Africa Twin owners and wannabes thread [Archive]

dmc

11th May 2009, 19:41

They do have that issue and alot of the guys change the rectifers which pack up, I put a decent Yuasa sealed battery in mine and all the problems went away.
The cheap old battery that was in it use to get really hot and wouldn't hold a charge but then it was a lower power battery than the factory recommended, the good news is the RD04 has an odd ball battery and they are a bitch to get hold of :weep:, but on the upside once I put a good battery in the bike it started much better, ran much better and didn't get anywhere as hot as the old battery.

I just modified the battery box on mine to make a RD07 Yuasa battery fit but there are some other brands that should have a battery to fit that's not a cheap and nasty.

buggsubique

11th May 2009, 20:08

cheers for the tips. Bike came with a spare reg which tests ok. About to disappear out to the batcave now that the sproglets are tucked up in happyland. Battery is a Yuasa maintainable (ie not sealed) and seems ok. Didn't think about the odd size...might mod it if the time comes...

For now though, back to checking for grounds and bad connections etc.:oi-grr:

pete376403

11th May 2009, 20:26

Padmei

11th May 2009, 21:17

Great bikes - maybe when I am rich enough to have a collection of bikes who knows...

Will be following this thread with interest.

buggsubique

11th May 2009, 21:33

nope, still both my fitted and spare reg/rect test fine, alt has output on all 3 phases, reg outputs to battery + and - have fine continuity...hmmm.

Have now fitted my H4 bulbs (see mod here (http://www.xrv.org.uk/articles/headlight_conversion.php)) but now they are pointing waaay too high. great light from twin 60/55W rather than the old 35/35W which were just diabolical to ride with at night! but yeah, just the aim to sort out, and at the moment it seems I have done all I can with the aim adjusters...

Underground? Heeeeeeeellllllllllpppppppppp!:wacko:

Underground

11th May 2009, 22:38

If you don't already frequent the below site you will find all your answers there, while I had mine I never had to travel further than its forums to find the answers I needed.

http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/africa-twin/

I should have titled this thread 'and has-beens' ...at least you've gone in the right direction ,I also aspire to own a 950 but not until I can afford one without selling the @.
That forum is awesome alright ,it's answered a few difficult issues for me.
Buggs , if theyre aiming too high lose some weight and if too low get a pillion :whistle:
I just fitted H4's straight into mine, just a matter of a straight bulb swap.

NordieBoy

12th May 2009, 07:47

If you like Africa Twins, you'll love this ride report: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=407209

Somone else on KB found this and posted the link - I read the 38 pages in one hit and wanted more.

I keep waiting for someone to post up about how they should have left the wives behind and it's not a real adventure if they have got 4wd's with them :D

I'm only at about page 12...

Eddieb

12th May 2009, 16:07

NordieBoy

12th May 2009, 17:18

I'm only at about page 12...

Caught up now...

Hmmm...
Rainbow and Molesworth on steroids and almost as many guys with guns.

buggsubique

12th May 2009, 21:13

Ok, think I have sorted the H4 conversion :sunny:. Basically I think the XRV website article was wrong. Read about it here (http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/africa-twin/8327-h4-bulbs-2.html#post375138) if you own a BA20D light set and are wanting to convert to H4!

ev0lution

13th May 2009, 22:12

I'm here! '1996' AT (According to haynes manual chassis number its an '94... but sold new in 96?)

Now... do i remove the 'pink bits' and maybe replace with some grey decals/leave blank or just leave it stock... (I hate the pink tho)

http://ev0lution.smugmug.com/photos/535469986_BMVxF-M.jpg

Paladin

13th May 2009, 22:23

I'm here! '1996' AT (According to haynes manual chassis number its an '94... but sold new in 96?)

Now... do i remove the 'pink bits' and maybe replace with some grey decals/leave blank or just leave it stock... (I hate the pink tho)

Pink!!!!! What were they thinking?????

Ditch the pink mate!!!

:cool:

ev0lution

14th May 2009, 09:58

Who has panniers on their machines? What are they/where did you get them and how much?

