Just bought my first NC750X, in fact, my first motorcycle at all. Your videos show me I made the right decission for which I thank you! I will follow your channel during my Honda adventures for sure!
I remember doing these sorts of jobs on my early cars when I was 17 and over the years with technology you get convinced that basic servicing is a job for the experts. Thanks for the reminder and enjoy your VB's.
always Informative , living in Thailand I bring my Bike to Honda BigWing for all services. Labour is definitely affordable . I remember when my bike had this low mileage !!! Ride safe and thanks for the videos.
Just coming up on 15000 miles on my 2018 nc750x. Getting 70 to 74 mpg when I'm not riding stoplight to stoplight. Very grateful for your videos. Even if I do spend the money to let a mechanic do the maintenance, it's good to see stuff like how that cowling comes on and off. Also, despite Honda's annoying warnings in the manual to let qualified technicians do everything, I don't see anyway around doing some things myself; like chain tension adjustments for example.
Always nice to see your videos. Your bike still looks so good 👍 my looks much more used with only 70.000km. Im still satisfied with the Honda quality though. My bike is always outside under a cover and I ride in winter sometimes (salt on the road) and I probably dropped it more often so as I said the NC is a good quality bike :) Greetings from Stuttgart 👋
Great…I follow your posts since 2015 when I bought the same bike with DCT. Congratulations for the mileage. I’m from Portugal and I’ve learned a lot with your posts. Obrigado.
Useful video as usual, thanks a lot. My service manual says change the oil every 6000 km and change filters every 12000 km. My bike is 2016 manual transmission too.
I do a couple thing different (of course everybody has their own opinion :). I always do it with a warm engine not because it drains better but mostly because I want everything coated in a fresh film of oil for the initial start-up after completion with an empty oil filter. I don't top off my coolant reservoir unless it's at or below the lower fill line because the level will raise when hot under normal operating conditions. just my 2 cents. Thanks for a nice video and like your nice bike!
I don't know whether you were able to get this model as a DCT in the past but in 2022 they only sell the manual version here in Australia. Damn shame too because the Misses would like to have it as a DCT. Thanks for the vid. rsm8
@@AfricaTwin-Stuff It's sounds me really strange for no DCT model in Australia!!!!!when in small country like Greece we can buy it😳😳😳any answer fot this option from Honda? Thank you... nice video as always...that's why, Honda NC750X Stuff 😍😍😍
A lesson for me today: got my nc750x dct serviced by the dealership last April. Because it was the first service, I got it done by them… but they overfilled the sump by 1 liter! 😅 because it was done by a DEALERSHIP, I didn’t care too much about the oil level and just checked if there was oil on the dipstick every now and then. Last week it didn’t feel right in my head becuase I watched your video and it only showed oil on the lower part of the dipstick and I did a more accurate level check… so I found the dipstick all the way covered in oil. I am a technician myself, so I feel really stupid, but it shows AGAIN not to trust dealerships and only trust myself. My thoughts with this are just, if they even do this easy job wrong… how could I trust them with the brakes or chain?? 😅 For the more complicated jobs I need a professional workshop, because I don’t have a garage, workshop or space available to maintain the bike like you do, but easy jobs I’ll definitely do myself!
Another nice video. But I usually leave my 2012 NC700X on the kickstand when letting the oil drain out. Then put it on the center stand. Helps to get rid of more of the old oil, Cheers.
Thank you for making this! Wondering if you can make a video about the attachments you use or go over things that have not held up with the bike over time?
Hi I'm using Hiflo filters oil, dct and air also. I'm with 2015 model 750S DCT on 108000km and replaced the dct small electric motor which failed to not change gears @ 80000 and water pump currently.
Well my 500x has just clicked over 10400km 2015 model bought it with 5400km on it 12 months ago very happy with it nearly lost it to a theif one night but he couldnt get it started so then i fitted a gps unit to it . people dont know about there machines or a lot of them and they spend thousands on stealer services my honda will never see a dealer workshop either none of my vehicles do ever since i was 16 now 62 .
