gymwitch Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 I passed my test and was looking at either the CB500X or the NC750X. The hubs was after a Tracer 900 gt. Im only 5ft 3 and it was suggested i might struggle with the X so i opted for the NC750s. From a short arsed womans point of view its heavy to push about. Its got the turning circle of a ship and you can easily hit the rev limiter. However, once you get to grips with it its an easy bike to ride and it has some nice grunt to it in any gear. Ive put a puig touring screen on and fitted pannier racks. The touring screen was a must as i struggled on the motorway with it...i was hanging on rather than riding im just under 10st. Once rhe new Bridgestones were scrubbed in i found more confidence to lean in more and the bikes solid as a rock. The front 'tank' space is huge and can fit a helmet in. The petrol goes in under the pillion seat. Bloody hreat on fuel too !!! Great first big bike and im having a blast on it so far ☺ Yes the screen totally ruins the look of the bike in my opinion and does look like the queen aliens head in aliens so ive called her Ripley. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Very nice! They do look pretty heavy.......but with the fuel tank under the seat (like on mine) it must make things a bit easier though? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymwitch Posted June 11, 2021 Author Share Posted June 11, 2021 Its only when im moving it around manually that i find it awkward and heavy. The suzuki 650 i learnt on was a breeze compared to this but once im actually riding it theres no comparison, it knocks spots off the suzuki. Im just pumping more iron 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 49 minutes ago, gymwitch said: Its only when im moving it around manually that i find it awkward and heavy. The suzuki 650 i learnt on was a breeze compared to this but once im actually riding it theres no comparison, it knocks spots off the suzuki. Im just pumping more iron It's the weight that puts me off.....I did look at the X model and in most respects it would be a good fit for me. It's just too heavy though......my knees wouldn't thank me for it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymwitch Posted June 11, 2021 Author Share Posted June 11, 2021 Tis a heavy beast but like i say its only when you are shoving it round manually. Riding, even at slow speeds it doesnt feel heavy at all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Something like the NC would suit you @Clive 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 16 minutes ago, XTreme said: Something like the NC would suit you @Clive I ever the finances come my way it will be another bike. I do like the look of the Benelli TRX.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 27 minutes ago, Clive said: I do like the look of the Benelli TRX.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busabeast Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Congrats on passing your test, bet its nice to get on a bigger machine. I had one when I was a courier after having a cbf600 and it did take alot of getting used to. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 8 minutes ago, Richzx6r said: Congrats on passing your test, bet its nice to get on a bigger machine. I had one when I was a courier after having a cbf600 and it did take alot of getting used to. A motorcycle courier in London? Bet you have a few stories to tell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busabeast Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, Pedro said: A motorcycle courier in London? Bet you have a few stories to tell It was a city and distance courier, I do indeed have quite a few stories of woe from my 6 months in the job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 6 minutes ago, Richzx6r said: It was a city and distance courier, I do indeed have quite a few stories of woe from my 6 months in the job That hasn’t been a known job in Portugal up until a few years ago, and even then not as well paid as there. I fid read a couple of good books written by guys who did work as motorcycle couriers in London, so it’s a little mythical to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busabeast Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Haha its not all roses and laughs whilst doing that kind of work, I used to do between 12 and 15 hours a day in the saddle, in all weathers, the first few weeks I was raking it in but having only 1 set of bike gear I would get soaked then have a day or two off which kinda pissed off the controller I had so I would forever be waiting for work whilst everyone else was busy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymwitch Posted June 11, 2021 Author Share Posted June 11, 2021 29 minutes ago, Richzx6r said: Congrats on passing your test, bet its nice to get on a bigger machine. I had one when I was a courier after having a cbf600 and it did take alot of getting used to. What did you think once you fettled it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 7 minutes ago, gymwitch said: What did you think once you fettled it? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busabeast Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 From my point of view it wasn't a pinch on the cbf600, I found it to be very underpowered though as you say quite torquey and also the tank range was pitiful being empty in around 80 miles when ridden on the motorway, though saying all this it would be the idea first big bike due to its relaxed riding position and torquey twin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busabeast Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 14 minutes ago, gymwitch said: What did you think once you fettled it? How is the cbr400 coming along? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymwitch Posted June 11, 2021 Author Share Posted June 11, 2021 Old grump has taken her innards to sort. He picked up the carbs and tank on his way back from scotland last weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 10 minutes ago, gymwitch said: Old grump has taken her innards to sort. He picked up the carbs and tank on his way back from scotland last weekend. He lives on the south coast doesn't he? That's a hell of a trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymwitch Posted June 11, 2021 Author Share Posted June 11, 2021 Yeah he does. Hes coming back this way in 3 weeks. Hes an absolute legend. Him and his mrs are awesome people 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, gymwitch said: Yeah he does. Hes coming back this way in 3 weeks. Hes an absolute legend. Him and his mrs are awesome people Give him my best! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymwitch Posted June 11, 2021 Author Share Posted June 11, 2021 Sure will. Does he know about this place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 7 hours ago, gymwitch said: Sure will. Does he know about this place? Doubt it very much! But whatever you do, don't give him a link via the other forum. You'll get banned like @Richzx6r, @Clive, @Mawsley, and @Swagman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 13 minutes ago, Mawsley said: I didn’t get banned. I got an access-related complication. They don't take no prisoners for sure Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymwitch Posted June 12, 2021 Author Share Posted June 12, 2021 Bloody hell !!! what a carry on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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