New guy from Cypress

Xcellor8 · 09-24-2012, 11:30 PM

Just checking in to say hi. I recently purchased a Honda NC700X after not riding for almost 15 years. I am really enjoying the new Honda, hope to hook up with some of you and do some group rides.

Hemibee · 09-25-2012, 12:30 AM

Welcome to TWT and back to bikes.

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shootergal · 09-25-2012, 02:02 AM

from Montgomery, birthplace of the Texas flag

shanedman · 09-25-2012, 03:22 AM

**Gravel Guy** · 09-25-2012, 05:51 AM

Howdy from Thorndale!

tshelfer · 09-25-2012, 07:50 AM

Welcome back. There are a lot of us retread riders on this forum, and lots dual-sport owners. But not a lot of NC700X owners - yet.

Xcellor8 · 09-25-2012, 02:59 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome ya'll.

**Tourmeister** · 09-25-2012, 03:22 PM

Welcome to the site!

Quote:

Originally Posted by tshelfer

There are a lot of us retread riders on this forum, and lots dual-sport owners.

When I first read that, I had to do a double take because I thought it said, "There are a lot of us retarded riders on this forum, and lots of dual-sport owners."

I love dual sport riding but I wouldn't consider non dual sport riders as retarded

shanedman · 09-25-2012, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tourmeister

Welcome to the site!

When I first read that, I had to do a double take because I thought it said, "There are a lot of us retarded riders on this forum, and lots of dual-sport owners."

I love dual sport riding but I wouldn't consider non dual sport riders as retarded

Funny... i read it as:
"Retarded riders, and LOST dual sport riders."
HAHA

Xcellor8 · 09-25-2012, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shanedman

Funny... i read it as:
"Retarded riders, and LOST dual sport riders."
HAHA

Looks like I will fit in here just fine!

sloan · 09-25-2012, 10:19 PM

Awesome on the new Honda. I rode the demo at Honda of Houston a few weeks ago and was very impressed with it. A very practical machine.

Xcellor8 · 09-25-2012, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sloan

Awesome on the new Honda. I rode the demo at Honda of Houston a few weeks ago and was very impressed with it. A very practical machine.

Thanks Sloan! The more I ride it, the more I like it. Going fast and getting crazy are both behind me, I just like to ride, take in the scenery and smell the smells. This bike has plenty of fun, usable power (torque) without having to turn 8000+ rpm at 100 mph with my hair (whats left

) on fire. Plan to wear out the original street tires, replace them with 80/20's, slowly farkle it and let the adventures begin.

Jimmy_Pop · 09-27-2012, 12:33 PM

Hey Xcellor, I recognize you from the NC700 forum

I still haven't seen any other 700x's in the Houston area, I'm down in the Friendswood/Webster area.

wanabeguru · 09-27-2012, 04:30 PM

Welcome aboard!
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sloan · 09-27-2012, 08:05 PM

I heard there's a recall coming out for the 700 already. Something about some improperly heat-treated end plates on some of the chains. See, the chain is already the weakest link on the model! Horrible pun, I know.

It seems funny that here they have a brand new model, and it's the freaking chain that causes a recall.

Still, if the model is overall pretty sound, AND they offer a manual shift with ABS next year, I may consider trading my VFR800 for one. I like my vfr and we've done a lot, but man I cook at stoplights on the way to work in the summer!

Faunus2011 · 09-27-2012, 08:20 PM

Hey Xcellor,
While i live in Lufkin I have family in cypress and I am down there maybe a weekend a month. Additionally, I've been wanting to see one of those new hondas AND i will be down there this saturday getting new tires on my Adventure. I'll PM ya with my contact info, and on the off chance you're free saturday night maybe we could go for a short buzz around cypress, or if not this weekend some other time I'm down there. Good luck with the new machine and welcome aboard!

sloan · 09-27-2012, 08:48 PM

Faunus2011, drop by Honda of Houston on Hwy 290 at West road. They have a manual-shift model out front as a demo. Assuming you have a motorcycle license, just bring gear and insurance and they'll let you take it for a spin. Well, assuming it isn't raining anyway.

And unless they've sold it they have one inside fully optioned out.

Faunus2011 · 09-27-2012, 08:51 PM

10-4 Sloan.

It'd still be nice to meet a new rider with the new model. Nothin' like meetin' other riders!

Xcellor8 · 09-27-2012, 10:31 PM

Justin, give me a call. If the weather is good I'm down for a ride Saturday night. Jimmy Pop, I have seen you also, we also need to hook up, meet and ride. Sloan, sounds like you are also in my back yard...bring it! lol I've got 500 miles solo in the last 3 weeks and my commute is only 4.5 miles! Lets ride!

