Africa Twin owners and wannabes thread

[buggsubique]

yeah, mate, show us yours! You've got a bucket more k's on your stallion though.

Thought while I was in there I'd change the filter and oil too. Just fixed the new WOF, so while there's still a break in the clouds I might bugger off for a wee test ride...

hmmm. Where to go...

[Transalper]

Well looks like mine is in really good Nick considering the bike is on 95000 km. I have attached a pic of the OEM sprocket with the big rubbery bits Jeff mentioned.247374247375

mmm, I reckon mine looks a lot worse than that.
I don't dispute I still have a bit of meat left but I'd hate to see it get worse.
It has a JT on it at the moment, will go OEM for the next front which is due shortly.
My mechanic is going to have a look at it sometime soon, was riding with him today and mentioned it to him but it was hidden behind the cover again then.

[thepom]

Too late if the damage is already done...........but if you take care in keeping the chain slack it won,t get worse and will last a long time yet,....while I,m on the africa thread any of you rd04 owners interested in a givi wing rack as I have a slightly damaged one up for cheap,s?

[Underground]

247427 247426

I might have you guys beat withthis one.
Havent had the cover off this for 25000 km (or two dusty butts ago) and thats when I put new sprockets and chain on.
From memory it wasnt quite as bad then.
I'm tempted to weld the next one on and get maybe another 30000km out of it by which time the old girl will have done 160000km and it will be about time to have a bit of a look inside so I'll shout it a new shaft.
BTW youre wasting your time trying to shit it up with some loctite product or whatever, nothing can withstand the hammering and it will be gone in 5 minutes

[Transalper]

Nice, that's a good clear photo at a good angle. Yea mine is getting that way, your's looks half worn, mine looks 1/3rd worn.
buggsubique maybe 1/4 worn.

When in gear with rear wheel off the ground when I rotate the real wheel foward-back etc the sprocket rotates on the spline and slides in and out a bit probably encouraged by the tapered bit worn in to the shaft nearest the engine.
My retaining plate is quite worn now too which may be enabling some of that. I assume it's the sliding in and out movement that would accelerate the wear so am going to look at reducing that if I can.
Guy doing the Loktite thing (http://bloggis.se/Tramsvalp/85103) reckons it's still firmly in place at the end of the sprocket life and needs a puller to get it off.

[buggsubique]

Here's another angle before I washed the shit off. Obviously I'm just not riding it hard enough...

[thepom]

That looks good to me...:yes:

[buggsubique]

Far out, sold in 2 days flat (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-410230393.htm).... nice looker too. Good old RD04.

Anyone know who bought it?

[tri boy]

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/New-bikes/2011/September/sep2611-hondas-new-700cc-naked-how-good-is-it-going-to-be/

Seen this?
Makings of anew AT?

[Eddieb]

Far out, sold in 2 days flat (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-410230393.htm).... nice looker too. Good old RD04.

Anyone know who bought it?

I was trying to text you about that but was having issues. My phone has sync'd your number off Windows Live or something and it's coming up as an international number, It looks like the windows live entry has split the number into country/area code/ number parts in a weird way.

[buggsubique]

I was trying to text you about that but was having issues. My phone has sync'd your number off Windows Live or something and it's coming up as an international number, It looks like the windows live entry has split the number into country/area code/ number parts in a weird way.

Sweet, tight for cash right now anyway, bathroom renovations and fence suckin the savings out...:facepalm: gotta be done...

[thepom]

Cant believe I could,nt sell my AT for more than 2000 bucks.....

[buggsubique]

Lately been running rougher than normal at low revs and a bit surgey / inconsistent through the throttle.Took the carbs off today for a look and a huck out. The diaphragms are both fine (fragile lookin things they are!) as are the air cutoff valves. needles look to be in good nick with no visible marks or wear which surprised me.

But since I've had the bike it always seems to have been running rich so after replacing the plugs at 95000km I checked them again and the soot is still there.

Sooo, with riding season coming up (WAR and DB1K in particular) I think I'll put her back together, give the valves another check, balance the carbs again and get her through that 100 000km mark on the speedo before parking her up next year and seeing if I can be bothered looking inside it or if I just upgrade. Might go back to a thumper...

[Box'a'bits]

Looks like about a 12" rim.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-HCqb7FXGc30/TsSqHs6DoUI/AAAAAAAAKFw/IhdpKAQ2GXk/s800/P1010692-XL.jpg?gl=NZ

German, riding in Iceland

[buggsubique]

That's one fugly bike!! (IMHO).

Well I've had carbs out, stripped and cleaned and rebuilt. Balanced them on reinstall (1/4 turn out so needed it!) and leaned both mix screws out quarter of a turn each. New fuel filter, cleaned and lubed the choke cables (notorious on the AT's for jamming and running rich) and also cleaned and lubed the clutch cable. Just wired up relays for the headlights and fused a new high current lead off the battery - lights seem a little brighter, but not massively. Have yet to install the Hella units with the +90 bulbs yet though. Will leave that till Xmas sometime.

Took the bike for a ride naked (the bike, not me) and must say it was quite liberating...Could almost get used to it!

The bike seemed a lot smoother, less vibey and had a lot more power with the carbs in better synch and leaned out a little but there was a lot of popping on decel so I will go back to the 2 1/2 turns as specified... checked all the manifolds before chucking the tank back on so there shouldn't be any intake leaks... must just be too lean on the screws.

[Underground]

Exhaust leaks seem to be the main cause of backfiring and popping, any small leak at all will do it .
Oh and that red bike sure looks bloody awfull .....and scary, what the hell was he thinking??

[buggsubique]

yeah but it wasn't as bad before I played with the carbs so that's where I'l lstart. Still got all the fairings off so will adjust the screws a 1/4 turn ( a fair bit) and go for another ride.

[CRM]

Hi guys,

Anyone want a Haynes manual for XL600/650V Transalp and XRV750 Africa Twin '87 to '07?

Now I've sold my TA I have no more need of it. It's as new - no grubby fingerprints even :niceone:. Cost about $80 from memory - you can have if for $50 including postage. PM me if interested.

Clive

[buggsubique]

Hi guys,

Anyone want a Haynes manual for XL600/650V Transalp and XRV750 Africa Twin '87 to '07?

Now I've sold my TA I have no more need of it. It's as new - no grubby fingerprints even :niceone:. Cost about $80 from memory - you can have if for $50 including postage. PM me if interested.

Clive

Highly recommended bit of kit for any owner. I have one though sorry.

[buggsubique]

Sorted out the Africa Twin's carb problems...EUREKA! Typical with these bikes, the twin chokes can sometimes fail to plug off the fuel, causing it to run rich, and also leading to imbalance between the carbs if one is getting more choke than the other. Carbs now balanced, idling smoothly at 1000rpm (sexy) and no longer running rich! Stoked. Really stoked. Goes like a bought one again!

[whatastoner]

Did you remove the choke plungers totally or what did you do to them?
And which carb was running richer? On my 650 the front plugs get sootier than the rear.
Did you suffer from a flat spot around 5000rpm and the odd stutter at take off from idle?
Cheers
Mark

[buggsubique]

remobed the cables, left the plungers in under spring tension in the carbs and sealed off the choke bodies with silicone gasket.no flatspot at all.

[droid]

[buggsubique]

sorry had aa few too many beers when i wrote that half arsed reply...