Your maintenance videos on the NC750X are always nice to see, and they’re a good advertisement for the NC750X. You certainly do corroborate the claim of Honda reliability. Cheers!
Getting two different readings of the oil level on my NC750X depending on which side of the dip stick I look at. Has anyone else had this question? Crazy idea I have is it due to the angle of the engine in the frame? (I do have it on a level surface.) Thanks
Congratulations for the 90000km 🎉🎉🎉 My is a dct version, but still ONLY 59000km.. Mind the question : how many kms do you change the air filter ? Thank you. Greatings from Lisbon, Portugal ✌️✌️
I’ve fitted a reusable filter. I check it rarely. Frequency depends on whether I’ve been riding in dust a lot on gravel. I think the manual says to change the paper filter every 24,000km
@@AfricaTwin-Stuff Thank you very much.👍 My air filter has only 18500 kms, and I ride in "no dust"....just tarmac.... Greatings from Lisbon Portugal ✌️✌️
10-30 is hard to find here. And because Oz is more hot than cold 10-40 is more suitable. Full synth ? No reason other than it’s not much more expensive than semi so I usually buy that. But I’ve no problem using semi synth.
Great video and humor. "You of course would use a torque wrench for this process" LOL! I love the way you handle the geniuses in advance throughout the video. 🤣
I just checked the coolant level on my 2018 NC - your video reminded me to do so - and found it at the low mark. I was surprised at this since I just changed it a month or so back, and made sure it was full then. Does your bike routinely use coolant?
Hi m8 awesome video i got nc700d dct integra 2012 model i dont know for sure how long is oil change interval should be I do the catana ipone 10w30 high quality oil
Hey I just wanted to ask the following. Looking at the NC750X owner's manual, the periodic maintenance does not call for things like brake/coolant rubber parts replacement, swingarm/steering lubrication, etc. Basically all they say you have to replace is oli, oil filter, spark plugs and air filter. What do you make of that? I mean chassis bearings you can basically just check and fix them once you detect an issue or before a world trip, but rubber parts in brakes, cooling system etc can either kill you or leave you stranded, the manual says "check" under most things but what is there to check on a brake line that may burst after years of use? Weird.
Yes. That’s typical of all bike service manuals. The “trained mechanic” is supposed to pick up potential issues when doing the periodic maintenance. But good luck with that !
Triumph used to have a 4-year replacement cycle on all fuel lines on the Tiger 1200’s, an expensive schedule for owners. It obviously rubbed up owners the wrong way and the practice was quietly dropped. Some service schedules seem to be designed as a billing mechanism for dealers rather than a real requirement.
Just a stupid question, but you mentioned the maintenance done by yourself & warranty claims.. isn’t it true that the maintenance should be done according Honda specs? This can be done by yourself, as long you do it according the specs… I had this discussion with my Kia car dealer and in the end I took them to court regarding a defect that had nothing to do with my maintenance actions. I won… so personally I don’t think you’ll loose the warranty
I understand warranty rules vary by country. But I think you are right. However it’s a long time since the warranty expired on my bike anyway so it’s not a problem.
No. Not required. And I dont envision it will be required in the future either. You would need a major failure of the fuel filter for the injectors to be effected.
I am interested in this bike intended to buy one,, since you are a long trem user i like to ask you during 90.000 kelos how many times you chang the chain and sprockets, brake pads, wheel bearings, shock absorbers, and if you other main issue on it to obtain reliability of this model,, thanks for sharing.
There were two items that wore out sooner than I expected. One rear wheel bearing went at around 15,000km. I replaced with quality item and it’s still fine at 90,000. The OEM chain needed replacing at 20,000. A quality set of chain and sprockets will last 30-40,000km. The OEM tyres were rubbish. I believe they are getter on the 2020 and later models. No other issues other than normal wear.