Want some hard panniers, but not paying the $$$$ for Touratech ones.

Oh, and same for crash bars

Pics please!

Underground

15th May 2009, 14:07

Who has panniers on their machines? What are they/where did you get them and how much?

Want some hard panniers, but not paying the $$$$ for Touratech ones.

Oh, and same for crash bars

Pics please!

Hi evOlution, sorry we didnt manage to catch up on our travels last month .
I made canvas panniers myself ,pretty much coppied these http://www.andystrapz.com/ and they are the schiz for the type of riding I do ,collapse up small with not much in ,pack them full when I've got a lot of gear and when you arse up they dont crack to pieces or bust your leg.
Made my own crash bars from ss tube ,alot of faafing about though.
will post some pics someday when I figure how to do it

buggsubique

15th May 2009, 14:30

my crashbars work - couldn't live without them!

Padmei

17th May 2009, 19:49

thepom

18th May 2009, 10:09

I,ve an old 90.s rd04 and love it to bits,old dog of a bike but so much fun to ride...anywhere....bought from a dutchman in hamilton and it broke down outside levin with the dreaded reg/rec cooking the battery.....had to buy new forks and tons of other stuff to get it going good but its worth it in the end.

Absolute must haves are the electrex reg/rec,new battery,facett fuel pump,crash bars ,hot grips and I have a givi wingrack ii but not fitted yet as I use it on my blackbird.Had some serios mitas knobblies on but have now put the milder ones as its coming up to winter and I need better roadholding.

If I had the money it would be for a bmw 800gs or the KLM but I hear the KTM s are a nightmare for maintenence.....let me know your views on this as any info is always welcome....:niceone:

dmc

18th May 2009, 12:17

I wouldn't say the KTM is any more work to look after than the @.
As long as all the recalls are done its not hard to work on, after the first service it easy.

ev0lution

19th May 2009, 17:57

Better pics needed I'm afraid. You can't tell me that's all you've got?

I gave up and took the bike to the local signwriter and getting them to re-do the graphics to get rid of the pink bits... man the bike up a bit

http://ev0lution.smugmug.com/photos/528657860_fJ4yy-L.jpg

Hopefully will have it all done by tomorrow...

Padmei

19th May 2009, 19:27

The pink looks better than the front guard. Is that the original white colour of the guard? Looks like a replacement. Anyhows the bike looks great & ready for adventure!!:niceone:

That pipe looks horn.

dmc

19th May 2009, 20:08

The Arrow pipe sound outstanding with the baffle out but too quiet with it in.....but they are expensive.

buggsubique

19th May 2009, 20:21

ha, go the army bag! funnily enough I was looking to do the same thing this weekend!:msn-wink:

Underground

29th May 2009, 22:43

Just pulled my speedo drive to bits as it stopped working and found the plastic gear stripped .
The cause of this seems to be that the cable was all gunged up and stiff to turn ,apparently this plastic cog is a weak point on the @ and I've ordered a new one from wemoto .
My advise to @ owners is to pull the inner out of the cable , clean it and lube it before its too late.

buggsubique

30th May 2009, 16:28

ah piss, that's probably happened to mine too then - I inspected the cable only and found it OK so lubed it up and reinstalled it thinking all was OK, but maybe not...:doh:

Currently have side panels off and have melted another plastic connector - the one where the 3 alt phase wires plug into the rectifier....

Think I will relocate the reg/rect anyway but might also replace the tabs incase its just a weak connection causeing the heat...

The electrics all worked fine on the NIIOTS ride so I don't think there are any major issues - jsut earthing and/or poor connectors?

NordieBoy

30th May 2009, 18:45

Earthing.

Is that what you call it when you fall off?

buggsubique

30th May 2009, 19:32

Earthing.

Is that what you call it when you fall off?

So what should I be checking for and where? the alt wires are not earthed themselves - no continuity to the frame there. Ideas?