Yeah there was definitly stutter after idle / on takeoff which is gone now. The best thing i reckon was that i was able to get both carbs in balance thru the whole rev range.

You need the plungers remain in under spring load to close the choke. If you remove them completely then the extra fuel will keep flooding it, which was what was happening to mine. So basically i just disconnected the.cables at the carb end. A bit fiddly but doable.

Edited: [was hung over as hell in bed so still gave a half arsed reply...lol. Hot & spicy goat curry for breakfast...superhuman strength now allowing me to post below:]

[droid]

[buggsubique]

Did you remove the choke plungers totally or what did you do to them?
And which carb was running richer? On my 650 the front plugs get sootier than the rear.
Did you suffer from a flat spot around 5000rpm and the odd stutter at take off from idle?
Cheers
Mark

See if you can find out the mainjet specs for your bike (only out of interest really). Mine is 118 on the front but 122 rear as stock, so the rear runs a bit richer to assist with cooling. Later models are different again and I think they may have evened out to 115 on both in later models. If the front is running rich it suggests something aint quite right but should be able to be corrected. My recommendation:

-Remove and inspect the chokes and clean &lube the cables. Many many riders have found this is the cause of rich running. The plunger ends are prone to capturing water off the choke cables and corroding. The split cable is also quite a tight spec so can end up with not enough freeplay causing the choke to be partially open, allowing fuel through.
-Remove the springs and plungers and seal the plastic choke headers with a dab in the outer end using gasket sealer, let cure and reinstall the plunger, spring and plastic on each carb.
-Tape off the end of the choke cables and stow in place.
-While tank is off might as well check the valve gaps - 30 min job.
-Set fuel mix on each carb back to spec.
-Make up a balancing tube and balance the carbs (PM me if you want any tips on this one)

Trial and error saw me faff around like a chump scratching my head to sort the bike out. THe above steps should solve the dramas on your steed within half a day shed time.

Jeff, How much of the above have you been through on your Africa? If you haven't done the choke, I would be real interested in seeing if that's the cause of rough running on yours.

Honestly, I'm over the moon with how well I got mine to run. Ironically I thought it was just the old bike factor when I got it in the low 80k mark as it was rich then...the problem the whole time was the choke.

[Underground]

I have blanked the chokes off.... but I really cant remember what I did, dont remember if I put springs in or not.
Might be time to revisit them.
Dommie's all in bits and I'm gagging for a ride so I think I'll wheel the AT out, gas her up and go scatter some gravel.

[buggsubique]

I have blanked the chokes off.... but I really cant remember what I did, dont remember if I put springs in or not.
Might be time to revisit them.
Dommie's all in bits and I'm gagging for a ride so I think I'll wheel the AT out, gas her up and go scatter some gravel.

definitely definitely check your chokes. Some guys resort to biro pen springs, others use epoxy. Just make sure they are plugged and sealed otherwise just makes it look like balancing or carb wear when its not.

[droid]

[whatastoner]

thanks for all that advice. Will have a look at the carbs once the tank is empty. Not taking the AT on the Dusty, saving it for the TT3000+ in Feb. So you reckon checking the valve clearances takes about 30 mins, I'll check them too.
Watch this space....
Mark

[Underground]

thanks for all that advice. Will have a look at the carbs once the tank is empty. Not taking the AT on the Dusty, saving it for the TT3000+ in Feb. So you reckon checking the valve clearances takes about 30 mins, I'll check them too.
Watch this space....
Mark
What's the TT3000 ?
is it something I should be doing??

[buggsubique]

What's the TT3000 ?
is it something I should be doing??

You could do the BU3500 in Jan...the DB1k is the main course, with a mains-sized entree before hand and a desert after...all the adventure you can eat...

[thepom]

Stoner.....what bike you taking on the dusty then?.......you are going yeah?

[Transalper]

I seen him riding about on a white single the other day. At least from behind it looked like him.

[whatastoner]

Oh yeah, I'll be at the dusty, but using a Yamaha ttr250 from 1993 I picked up for $2000. Fitted a 22l tank for an xr400, beautiful install. Even the seat doesn't crease up. Mind you the bike feels rather small compared to the Africa Twin. Underground, the TT2000 is a long distance rally around the South Island. 2000k in 48 hrs being the basic ride. But there are additional locations to visit to gain extra points. Hence the TT3000+. So if you fancy riding the Haka, Danseys at night, breakfast somewhere near Invercargill. Lunch Te Anau, dinner in Motueka, Sunrise Farewell spit. Breakfast in Nelson yah dah yah dah, check out the website www.tt2000.org.

Happy Thanksgiving one and all
Whatastoner

[Underground]

Thanks Whatastoner, breakfast lunch dinner breakfast lunch dinner.....it really is sounding like the sort of ride I should be doing.

[whatastoner]

To be totally correct, it would be dinner breakfast lunch dinner nap breakfast lunch panic dinner

[Eddieb]

It's amazing how many people like seeing an AT stuck in mud.

Every so often my video of Buggs stuck in the mud at Waiouru gets posted on a forum somewhere. On Nov 25th it was Moto-net.com, and got 1053 hits in one day.

http://www.moto-net.com/actualites-motos-B4382-La-vid%C3%A9o-du-vendredi-La-video-moto-du-vendredi-:-oh,-la-gadoue,-la-gadoue....html

[buggsubique]

man, that's crazy....world famous...the bike, not me!

[cooneyr]

man, that's crazy....world famous...the bike, not me!

Translate the page from French to English (http://translate.google.co.nz/translate?hl=en&sl=fr&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.moto-net.com%2Factualites-motos-B4382-La-vid%25C3%25A9o-du-vendredi-La-video-moto-du-vendredi-%3A-oh%2C-la-gadoue%2C-la-gadoue....html).

The comment from Pitchoupak (26/11/11 at 08:38) is a laugh: -

They should have let her in the mud, and in dozens of future centuries civilizations would have amazed to discover the Africa Twin. it would be intact, a well known honda c it does not move!

Cheers R

[Transalper]

For those with the worn splines under your front sprockets... the Loctite680 trick seems to be working for two of us so far.
Fingers crossed but looks good for :2thumbsup

[Eddieb]

I've been cleaning out my pc and have found 3 sets of exploded parts diagrams for the RD03, RD04 and RD07 AT's, and a PDF file of the Haynes service manual for Honda 600 and 650 Transalps and 750 AT's from 1987 to 2002.

Each set of exploded diagrams are just over 1mb each, and the Haynes PDF is about 54mb. Any interest in them before I delete them? the exploded diagrams I can email but the PDF is a bit big. There's also a pdf on modifying or fixing the fuel pump to stop them frying.

Edit: also found other versions of PDF workshop manuals for the RD04 and 07 but they are in German and another I think for the RD07 but it's in polish or something, plus something about fixing the tripmeter but it's also in polish or whatever.

[buggsubique]

the small files wd b good, got the manual alredy in pdf.

[droid]

[jex_the_bug]

just picked up my AT but saddly cant ride it just yet as i scratched my eye at work and cant see anything.:(
hope i get a ride this evening if i can see.

[buggsubique]

hey, congratulations on your purchase! Was it the one on trademe with the rebuilt side panels? The rd04 is a great bike, im sure youll love it!

[droid]

[whatastoner]

Yes. Welcome to the family. Scratched corneas suck. Believe me, I know.

[Underground]

Yes. Welcome to the family. Scratched corneas suck. Believe me, I know.

