Government version NC700

NC700 Givi Pannier and Tail Box

Givi Pannier, Tail Box, Crash guard, shock dust cap, handle bar guard, windscreen , rear hugger ..

Anti-theft GPS/ GSM/GPRS module with shock sensor and vehicle listening

DIY by adding shock sensor to a GPS module with call back function (GSM phone) .

 Shock sensor will notify you at once. False alarm is prevented by the processor of the Shock sensor (not shown here). The processor will  analyse the shock amplitude and the frequency of the shock. A preset algorithm will decide whether that is a real attack. In addition , a sensitiy knob can be adjusted for addition tunning of the sensitivity.

One can remotely listen to the vehicle environment for suspicious attack.  GPRS based has GPS  fence guarding but it may be too late if the vehicle is already stolen and moved away.

Lithium backup battery with auto-recharge, that is completed separated from the vehicle main battery.

NC700 Rear Fender

Anodized Aluminium Fender . It takes 5 minutes to install by taking down to two 6mm hex nuts from the stock plastic fender.

Tilting High/Low HID compare to Halogen Bulb

 

 

Taken or adjusted to F/2.6; Shutter; 1/15 /Iso 160

Stock Low Beam.

 

HID Low Beam. Not focused well when comparing to the stock. But still it is acceptable after adjusting the headlight mounting screw.

 

Stock Halogen High beam.

 HID High beam by tilting solenoid. The displacement is not adequate to achieve a higher beam, provided that the low beam is adjusted down to avoid glare. 

Adding Voltmeter

This is a good idea to add a voltmeter so that you can replace the battery before trouble happens. This is the voltage (on loading)  with engine off but HID started (3A-7A current drawn)  ~12.1V. During engine startup, the voltage will drop trasiently to 10.6V and quickly back to 13.4V on charging.

NC700 HID Installation

This is a 55W Ballast with internal water proof (fill with expoxy) . It is warm to touch after long run.

The high low beam is made possible by a tilting mechanism through a solenoid at the base. It works perfectly such that the HID light is shield and focus by the stock reflector. Also the low beam is set to follow local rules , without glare to other driver. This is a 30 mins job and is totally reversible. Certainly, without a lens projection housing, the result will be less than perfect.

Poor Alignment of Hi/Low HID

Off center HID bulb with Hi/Low Tilting control by means of a solenoid at the base. However, the bulb is glued with silicon that is tilted to one side.

 After removing the silicon glue at the base and realign the bulb.

 

NC700 Efficient Engine

Just finished my first tank of gas. It runs 280km for 10.56L ($172 HKD). Full tank is 14L, but the fuel gauge lit up at around 3 L left for a good  Average gas consumption is 26.5 km / L, or  $0.61 / km. The run distnace is approximately 50%  city road and 50%  highway of 70 km/hr. 70% of the time in D mode and 30% in Sport Mode.  I am quite happy with this efficient bike.

NC700 Front Brake Lever

Just changed a new golden adjustable lever. Much better feel as now all my fingers can reach the lever naturally.

NC700X Caster Angle

 

 

After Lowering my rear shock, the caster angle increase from 27 degree to 29 degree and this result in noticeable decrease in steering reponse. I end up lowering the front fork by 2cm to reach a caster angle of 26 degree ( Stock 27 degree). This gives a much better steering response without the feel of a slow stable elephant.

 

Tools need: 14mm wrench and ? mm  hex key. 45-50mm hose clamp x 2.

 

 1) Measure the planned lowering distance and secure the 2 hose clamp

 2) Loosen the top hex nuts.

 3) The lower 14mm Hex bolt is more tight and needs some levering. Once both lower bolt is loosened , the frame will drop by itself.

 4) This is how the top looks like. Secure all bolts and remove the clamp.

 

5) I use android phone to measure the caster angle by levering the bike with both tyres on the road. The software is xclinometer.

NC700X Stock Tyre

Engine Air Filter

Locate right in front of  the storage compartment . One has to remove the red side fairing, the black top compartment key piece before you can change the filter.

Straightening a bent lever , Annealing 退火

 Bent Lever. You should be hammer it straight as the alloy is hardened and will fracture if brutally straightened.

 Tools needed : Butane Torch (cheap) . Steel pipe (anything larger then the ball). Any clamp.