NordieBoy

30th May 2009, 19:50

Find the proper earths and clean them. May be a bit of resistance on one.

buggsubique

30th May 2009, 19:55

Find the proper earths and clean them. May be a bit of resistance on one.

can I jsut make a new one from battery -ve to a spare bolt hole etc?

cooneyr

30th May 2009, 21:35

One of the things that gets the XTZ's reg rect is its plug i.e. the plug connecting to itself. Best thing to do is cut the plug off and put on new insulated spade connectors. Apparently the copper connectors of the time corrode/crap out, resistance goes up, reg thinks the voltage has gone up (V=IR and R has supposedly gone up so the reg thinks V has gone up) so Reg works overtime to drop the voltage and ends up frying itself. Both my bro and my XTZ's had pretty black reg plug connectors. We have done the spade plug thing and not had any troubles.

Cheers R

NordieBoy

30th May 2009, 21:35

can I jsut make a new one from battery -ve to a spare bolt hole etc?

But where's the fun in that?

Underground

30th May 2009, 22:26

The plug that melted probably had a bad conection in it and built up heat.
Reconect them with spade conectors using a decent crimper and use some electrical grease.

Underground

4th June 2009, 21:00

Well that was bloody quick ! I just recieved my speedo drive cog and braided rear brake line from Wemoto in GB in my mail box 8 days from placing the order, and we only get mail delivery 2 days a week out here.
Woohoo rolling again.

NordieBoy

4th June 2009, 21:28

Braided rear line...
So you'll be able to wear those pads out even quicker now :D

buggsubique

4th June 2009, 21:34

JATZ

4th June 2009, 21:42

my girl is in bits in the man-cave for the next week or three. Waiting on new front discs from akl, also speedo drive and airfilters from Wemoto. Also want to mock up some new side panels and rallye-style front fairing and see how it looks...must preserve rare plastics...!

Must be the season for it aye........DR's in bits in my shed, XT's in bits @ the inlaws, and the Trumpy's @ Thunderbike. Least it's not summer and primo ridding weather

Underground

4th June 2009, 21:48

Braided rear line...
So you'll be able to wear those pads out even quicker now :D

Yeah , although the expence account wouldnt run to new pads ...so I dug a half worn set out and they should see me through the recession ,specially as Ive learned how to do without a rear brake now.
Buggs ,alot can be achieved cheaply with a heat gun and and some perspex .

buggsubique

4th June 2009, 22:11

Buggs ,alot can be achieved cheaply with a heat gun and and some perspex .

yeah, I was actually hoping to stop in at a sign writers and get a sheet of PVC once I get the front and rad shrouds sorted. Thinking of straight aluminium plates for the rear sides after I relocate the reg/ rect forward into more air and find somewhere to stash the rad overflow bottle. Once that's sorted the plan is to use the plates as a mount for a. Pannier, b. fuel / water cells - just swap them out depending on the ride. jsut dreaming maybe, but basically a rough & ready cut-up version of the marathon - style @'s from back in the day. Just won't be so glamorous!

http://www.nightwings.org/Marathon/images/big/AT_mar-replica-04gr.jpg

warewolf

5th June 2009, 19:20

I hear the KTM s are a nightmare for maintenence.....let me know your views on this as any info is always welcome....:niceone:Dunno that it's that bad. The LC8 twins are a bit convoluted but no worse than anything similar; modern machines are more complex. The superceded LC4 is no drama. The new 690 LC4 is much better for maintenance than most machines; ease of maintenance was one of the design goals. eg diagonal-cut rocker cover to make it easier to check the valves.

buggsubique

12th June 2009, 19:24

RD04 4 sale (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-224014476.htm)

Padmei

12th June 2009, 19:39

RD04 4 sale (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-224014476.htm)

Cool a blank canvas.

That one comes with riding tutuition tuition tution - instructions

buggsubique

12th June 2009, 19:47

Cool a blank canvas.