Actually there are countries in the world where people would willingly scratch their own corneas in order to obtain an AT :eek5:

[jex_the_bug]

finally got a ride yestoday but didnt go well.
got 10km or so and the rear wheel bearing went, so slowly ride back home. got some new ones and put it all back together only to find the wheel was tight. so had a think and found there was a spacer missing between the sprocket bearing and the hub one. dont know how long its not been in there but going to give the bloke i got it a call to see if he knows whats happend to it.
any way now got to try and find a new spacer befor i can ride it now. may be il get a ride befor winter comes if im luck :no:

[thepom]

I think you might have bought my old one ,I sold it to a russian in arrowtown. You might want to check the splines on the output shaft,I sent him e mails asking why he sold it so soon and asking how much as I was interested in buying it back but he never got back to at all......top tip......never listen to your partner telling you one of your toy,s has to go.........any way hope you enjoy it as it is the best bike I ever had......

[jex_the_bug]

I think you might have bought my old one ,I sold it to a russian in arrowtown. You might want to check the splines on the output shaft,I sent him e mails asking why he sold it so soon and asking how much as I was interested in buying it back but he never got back to at all......top tip......never listen to your partner telling you one of your toy,s has to go.........any way hope you enjoy it as it is the best bike I ever had......

yep got it from a russian from here. said he was selling it as he needed to buy a taxi or somthing. sold me his helmet to so dont think he plans to get another bike.
bit worried about looking at the output shaft now, plan to have a good look over it in a bit to check everything is ok.

[thepom]

I won,t tell you how much I sold it for but the shaft was ok when I sold it to him,he said he changed the head bearings but I had already done them so I ,m sort of inclined to take a pinch of salt with what he says. I did the fuel pump mod and the reg rec so you should have no worries about reliability as it never let me down ....

[jex_the_bug]

just a few photos of how your old bike looks now, sure its not changed but think im going to give it a little paint and tidy so will keep you posted.
gave it a look over at the weekend and all looks good.

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/389475_10150575786921420_597651419_11548478_208073 7027_n.jpg
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/391993_10150575786796420_597651419_11548477_130369 2875_n.jpg

[buggsubique]

nothing like a blank canvas! The ABS fairings are all sandable and with the right primer job should come up well! I need to restore my fairings too. Completly destoyed my left rear on the WAR ride last month... if you want ideas just google search images of africa twins. There are plently of fine examples of basic custom jobs.

[droid]

[jex_the_bug]

nothing like a blank canvas! The ABS fairings are all sandable and with the right primer job should come up well! I need to restore my fairings too. Completly destoyed my left rear on the WAR ride last month... if you want ideas just google search images of africa twins. There are plently of fine examples of basic custom jobs.

[droid]

not sure what colour to do but starting toi think black, grey and white. i have sprayer a car befor and it looked great. not pro but very passable so looking ford to a bit of a project. dont wont it to flash or im not going to wont to use it on the dirt

[Underground]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7gGk8InQqU&feature=player_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHmPg7CBwbg&feature=player_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MS77vQCt4o8

now I just want to fix my carbs and go find some snow .....or sand

[pete-blen]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7gGk8InQqU&feature=player_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHmPg7CBwbg&feature=player_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MS77vQCt4o8

now I just want to fix my carbs and go find some snow .....or sand

So we can put yer down for the MT Pat ride this year ?
"the full length ride"

[Underground]

So we can put yer down for the MT Pat ride this year ?
"the full length ride"
Damn right, just hope it cioncides with me buying a fresh knobbly !

[buggsubique]

Bastards, i was just thinking about riding mt pat this morning. The fir, pines, snow. Its mid 30* here in south sudan and bugger all trees. Awesome adv riding cos all the roads are fucked out...just need a bike is all.

[droid]

[NordieBoy]

This time, we've got to do Mt Pat early in the season. When there's a better snow:ice ratio.

[Underground]

Bastards, i was just thinking about riding mt pat this morning. The fir, pines, snow. Its mid 30* here in south sudan and bugger all trees. Awesome adv riding cos all the roads are fucked out...just need a bike is all.

[droid]

Cant you file a request for one and they just drop it off with a chopper? ..... or is it not like that?

[buggsubique]

ha, nah best bet is always to do a casual bit of local research followd by local purchase.

[droid]

[Underground]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=CoD1E5i9j-M

This is bloody funny :clap:make sure you watch the last bit for the demonstration of 'making sex with the fat lady'

[Box'a'bits]

Do you find it very good double stand? :blink::facepalm:

[NordieBoy]

Mrs Underground is skinny.

He's put the centre stand on the Domi...

:scooter:

[Eddieb]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-513912947.htm

$6500 ono

http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/52/232969252_full.jpg

[Underground]

Looks mint aye, only just run in too.

[dino3310]

looks a minta apart from the drooping indy's
theres a very tidy supa10 on there too which is a little cheaper.... but the sound of the Honda twin is just friggen awesome:headbang:

[buggsubique]

Wow, very low miles! and a tidy looker. Anyone looking for an Africa should grab it. At face value it looks like value for dosh. I know the naysayers will say its a bit pricey for an old(er) bike, but as an RD04 owner I reckon I could jump on this one and ride it another 70-100,000km with nothing more than basic and routine maintenance.

[Night Falcon]

sweat bike alright. yours used to look as good as that once Buggs :laugh:

[buggsubique]

sweat bike alright. yours used to look as good as that once Buggs :laugh:

Yeah but I ride my bike like its not meant to be ridden - as a light thumper :bleh:.

[Night Falcon]

Yeah but I ride my bike like its not meant to be ridden - as a light thumper :bleh:.

Aint that the truth......






.....ya crash em like a ligth thumper too :devil2:270105

[cooneyr]

...theres a very tidy supa10 on there too which is a little cheaper.... but the sound of the Honda twin is just friggen awesome:headbang:

El Scooto's (my bro) S10 is back on TM also (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-511975165.htm). Red rocker cover is the give away. Cheeky bugger swapped my Wilbers shock for a stocker when I sold my S10 and then sold his bike with it (not that it is any good to me anyway). Pretty decently suspended bike for a 20 year old. $5k might be a little steep though.

Also I don't know about the @ sounding better than the S10. El's bike with an arrow can and the baffle removed sounded bloody good along the beach at Kaitorete spit.

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Cheers R

[dino3310]

Also I don't know about the @ sounding better than the S10. El's bike with an arrow can and the baffle removed sounded bloody good along the beach at Kaitorete spit.

Cheers R

i stand corrected :laugh:

that $3700 one is more my budget, your bro's one looks mint

[buggsubique]

Aint that the truth......






.....ya crash em like a ligth thumper too :devil2:270105

pfft, that's nothin - I though you were going to post the one of me superman-ing through the windscreen on the last WAR. Oh by the way, no WAR this year sorry lads - too much other stuff going on...

[Night Falcon]

pfft, that's nothin - I though you were going to post the one of me superman-ing through the windscreen on the last WAR. Oh by the way, no WAR this year sorry lads - too much other stuff going on...

