New 2012 Honda NC700X 700cc Parallel Twin!

[gkgeiger]

Originally Posted by Mike Cash

Surely there must be threads where the bikes that do appeal to you are being discussed.....

Put him on your ignore list like I did, then you won't see anything he says. http://www.advrider.com/forums/profi...?do=ignorelist

[cls]

Originally Posted by gkgeiger

Put him on your ignore list like I did, then you won't see anything he says. http://www.advrider.com/forums/profi...?do=ignorelist

Excellent advice if you're unable to ignore certain entries for whatever reason(s). I'm in several topics. Better to avoid me altogether if you can't handle it. Such silliness...

[Mike Cash]

I'm just at a loss trying to figure out why you're actively posting in a thread about a bike you neither own nor want to own, choosing instead to talk here about the other bikes which you find more preferable.

If it isn't just an effort to be the center of attention, then what is it?

[Paebr332]

Originally Posted by Mike Cash

I'm just at a loss trying to figure out why you're actively posting in a thread about a bike you neither own nor want to own, choosing instead to talk here about the other bikes which you find more preferable.

If it isn't just an effort to be the center of attention, then what is it?

Some people troll as a hobby.

[beemerphile]

Originally Posted by Mike Cash

I'm just at a loss trying to figure out why you're actively posting in a thread about a bike you neither own nor want to own, choosing instead to talk here about the other bikes which you find more preferable.

If it isn't just an effort to be the center of attention, then what is it?

He is on a waiting list for a personality transplant and has a bit of time to kill.

[cls]

I'm possibly interested in the bike but I have some concerns. Kinda' makes sense to stay tuned for info. and future decision-making matters, no? You folks seem to think if one realizes a short-coming or concern w/a bike, or even has a different personal opinion or taste, he's not interested and is dogging the bike and all those interested in/owning it. Strange jump. Alas, you're big boys (I presume.); you make your choices.

As for being a troll? Please. I've been on here since '09. I've had no other problems here, save for you touchy, fragile souls. However, were I a troll, it would be too easy. This is obviously an incredibly target-rich environment. I'm literally not even trying.

For attention? That makes sense...We're on the internet, Bubba. I don't know you from Adam and you don't know me. That's some kind of attention. Poor hypothesis; try again.

I'm on here (and numerous other sites.) out of motorcycling interest and have been for years and here I'll stay for the foreseeable future. Amazingly enough, I haven't had trouble on other topics or sites. Hmmm...

Once again, 'cause I'm that kind of guy: I'm all for pressing on. I explained myself after the first misunderstood response and offered another olive branch to move on w/it, afterwards. We can act like intelligent adults and move on or we can stay this course until I lose interest. I was pressing on w/other folks and responses until you guys brought it up again. You, not me. I'm going to be around talking bikes and riding. We can add this to the menu or not. I'd just as soon press on, as I've also already said and tried.

[cls]

And, yes, I have plenty of time to kill. Too old for a personality transplant. It is what it is.

[Mike Cash]

Originally Posted by cls

And, yes, I have plenty of time to kill. Too old for a personality implant. It is what it is.

I fixed your post.

[precarious]

After reading and watching much on the NC, it seems to me, it seems to me that if the NC came with a 19" front, it would be getting lauded as the second coming of the F650. It just makes a lot of sense. It doesn't have the sex appeal of a GSA or a Super Tenere, but it's good cheap fun.

Coming off a DL1000, this actually is a large blip on my radar between the Super Tenere, GSA, and Triumph Explorer. Excess, excess, sensibility, excess... it really opens up a whole new world. It kind of brings the market back 20 or 30 years when bikes were really good, cheap fun.

If nothing else, Honda deserves credit for taking a chance on a world-class machine which may well redefine the riding world.

[100mpg]

Originally Posted by cls

I'm possibly interested in the bike but I have some concerns. Kinda' makes sense to stay tuned for info. and future decision-making matters, no? You folks seem to think if one realizes a short-coming or concern w/a bike, or even has a different personal opinion or taste, he's not interested and is dogging the bike and all those interested in/owning it. Strange jump. Alas, you're big boys (I presume.); you make your choices.

As for being a troll? Please. I've been on here since '09. I've had no other problems here, save for you touchy, fragile souls. However, were I a troll, it would be too easy. This is obviously an incredibly target-rich environment. I'm literally not even trying.

For attention? That makes sense...We're on the internet, Bubba. I don't know you from Adam and you don't know me. That's some kind of attention. Poor hypothesis; try again.

I'm on here (and numerous other sites.) out of motorcycling interest and have been for years and here I'll stay for the foreseeable future. Amazingly enough, I haven't had trouble on other topics or sites. Hmmm...

Once again, 'cause I'm that kind of guy: I'm all for pressing on. I explained myself after the first misunderstood response and offered another olive branch to move on w/it, afterwards. We can act like intelligent adults and move on or we can stay this course until I lose interest. I was pressing on w/other folks and responses until you guys brought it up again. You, not me. I'm going to be around talking bikes and riding. We can add this to the menu or not. I'd just as soon press on, as I've also already said and tried.

buh bye.

[oldenuf]

Originally Posted by precarious

After reading and watching much on the NC, it seems to me, it seems to me that if the NC came with a 19" front, it would be getting lauded as the second coming of the F650. It just makes a lot of sense. It doesn't have the sex appeal of a GSA or a Super Tenere, but it's good cheap fun.

Coming off a DL1000, this actually is a large blip on my radar between the Super Tenere, GSA, and Triumph Explorer. Excess, excess, sensibility, excess... it really opens up a whole new world. It kind of brings the market back 20 or 30 years when bikes were really good, cheap fun.

If nothing else, Honda deserves credit for taking a chance on a world-class machine which may well redefine the riding world.

I for one wish Honda had not given that title to the NC700X. Once you look it over it becomes obvious it's a "standard" and a really good one.

[cls]

Originally Posted by 100mpg

buh bye.

Your reading comprehension is lacking.

[cls]

Originally Posted by Mike Cash

I fixed your post.

I fear you lost me.

[Paebr332]

Trolls thrive on attention. Ignore them and they will move on.

[beemerphile]

Originally Posted by cls

I fear you lost me.

We are trying to lose you. But how can we miss you if you won't go away?

ETA: Look, I apologize for my attitude, but your whine is tiresome. Honda did not choose to go up-market with the bike and it does not suit you. Fine, it suits many people. It is a marketing fact of life that you can introduce a product and later do an up-market move, but it is much riskier to do it the other way. Honda may well build the "de luxe" model you want later. I had most of the same objections that you did. But I bought the bike as it was and upgraded all of the shortcomings that mattered to me. I am now a few grand more into the bike but extremely satisfied with it. It's equivalent cannot be found. If you want to wait and hope that Honda or someone else will build your dream bike so all you have to do is write a check, well go ahead. But it may be years from now and might not happen at all. But if you want to invest a bit of ingenuity and effort you can have it now.

Honda built what they built. If you disagree, make your case to someone who can do something about it. If you want to learn some work-arounds for the compromises, join us.