Have you not thought about a shock sock? I made my own from a neoprene knee support tubing when I first bought it, I then sprayed it with ACF50 and did the same every year. I put it on by cutting it length ways and wrapped it around the shock from top to bottom and secured it with cable ties. Last year I checked the shock and it was bright and clean with no rust whatsoever.
I was going to get the sock when I done the drop links, but yes I'm still going to, I 'm toying with buying the YSS shock and springs upgrrading the whole suspension👍👍👍
Yeah I bought one it was only about £10 off eBay and my bike is now on over 60000 miles and the rear shock is still going well looks brand new under there
An excellent worthwhile job you've done there! You'd think Honda in their wisdom would make sure the shock & spring is isolated from constant road filth jet-spray off the rear wheel.
Thanks for the video. A while ago I used to run the rear and wax the chain the way you did. Then once I got a red ‘system-check’ warning light on the dash that scared me. Turned out by running the tire off the ground it can throw off the rear ABS sensor. The dealer just had to re-set the code but it had me worried when I first saw it pop up. It may not happen to you but thought I’d mention it just in case.
@@birchwoodbiker I will be honest, not sure you ever smoked cigarettes, but I really enjoyed them when I was younger. I quit at age 33 and only smoke a cigarette..... Well never now. They are not made the same. But the pipe smoking has brought back the out doors time, the enjoyment of thought and the attempting to master the pipe. I would have anyone try it for a couple months. One pipe and a tin and see if it is a hobby is right for someone. It has been amazing for me. It's not been addictive and 100 percent enjoyable.
My Patent! (Rear Shock Crud Blocker) Copyright theft that is! 🤪🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Tom I’m sending to the fuzz round to get you both! 😉 Ride Safe Ride NC DCT Dave & Butty Bach 🙂
Any reason you didn't go for a neoprene sock over the shock, i put one on my Nc the first week i bought the bike and it seems to work fine. Also any tips on adjusting the rear preload, as i find it a real swine to do, to the point that im looking at upgrading to a shock with remote preload. Btw, page 136 of the owners manual says check the chain slack with the bike on the side stand.
I bought a sock just never fitted it, and will at some stage, To be honest on preload, I,ve not adjusted mine on this bike, but it will rasee the hieght and stiffen the ride from stock, you also have to understand the slack, I would of thought from stack settings it will be ok, it's when you ad extra weight it can get stiff over bumbpy ground. I'll have a look myself on the forums, Honda Africa Twin & NC750x Stuff is really good tuber for the older NC 👍👍👍
Yes, like the fella I warned about how he was using his saw in a dangerous manner, he'd been doing it that way for years he replied. The next time I saw him he had 3 1/2 fingers on his right hand! It's never too late to break a bad habit.
Have you not thought about a shock sock? I made my own from a neoprene knee support tubing when I first bought it, I then sprayed it with ACF50 and did the same every year.
I put it on by cutting it length ways and wrapped it around the shock from top to bottom and secured it with cable ties.
Last year I checked the shock and it was bright and clean with no rust whatsoever.
I was going to get the sock when I done the drop links, but yes I'm still going to, I 'm toying with buying the YSS shock and springs upgrrading the whole suspension👍👍👍
Yeah I bought one it was only about £10 off eBay and my bike is now on over 60000 miles and the rear shock is still going well looks brand new under there
An excellent worthwhile job you've done there!
You'd think Honda in their wisdom would make sure the shock & spring is isolated from constant road filth jet-spray off the rear wheel.
Honda really need to up there game the quality on some parts are dreadfull, but carrying out little maintinace jobs like this you can spot them👍👍
Thanks for the video. A while ago I used to run the rear and wax the chain the way you did. Then once I got a red ‘system-check’ warning light on the dash that scared me. Turned out by running the tire off the ground it can throw off the rear ABS sensor. The dealer just had to re-set the code but it had me worried when I first saw it pop up. It may not happen to you but thought I’d mention it just in case.
Cheers for that, I'm calling into Youles later today, I'll quiz the mech and as him, no red light for me yet👍👍👍
Looks like your chain is ready to be replaced based on the swingarm marks and how loose your chain is.
Cheers!
Cheers Nick Yes I've ordered a DID Chain, pretty poor 10k out of a chain that has been cared for👍👍👍
@@birchwoodbiker I just realized you have a NC750X DCT, and a RE Himalayan. I have a 2015 NC700X DCT and a 2019 RE Himalayan.. Excellent choices..😁
I enjoy seeing others work!😂 this is asmr for me
I need new shoes and trouses for dancing, should take up the pipe that would eas the pain 🤣🤣🤣👍
@@birchwoodbiker I will be honest, not sure you ever smoked cigarettes, but I really enjoyed them when I was younger. I quit at age 33 and only smoke a cigarette..... Well never now. They are not made the same. But the pipe smoking has brought back the out doors time, the enjoyment of thought and the attempting to master the pipe. I would have anyone try it for a couple months. One pipe and a tin and see if it is a hobby is right for someone. It has been amazing for me. It's not been addictive and 100 percent enjoyable.
hi Blake's never smoked but 2 of my uncles did one also used to get big wood boxes with cigars I loved the smell but tried one nearly choked 😂👍
meant to say have to wind Nic up tell him I've bought another 10 subs😂😂😂👍
@@birchwoodbiker only ten? I bought..... let's see, 152 subs. The rest are family and you guys! 😂
My Patent!
(Rear Shock Crud Blocker)
Copyright theft that is!
🤪🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Tom I’m sending to the fuzz round to get you both! 😉
Ride Safe Ride NC
DCT Dave & Butty Bach 🙂
I've decided to Patent mine and it's called the CRUD TAKEAWAY🤣🤣🤣send me a photo of yours
I have to your email yesterday 🤪
Looks like the bike needed a good wash before starting this job!
Hi David 100% correct, I done it in reverse which is my normal anti OCD🤣🤣🤣👍
Any reason you didn't go for a neoprene sock over the shock, i put one on my Nc the first week i bought the bike and it seems to work fine.
Also any tips on adjusting the rear preload, as i find it a real swine to do, to the point that im looking at upgrading to a shock with remote preload.
Btw, page 136 of the owners manual says check the chain slack with the bike on the side stand.
I bought a sock just never fitted it, and will at some stage, To be honest on preload, I,ve not adjusted mine on this bike, but it will rasee the hieght and stiffen the ride from stock, you also have to understand the slack, I would of thought from stack settings it will be ok, it's when you ad extra weight it can get stiff over bumbpy ground.
I'll have a look myself on the forums, Honda Africa Twin & NC750x Stuff is really good tuber for the older NC
👍👍👍
@@birchwoodbiker thanks for the reply. The preload thing is just for when I carry a pillion.
How many miles/km did you get out of this chain?
10200, it probably had another 1-5 -2k but i'm a bit fussy😁👍👍👍
That's about what I got from my stock chain on my 2018.
Don't lube the chain like that. It a finger just waiting to be chopped of. Do it properly, it doesn't take much longer
I know I've just done it that way for 40 years +, like an lepard and spots Your right though🤣🤣🤣🙌
Yes, like the fella I warned about how he was using his saw in a dangerous manner, he'd been doing it that way for years he replied. The next time I saw him he had 3 1/2 fingers on his right hand! It's never too late to break a bad habit.