Quite understandable given your little excursion this year. No excuses for next year will be permitted though :oi-grr:

[Box'a'bits]

pfft, that's nothin - I though you were going to post the one of me superman-ing through the windscreen on the last WAR. Oh by the way, no WAR this year sorry lads - too much other stuff going on...
Buggs that was the highlight ride of last year. Looking forward to 2013 then... :baby:

[buggsubique]

Buggs that was the highlight ride of last year. Looking forward to 2013 then... :baby:

yeah I know... I had a blast too despite f*cking the f*ck out of my bike, ha. I preserved it before leaving for Africa and its still sitting in the shed pretty much cleaned but still busted up from the WAR. Infact my new Reg Rect arrived today from the UK. Its the biggest, toughest, meanest MOSFET RR I could find from Electrex.co.uk. Oh, that and my new CDI - the original one is fine, but this one apparently gives improved track performance. So we shall see...on the road of course!

So in short, I have a bit of electrical work to do, some plastic rebuilding and painting to do and new headlight frame to get fabbed up...and the 100,000 km tear-down can wait till next winter...

You never know though, magic might happen!

[buggsubique]

OK, So I am almost done repairing the fairings on the RD04. Its been a slow process, stripping off the vinyl stickers (brittle and crappy at this age!) and sanding back the paint, filling the nicks, re-bonding the cracks, completely rebuilding my left rear side fairing...anyhoo...

So the time is getting close where I'm going to have to commit to a new colour for the bike. I have a couple of finalists that I welcome some feedback on.

Firstly, I have bought a set of black RD07 vinyl decals from the UK (well two sets actually just to be safe). Does away withe the 80's looking stylised "Africa Twin" writing that we know so well and will help give it a modern look.

So the base colour...

I like what one guy has done because its simple and it retains a lot of the originality of the RD03/RD04 red & blue colour scheme. The colours should be simple enough and this is important for me when it comes to repairs etc etc. Maybe a little boring, but traditional and functional and in keeping with the distinguishable AT looks.

The second contender is inspired by late 1960's / early 70's muscle cars and it's Vitamin C orange. One guy has a colour scheme close to it below, but he's maybe gone a little too close to KTM. I think the black decals on Vitamin C will look pretty hot and certainly unique. Picture of a Charger below shows how good the Vit C looks with black trim. Bike certainly has the sound to pull it off. Haven't looked at paint supply yet, but I have the colour code for Vit C so it will be a custom batch I guess at some panel & paint place. Not so easy to maintain perhaps, and I'm probably always going to be hearing naff KTM jokes...but I do like the idea of the muscle look.

SO! Its open to the floor for comments and thoughts!

[JATZ]

White.....definitely:yes:

The orange just looks wrong IMHO

[dino3310]

what about some army camo colours,
i saw a klr in camo in the states, it kinda made the klr look cool

[buggsubique]

what about some army camo colours,
i saw a klr in camo in the states, it kinda made the klr look cool

Actually, I was toying with Olive Drab (or Desert Sand). But cam when you're in the army is like being a janitor and wearing your overalls out to dinner if you know what I mean. Olive Drab could look OK with the black decals - I have seen one done like that and it looked pretty good. We don't use it much anymore except on the pinzgauer and LAV.

So, Olive Drab is a maybe...but visibility on the road is a concern. One of the reasons I like the white actually - better road safety.

[Night Falcon]

any colour but green :no:

[Woodman]

Orange = bad, too ktm wannabe. Looks good on the Charger tho. Mine was a dark blue one.

What about Red-White-Green like a MHR replica.

[buggsubique]

A bit of work to do yet. Gotta do the tank, and also some red & blue rally stripes on the rear side fairings...

Another 1500km and the odo will be back to all zeroes. Then i'll have a brand new AT again! No? :doh:

[Night Falcon]

front looks way better than the last time I saw it. Nice work Buggs

[Padmei]

hey bubbs do you learn unarmed combat in the army? if so has anyone needed to use it in the last 20 years?
Just curious


Oh yeah nice bike/s

[buggsubique]

hey bubbs do you learn unarmed combat in the army? if so has anyone needed to use it in the last 20 years?
Just curious


Oh yeah nice bike/s

Yes and Not sure, but probably. It teaches you a lot of personal safety and defensive aspects aside from just dropping some dude wearing a different uniform.

[NordieBoy]

aside from just dropping some dude wearing a different uniform.
Probably mainly used to drop dudes wearing the same uniform...

Too much :drinknsin

[buggsubique]

Probably mainly used to drop dudes wearing the same uniform...

Too much :drinknsin

don't laugh

[NordieBoy]

don't laugh
Too late :lol:

Anything new we learned in the Airforce was applied badly at Saturday parties. Usually near the end of the night.

Although I don't know where the guy who tried jumping through a wall got the idea from. It's not in the manual...

On his second attempt, face first into a kauri beam...

Oh how we laughed :devil2:

[Waipukbiker]

Pretty much the same applied to me when I was in the Green machine (camo machine now). The mind still boggles at some of the antics that went on inside (and on top) of the 30x20 and 40x20 ft mess tents in the field.

[Woodman]

hey bubbs do you learn unarmed combat in the army? if so has anyone needed to use it in the last 20 years?
Just curious


Oh yeah nice bike/s

You shouldn't need lessons from him just because you are sick of people bagging your BMW. You should be pretty thick skinned now anyway after owning a KLR for a few years.

Give peace a chance.

[Underground]

I like the white, the RD04's and later models came out with some weird colour schemes so it will be totally different in a kind of timeless way.
Easy to see you coming too.....so we can all stand aside!

[buggsubique]

So I now own a second AT. This one is an RD07 and is very much either a project bike for restoration and modernisation or I'll harvest it for spares to prolong the life of my RD04. I actually think I'm going to do a bit of both - swap in the 'new' engine (60000km) to the RD04 and rebuild the RD04 since it has just ticked over 100k. May even just do the top end on it...will see. Point is either way I will still have an AT to ride while rebuilding. With the RD07, the best thing is that its missing its front fairings and headlight subframe & dash. Just begs for a Rugged Roads / Boano Rally Light setup (http://www.boano.com/archivio/prodotti/Fairing_Kit_Rally_Light_forA_T_RD07_Africa_Twin_RD _07_07A_Carene_48_ENG.asp) and digital dash....but will see. Cant do too much too quickly as wife will get grouchy at me.

Anyhow, just wanted to brag. :headbang:

[Night Falcon]

Bragging is quite appropriate...a new bike is always worth a good bragg.

[dino3310]

photos needed for proof of said brag

[buggsubique]

photos needed for proof of said brag

I haven't actually seen it and won't till I'm back in NZ in December... took a punt. A glass half empty type would say she's a wreck. An Africa Twin owner might say she's a blank canvas. http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/full/264424877.jpg My old man picked her up for me so she's now in storage at Waihi Beach.

[clint640]

. With the RD07, the best thing is that its missing its front fairings and headlight subframe & dash. Just begs for a Rugged Roads / Boano Rally Light setup (http://www.boano.com/archivio/prodotti/Fairing_Kit_Rally_Light_forA_T_RD07_Africa_Twin_RD _07_07A_Carene_48_ENG.asp) and digital dash....but will see. :

Cool! I'd be thinking of leaving it naked for hardcore adventuring - farkle up the suspension & go for a rat/madmax/military look. Keep the now super ttidy RD04 for more gentlemanly adventures.

Speakin' of which, are you planning on a W.A.R this summer? :sunny:

Clint

[buggsubique]

Cool! I'd be thinking of leaving it naked for hardcore adventuring - farkle up the suspension & go for a rat/madmax/military look. Keep the now super ttidy RD04 for more gentlemanly adventures.