That one comes with riding tutuition tuition tution - instructions

yeah mate - a weekend with me and Z meister up Mt Patriarch and Onamalutu! :headbang:

dino3310

13th June 2009, 20:56

:drool::drool::drool:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-224014476.htm

buggsubique

13th June 2009, 21:20

looks like an egg on wheels, but like padwan said - a blank canvas. I certianly wouldn't feel bad about enduro-ising that thing!

junkmanjoe

13th June 2009, 22:25

i just might take a trip to bulls and go for a blat on the beast...

Underground

13th June 2009, 23:21

i just might take a trip to bulls and go for a blat on the beast...
Go on Joe , you know you want to :niceone: (tell us how it goes )

Padmei

14th June 2009, 08:59

:Offtopic:

Not sure if this has been mentioned before - prob has - but I am reading the RR of the 5 ATs & BMW combat cow thru the Himalayas on Adv rider.

If there ever is a need for a sales advertisement that thread certainly is one.

Eddieb

14th June 2009, 09:35

buggsubique

14th June 2009, 17:15

man, they don't come cheap at all (somewhere around the $50 mark each). Anyways, fitted a new one and man, the bikes mid range really improved. Also taken the piss poor excuse for a snorkel out of the airbox as well. SHe's a bit exposed to water ingress though so I've ripped the paper off my old filter and will make up a foam wrap to replace it - MX style foam and oil filter - washable and cheap. Will do some photos at some point.

B

pete376403

14th June 2009, 18:23

paper air filter in a bike that is intended to go off road? What were they thinking?

buggsubique

14th June 2009, 18:36

soggy weetbix is probably what someone was thinking...I think it changed in the RD07 models though to be up above the cylinders rather than down behind them.

dmc

14th June 2009, 18:50

paper air filter in a bike that is intended to go off road? What were they thinking?

In our dusty conditions I would stick with paper or cotton/oil ie K&N style filters, the foam filters generally let more of the dust through and need constant cleaning, this maybe fine for a dirtbike that is going to be rebuilt regularly but on a Africa Twin your better to have the better filtration of a paper filter and replacing it every couple of services.

When I had my RD04 I found it didn't get too bad and as long as you knocked some of the dust out at the service they were fine, if I was running foam I would expect I would be pulling it out to clean and oil all the time.

Underground

29th June 2009, 13:20

Well finally got round to reassembling the @ ,pulled all these rooted bits out of the suspension

http://i627.photobucket.com/albums/tt354/Undergroundbikepics/SV400169.jpg

and put these nice $331.87 bits back in :gob:
Feel like going for a ride now even tho the weather is shite

http://i627.photobucket.com/albums/tt354/Undergroundbikepics/SV400201.jpg

Padmei

29th June 2009, 17:30

Where'd you source the parts? New or 2nd hand? I take it they went straight into the old levers

Underground

29th June 2009, 18:34

I had to scource these through Morleys (good work Shane) as I couldnt get the bits for the 650 from any of the web supliers . I have a copy of the micro fisch which lists the part numbers for every nut and bolt on the whole bike along with exploded drawings .
The 750 is a bit more common and easier to scource parts for tho.

buggsubique

29th June 2009, 18:56

Nice Jeff. Front shocks were enough for me a couple weeks back. Gotta try the oil level again though - think I got too little in there but the depth read right...(?). Had much less than the specified volume in the Haynes manual. ALso rode without air in the forks - I need air.

Put the new reg rect in, better V readings. Also did a CPU fan off the rear brake light to keep her cool, and relocated it all to the LHS. Still have the original mounted in stock location as a spare.

Still loving hte @ on the road, giving it death off road, but f*ck it's hard work pulling it out of a bog alone. Fat old cow.

I should ride out and bring some scones one day...

Underground

29th June 2009, 19:12

I found with 10w oil the forks were too bouncy with air so Im running zero air .also filled by measurement rather than quantity which I believe is the best way (did you take the springs out to do this?)
We got jam and cream .

buggsubique

29th June 2009, 19:42

yeah took springs out but barely took 1L between the two legs. Pumped em dry, pumped em full again. 7.5W. Measured oil depth (ie where the oil came up to on the tape with the springs out). Got both the same, springs in, tops on.

