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I bought a Deauville a few months ago and can I say, it is the worst bike I've owned. Coming from a VFR750, it drinks fuel, is ungodly slow, makes a hateful noise and is not even that comfortable. It is heavy, with a weird weight distribution, the saddle boxes aren't really big enough, and to top it all, it's not even reliable. Mine has full Honda, main dealer service, and already, the carb boots have split, the clutch is slowly but surely on its way out and I had a strange issue where the bike felt like it was brakng itself, when I tried to pull away from some lights, no amount of throttle would get it to move. After a snapping sound and a burnout, it eventually moved and no issues since, but now frightened to take it out, through fear of another shaft drive issues, but god forbid, at high speed! Do not buy one of these, even if yours is reliable, as I know they can be, they are boring, slow, ugly, not overly comfortable and get worse economy than the much faster VFR, with it's intoxicating V4, and the Pan- European with it's creamy engine and touring skills. Dullsville.

It works and took no time at all this way, just done it on an old vt700, just hope the shaft stayed inside the drive as it popped out a few times 🤔 cheers for the video 👍

I'm looking around to see if any one has made a 3d printable version, as the hardware wouldn't be too hard to source, as of the barrel hex nuts and a bit of threaded rod, or to hacksaw some bolts down to add some locktight. I think I would be able to make those in a afternoon, as to while their being printed to go for a ride to the local hardware. I might have to do it myself, to make up the prints. Why 3d print my own, Approximately AU $75.34 off eBay.. and would take me probably a month + to be delivered. As I said, could probably have them in one afternoon.. and no where near that price. The other flip of the coin to this is.. to make a bracket for an off the shelf mirror, of the 8mm/10mm single bolt variety.. for when your waiting around to get a replacement off a dead bike sent from the bottom end of the world.

Love these bikes should be getting the 700 in a few weeks can’t wait 🙂

If you spin the wheel like that, can you hear some (gear) noise from the drive shaft? I hear some noise at the front of the shaft, is that normal?

thanks man!!

That wasn't the original.. looks like it was replaced with a cheap knock off.. it's no wonder it rattles.

I need to see other video's of people that have original exhaust, this video is cheating me, for knowing how any one else would do with an original. Mine has an ugly paint code.. Seville Blue.. PB-297M.. a can of spray paint on eBay is priced under $60aud.. for 400ml... probably because no one want's to have that colour in a bike or car.. it looks purple than blue.. no Chinese version of a can of that.

In Australia, with the original exhaust.. 3 times as hard to remove.. when not having done it before.. for my newly second hand Deauville 2003 NT650v3.. doing it in cold weather as well.

Who is this MarkieMark Crossley anyway ? 🤣🤣🤣

I enjoyed this video because it was so phenominally REAL! Slick solutions make me think "why do it yourself in that case?" - hire a f***ing works mechanic!

Your bike and your money it goes without saying ... But your bike will love you so much more if you run it on Super-unleaded fuel... Run it for a month on 97/99 octane super-unleaded fuel ..You won't go back to 95 octane regular fuel I promise you...I think it is about 10p a litre more expensive... A mere £1 on a ten litre "Top up"

Greetings from Latvia! 😉I have NT700VA (2013). 25,000 km. There is a problem with the noise when driving, in any gear, at the moment between load and rolling, there is a clicking noise that all Devilles have when you lift it on the center leg and put it in 1 or 2 gear. I don't know if it's supposed to make a rattling sound while driving, but the noise seems to come from the front of the shaft drive. Oils have been changed everywhere, everything has been monitored, but I have not removed the shaft drive. Now I ordered a wheel damper kit, I will start with its replacement. What do you think, is this a problem? Thank you, have a nice day!😉

Hello. This is Febi ointment, what do you use? Is it relevant? Can I buy it safely? Thank you!🙏

1:14 Apparently my mechanic applied lithium grease instead of MoS2 grease on the splines as the manual recommends when he changed the final drive because of wear. I am planning on using the right grease this time but I got two problems. 1) How much of the final drive should I dismantle to clean the old lithium grease? 2) What is the brand of that grease? I have been checking on the internet and my town but I can't seem to find the right product. It doesn't need to be the exact one you use but I'd like to buy one that I know it's going to work for sure.

I have used a screwdriver to hold the universal joints Somewhat straight, I think you call it a cross joint or something like that in the UK.. another way to lube that would be.. pull the boot back, so you can see where are the driveshaft splines mesh with the universal joint. Pull the assembly back just enough to get some EP grease on the splines without pulling the driveshaft completely out of the universal joint. just pull the assembly and the driveshaft back maybe an inch/25 mm, and insert a grease gun hose with a grease needle attachment.. I just bought one of these machines, NT 700 Honda Deauville here in 2023.. it’s a 2010 with 7500 miles on it from the original owner.. when I buy a machine used, I always assume everything has been neglected, from brake fluid to fork oil.. thanks for the video, very useful information.. I also have a Yamaha royal star venture currently, 2008. I have done the driveshaft splines on that. near the swingarm pivot on the Drive shaft tube. There is a hole with a rubber plug in it to give access to stabilize the universal joint so that the driveshaft can be re-inserted… might not be a bad idea to drill a hole in the housing right near the universal joint on this machine to stabilize the universal joint for that purpose.. hey hole just large enough to insert a flat blade screwdriver, maybe 15 mm. I would make sure I could get a plug to fit whatever hole I want to drill before drilling that hole. The Yamaha ventures have that rubber plug that is just about the right size for that task.