Speakin' of which, are you planning on a W.A.R this summer? :sunny:

Clint

I'm kinda torn with it. I may actually keep adv riding the RD04 and do this one up...will see.

As for a WAR, I was in Africa most of last year and in Aussie this year so I think my AT has had about 1500km since that fun-filled crash session in Waiouru in 2011. I am definitely ready for another WAR.

I am posted to Palmy end of 2013 so I should have 2-4 years there of solid riding and hopefully more ready access to the training area. I like small group sizes like we have been having so despite growing interest will probably keep it to the dedicated fans & regulars (whatever that may mean - but I need some way to keep it under control).

I thought I might also put more of an 'adventure' bent on it too and do something like a navigation circuit where those who are interested can take turns to be given a GPS coord (MGRS cos that's what the Army map is) and have to navigate the group there cross country - I'm thinking mostly out in the desert for this one. So we would definitely have a lot of sand km's to travel. It will get guys into using the GPS's as they are meant to be used and also get guys picking tracks / routes by eye. In my mind the sand and getting right out the back are the two highlights of the ride. I will also look into asking for Karioi forest access. That place is big and will give us access from the south up into the desert area (Zone 1). PM me if you have any ideas / recommendations from previous WARs.

[Eddieb]

. I am definitely ready for another WAR.

I like small group sizes like we have been having so despite growing interest will probably keep it to the dedicated fans & regulars (whatever that may mean - but I need some way to keep it under control).

I bet your inbox just filled up.


I will also look into asking for Karioi forest access. That place is big and will give us access from the south up into the desert area (Zone 1).

Cool

[Night Falcon]

....despite growing interest will probably keep it to the dedicated fans & regulars (whatever that may mean - but I need some way to keep it under control).

.

I'm a deadicated regular fan and own a swiss army knife :yes:

[dino3310]

Theres some good riding in the Karioi forest, worked in there back in the 90s never had a chance to ride it though

[buggsubique]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/tourers/auction-629066285.htm

[Underground]

Yeah I saw that Matt, an awesome ADV bike for $6k for someone.

[Padmei]

Hey Bubbs. Be good to have ya back in the country. Here's something to make you feel all warm inside...


http://www.nightwings.org/Marathon/images/big/ATMarathon-meet2013-20.jpg

[Eddieb]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/tourers/auction-629066285.htm

I saw that in the flesh on Tuesday, not mint but tidy for it's age.

[ellipsis]

...been here before but...my XLV 750 which has been sitting for five years in a shed needs an owner...it was put away a strong runner but now probably needs a fair bit of tlc to get her back on the trail...any offers will be considered...it has been personalized to some extent...

[Underground]

Hey Bubbs. Be good to have ya back in the country. Here's something to make you feel all warm inside...



http://www.nightwings.org/Marathon/images/big/ATMarathon-meet2013-20.jpg

RD 03's for Africa

[whatastoner]

That is a beautiful sight indeed

[buggsubique]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/honda-xrv750-Africa-Twin-carburetors-unused-RD07-/231027265656?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item35ca4c5078

Rarer than a worm's armpit hair and very reasonably priced... but I have yet to come across an RD07 with mileage high enough to warrant new carbs.

[buggsubique]

Hey Bubbs. Be good to have ya back in the country. Here's something to make you feel all warm inside...

Not back yet Padwan... Hope to be riding again by Xmas once I've settled in Palmy North.


I saw that in the flesh on Tuesday, not mint but tidy for it's age.

Mint ones are closer to $10k...of which there are very few. Some very low K examples in the UK still on offer but they're commanding up around GBP 3-5000. I personally wouldn't want a mint one cos then I'd be afraid to ride it. AT's are like dirty girls and just need to be ridden hard. :love:

[Transalper]

Quick question relating to the little brother, my 1996 XL600V Transalp.

Went to replace the slide needle and seat but when we got in there the seat is not what was expected and no one including the local honda shop has been able to identify the part we need.
The jet needle (parts #20 and 21 on the exploded parts diagram (http://www.bike-parts-honda.com/pieces-honda-detail-5859-13MAWT41-XL600VT-1996-E__1801-TRANSALP+600.html)) slides in to this tube and needle and seat (don't know what else to call it) both have wear.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/62877090/TA%20carb/Carb_1.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/62877090/TA%20carb/Carb_2.jpg

Pic 3 is of the jet needle poking through the hole where the mystery tube was removed from.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/62877090/TA%20carb/Carb_3-Needle.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/62877090/TA%20carb/NeedleSeat-1.jpg

Below pic is mystery bit next to the new "Holder, Needle Jet - part 23" item listed on the exploded view. (http://www.bike-parts-honda.com/pieces-honda-detail-5859-13MAWT41-XL600VT-1996-E__1801-TRANSALP+600.html)
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/62877090/TA%20carb/NeedleSeat-2.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/62877090/TA%20carb/NeedleSeat-3.jpg

It's a real mystery to us, we even can't see it on the parts diagram.

[buggsubique]

Quick question relating to the little brother, my 1996 XL600V Transalp.

It's a real mystery to us, we even can't see it on the parts diagram.

Same for the AT, which is why i bought in a second hand carb set from Austria for a couple hundy bucks. I think its just a pressed in brass emulsion tube? I dont think its designed to be replaced..that said, I'm sure a clever dude somewhere could work a couple up. Mine are also ovalised from teh needle vibrations. Needles seem fine...I guess cos the brass is softer.

[Transalper]

Same for the AT, which is why i bought in a second hand carb set from Austria for a couple hundy bucks......
Boo hiss.
Thanks. Guess the old bit is going back in for now.

[Underground]

Boo hiss.
Thanks. Guess the old bit is going back in for now.

Thats what I did when I stripped mine for a full rebuild and found that the tubes cant be replaced.
I just replaced the needles from memory and drilled a hole in the slide ,makes them a bit more responsive.
Didnt know that 'mystery bit' came out though...you did well there!

[dino3310]

:drool: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/tourers/auction-654344342.htm

[buggsubique]

:drool: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/tourers/auction-654344342.htm

Shitballs that's tidy!

Unfortunately, If i was to own that bike, I'd have it looking like a dog-eared DRZ400 within 12 months, haha. The only limitation of Africa Twin's these days is the expense in spare parts from O'seas. Not thaaat expensive really (compared to an orange crush), but a factor. Still, that bike will have another 300,000 + km in her. Ha, even saying that sounds awesome. Good spotting.

[Underground]

Yep, too tidy really, hopefully someone gets hold of it and uses it properly.
Could only justify that sort of money if it was a low k early model tho.

[dino3310]

if money wernt an issue it would be in my garage by now, a tidy one passed me yesterday... Beauty looking bike would love to have it as my touring beasty

[BMWST?]

Too tidy to use as intended imho

[BMWST?]

...been here before but...my XLV 750 which has been sitting for five years in a shed needs an owner...it was put away a strong runner but now probably needs a fair bit of tlc to get her back on the trail...any offers will be considered...it has been personalized to some extent...

Xlv? Is that shaft drive one?

[dino3310]

wow this looks mint:drool: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-677449408.htm

[buggsubique]

Quick question relating to the little brother, my 1996 XL600V Transalp.

