Huskyteer 1,091 Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Honda of Bournemouth performed the 64k service last week (actually 66 and a bit). Nothing major came to light, and for the first time ever it came in at under the quoted price. Apparently the air filter was spotless and didn't need replacing. Advisories: notchy steering head bearings and too much play in the rear suspension. They even washed it 6 Link to post
Huskyteer 1,091 Posted August 22, 2016 Author Share Posted August 22, 2016 Touch wood, it's going really well; I've let my previous maxi-scooters go around 50k because they felt all used up. Had it nearly 4 years now! Link to post
bazza 3,629 Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 in the "olden days" you could have a grease nipple to lube both ends of the suspension-head and swinging arm -Wonder why not now? they tell us bearings are "sealed for life" -who's life? I had my s/a and fork bearing greased to be sure as we have all heard about dry bearings on the NC - but a nipple of 2 would make it a DIY job bazza the greaser 1 Link to post
Rofbox 331 Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Alice, I have, just out of interest, been scouring the internet to try and gauge the reliability of a DCT gearbox. The answer has been on the doorstep all the time. Thanks for the post. Link to post
Guest machinman Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Alice, I have, just out of interest, been scouring the internet to try and gauge the reliability of a DCT gearbox. The answer has been on the doorstep all the time. Thanks for the post. I was thinking exactly the same☺ Link to post
Huskyteer 1,091 Posted August 22, 2016 Author Share Posted August 22, 2016 Glad to be of service 2 Link to post
putz 38 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 (edited) hi , my nc700s dct is three years old now, just had mot. Iam at 50k miles now and not a problem apart from tyres and chain. Need to run it for another few years, fingers crossed. May even check valves soon last checked at 8k. Hope iam not tempting fate. It has had a hard life filtering and riding in and out of london, clicking up and down the gearbox and to be honest surprised its still running sweet at moment. Edited August 25, 2016 by putz Link to post
Huskyteer 1,091 Posted August 26, 2016 Author Share Posted August 26, 2016 Good to know! I'm hoping to keep mine for another couple of years, too. Link to post
Guest machinman Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 hi , my nc700s dct is three years old now, just had mot. Iam at 50k miles now and not a problem apart from tyres and chain. Need to run it for another few years, fingers crossed. May even check valves soon last checked at 8k. Hope iam not tempting fate. It has had a hard life filtering and riding in and out of london, clicking up and down the gearbox and to be honest surprised its still running sweet at moment.Nice to know the DCT has longevity. London is certainly a good test for any vehicle. Link to post
DaveM59 1,605 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 So in all that mileage, what wear and tear have you had to sort out, steering bearings, wheel bearings, brake callipers and discs, struts/shockers, battery etc? Apart from a couple of DCT glitches with sensors I don't recall you having many issues at all and I think you will agree your bike is a tool for a job, not a thing to be overly pampered and only used in nice weather. Link to post
Huskyteer 1,091 Posted August 28, 2016 Author Share Posted August 28, 2016 It's had a new front disc and it goes through a chain every 15k or so. Replaced the rear shock recently as the original had deteriorated. But really not a lot! 1 Link to post
DaveM59 1,605 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 That's pretty good compared to your previous bikes. I noticed your front disc is a different shape to mine and Paul's in your Three Integras picture. Have you had the rear suspension play investigated or are you leaving well alone until after next weeks ride? Link to post
Huskyteer 1,091 Posted August 28, 2016 Author Share Posted August 28, 2016 My local guy reckons one of the bearings is shot where the dog bones are mounted. On order from Fowlers... Link to post
Guest Mac750 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Had a CX 650 euro sport once try to kill me, the "pro link " mono shock linkage had siezed over a wet winters commute, it then un siezed whilst leaning into a tight bend at speed. Luckily nothing coming in the opposite direction as I wobbled across the road like Ann Widdicombe on Strictly. Why don't they add grease nipples ? even as a kid my 1966 moped had a grease nipple on the swing arm such as it was. Link to post
Guest Southerner Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 66, 000 miles?!! - do you ever get off it? Link to post
Huskyteer 1,091 Posted September 15, 2016 Author Share Posted September 15, 2016 66, 000 miles?!! - do you ever get off it? It's not easy at the end of a long day! 1 Link to post
Guest machinman Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 It's not easy at the end of a long day!How long will you keep this bike? Do you have a final milage in mind? Link to post
Huskyteer 1,091 Posted September 15, 2016 Author Share Posted September 15, 2016 I would love to get it to 100,000, keeping it another 2 years. However, I recently realised I was riding very nervously, because I was aware of how minor an accident would write it off. No point keeping it if I'm not enjoying it, so I'm trying to have an attitude of 'oh well, I've already done more miles than on any previous bike'. Link to post
Rocker66 34,470 Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 I would love to get it to 100,000, keeping it another 2 years. However, I recently realised I was riding very nervously, because I was aware of how minor an accident would write it off. No point keeping it if I'm not enjoying it, so I'm trying to have an attitude of 'oh well, I've already done more miles than on any previous bike'. Would you replace it with another Integra or go for something completely different? Link to post
Huskyteer 1,091 Posted September 17, 2016 Author Share Posted September 17, 2016 Would you replace it with another Integra or go for something completely different? Not sure yet - who knows what will be available when the time comes? But I'm very pleased with the Integra and Honda in general, so it's likely I'll stick with them. 1 Link to post
Tex 36,817 Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 There's a lovely, white Integra 750 with your name on it, Alice. Whenever you're ready, I'm in no hurry.. :D 1 Link to post
roddy 845 Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Impressive mileage Alice well done. Here's me thinking I was the only one that likes to ride lots of miles. I am going for the 100,000 miles on mine as well. Just spent £550 on tyres,bearings,battery,spark plugs,pads and a once over does yours cost much to keep? 1 Link to post
Huskyteer 1,091 Posted September 19, 2016 Author Share Posted September 19, 2016 Roddy, the biggest cost is servicing, as it seems to come round very quickly...Tyres and chains are the most expensive consumables it gets through. Good work, Tex, keep it nice for me 1 Link to post
ade 139 Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 This is great to hear. Viva Integra. However yes the servicing is expensive. Do you use always use a Honda dealer to service? Link to post
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