I Know this is a long time after you made this video, but can you remember how the nearside foot wind deflector attached to the bike, i can't see anywhere it would fit.

Great video mate and very helpful. Can I ask where you got the panel and switches from it looks really neat 👍🏼

Hi again did you buy a cheap voltage regulator...mine gave a bit high 15 v and was jumping lower-up again....took it out this afternoon....put it back 12.2 volt and that is it.........ordered a cheap one.....2nd hand they are trying to sell an you an Ali china thing as original.......ali 14 euros 2nm hand 65 euro........explanation well we say it comes from a Deauville......so they do not lie......gr tony

Nice neighbour..........

I have just bought a 1999 Deauville, non runner, a 2003 Runner, and i got for free a 2000 for free, so hopefully i will end up with a decent Deauville.

I'm curious about what looks like a shock mount just in front of the bevel drive , is there provision for an additional" helper" shock ? I've seen these added to bikes hauling sidecars.

Now that's how you how-to. Good job, and thank you!

How to remove fairing. Step one: remove fairing. Perfect!

Hello, please help if you can Got nt650v, 2003, beauti silver horse But, when upshift from 1to 2ng gear, hear strong metal shot, somewhere on the schaft, cant say is if on front or rear part. 5 timrs goes like this, then goes like in the butter, fine small klick. Other gears great. Also, when off trottle and again on trottle, hear "tok" I would be thankful for some idea what/where to look. Thank you.

Healtech Thunderbox is the best kept secret for accessories is I think is what you were talking about I’m just about to purchase an NC750X DCT - it’s a game changer I will still be attending DiD next May and looking forward to eventually meeting you after following your channel for several years Regards Ged Elton

Found you as I also have a Deauville, picked up a few wrenching tips and really enjoy the commentary ride. Something I’m going to practice from now on. Thanks!

Are you joking

I need to get out there, I have raced motocross since I was 5 until I was 32. I joined Army and got my HGV class 1 licenses and now drive professionally for a fuel tanker company. There is a certain comradery between fellow bikers and HGV drivers and we understand each other I have noticed, especially me being a biker. Long overdue I got my full bike license, with a means to ride with my father who was also a biker naturally and had a Yamaha VMAX. Unfortunately he passed away before our plans to ride to Scotland as father and son. He left me his Yamaha VMAX 1200. I want to ride in his honour now I miss him so much. He really taught me how to ride and race motocross as an ex motocross rider himself and I won many races from his nurturing and teachings. I'm 38 now but I want to keep his VMAX for sentimental purposes but also want another bike. I need to get out there for him. Seeing this video has really gave me the kick up the ass I need. I love it. Thank you.

Hi biker 1k ,I hope you are well ,I just wanted to ask you did the led headlight bulb that you put in your deauville make a difference as I am thinking of replacing mine.

As a 21 year old CBT rider (hoping to be on the Deauville 650 I bought by next year) this hits wonderfully, a lovely video of Devon as well, I used to go to Dawlish from Essex at least once every two years when I was a child, you have filled me with excitement to get the A2 course completed and go on some tours with my mates :-) you've made my day.

I have an year ‘00, I just had all the fairings off to change the spark plugs, I wondered what the spare wiring was for, but why are two of them dedicated for speakers ? Not sure I’m a fan of the indicator beepers, but at least it won’t leave them on 😂 Good job on the LEDs though. Hopefully see you out and about or working on your new matching at some point.

Thanks a lot man.

Sorry to hear you have had a rough time over the last year. Great to see you back 👍🍻

Lovely newer bike! Look forward to seeing more videos about the bike and possible HGV videos. Sorry to hear that you've had a bit of a rough time with family etc. Glad to see things seem to be on the up with the move, newer bike and car.

Looks like a proper job 👍

Bag looks great 👍🏼

Welcome back mate. Looking forward to seeing you happy and healthy with the beauty! 😉

Great to see you back, best of luck with the new bike.

Beautiful bike mate best of luck with it, ride safely hope to see you again somewhere

Did my class 2 with this guy great instructor

Do you do anything with black cabs lol? 🚖 good to see you back mate. Ride safe.

Great to see you back ,sorry to hear about your bad news , subscribed during covid before I bought my own deauville and your videos helped me big time with my own deauville ,sad to see it was sold but that vfr is a serious machine and the very best of luck with it biker 1 k

Good to see you back 👍🏼

Great to see you back nice bike keep the good work up all the best kevin thanks

Long time no see, shame about the Deauville but looks a good bike those VFRs do 👍

Looking forward to seeing an on road with the honda and the bicycle brakes 😃

Nice bike with some interesting mods.

Nice to have you back looking forward to your videos

You’ll need a new intro 😊