Went to replace the slide needle and seat but when we got in there the seat is not what was expected and no one including the local honda shop has been able to identify the part we need.
The jet needle (parts #20 and 21 on the exploded parts diagram (http://www.bike-parts-honda.com/pieces-honda-detail-5859-13MAWT41-XL600VT-1996-E__1801-TRANSALP+600.html)) slides in to this tube and needle and seat (don't know what else to call it) both have wear.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/62877090/TA%20carb/Carb_1.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/62877090/TA%20carb/Carb_2.jpg

Pic 3 is of the jet needle poking through the hole where the mystery tube was removed from.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/62877090/TA%20carb/Carb_3-Needle.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/62877090/TA%20carb/NeedleSeat-1.jpg

Below pic is mystery bit next to the new "Holder, Needle Jet - part 23" item listed on the exploded view. (http://www.bike-parts-honda.com/pieces-honda-detail-5859-13MAWT41-XL600VT-1996-E__1801-TRANSALP+600.html)
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/62877090/TA%20carb/NeedleSeat-2.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/62877090/TA%20carb/NeedleSeat-3.jpg

It's a real mystery to us, we even can't see it on the parts diagram.

Hey TA, I'm still running rich even on my newer carbs and they are dialled and balanced, chokes are blanked off etc etc. Idles like a kitten but just runs rich over all. Actually a bit less power than my original carbs I swapped out... Anyway, I think the only thing that is left is this unlisted / non-replaceable part. Ie the emulsion tube in each carb. I came across this website http://www.factorypro.com/products/Jets,%20Keihin,%20buy.htm. Have a look at it. They don't list anything for our Hondas but they may well be able to make something up or know it is a common part with some other bikes' carbs. As a further note, I have a new air filter, checked the float height in each bowl and they are in spec. The only other thing that may be an issue is my after market fuel pump...it may pump too fast or too much pressure. Regardless, the tubes are ovalised, so immediately I think that is my persistent issue.

[Underground]

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50630&page=908
Anyone thinking of going to Europe?

[NordieBoy]

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50630&page=908
Anyone thinking of going to Europe?

Nope, but I thought I'd post this again, just 'cause it sounds cool...

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This needs to be seen at Pikes Peak...

[Koonzee]

Hello Kiwi Bikers and XRV Fans!

I am very happy to learn of the Kiwi Bikers forum and am thrilled to learn of a sub-forum for the XRV Africa Twins.
It is great to be among like-minded adv riders! ('You' are now on my web browser's favorites bar.)

Short Intro:
This is my first post and I am writing from the United States.
I am the proud owner of two RD04 XRV750's and live in southern California.
When time permits, I will read the 25 pages of this forum to hopefully learn of a few tips.
I'll share a few of my own as well. If possible, I'll post a photograph of each of my XRV's.

While searching NZ classified ads, I was surprised how few XRV were for sale. In fact, I was curious to learn if the XRVs were ever imported to NZ.
Much to my pleasant surprise, I learn of this site and a dedicated sub-forum.

In case you were not aware, the XRV's were never sold in the United States. There are just a hand-full of them across the country.
There are even fewer in California due to the emission restrictions. I was fortunate to find a very clean 1990 model that was import by a military service member.

If you are wondering why I am browsing NZ websites, I am interested in touring NZ for a couple months after Oct 20th.
My itinerary is still evolving, but one promising version resembles the following:

Nov-Dec: New Zealand
Dec/Jan/Feb: SE Asia
Mar/April: China (Southern-rare opportunity ride with Chinese friends; borrow or buy & sell)
May/Jun/July: Australia
Aug/Sept: India (Himalayas)

Recently, I have been corresponding with another Kiwi rider on the Horizon Unlimited forum about sharing a tour across Thailand and Myanmar. Before committing to a tour with him, I have a few critical questions that may affect my decision to commit to the tour.

In order to avoid excessive shipping costs, I am considering the option of buying an XRV in NZ and using it to tour AUS and northern India. I am still researching the possibility of traveling abroad with a NZ titled motorcycle.

Here are a few questions/requests that I hope someone may be able to answer/provide:

Q/R1: Please recommend a couple popular websites for motorcycle classified ads where XRV750's may frequently become available. I already checked the Bike Trader.

Q/R2: Please recommend a shipping company with routes to Malaysia. If any can provide recent costs that would be great. Is $1400 US or $2000 NZ reasonable?

Q/R3: I read a post on this forum about a non-Kiwi rider experiencing complications with a carnet for Australia after buying a m/c in NZ. I will contact North America's carnet office about a scenario of an American buying a NZ motorcycle and wishing to obtain a carnet for Aus, SE Asia & India. Any thoughts?

Q/R4: The following sentence makes me feel like a young single parent seeking a babysitter for a new born....

Are there any taller than average Kiwi's interested in a bike swap or bike share? My XRV is setup for taller riders and there is a lot to explore within a couple days ride from SoCal.... such as California, Utah & Colorado. I can provide everything for motorcycle camping. Just bring a smile! I also own a couple Honda ST1100A's if one wishes to stay on blacktop. Both motorcycles are setup nicely for long distance touring with 10-11 gallon rally fuel tanks. I am 6'4" (193 cm) and the XRV is setup perfectly for me.

Here's a little motivation for those wishing to visit the United States: (Photographs of recent trips to Utah, Colorado & local deserts.)

UT & CO:
http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dkunze/library/Africa%20Twin%20Tour%20of%20CA_NV_UT_AZ_CO?sort=4&page=1
Desert Trip:
http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dkunze/library/2017-03%20Desert%20Trip?sort=4&page=1

Q/R5: Are there any Kiwi who may consider selling and buying back their XRV? Essentially renting your motorcycle for a couple months. Hopefully, someone has a spare XRV for family and friends and may not miss going without a set of wheels during a couple months. I would consider a Transalp also since I have owned three of them in the past.

Well, that is all for now. Any feedback regarding the above would be great appreciated.

Take care & ride safely!

Koonzee


http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dkunze/Africa%20Twin%20Tour%20of%20CA_NV_UT_AZ_CO/IMG_1473_zpstl5tvhcn.jpg


http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dkunze/2017-03%20Desert%20Trip/0_IMG_7719_zpsz0pwmld1.jpg

[buggsubique]

Hello Kiwi Bikers and XRV Fans!

I am very happy to learn of the Kiwi Bikers forum and am thrilled to learn of a sub-forum for the XRV Africa Twins.
It is great to be among like-minded adv riders! ('You' are now on my web browser's favorites bar.)

Short Intro:
This is my first post and I am writing from the United States.
I am the proud owner of two RD04 XRV750's and live in southern California.
When time permits, I will read the 25 pages of this forum to hopefully learn of a few tips.
I'll share a few of my own as well. If possible, I'll post a photograph of each of my XRV's.

While searching NZ classified ads, I was surprised how few XRV were for sale. In fact, I was curious to learn if the XRVs were ever imported to NZ.
Much to my pleasant surprise, I learn of this site and a dedicated sub-forum.

In case you were not aware, the XRV's were never sold in the United States. There are just a hand-full of them across the country.
There are even fewer in California due to the emission restrictions. I was fortunate to find a very clean 1990 model that was import by a military service member.

If you are wondering why I am browsing NZ websites, I am interested in touring NZ for a couple months after Oct 20th.
My itinerary is still evolving, but one promising version resembles the following:

Nov-Dec: New Zealand
Dec/Jan/Feb:SE Asia
Mar/April:China (Southern-rare opportunity ride with Chinese friends; borrow or buy & sell)
May/Jun/July:Australia
Aug/Sept:India (Himalayas)

Recently, I have been corresponding with another Kiwi rider on the Horizon Unlimited forum about sharing a tour across Thailand and Myanmar. Before committing to a tour with him, I have a few critical questions that may affect my decision to commit to the tour.

