exhaust...it was a garage hanger that i just bolted on
What brand are those spoked wheels? Where did you get them?
Hi,thise are Transalp 700 suspension incl wheels,my next build is CRF450 suspension and wheels.
I have an NC700X and this is exactly what I want. I would love to know all the mods you made.
Hi,you are welcome to send me a whatsapp to +27717802213, i would share the info with you.
What Handguards do you use? Where did you get those rims?
Hi,the handguards came from Startline and the rims are off a Transalp 650
thats great! one thing that i could not find in any of your other videos, did you have to modify the side stand and the rear suspensions and dog bones are the stock ones or have you changed it?
Oh yes sorry Transalp side stand and dog bones only..
@@FranksWay ok thanks for the info, im triyng making a frankenstein front suspencion with a transalp 650 and a 700, because my nc have abs and i dont what to loose it.
you can use 700 parts..im sure you will do just great!!!
@@FranksWay yes the transalp 650 and 700 have the same wheel axle, the diference is the 650 forks dont have the abs bracket, the 700 dont have a 21 wheel, so i can use the 650 wheel with the abs disk just need to instal it, and i need to use the 700 forks bottom because they have the abs bracket, and use the 650 fork tubes. One more thing! How many milimeters have the forks extensions that you have made so that the front wheel dont hit the radiator?
Hi,i had to make extensions in total length 35mm,screwed IN..35 milimeters,the NC rear axle uses 20mm.
Hi Frank, what are your thoughts on the new 750 Transalp?
I havent ridden it,so i cant really tell....i would have to ride it to give an honest review.
@@FranksWay Having watched your NC700 Adventure built series and comparing it to the on paper reviews of the new Transalp I think you must have inspired Honda :). I thought you might have some initial thoughts on this.
Hi,before the new Alp was released,i had my own thoughts of the best adv bike,these included,low centre of gravity,light on fuel,light in weight,long service intervals,21 inch front...the NC has by far exceeded all my expectations...Honda should have incorporated this into the new alp.But i am just a small builder,what do i know 😀
Very curious if you have any tips for the newer ‘23 model. With the suspension travel being lower. How would you go about transforming it. I used mine for a commuter but I can’t help but want to mod it. I have a dr650 for dual sport rides but I haven’t gone on a dual sport ride in 2 years so I wanna give the long distance adv touring job to the nc but it needs some work.
Hi,i have a subscriber that is in the process buying a '23 model model that wants it modified,to date i haven't had my hands on one,but...with the ABS rings my thoughts are to install the CRF1000 suspension,or the Transalp 700 unit..i guess it comes down to personal preference.thanks for watching 😉..i personally won't buying anything else again for my adventure rides.This NC does everything.
@@FranksWay the crf1000 are 45mm forks though? Transalp would fit with the 41. What do you do about rear shock? I can’t imagine it’s a easy as throwing a longer travel shock in there without clearance issues.
I stuck in 49mm CRF forks...dont let the mm size decide your limits...once i upgraded the front,did the 10L xtra fuel tank,i will concentrate more on the rear.
👍 sporks Wheels any recommend
You can use any i suppose,i always try and use Honda bike suspensions,the next one gas CRF450. Good planning gets what you need.My next ver2 will have 650Km fuel range as well.
Well fueltank location s a nono... Gotta take off the luggage to fuel up 😵💫
I cannot argue that...still better low than high up as conventional bikes.
Just remove the rear seat before you strap down your luggage - you won't be needing it !!
I fully agree with that one 😀
Loool you made me laugh great review
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TOOOPPPP !
Thanks 🤘
Привет, друг мой, катался я в песках по щиколотку (голень) на резине бриджстоун лысой. Могу сказать , так идет в натяг , но руки телепает приходится ноги выставлять. Если б Хонда поставила впереди колесо на 19 вопросы б отпали. Удачи на дорогах.
On my next build i am putting in CRF450 suspension, i love how this transforms the bike to more adventure biking.thanks for folliwing,check out my new video.
if you want more power, go for the nc750x
will check it out thanks
Good day! will you build one for someone if they ask you to build one for them? There are people out there that is not to handy.
Absolutely,i can yes, which country?
Hi,i would yes,there would have to be some component research first tho.Thanks for your comment.
Hi, can you give me some hints? I have bougth a transalp 700 rear wheel to fit in the nc750x, besides the the rear wheel axle diameter must be increased to 20mm, what have you done to fit? I have tried to center the wheel on the swing arm with the 17 axle just to test, but the wheel seems that do not lign up with the brake calliper, can you help me?
Hi,thank you for your question,i suggest you look at all my build videos on the NC700 where i discuss what i had to do,the first will be to get rid of the original wheel bearings and replace them with 20mm inner diameter ones,the spacers i made up are 18mm wide on each side,please let me know what the progress is. 😉
@@FranksWay ok ok great, i saw all your videos, but you havent told about those spacers, so you use 18mm in each side, one more thing, do you have to use a spacer beetwin the sprocket braket and the wheel main axle so the wheel align the sprocket and the disk brake since the transalp are narrower?
Thankyou
@@telmoadriao2586 Hi,inside the sprocket i used the NC spacer,but i had to put a spacer in as well between spacer and bearing..i think 2 to 4 mm to fill up the gap.On the disc side i used the std NC brake holder with 650 caliper and pads..the only spacers i had to make is 18mm on each sides of the wheel..check what works for you sir please..😉
Hi Frank! Finaly i could instal the transalp 700 abs rear wheel, just have done what you have told me, for the Record the transalp 700abs axle is the same as the transalp 650 so no problem at all, now i am adapting the front forks, but i am thinking about instead doing the triple tree clamp mod, i am using the honda nc original triple tree clamp and now i am trying to adapt the front wheel, brake Callipers and abs sensor with some custom adapters since the distance between the forks are just a little diferent, i believe that i can make it work, when i have some results i will update you, thanks again!
Great stuff,where are you located?
There are no cons!
Just pro's....love this bike!!
The seat is "great?"
Thanks
You keep saying very odd things about this Honda nc700
what kind of odd things 🙃