Jimmy_Pop · 09-28-2012, 09:57 AM

Right on buddy. You guys be careful this weekend if you meet up for a ride, supposed to be a nasty wet weekend in Houston.

09-24-2012, 11:30 PM	#1
Xcellor8 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Cypress,Texas Posts: 6	New guy from Cypress Just checking in to say hi. I recently purchased a Honda NC700X after not riding for almost 15 years. I am really enjoying the new Honda, hope to hook up with some of you and do some group rides.

09-25-2012, 12:30 AM	#2
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09-25-2012, 02:02 AM	#3
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09-25-2012, 03:22 AM	#4
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09-25-2012, 05:51 AM	#5
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09-25-2012, 07:50 AM	#6
tshelfer Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Arlington Posts: 4,928	Re: New guy from Cypress Welcome back. There are a lot of us retread riders on this forum, and lots dual-sport owners. But not a lot of NC700X owners - yet. __________________ Tim in Arlington '05 Suzuki V-Strom 650 Preach the gospel. And if necessary, use words - Francis of Assisi

09-25-2012, 02:59 PM	#7
Xcellor8 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Cypress,Texas Posts: 6	Re: New guy from Cypress Thanks for the warm welcome ya'll.

09-25-2012, 10:19 PM	#11
sloan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 204	Re: New guy from Cypress Awesome on the new Honda. I rode the demo at Honda of Houston a few weeks ago and was very impressed with it. A very practical machine. __________________ Sloan 06 Honda VFR800a 07 Suzuki SV650s - http://sv650project.blogspot.com/ Ten West Sport Pilots Iron Butt Member #42900

09-27-2012, 12:33 PM	#13
Jimmy_Pop Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Webster Posts: 13	Re: New guy from Cypress Hey Xcellor, I recognize you from the NC700 forum I still haven't seen any other 700x's in the Houston area, I'm down in the Friendswood/Webster area.

09-27-2012, 04:30 PM	#14
wanabeguru Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: RIO DELL, CA Posts: 4,674	Re: New guy from Cypress Welcome aboard! sent from my work pc using Tapakeys __________________ Wally[electronics technician] 2007 RED BANDIT

09-27-2012, 08:05 PM	#15
sloan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 204	Re: New guy from Cypress I heard there's a recall coming out for the 700 already. Something about some improperly heat-treated end plates on some of the chains. See, the chain is already the weakest link on the model! Horrible pun, I know. It seems funny that here they have a brand new model, and it's the freaking chain that causes a recall. Still, if the model is overall pretty sound, AND they offer a manual shift with ABS next year, I may consider trading my VFR800 for one. I like my vfr and we've done a lot, but man I cook at stoplights on the way to work in the summer! __________________ Sloan 06 Honda VFR800a 07 Suzuki SV650s - http://sv650project.blogspot.com/ Ten West Sport Pilots Iron Butt Member #42900

09-27-2012, 08:20 PM	#16
Faunus2011 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lufkin Posts: 24	Re: New guy from Cypress Hey Xcellor, While i live in Lufkin I have family in cypress and I am down there maybe a weekend a month. Additionally, I've been wanting to see one of those new hondas AND i will be down there this saturday getting new tires on my Adventure. I'll PM ya with my contact info, and on the off chance you're free saturday night maybe we could go for a short buzz around cypress, or if not this weekend some other time I'm down there. Good luck with the new machine and welcome aboard!

09-27-2012, 08:48 PM	#17
sloan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 204	Re: New guy from Cypress Faunus2011, drop by Honda of Houston on Hwy 290 at West road. They have a manual-shift model out front as a demo. Assuming you have a motorcycle license, just bring gear and insurance and they'll let you take it for a spin. Well, assuming it isn't raining anyway. And unless they've sold it they have one inside fully optioned out. __________________ Sloan 06 Honda VFR800a 07 Suzuki SV650s - http://sv650project.blogspot.com/ Ten West Sport Pilots Iron Butt Member #42900

09-27-2012, 08:51 PM	#18
Faunus2011 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lufkin Posts: 24	Re: New guy from Cypress 10-4 Sloan. It'd still be nice to meet a new rider with the new model. Nothin' like meetin' other riders!

09-27-2012, 10:31 PM	#19
Xcellor8 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Cypress,Texas Posts: 6	Re: New guy from Cypress Justin, give me a call. If the weather is good I'm down for a ride Saturday night. Jimmy Pop, I have seen you also, we also need to hook up, meet and ride. Sloan, sounds like you are also in my back yard...bring it! lol I've got 500 miles solo in the last 3 weeks and my commute is only 4.5 miles! Lets ride!

09-28-2012, 09:57 AM	#20
Jimmy_Pop Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Webster Posts: 13	Re: New guy from Cypress Right on buddy. You guys be careful this weekend if you meet up for a ride, supposed to be a nasty wet weekend in Houston.

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