In order to avoid excessive shipping costs, I am considering the option of buying an XRV in NZ and using it to tour AUS and northern India. I am still researching the possibility of traveling abroad with a NZ titled motorcycle.

Here are a few questions/requests that I hope someone may be able to answer/provide:

Q/R1: Please recommend a couple popular websites for motorcycle classified ads where XRV750's may frequently become available. I already checked the Bike Trader.

Q/R2: Please recommend a shipping company with routes to Malaysia. If any can provide recent costs that would be great. Is $1400 US or $2000 NZ reasonable?

Q/R3: I read a post on this forum about a non-Kiwi rider experiencing complications with a carnet for Australia after buying a m/c in NZ. I will contact North America's carnet office about a scenario of an American buying a NZ motorcycle and wishing to obtain a carnet for Aus, SE Asia & India. Any thoughts?

Q/R4: The following sentence makes me feel like a young single parent seeking a babysitter for a new born....

Are there any taller than average Kiwi's interested in a bike swap or bike share? My XRV is setup for taller riders and there is a lot to explore within a couple days ride from SoCal.... such as California, Utah & Colorado. I can provide everything for motorcycle camping. Just bring a smile! I also own a couple Honda ST1100A's if one wishes to stay on blacktop. Both motorcycles are setup nicely for long distance touring with 10-11 gallon rally fuel tanks. I am 6'4" (193 cm) and the XRV is setup perfectly for me.

Here's a little motivation for those wishing to visit the United States: (Photographs of recent trips to Utah, Colorado & local deserts.)

UT & CO:
http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dkunze/library/Africa%20Twin%20Tour%20of%20CA_NV_UT_AZ_CO?sort=4&page=1
Desert Trip:
http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/dkunze/library/2017-03%20Desert%20Trip?sort=4&page=1

Q/R5: Are there any Kiwi who may consider selling and buying back their XRV? Essentially renting your motorcycle for a couple months. Hopefully, someone has a spare XRV for family and friends and may not miss going without a set of wheels during a couple months. I would consider a Transalp also since I have owned three of them in the past.

Well, that is all for now. Any feedback regarding the above would be great appreciated.

Take care & ride safely!

Koonzee


http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dkunze/Africa%20Twin%20Tour%20of%20CA_NV_UT_AZ_CO/IMG_1473_zpstl5tvhcn.jpg


http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dkunze/2017-03%20Desert%20Trip/0_IMG_7719_zpsz0pwmld1.jpg
Here is an RD04 for sale here : https://trademe.co.nz/1319822681

Welcome to the forum but also check out Adventure Riding NZ on Facebook and the online forum equivalent. I have an RD04 and an RD07a I am currently restoring.

Apologies for the short message. Look me up on Facebook if you're on there. Feral Matt.

Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

[Koonzee]

buggsubique: Hello and thank you for your reply. I really appreciate the recommendations and will check them out as soon as possible. I didn't realize how long this thread has been idle until after my post. It is nice to correspond with you and revive and old thread! Thanks again and ride carefully. Koonzee

[Koonzee]

Here is an RD04 for sale here : https://trademe.co.nz/1319822681

buggsubique/Matt: Hello. Thank you very much for the link to the RD04 on TradeMe.co.nz. I have already inquired about it but another potential buyer will check it out this weekend. I think it would be a perfect ride as long as it is okay mechanically. It has been difficult to communicate with TradeMe sellers since I am unable to register to the website. I have already registered on the Adventure Riding NZ site. I may post a brief introduction there as well. Thanks again!

[buggsubique]

buggsubique/Matt: Hello. Thank you very much for the link to the RD04 on TradeMe.co.nz. I have already inquired about it but another potential buyer will check it out this weekend. I think it would be a perfect ride as long as it is okay mechanically. It has been difficult to communicate with TradeMe sellers since I am unable to register to the website. I have already registered on the Adventure Riding NZ site. I may post a brief introduction there as well. Thanks again!
Let me know if I can assist in any way with bike purchases. There is also an Africa twin New Zealand FB group with a few of us stalwarts on there so join that and connect with us there too.

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[Koonzee]

>Q/R3: I read a post on this forum about a non-Kiwi rider experiencing complications with a carnet for Australia after buying a m/c in NZ. I will contact North America's carnet office about a scenario of an American buying a NZ motorcycle and wishing to obtain a carnet for Aus, SE Asia & India. Any thoughts?<

All: Please disregard the question above. I found the answer online. fyi

Answer:
The Carnet Rules are that you are supposed to get a carnet in the country of registration IF that country has FIA / AIT Carnet issuing authority, usually the leading automobile club.

[JATZ]

The AA issues carnets in N.Z.
Cost is $645 for non A.A. members $595 for members + 15% of bikes value for Australia, refundable on bikes return. I'm not sure on the % required for Asia. Or what happens if you don't return to the issuing country. Probably best to contact the AA directly
http://www.aa.co.nz/cars/licensing-safety-fees/export-import-car/exporting-a-car-temporarily/

[Koonzee]

JATZ,

Hello and thank you writing. Your numbers appear much lower than the information I learned about the CPD carnet. I'll have to look into the AA reference. You may find the following interesting for future reference. Thanks again!

Regarding buying a motorcycle in a foreign country and applying for a carnet while traveling:
The carnet of the motorcycle is dependent on the country where the motorcycle is registered.
The carnet 'follows' the registration, regardless of the owner's nationality.

Regarding long term storage of a motorcycle with a carnet and departing the 'storage' country:
There is no problem storing a motorcycle and leaving the country.
For example, I wish to store a motorcycle in Malaysia and visit China for a couple months.

Regarding types of carnets:
Therefore two kinds of carnets:
ATA for commercial/professional use, and
CPD for personal or touring use.
Offices in Chicago & London. Chatting service is available online; Customer service has been excellent - via chat & phone
cpdcarnet.com
http://www.fia.com/travel-and-tourism

Carnet Applications:
Everything may be submitted electronically.
- Copy of passport
- Copy of vehicle registration
- Copy of two signed passport photographs ( may sign directly on the photographs or scan a page with two photographs on signed sheet of paper.
- Photographs of the vehicle, front, sides and rear
Allow three weeks to process.

Cost of carnet:
http://www.cpdcarnet.com/calculator
Example $1000 motorcycle (value)
Two options:
1. Cash Deposit: $5875, Net Cost after refund: $875
2. Loss Prevention: $3,375, Net Cost after refund: $1295

All carnet issuing countries should cost about the same. The only difference may be the service or processing fee.

If one is traveling with a motorcycle and is not in the country where the motorcycle's registration and carnet was issues, it is possibly to sell the motorcycle/vehicle while on the road and still receive the deposit.
In order to receive a deposit, you must provide:
- Bill of Sale
- Proof of payment of the country's VAT (if applicable)
VAT will be a % based on vehicle valuation via NADA (for example) (Depends on the country in which it is sold.)

Just an fyi...

[Koonzee]

JATZ: Hello again. The AA website is unreachable via Chrome and IE. I Googled their website as well and the provided link failed. I am unsure of their status. fyi dk

Pinging www.aa.co.nz [103.28.251.180] with 32 bytes of data

Request timed out.

Request timed out.