Underground

29th June 2009, 20:01

That doesnt seem right does it ? I used about 1200ml from memory ,didnt measure the quantity cause I didnt have anything to measure it with ,just stuck a ss ruler down to measure the level.

buggsubique

29th June 2009, 20:21

That doesnt seem right does it ? I used about 1200ml from memory ,didnt measure the quantity cause I didnt have anything to measure it with ,just stuck a ss ruler down to measure the level.

nah it rode like a c*nt too...poor steering in the rough stuff, bottoming out etc...might jsut go by volume...

Eddieb

30th June 2009, 12:11

I stopped in at Bulls on the way up to Hamilton and had a look a the @ currently on trade me.

The fairings are standard original but repainted white, there is some stress cracking around some of the screw holes but otherwise they appeared tidy. The rear panels are also standard original ones. The tank has been resprayed white with yellow markings, almost as it someone started turning it into a rallye rep or something.

It ran very well, smooth as anything at idle though I didn't ride it. Apparently the dealer has been riding it around a fair bit.

Only other thing I noticed was a lot of the bolts and fittings were a bit tarnished.

Price is $6500.

warewolf

30th June 2009, 13:41

just stuck a ss ruler down to measure the level.Get a cheap basting sucker (? whatever they're called, like a big eye dropper) from Briscoes, put some clear hose on the end. Put a cable tie around the hose at the right measurement up from the bottom. Over-fill the forks, stick tube in forks resting cable tie on fork top. Suck till she won't suck no more. Job done.

Underground

12th July 2009, 10:02

Have you got this far with your stripping back and modifing yet buggs ?

http://www.supermotardclub.com/albums/album245/transformacion_moto_2_004.sized.jpg

http://www.supermotardclub.com/albums/album245/varios_051.sized.jpg

buggsubique

12th July 2009, 10:26

judging by the size of his fuel tank I reckon he'd get about 20 k's at full wrist :clap:

Nah, I've only taken the fairings and headlight frame and rear subframe off. Bit tight on $ at the moment, wof also about to expire so will probably have it off the road for the next month or two while I tinker. Certainly won't be anything as glamorous as the one above, but it will help me sleep at night after I've taken it off road!

Just gonna get an enduro headlight (DOT) and possibly a trailtech dash. Unsure about the rear just yet - tempted to go 3mm alloy plate.

stevebill

14th July 2009, 20:17

Hi Underground.
Ive got a 1997 XRV750. Not sure if it's a V or a P, one of the two It's the blue/white red one. You didn't by any chance call at Cycletreads in nelson today did you? Clive said someone from French Pass came in who owns an @ and took a few photos of mine, which was waiting for a tyre. I have a few issues Id like to solve - if there was some kind of mini forum that would be brilliant.
For example - know anyone with a spare after market silencer?
Id like to up the jets in the carbs
Anyone ever fitted an "African Queen" petrol tap with fuel level sensor- the one that gets rid of the poxy plastic fuel tap extension.There's a story attached to this.
Better, brighter headlamp bulb fitment
How to bleed the bleeding front brakes efficiently and without going through a litre of fluid
I need a speedo - there's a story behind this one too.
I need some footrest rubbers
And a meet for a cuppa and a chat would be great sometime with as many Africa Twin riders as poss.
The short answer is "YES IM INTERESTED" !!!
Steve

NordieBoy

14th July 2009, 20:28

Saw a very shiney AT today...

May have been you.

buggsubique

14th July 2009, 20:41

Hi Underground.
Ive got a 1997 XRV750. Not sure if it's a V or a P, one of the two It's the blue/white red one.

For example - know anyone with a spare after market silencer?

Better, brighter headlamp bulb fitment

I need a speedo - there's a story behind this one too.
I need some footrest rubbers
And a meet for a cuppa and a chat would be great sometime with as many Africa Twin riders as poss.
The short answer is "YES IM INTERESTED" !!!
Steve

Hi Steve, if its a 97 I'd say its a V. I think the P was a 93 model.

I'm also in the market for a new exhaust can - keeping an eye on trademe for cheapish sportbike cans (600 - 1000cc). Current one is carbon and it's slowly destroying itself...