The Australian model wasn’t allowed LED in 2016 as the NC had not passed the ADR (Australian Design Rules) for LED at that date. I don’t see any advantage in LEDs anyway so no loss as far as I’m concerned.
@@AfricaTwin-Stuff OK, I didn't know you were from Australia. It wasn't until I checked older videos that I noticed you're from Australia. But you're good because you can ride a bike all year round. It's winter in Europe and we have to experience driving in temperatures around 0 degrees Celsius in anticipation of spring. Greetings from Poland
No worries mate. Can’t imagine living in a place where it gets sooooo cold. But we have the opposite problem. We ride a lot less in Summer here is it can get uncomfortably too hot.
@@AfricaTwin-Stuff Thank you for answering, i also have a NC 750 "never saw the sign to change the oil" but as i'm about to start to do the maintenance myself i was wondering. Keep the good work =)
No. Never seen the point. A wet sump always drains to the lowest point so all the oil is already in the sump. And I don’t like getting hot oil dumped on my hand when removing the sump plug.
@@AfricaTwin-Stuff A flat board ( 60 × 200cm ) that can hold a bike....( u can "rib " it under )..., 2 car jacks. THAT'S IT ‼️...U lift only the front ~ 30-40cm
The NC bikes are an excellent example of reliability. 125.000 km on mine , flawless. However I ride in pretty dusty conditions and have decided to change the oil every 6000 km. Same half time intervals for the air filter of course. But hey, my bike my rules. Safe rides and travels 👍🏍🙏
after 257,500K still does not burn a drop of oil , amazing engine
You have to try more....🤣🤣🤣 th-cam.com/video/e2cK2QCZUwk/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=billy84000
Does a DCT doing job as it should have to ?
Just bought my first NC750X, in fact, my first motorcycle at all. Your videos show me I made the right decission for which I thank you! I will follow your channel during my Honda adventures for sure!
I remember doing these sorts of jobs on my early cars when I was 17 and over the years with technology you get convinced that basic servicing is a job for the experts. Thanks for the reminder and enjoy your VB's.
Good spotting re the VB’s 🤣
always Informative , living in Thailand I bring my Bike to Honda BigWing for all services. Labour is definitely affordable . I remember when my bike had this low mileage !!! Ride safe and thanks for the videos.
Just coming up on 15000 miles on my 2018 nc750x. Getting 70 to 74 mpg when I'm not riding stoplight to stoplight. Very grateful for your videos. Even if I do spend the money to let a mechanic do the maintenance, it's good to see stuff like how that cowling comes on and off. Also, despite Honda's annoying warnings in the manual to let qualified technicians do everything, I don't see anyway around doing some things myself; like chain tension adjustments for example.
Always nice to see your videos. Your bike still looks so good 👍 my looks much more used with only 70.000km. Im still satisfied with the Honda quality though. My bike is always outside under a cover and I ride in winter sometimes (salt on the road) and I probably dropped it more often so as I said the NC is a good quality bike :)
Greetings from Stuttgart 👋
Great…I follow your posts since 2015 when I bought the same bike with DCT. Congratulations for the mileage. I’m from Portugal and I’ve learned a lot with your posts. Obrigado.
Thanks mate
Useful video as usual, thanks a lot. My service manual says change the oil every 6000 km and change filters every 12000 km. My bike is 2016 manual transmission too.
Interesting. My 2016 owners manual clearly says change oil every 12,000km interval.
But there is no harm changing oil more frequently.
Thanks for your great videos on the nc750x really enjoyed them. Thanks again. I'm on my second nc.
No nonsense approach, my type of vid 👍
I do a couple thing different (of course everybody has their own opinion :). I always do it with a warm engine not because it drains better but mostly because I want everything coated in a fresh film of oil for the initial start-up after completion with an empty oil filter. I don't top off my coolant reservoir unless it's at or below the lower fill line because the level will raise when hot under normal operating conditions. just my 2 cents. Thanks for a nice video and like your nice bike!