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Ping statistics for 103.28.251.180:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 0, Lost = 4 (100% loss),

[JATZ]

The links work fine for me, using my phone. Might be something wrong at your end.
I had to provide photo copy's of drivers licence, registration papers, a value of the bike (supplied by my local bike shop) and passport. All posted in with the application papers (which they'll email to you.)
It was a very simple process.
I'll p.m. you with the guys email so you don't have to muck about with the website.

[Koonzee]

Received. Thank you JATZ! I appreciate your time and effort to share the information. Ride safely.

[Koonzee]

XRV Fans,

Hello. Since the stock headlights are so weak and the retinas of my aging eyes are receiving much less light than during my younger riding days, I installed the following lighting upgrades. If you are concerned about riding at night with the common hazards of open range/cattle, wildlife/deer, shredded tires/recaps, unsecured firewood from a motorhome or numerous other hazards, I highly recommend considering the following upgrades.

Xetronic AC-Digital G2 HID Xenon Conversion Kit - H4 Type:
http://www.xtralights.com/xetronicdigitallightingsystem-h4typesingle.aspx

Baja Design: Squadron, LED Wide-Cornering, Marine White 490005WT
Our Squadron® Pro packs 4,900 Lumens at 40 watts that will truly annihilate the night
https://www.bajadesigns.com/products/squadron-pro-led-wide-cornering-white.asp

Xenon White Universal Fit Halo Rings Angel Eye LED Projector Ring Bright Version
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Xenon-White-Universal-Fit-Halo-Rings-Angel-Eye-LED-Projector-Ring-Bright-Version-/251338408457?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item3a84efc209

In order to optimize the placement of the auxiliary high beam driving lights, Baja Design Squadrons, the OEM turn signals were replaced with LED turn signals and relocated to the lower front area of the XRV below the headlights. In order obtain a narrow profile and a width of the mounted panniers less than the width of the handlebars, the rear turn signals were also replaced with LED lights and relocated near the tail light. Photographs of the fabricated mounts and lighting upgrades are provided below.

I hope you find this information useful.

Take care & ride safely....especially at night!

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dkunze/1990%20Africa%20Twin%20XRV750/0000profile_zpsremfuwjf.jpg

[Koonzee]

Angle Eyes...

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dkunze/1990%20Africa%20Twin%20XRV750/a_headlight_angel%20eyes%20installation_zpsigzuemz c.jpg

[Koonzee]

Baja Design Squadron LED Lights

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dkunze/1990%20Africa%20Twin%20XRV750/IMGP9139_zpszwwppetr.jpg

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dkunze/1990%20Africa%20Twin%20XRV750/IMGP9145_zpsegc6zzig.jpg

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dkunze/1990%20Africa%20Twin%20XRV750/IMGP9140_zpsdw3av9mo.jpg

[Koonzee]

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dkunze/1990%20Africa%20Twin%20XRV750/a_HID%20Light%20Bulb_Igniter_zpsxdp01xzg.jpg

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dkunze/1990%20Africa%20Twin%20XRV750/a_HID%20Light_Igniter%20Location_zpsrqidotxp.jpg

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dkunze/1990%20Africa%20Twin%20XRV750/a_headlight%20assembly_post-HID%20install_zpsymcggwwe.jpg

[Koonzee]

Any 'shade-tree' metal fabricator should be able to fabricate the following mounts:

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dkunze/1990%20Africa%20Twin%20XRV750/RIMG1680_zpsibreaq4w.jpg

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dkunze/1990%20Africa%20Twin%20XRV750/IMG_7297_zpsrz9jekpt.jpg

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dkunze/1990%20Africa%20Twin%20XRV750/IMG_7298_zpsyzn6z385.jpg

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dkunze/1990%20Africa%20Twin%20XRV750/IMG_7299_zpsdw3seiqk.jpg

[Koonzee]

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dkunze/1990%20Africa%20Twin%20XRV750/IMG_7303_zpsblc9ntwc.jpg

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dkunze/1990%20Africa%20Twin%20XRV750/IMG_7302_zpst4j8dxyp.jpg

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dkunze/1990%20Africa%20Twin%20XRV750/IMG_7301_zpszbcbgfxs.jpg

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dkunze/1990%20Africa%20Twin%20XRV750/RIMG1703_zps9qwomafi.jpg

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dkunze/1990%20Africa%20Twin%20XRV750/RIMG1702_zpspxvhlf6e.jpg

[Koonzee]

By the way, the angle eyes are very bright and are convenient to use while setting up a tent at night, without taxing the battery.

[Koonzee]

The following upgrade provides an additional two gallons or 7.5 liters of fuel or water on your XRV. In order to maintain convenient access to the existing cargo space, avoid exposing electronics/personal property to fluids and to keep the weight low and forward, the additional fuel or water containers were mounted on the engine guards. If you have ever been stranded without water or fuel or if you enjoy consecutive days of camping without visiting service stations for water or fuel, you may find this upgrade appealing. Take care & ride safely... Stay hydrated & ride with peace of mind by extending your cruising range with two additional gallon of fuel.

First image reflecting RotoPax mounts welded to engine guards. (How about those 'pit crew' gals? The gal on the seat was about 6'4" or 193 cm!)

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dkunze/1990%20Africa%20Twin%20XRV750/IMG_0454_zps81dbcaea.jpg

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dkunze/1990%20Africa%20Twin%20XRV750/IMGP9159_zpsglcgqzrv.jpg

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dkunze/1990%20Africa%20Twin%20XRV750/IMGP9160_zpse63tquyr.jpg

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dkunze/1990%20Africa%20Twin%20XRV750/IMGP9161_zpsppswfdq2.jpg

[Koonzee]

XRV Fans: Hello again. If you desire a convenient flat surface for your cooking stove, you may find the following table desirable. The table top was cut to fit in the bottom of my trunk. Therefore, it is very easy to store and only requires a couple millimeters vertical space within the trunk.

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dkunze/1990%20Africa%20Twin%20XRV750/IMGP0437_zpslwwyrjhj.jpg

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dkunze/1990%20Africa%20Twin%20XRV750/0000_XRV750_4_zpsw6ebiujd.jpg

[Koonzee]

After a little searching, I found a better photograph of the engine guards, without the distraction of the pit crew gals<g>.

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dkunze/1990%20Africa%20Twin%20XRV750/IMGP9146_zps9qmbvecy.jpg

[Koonzee]

XRV Fans: The following photographs illustrate a convenient way of supporting the front tire while repairing a flat or replacing both front and rear tires simultaneously. This may also help you save a few dollars by mounting your own tires while on the road. The rod was machined to securely support the front of the motorcycle in varied terrain. The two pieces of metal rod are connected a long threaded rod to enable varying lengths and convenient storage. just an fyi.. Take care & ride safely.

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dkunze/1990%20Africa%20Twin%20XRV750/IMG_0608_zpsaogkx2qj.jpg

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dkunze/1990%20Africa%20Twin%20XRV750/IMG_0606_zpshjpibvhi.jpg

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dkunze/Africa%20Twin%20Tour%20of%20CA_NV_UT_AZ_CO/IMGP0405_zps08tyuimi.jpg

[Koonzee]

The following isn't very creative, but I suggest either or both of the following to prolong the life of your rear shock seals. just an fyi

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dkunze/1991%20Africa%20Twin%20XRV750/009_zpsbjq1tri9.jpg

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/dkunze/1991%20Africa%20Twin%20XRV750/008_zpsgcukavnq.jpg