What bulbs do you have? are they H4 fitting or the crappy bayonet style eurpean specials? I rewired and butchered mine to become H4. Only way I could get above 45W without importing bulbs from the US.

Would be good to meet up with you and do a ride at some point. My RD04 is currently stripped down while I decide what to do with my cracked plastics.

Cheers, Matt

stevebill

15th July 2009, 13:07

Ive got H4 bulbs. 60/55s from memory. Dip's useless, but main seems ok but only ok. Id like to really up the ante to 80w with very white light @$90 ish a pair.Ive just done the same on my Toyota Hiace (experiment on something else I care about less!) and they're superb. the voltage didn't drop through the wiring, but Id still prefer to use relays on the bike if I up the bulb spec.
I will add it to the list of things to do, which only ever grows.I need a speedo for a 1997 RD07 XRV750. Anybody got one with a nice square entry hole for the cable end? Ive fitted an Acewell digital speedo/rev counter/temp/trip meter which comes with an adaptor to fit the standard speedo cable in, so that both instruments work. This replaces the Honda trip/journey gizmo.Now, the original speedo doesn't work,didn't like being disturbed, the revs show tickover at 4k on the new instrument- and other assorted gremlins. Went through the warrant though! Tinkering's just great.One day it will all work, maybe even at the same time.

buggsubique

15th July 2009, 14:45

not a speedo drive issue is it? theres a white cog in the front wheel unit which is plastic. I replaced mine a few weeks back as did Jeff - both were stripped out hence not driving the cable up to the speedo.

Underground

15th July 2009, 16:49

Yep that was me alright , snooping around town taking photos

http://i627.photobucket.com/albums/tt354/Undergroundbikepics/SV400018.jpg

Tidy bike , wheres your bash plate ?
Make that x3 for an exhaust can ,lights are an issue ,I've put brighter bulbs in but still not the best , the early models had no relays so thats my next step for illumination .
Catching up would be good ,I'll pm you next time I'm out and about.

JATZ

15th July 2009, 18:03

Does somebody want this ? I was gunna fit it to the DR but I sorta like the pipe thats on it now.
Don't really know what it's off but it says suzuki on the side and some other #'s, I think it's off a 1200 looking @ some other #'s. 2.5 inch inlet
Pm if interested

Eddieb

15th July 2009, 18:41

Looks like what what was common fitment to the RF900 and possibly Bandit 1200. I think they are all 3 bolt whereas I think the GSXR's are 4 bolts.

stevebill

21st July 2009, 20:32

Bash plate - I lost the 3 bolts to refit it.Found them now. I decided to change the oil whilst the bash plate was off.
The speedo drive is a bit of a bugger.It's the female end in the speedo head- it's rounded and wont spin any more.Aclever man would know how to fill the end with epoxy- leaving a square section in it. I'm not that clever man, Im fu.... stupid sometimes and this is one of those times. I'd irrevocably glue the entire front end together.
Nice bike on the photo - made me feel better already!

Eddieb

23rd July 2009, 23:27

Buggs, you need this, though it is for an RD07 not an 04

http://www.ruggedroads.co.uk/shop/article_B-CRLC9300/Africa-Twin-Fairing-RD07_RD07A---Rally-Light---Complete-Kit.html?sessid=SrEyzghfHNZCzzs2DolUbvhPpVHmLuhMhD J88i7C9JQ0vZDv9uRKhJn8gnHZCkZD&shop_param=cid%3D1%26aid%3DB-CRLC9300%26

buggsubique

24th July 2009, 07:56

yeah, boano have some sexxxxxxxxxy bits! they do a lot of carbon / kevlar aftermarket stuff...if you have $!

nice one

buggsubique

24th July 2009, 19:18

Sex on wheels....:Punk:

http://stormforce8.smugmug.com/photos/593787872_skoKd-XL.jpg

Padmei

24th July 2009, 20:12

put that straight on the wall of coolness bubbs

dmc

24th July 2009, 20:31

They are cool, I looked at doing a Marathon style upgrade to my RD04 but by the time I priced up the suspension upgrades I was already almost at the price of a 950 and with everything else I was at the price of a 990, still would have been nice.