Fair enough
It's the same oil filter (HF204) for gold wing and africa twin.
As always nice vedio and great 👍 job 👏 👍 👌
Thanks ... also fits Wendy’s 500x.
Also fits a lot of honda and others including the hornet 900 😊
I don't know whether you were able to get this model as a DCT in the past but in 2022 they only sell the manual version here in Australia. Damn shame too because the Misses would like to have it as a DCT.
Thanks for the vid.
rsm8
DCT never offered here. They stopped selling them at all in Oz in 2020. Are they selling them here again ? I can’t see them listed on Honda Oz site.
@@AfricaTwin-Stuff It's sounds me really strange for no DCT model in Australia!!!!!when in small country like Greece we can buy it😳😳😳any answer fot this option from Honda? Thank you... nice video as always...that's why, Honda NC750X Stuff 😍😍😍
Very nice got a v Strom 1050xt that has just done over 103000 still looking good 👍🏻
Cheers ✔️ 🍻
Good video, I also do the service work on my NC myself. That makes me feel good. Greetings from Dortmund.
90k!
Congratulations 🤘
Love your videos ,clear precise instructions,your experience is evident.
Thanks mate
great video ...looking at these model Honda...you have been very helpful...hard to get these in US right now..
A lesson for me today: got my nc750x dct serviced by the dealership last April. Because it was the first service, I got it done by them… but they overfilled the sump by 1 liter! 😅 because it was done by a DEALERSHIP, I didn’t care too much about the oil level and just checked if there was oil on the dipstick every now and then.
Last week it didn’t feel right in my head becuase I watched your video and it only showed oil on the lower part of the dipstick and I did a more accurate level check… so I found the dipstick all the way covered in oil.
I am a technician myself, so I feel really stupid, but it shows AGAIN not to trust dealerships and only trust myself.
My thoughts with this are just, if they even do this easy job wrong… how could I trust them with the brakes or chain?? 😅
For the more complicated jobs I need a professional workshop, because I don’t have a garage, workshop or space available to maintain the bike like you do, but easy jobs I’ll definitely do myself!
Yes. It’s pretty sad. You can’t trust anyone to do a proper job these days.
Doublely annoying considering that you are paying for the privilege too 😮
Useful and interesting video, thanks a lot 👍!
Another nice video. But I usually leave my 2012 NC700X on the kickstand when letting the oil drain out. Then put it on the center stand. Helps to get rid of more of the old oil, Cheers.
Hmm, I might try that girly pink coolant next time, the bluey green stuff can be difficult for level checking
Thank you for making this!
Wondering if you can make a video about the attachments you use or go over things that have not held up with the bike over time?
It would be a short video.... with no content. I haven’t had any problems other than normal wear.
@@AfricaTwin-Stuff whelp that settles it going to get myself one of these.
You could fit a Fumitomo drain valve and it would be even easier.
Correction, Fumoto oil drain valve.
I'm watching you service your NC, you've already led me astray.
Oh dear ....
Thank you for the video. From Türkiye...
Hi I'm using Hiflo filters oil, dct and air also. I'm with 2015 model 750S DCT on 108000km and replaced the dct small electric motor which failed to not change gears @ 80000 and water pump currently.
Size kaça mal oldu,neden arıza yapmış ,temizlense yetmiyormu acaba?çok çabuk arızalanmış
Well my 500x has just clicked over 10400km 2015 model bought it with 5400km on it 12 months ago very happy with it nearly lost it to a theif one night but he couldnt get it started so then i fitted a gps unit to it . people dont know about there machines or a lot of them and they spend thousands on stealer services my honda will never see a dealer workshop either none of my vehicles do ever since i was 16 now 62 .
Wonderful! Many thanks.
