micawber
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Post by micawber on Feb 1, 2009 11:46:50 GMT 1
some pics:-     It has sprouted a pair of handguards and a clear lens Mini headlight since the pictures above were taken. Here is a picture of the headlight. I haven't taken a picture with the handguards on as I have not yet managed to get the camera out without the bike being covered with winter crud.  Some of you may recognise these photos from the old site. Somewhere on there is a post on fitting the Mini headlight unit under Lighting. Perhaps the moderators could transfer it over if there is enough interest. It's taken me a while to get the photos on here but now I've managed it I should be able to get some up to date ones on soon (once I get the crud off). Micawber. ------------------------------------------------------------- From the old forum at Micawber's request  Those small lights on the engine bars are "micro cruise lights"sold by Halfords. They are small and light (smaller than the indicators) and judging by the e-marks on the lenses are rated as fog lights. They throw out a diffused light for a few metres around and ahead of the bike, useful for illuminating the verges of unlit lanes and on "rat runs" where the road is narrow and lined by parked cars. I have used an accessory indicator switch to give 3 settings -off, on, and linked to the headlamp flasher. They are 55w each. Micawber. rj2para ---------------------------------------------- |
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Post by JJ on Feb 1, 2009 12:16:49 GMT 1
Nice Bike  NTV looks nice in Black ! ! The mini fairing looks great |
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Post by De Graaf van Salland on Feb 1, 2009 14:07:44 GMT 1
I'm especially interested in how you fitted the handguard.
Franklin
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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on Feb 1, 2009 18:25:15 GMT 1
Great to see them moved over. 1. Like franklin I am also interested in how you fitted the hand guards and which one you used, were they off a Transalp? 2. Also interested in the look, I like her how she is now with your screen balanced with the engine fairing. Sorry one more 3. How effective are the hand guards? Thanks Roger |
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Post by Jaz66 on Feb 1, 2009 19:24:16 GMT 1
Hy Micawber Great post and well done getting pics on here. We all find some bits easier than others, but we all help each other with the bits we are better at, like the help your giving others with this post of yours . nice to see you persevered and Conquered the pics. Sure some one will find that post and link it over here. (Lights on NTV are a bit rank) Jaz ------------------------------------------------------------- From the old forum at Micawber's request Those small lights on the engine bars are "micro cruise lights"sold by Halfords. They are small and light (smaller than the indicators) and judging by the e-marks on the lenses are rated as fog lights. They throw out a diffused light for a few metres around and ahead of the bike, useful for illuminating the verges of unlit lanes and on "rat runs" where the road is narrow and lined by parked cars. I have used an accessory indicator switch to give 3 settings -off, on, and linked to the headlamp flasher. They are 55w each. Micawber. rj2para ---------------------------------------------- |
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micawber
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Post by micawber on Feb 2, 2009 18:49:46 GMT 1
For Franklin and rj2para:-
The hand guards are from M&P, available in various colours, having an aluminium bar which fits from the outside ends of the bar end weights to a clamp (supplied) which goes on the handlebars. They are Venom Hand Guards on p.192 of the 2008/2009 M&P catalogue, priced £19.99. The black ones are item No. 568032 if you can find them on their website.
I did not use the clamp supplied as a) the threads were not long enough on the fixing bolts and b) I already had the mountings for the handlebar screen on the bars. The outer end is supposed to fit between the bar end and the bars but due to the design of the Honda bar ends it was easier to fit them to the outside ends. This needed a slightly longer fixing bolt (from my bits box) which goes through the outer end, through the bar end and into the threaded block which is part of the handlebar.
They were a bit fiddly to get them lined up as I wanted them, but once in place have stayed put through the last few months.
They are not as big as the BMW type, but are much cheaper than the Transalp or even the Acerbis ones. There is a ventilation hole but it does not seem to let much air through. I suppose if you wanted to, a piece of mudflap material could be fitted top and bottom to deflect a lot more wind.
In my case, combined with the screen, they do a decent job of keeping the wind and muck off my gloves. Being universal, I expected to have to do some fiddling to make them fit, but it was fairly simple.
What you really want now is a picture of them fitted! I'll get around to it shortly.
