Honda NT700VA difficult selecting neutral

[ARKNT]

You did good. Glad it went well. Now enjoy riding.

Arknt

 

[skellyUK]

Well done Trebor, I have just been through the very same exercise, the same problem, the same solution. I also noticed how slack the oil pump chain is on mine, but again that seems to be a common thing. The reason I now think mine has stretched slightly is that once I get to 4000 revs I can hear a rattle and it doesn't sound like cam chain rattle. Has anyone got any ideas?

Mine is a 2008 with 34000 miles on it, and I am also in the UK.

 

[Trebor]

Well done Trebor, I have just been through the very same exercise, the same problem, the same solution. I also noticed how slack the oil pump chain is on mine, but again that seems to be a common thing. The reason I now think mine has stretched slightly is that once I get to 4000 revs I can hear a rattle and it doesn't sound like cam chain rattle. Has anyone got any ideas?

Mine is a 2008 with 34000 miles on it, and I am also in the UK.

Hello skellyUK - oh this is very interesting to hear. I hope you were able to resolve your clutch problem quicker than I did. Have to say I’m really enjoying my Deauville since resolving it. My oil pump chain felt a little slack too but I didn’t do anything about it as it doesn’t sound particularly rattly. Out of interest, how long have you had your Deauville and have you had much trouble with it. Thanks for reaching out.

 

[skellyUK]

Hello skellyUK - oh this is very interesting to hear. I hope you were able to resolve your clutch problem quicker than I did. Have to say I’m really enjoying my Deauville since resolving it. My oil pump chain felt a little slack too but I didn’t do anything about it as it doesn’t sound particularly rattly. Out of interest, how long have you had your Deauville and have you had much trouble with it. Thanks for reaching out.

Hi Trebor, I have only had this one for about 4 months, but I have had a couple previously. Yes I had the same issue as you in respect of burrs on the steels and basket, as well as that my actuator arm was rusted to the cable bracket which really didn't help matters. The oil pump chain was pretty slack but a bit of googling seems to indicate that this is a normal state for the Deauville and there is no tensioning device. My Timing chain seemed to be in good condition so I can only guess that the rattle which isn't too bad, is coming from the oil pump chain.

The bike performs well and pulls away nicely. Pretty good on fuel, very comfortable and handles really well except when it is really windy it does move about a bit in the wind. I haven't had any trouble with it apart from the bit of clutch drag which is now fixed.

 

[Trebor]

Hi Trebor, I have only had this one for about 4 months, but I have had a couple previously. Yes I had the same issue as you in respect of burrs on the steels and basket, as well as that my actuator arm was rusted to the cable bracket which really didn't help matters. The oil pump chain was pretty slack but a bit of googling seems to indicate that this is a normal state for the Deauville and there is no tensioning device. My Timing chain seemed to be in good condition so I can only guess that the rattle which isn't too bad, is coming from the oil pump chain.

The bike performs well and pulls away nicely. Pretty good on fuel, very comfortable and handles really well except when it is really windy it does move about a bit in the wind. I haven't had any trouble with it apart from the bit of clutch drag which is now fixed.

Hi skellyUK ,I just read your post about exhaust heat shield in which you mention your bike is a Cat N. It sounds like you may have got yourself a bargain there then. Interested also to see you mention you have had a couple of Deauvilles before. I had a 2004 Nt650V a long time ago but let it go after about 2 years. Seller regret been in the background ever since. I spotted my Nt700v in January time of this year , it looked a well kept example and went for it. Looks like it’s the same colour as yours, the deep maroon. It came with the full luggage set although with the wide pannier lids. I managed to pick up a pair of standard lids on auction site and a replacement windshield as a previous owner had drilled some additional holes in it. All in all I’m chuffed with how it’s looking and riding. It looks like it hasn’t been subject to our winter roads and it would seem a shame to expose it to any salt over the coming months. I’ll keep an eye out for your posts and I wish you well.

 

[skellyUK]

Hi skellyUK ,I just read your post about exhaust heat shield in which you mention your bike is a Cat N. It sounds like you may have got yourself a bargain there then. Interested also to see you mention you have had a couple of Deauvilles before. I had a 2004 Nt650V a long time ago but let it go after about 2 years. Seller regret been in the background ever since. I spotted my Nt700v in January time of this year , it looked a well kept example and went for it. Looks like it’s the same colour as yours, the deep maroon. It came with the full luggage set although with the wide pannier lids. I managed to pick up a pair of standard lids on auction site and a replacement windshield as a previous owner had drilled some additional holes in it. All in all I’m chuffed with how it’s looking and riding. It looks like it hasn’t been subject to our winter roads and it would seem a shame to expose it to any salt over the coming months. I’ll keep an eye out for your posts and I wish you well.

Yes, they are a cracking bike for the money, the only issue I have with mine is the weight, I am only 5'6" and 68Kg so moving it around has to be done carefully, getting it onto the main stand is almost impossible for me to do, I have to really heave on the bars and put all my weight through the pedal. The ride makes up for it though.