Your maintenance videos on the NC750X are always nice to see, and they’re a good advertisement for the NC750X. You certainly do corroborate the claim of Honda reliability. Cheers!
Thanks mate
What PSI do you run? I am on 40 on the rear and 39 on the front.
Literally all I have to do lmao Love the nc700x
Getting two different readings of the oil level on my NC750X depending on which side of the dip stick I look at. Has anyone else had this question? Crazy idea I have is it due to the angle of the engine in the frame? (I do have it on a level surface.) Thanks
Congratulations for the 90000km 🎉🎉🎉
My is a dct version, but still ONLY 59000km..
Mind the question : how many kms do you change the air filter ? Thank you.
Greatings from Lisbon, Portugal ✌️✌️
I’ve fitted a reusable filter. I check it rarely. Frequency depends on whether I’ve been riding in dust a lot on gravel.
I think the manual says to change the paper filter every 24,000km
@@AfricaTwin-Stuff Thank you very much.👍
My air filter has only 18500 kms, and I ride in "no dust"....just tarmac....
Greatings from Lisbon Portugal ✌️✌️
Bought an NC750X 4 weeks ago 👍 Also got a magnetic sump plug 🔌 Just can't get the bike or even a delivery date 🤔
Very frustrating. Hope you get it soon.
Good video!
Question, why full synthetic 10-40 and not 10-30 semi?
10-30 is hard to find here. And because Oz is more hot than cold 10-40 is more suitable.
Full synth ? No reason other than it’s not much more expensive than semi so I usually buy that. But I’ve no problem using semi synth.
Real world biking, GREAT.
Che moto fantastica!!Al momento è dal meccanico per il tagliando dei 10000 km.Cheers from Italy P.S. La tua gomma posteriore credo sia da sostituire 😉
Great video and humor. "You of course would use a torque wrench for this process" LOL! I love the way you handle the geniuses in advance throughout the video. 🤣
I just checked the coolant level on my 2018 NC - your video reminded me to do so - and found it at the low mark. I was surprised at this since I just changed it a month or so back, and made sure it was full then. Does your bike routinely use coolant?
It’s not a problem if it’s at the low mark.
The “surge” tank rises and falls with the temp of the coolant.
But - No - my bike doesn’t loose coolant.
Hi m8 awesome video i got nc700d dct integra 2012 model i dont know for sure how long is oil change interval should be
I do the catana ipone 10w30 high quality oil
My book says every 12,000 km. But I change oil and filter every 10,000 as it’s easier to remember.
Thank you... have you notest some noise in front of the nc750x when the bike is on moving?
Maybe you need a Stalhbus or Fumoto oil drain valve
I’ve just bought a second hand Honda nc750x 2018 model. Is there a “service light” on the dashboard? If so can you reset it yourself ?? Thanks
No service light on the 2016. Don’t know about later models.
He definitely owns conure….. I got the DCT but I wish I didn’t, I find Drive and sport 1 the same, I pretty much drive in sport 3. Great bike tho
Hey I just wanted to ask the following. Looking at the NC750X owner's manual, the periodic maintenance does not call for things like brake/coolant rubber parts replacement, swingarm/steering lubrication, etc. Basically all they say you have to replace is oli, oil filter, spark plugs and air filter. What do you make of that? I mean chassis bearings you can basically just check and fix them once you detect an issue or before a world trip, but rubber parts in brakes, cooling system etc can either kill you or leave you stranded, the manual says "check" under most things but what is there to check on a brake line that may burst after years of use? Weird.
Yes. That’s typical of all bike service manuals.
The “trained mechanic” is supposed to pick up potential issues when doing the periodic maintenance. But good luck with that !
Triumph used to have a 4-year replacement cycle on all fuel lines on the Tiger 1200’s, an expensive schedule for owners. It obviously rubbed up owners the wrong way and the practice was quietly dropped. Some service schedules seem to be designed as a billing mechanism for dealers rather than a real requirement.