The handlebar fairing came with the bike when I bought it. The seller said it was a Givi one, but there's no name on it. It's not enormous, but deflects more wind than the one on my old 600 Diversion did, even with a flip screen fitted. It's quite comfortable at 80+ on the motorway. I've not ridden the NTV naked so can't compare the the experiences with and without.
The bellypan is a Powerbronze one. It was originally red but I sprayed it black. I was a bit impatient and couldn't wait a few weeks for a black one to be made to order, the only one in stock last June (in the country, apparently) with NTV fittings was at M&P, in red, so being two years old at heart (I WANT IT NOW!!! screams and throws self on floor) I had to have it. A bit of a pain to fit, and doesn't cover as much as expected, but goes well with the style (Style! on an NTV!) of the bike. It is easy to remove for oil changes etc (4 screws) and goes back on easily.
The mirrors are oblong Bandit ones with the bases from an MZ Saxon I used to have. The bases alter the angle of the arms upwards and give a much better rear view than the original Honda mirrors. The left hand one has a mirror raiser from M&P (I don't have shares in them) so that they are both at the same height.
I hope the above may answer a few queries. Even unasked ones! More pics to follow.
Enough for now.
Micawber.
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micawber
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Post by micawber on Feb 3, 2009 1:42:51 GMT 1
Some pics:- Left handguard  Right handguard  Front view including the untidy state of my garage. The mirrors have suffered a bit from the salt but usually clean up ok.  Rider's view including switch for the mini spotlights on l/h bar.  All a bit fuzzy due to low light levels/ camera shake. Will try to do some more in daylight. These should give you some idea about the handguards for now. Micawber. |
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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on Feb 3, 2009 8:53:37 GMT 1
Hi Micawber, The hand guards look good. Great shots and info. I have a Revere which as I am sure you are aware has different bars. As a result close up shots of the fixing points would be of interest to me. If you don't post more pics "i will scweem and scweem because i can" Child at heart. lol rj2para |
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micawber
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Post by micawber on Feb 3, 2009 18:54:25 GMT 1
Some pics of handguards and fittings as requested. Front view.  View across the bars.  View from beneath on clutch side.  View from beneath on throttle side.  View from above on clutch side.  Another view from the clutch side.  View from above on throttle side.  I hope you can make sense of the photos. Looking at these makes me realise that the bike will need a bit of TLC soon as the salt has got at some of the fasteners. I note that it is the aftermarket bits that are worst affected, not the Honda parts. Honda build quality? As the Revere has different bars, and the fittings for the handguards are for tubular ones, it might need a bit of thought to find a way to adapt the inner mountings for them. The aluminium hand protector has three holes at the inner end to give alternative positions for the screw which goes into that cylindrical alloy piece, which is machined down to be thinner where the fixing bolt goes through into the clamp which fits the handlebar. The photos should make it clear. The clamp and fixings can rotate into plenty of different positions but the trick will be to find somewhere to clamp it to, maybe using a home made bracket on the Revere. Longer top yoke bolts, with a suitably drilled strip of steel to link to the handguard, could work. Maybe not elegant, but if nicely finished and painted could do the job. I think you would need to use high tensile bolts though. Good luck! Micawber. |
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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on May 25, 2009 6:36:42 GMT 1
Thats the second post I have found this week looking back through old threads, sorry I missed it when you posted. How does she look now with all the sun we have had I assume you have polished he up?
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Post by Jaz66 on May 25, 2009 9:17:34 GMT 1
Hi micawber Having a good look through pics, and i was under the mistaken impression that the guards fitted to the clutch and brake handle assembly. Now see it is a separate mounting. But did i spot a bicycle bell in amongst the fitting ?  Take care & ride safe |
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Post by McF on May 25, 2009 11:35:57 GMT 1
But did i spot a bicycle bell in amongst the fitting ? I had to look several times ;D Then realised it's a switch in Micawber's post he mentions a switch for his spotlights on left hand bar, so presumably this is it It may also double up as a bicycle bell! |
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Post by Jaz66 on May 25, 2009 12:03:52 GMT 1
Bicycle bell  what was i thinking of... ;D Of course it's the microlights switch. well spotted McF.. |
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NTV looks nice in Black ! ! The mini fairing looks great 
what was i thinking of... ;D