Underground

24th July 2009, 21:47

Thats cool alright ,but lose the aux fuel tanks for NZ , you're better off carrying something useful like beer or coffee or pies

Woodman

25th July 2009, 08:58

Thats cool alright ,but lose the aux fuel tanks for NZ , you're better off carrying something useful like beer or coffee or pies

or put beer in the tanks.

NordieBoy

25th July 2009, 16:18

or put beer in the tanks.

Shaken, not stirred.

Padmei

26th July 2009, 20:37

or put beer in the tanks.

That's why most Trikes have kegs for tanks:mellow:

stevebill

2nd August 2009, 15:29

Anyone got an RD04 who would be willing to pop the speedo head out- just enough to read the serial No. ans maker? Hopefully the maker is NS. Im speedo-less at the moment and can only findone off an RD04 whereas mine's an 07 and the head's serial HP0281003. Cheers Steve

dmc

2nd August 2009, 15:54

Isn't the RD04 gauge bigger than the RD07?
I'm sure a trip to a Honda wrecker will find a gauge off any number of Hondas that will be the same.
I'd try asking the question on xrg.org.uk Im sure you will find what bikes shared the same one.

Underground

2nd August 2009, 16:23

Steve ,are you a member on this forum ?http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/africa-twin/
If you cant find the answer by searching the threads ,ask and some knowlegible person will tell you within 24 hours

stevebill

2nd August 2009, 18:44

Thanks both - i'll give it a go. A few emails should sort things out. Or not, we'll see. Never had a speedo head go belly up before even on some of the crappier old British 1960s dogs I had to ride. cheers

buggsubique

2nd August 2009, 19:32

stevebill

3rd August 2009, 16:57

Hi, the serial No. is on the lower part on the face, and there are two initials on the left of the number. Neither can be seen when the speedo's in it's housing.
thanks

stevebill

23rd August 2009, 17:59

Eddieb

23rd August 2009, 18:36

Check out the 'Mounting Cnut Hill - Sat 9/5' thread for some photo's of Twisty, a recent conscript into the Wellington crew using his RD07 in proper style.

Underground

23rd August 2009, 19:57

Check out the 'Mounting Cnut Hill - Sat 9/5' thread for some photo's of Twisty, a recent conscript into the Wellington crew using his RD07 in proper style.

Yeah ! go the @ !
Nice bike Twisty , good photos too.
I can see we're going to have to have an @ gathering at some stage

buggsubique

24th August 2009, 09:40

Hi Buggsubique- did you get anywhere with finding the serial No. on the sppedo, there's an RD04 speedo for sale on ebay Germany and Id like to make sure it will run properly. If you didnt, no problem I have a German mate who will ask questions for me.cheers

sorry mate, been a bit flat out and forgot about it. 021650565 and give me an earfull if I don't come back to you tonight with it.

twisty

28th August 2009, 19:14

Riding an Africa off road always feels to me like taking a rhino into a china shop, and yet it's always lots of fun :-)

buggsubique

11th September 2009, 12:36

Buy me buy me buy me buy me!!!!!! (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-241167212.htm)

Very low km and tidy (relatively speaking).

Padmei

11th September 2009, 12:42

Very pretty

Shit is everyone checking out KB today at lunch or is this what people do all day? I've just spent the morning in the office pricing & invoicing & I have to get out before my head explodes...

buggsubique

11th September 2009, 12:55

"Do it dog! Get the XRV! No chick will be able to resist you on that stallion!"

http://www.boardsmag.com/img/screeningroom/7031.150.jpg

talbertnz

11th September 2009, 14:45

..A Stallion and a Perm!!!!.... :blip:

Underground

12th September 2009, 09:48

I may not have a perm , but I've just done the next worst thing .
I put the OE can on the @ :pinch:
Yes Underground has gone into stealth mode .
The cheap aftermarket one shit its guts out somewhere near Rai the other day so I thought I'd put the KTM one on seeing thats off the road, but there was too much faffing round to fit it , sounded real good though.
Now it just sounds like someone farting at the bottom of a diving pool.
Be interesting to see how it performs , it was down on power with the straight pipe and running on instead of dropping back to idle .

