New member DaveH 2018 DCT

[DaveH]

Dec 3, 2018 15:25:26 GMT 2 daniew said:

Hi Dave, I am really keen to understand why this is such an important part?
I would want to fit one, but don't quite know where I'd use it?Hi Danie - The centre stand is a convenience thing. It makes working on the bike easier when it is upright, you can park in tighter spots. The most you will use it is when you are oiling the chain, or washing the bike, it allows you to spin the wheels to clean them easier.

[DaveH]

Hi
Here is an update on my Farkle project:
Have fitted:
- SW Motech Centre stand and Crash Bars from Bikegear
- Power point for charging cell/GPS. I fitted a cable with a SAE connector directly to the battery and have jumper cables and power socket, both with SAE connectors so I can interchange them. Bought from Bikegear
GPS mount.

Still to fit
Oxford heated grips. Got from Linex Yamaha. Just need time to fit.
Barkbuster handguards are on back order from Flying Brick
Hugger - hoping Richard will sell his to me.....
Side stand extender - on order from DMD/GIVI
ICE Cam camera - just need time to fit......

Had the 1000km service today with Westrand Honda - time to see how she goes when opened up!




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[emile]

Dec 3, 2018 17:18:22 GMT 2 DaveH said:

Hi
Here is an update on my Farkle project:
Have fitted:
- SW Motech Centre stand and Crash Bars from Bikegear
- Power point for charging cell/GPS. I fitted a cable with a SAE connector directly to the battery and have jumper cables and power socket, both with SAE connectors so I can interchange them. Bought from Bikegear
GPS mount.

Still to fit
Oxford heated grips. Got from Linex Yamaha. Just need time to fit.
Barkbuster handguards are on back order from Flying Brick
Hugger - hoping Richard will sell his to me.....
Side stand extender - on order from DMD/GIVI
ICE Cam camera - just need time to fit......

Had the 1000km service today with Westrand Honda - time to see how she goes when opened up!




Read more: nc700forumsa.proboards.com/thread/835/new-member-daveh-2018-dct#ixzz5YdMMkLLw

Hi I think you forgot the radiator gaurd lol

[johan17]

Dec 3, 2018 15:25:26 GMT 2 daniew said:

Oct 18, 2018 12:12:38 GMT 2 johan17 said:

DaveH !

Here is my 2c (not a veteran by any measure, but have put around 70k on my NC750X):

Things for any length of trip:

• Centre Stand (this is the single most important thing I have bought for my bike to date)

Hi Dave, I am really keen to understand why this is such an important part?
I would want to fit one, but don't quite know where I'd use it?

Daniew - basically any mechanical maintenance makes it a wonderful thing to have. You rear tyre will be in the air, thus you can check and maintain your chain, check sprockets, tyres, test the rear brake and let the bike stand running with the wheel spinning, if you need to do that.

Furthermore, if you are a little bit more adventurous, most of the DIY things regarding fluids for your bike requires it to be upright. This solves that problem. (Checking oil level should always be done in an upright position)

This past weekend I've used it again. Stripped everything off of the bike except engine and wiring, gave everything a good and thorough clean, added my brand, spanking new sw-motech belly plate and crash bars, replaced oil, radiator fluid, brake fluid and cleaned out the trusty BMC air filter. I also adjusted valve clearance and had a mate help check the timing.

All of that would not have been possible without the centre stand.

There are alternatives available, like paddock stands and air straps, but the portability and ease of use make it the winner for me.

My 2c.