And Bob’s your uncle!
Just a stupid question, but you mentioned the maintenance done by yourself & warranty claims.. isn’t it true that the maintenance should be done according Honda specs? This can be done by yourself, as long you do it according the specs… I had this discussion with my Kia car dealer and in the end I took them to court regarding a defect that had nothing to do with my maintenance actions. I won… so personally I don’t think you’ll loose the warranty
I understand warranty rules vary by country. But I think you are right.
However it’s a long time since the warranty expired on my bike anyway so it’s not a problem.
Hi. Did you do any injectors cleaning on the motorcycle?
No. Not required. And I dont envision it will be required in the future either.
You would need a major failure of the fuel filter for the injectors to be effected.
I am interested in this bike intended to buy one,, since you are a long trem user i like to ask you during 90.000 kelos how many times you chang the chain and sprockets, brake pads, wheel bearings, shock absorbers, and if you other main issue on it to obtain reliability of this model,, thanks for sharing.
There were two items that wore out sooner than I expected.
One rear wheel bearing went at around 15,000km. I replaced with quality item and it’s still fine at 90,000.
The OEM chain needed replacing at 20,000. A quality set of chain and sprockets will last 30-40,000km.
The OEM tyres were rubbish. I believe they are getter on the 2020 and later models.
No other issues other than normal wear.
Hello. Why your bike haven't LED front light? Your bike look after lifting and should has LED lamp. Odd history :)
The Australian model wasn’t allowed LED in 2016 as the NC had not passed the ADR (Australian Design Rules) for LED at that date.
I don’t see any advantage in LEDs anyway so no loss as far as I’m concerned.
@@AfricaTwin-Stuff OK, I didn't know you were from Australia. It wasn't until I checked older videos that I noticed you're from Australia. But you're good because you can ride a bike all year round. It's winter in Europe and we have to experience driving in temperatures around 0 degrees Celsius in anticipation of spring. Greetings from Poland
No worries mate. Can’t imagine living in a place where it gets sooooo cold.
But we have the opposite problem. We ride a lot less in Summer here is it can get uncomfortably too hot.
I noticed yo put in 10w 40 i thought the Manuel says 10w 30
Yes. Always used 10-40 for our warm/hot climate.
The manual (mine at least) gives a range of oil weights depending on the temp of your location.
Dct için 6.000 km de yağ 12.000 km de yap ve filtrelerin değişmesimi uygundur
how do you reset the Service Warning on the Display ?
My 2016 model didn’t have a service warning function. So can’t help. Sorry.
@@AfricaTwin-Stuff Thank you for answering, i also have a NC 750 "never saw the sign to change the oil" but as i'm about to start to do the maintenance myself i was wondering. Keep the good work =)
don't you warm up the engine before the change?
No. Never seen the point. A wet sump always drains to the lowest point so all the oil is already in the sump.
And I don’t like getting hot oil dumped on my hand when removing the sump plug.
👏👏👏👌
Buy yourself a torque wrench for Christmas
Got one. Don’t need it 😁
Why don't you use ( build one ) a lifter ?? - Servicing a bike immensly easier -when it's higher up....
Easier yes. But it takes up space we don’t have, sadly.
@@AfricaTwin-Stuff
A flat board ( 60 × 200cm ) that can hold a bike....( u can "rib " it under )..., 2 car jacks. THAT'S IT ‼️...U lift only the front ~ 30-40cm
The NC bikes are an excellent example of reliability.
125.000 km on mine , flawless.
However I ride in pretty dusty conditions and have decided to change the oil every 6000 km.
Same half time intervals for the air filter of course.
But hey, my bike my rules.
Safe rides and travels 👍🏍🙏
Good move to change oil more frequently.
The best thing to protect your bike.
What fluid at 3:50?
As I said. Don’t rely on some idiot on TH-cam. Refer to your manual. Thanks
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