 Aluminum has melting point >650 Cel; It soften at around 650F (~340 C). One method I saw in Youtube is using soap , wood as an indicator of annealing temperature (We got no thermocouple!) I found lead has a melting point near 340C. So it is easy. Just clamp a piece of lead and touch the lever to see if it reaches the annealing temperature. It works well.

 Bent softly with the steel pipe. Just gently.

Touch the heated lever with a piece of lead. It melts when the aluminium lever reaches the annealing tempearture.  This is how the lead piece looks like.

Now it is straightened without using brutal force/ hammer. It is rapidly put into cold water to restore the hardness. 

Caster Angle after Lowering

After Lowering the bike by 4cm, the Caster (Trail Angle) becomes 29 degree. (Stock 27 degree) . It gives better forward cruising stability. However, the ease of turning at round around is noticeable slower. Will lower down the front fork by 2cm when I get the correct tool.

NC700 Center Stand Installation Manual

http://nc700-forum.com/forum/nc700-mods/827-oem-honda-center-stand-install.html

All credit to OriginalRocket. I post here for easier search from google.

Tool needed are 1 rubber mallet.

Step 1. Connect the springs to the SPRING HOOK

Step 2. Connect the springs to the CENTER STAND

Step 3. Start on the LEFT SIDE of the bike. Slide the MAIN STAND SHAFT into the bikes bracket and into the stand itself.

Step 4. Use the foot press part of the MAIN/CENTER STAND as a hand hold, and pivot the stand into alignment as close as you can get it. Use a friend to help guild you. It will take a bit of strength, but not nearly as crazy as it is to stretch those springs.

As you pivot the stand into alignment (you are aligning the right side by the way) Use your free hand to swing the rubber mallet and moderately hit the MAIN STAND SHAFT to slide it into the right side bracket. This may take some finesse, but it works.

Step 5. Secure MAIN STAND SHAFT with the 6 MM PLUG BOLT. I used blue loctite, as I do not want this coming loose.


ps: I do not remove the exhaust pipe bolt to free the way to screw the spring hook . But you need a small hand and a cool pipe.
I do not hammer the shaft as the mounting hole on the chasis is a tight fit and I have no assitance to guide the alignment.
I choose to install the spring after installation of the main stand and shaft. All you need is a twisted nylon cord, a handle and a medium strong arm that can pull 20-30 kg. The spring hook will just pop in with a single pull.

NC700X Lowering Kit

 

I install the centre stand and now is the lowering kit
The center to center distance of this kit is 15cm.
Tools needed:
1) hydraulic jack to adjust the rear wheel height in order to release tension on the link bolt. (this is not necessary if you have a friend to help you)
2) Hex wrench 14mm, 17mm

Steps:
1) Park the bike on road side over center stand such that the rear wheel will hang in mid air. There should be ~3 inch clearance from the ground.
2) Loosen the 17mm bolt on the exhaust pipe side. The 14mm bolt is still hard to be removed, because of the weight of the rear wheel.
3) Jack the rear arm with hydralic (any jack), till the 14mm bolt is free to be removed by finger.
4) The new link is longer and you have to jack up the rear arm further (1-2")  to align 14mm bolt.
5) Bolt in the 14mm bolt and 17mm nut. Secure with loctite.


20 分鐘
一人安裝, 要細jack, 17mm , 14mm 板手,
上大架, 泊在路肩讓尾6灕地
鬆死氣果邊2粒17mm帽
jack 起橫臂(1"), 直到條14mm 大螺絲可以用手指拉出
jack 高多1-2", 放入新狗骨及14mm 大螺絲
落藍色loctitie ; 上緊2粒 17mm 帽

Honda NC 700 Main Stand

 

Nylon Cord 1.5m tied both ends in a single closed loop, folded against itself for 2 times. 

 

Main stand already bolted on the frame. Upper spring holding screw in place (Be careful it locates medial to the exhaust pipe, so you must let it cooled down as the space is very limited there. A thin white string is used to keep the stand in elevated position )

 

 

 

The smaller and longer spring is first to be pulled into place (as the upper end of the thinner spring sit more medial on the holding bolt). Pulling effort is alround 20kg. I use my right foot to step against the foot rest, counteracting the pulling force. The thicker spring should  snap into the main stand anchor  by itself if the pulling axis is correct.

It takes 15 minutes to complete the job.