NordieBoy

12th September 2009, 16:17

It'll richen it up a bit which may be just what the Dr ordered...

NordieBoy

15th September 2009, 08:58

Screen background.....

buggsubique

15th September 2009, 13:01

nice work hombre!

Underground

15th September 2009, 18:53

Screen background.....

Thanks Nordie,
Thats stevebill's bike ,said he was going to tidy it up for the show.

NordieBoy

15th September 2009, 19:12

I think they needed a couple of mud encrusted bikes on display.

stevebill

18th September 2009, 06:33

Yep, that's my bike. It looks like several unsuccesssful repairs have been done on that crack.Glue gun, Araldite, chewing gum.... I shud see to it, but the exhaust/screen and speedo come first. I put some new H4 bulbs in last night which are supposed to give 50% extra light. Oh yeah, so let me try them before I part with cash - OK go ahead. The result? They do, they work, brilliant.I'll go and pay today, thanks Tahuna Auto Electrics. The bike show at Founders Park had all the ingredients i.e. hundreds of all sorts of bikes.However- it was a missed opportunity.No cheap gear- only saw 1 T shirt for sale, and I didnt spend owt all day apart from coffee. Should have been all the winter gear on a huge sale. I mean, if the expense is related to the bike, it isn't money is it? Not real money, the stuff you pay phone bills with thats real hard to earn.Its a different money, the type you cant spend fast enough and yet you can still grin. Try getting me to smile when Im buying a new carpet....

stevebill

18th September 2009, 06:52

Anyone seen the 1998@ on Trademe for $7800 ? I very sincerely hope he gets more.. 'cos its the same one as mine. I now have a used correct speedo head on its way from Oz of all places.Didnt realise there wer so many At's over there. This comes off a UK bike ridden UK to Sydney via almost everywhere you could name. Has anyone come across the South Island TT2000 idea? I saw it yesterday on t'internet. 2000ks in 2 days, March 2010. No prizes, just fun. Im off on the Ulysses 1000ks in November, that's a good day.

dino3310

18th September 2009, 13:01

saw that one on there, looks like a minta

buggsubique

26th October 2009, 19:16

Where it should be I guess! But anyway, we'll get to that in a second. Took her from Wellington down to Waiau (near Hanmer) on Thurs night, and back up today. Kinda loving the 3G network on my netbook right now as I sit on the ferry....

Bike was great. Had a couple of small bags on the engine bars and the top box on the back. Not a lot to speak of over the weekend as that was spent hunting, spending time with the kids and drinking beer.

The real fun came on the way home when I dropped off the highway just north of Kekerengu and belted it along the beach. Belting it is actually an overstatement cos the twin was working its arse off in the fine shingle. It took a lot ot get up and semi-planing on the stuff. Its the only time I have ever tested the bike like that - it was really making use of the torque at 5000rpm. Anyone who's ridden along a beach knows what it's like getting airborne over those mini dunes. Fricken awesome fun. Coulda done with a steering damper though - got a bit twitchy at times. Kept her below 80km/h though and she was fine.

Thought to myself "man this must be merely a taste of what these things were like in the desert". The God of Dakar musta heard my thoughts. About 5-6km up the beach there was a cut through a rocky outcrop which suggested I drop my speed off a bit. It was a choke point that saw several of the 4wd track marks converge to one very soft point to get through the rocks. Very twitchy so kept buttoning off...but slowed too much and started sledging through the sand, getting slower and slower.

I kept enough speed up to get through the rocks and a subsequent creek but couldn't get enough speed up again to get on top of the shingle. With around 300kg trying to get driven by the rear wheel she was heating up so I had to pull over. I aimed for the nearest bit of hard-ish looking ground up by a fence...but got stuck on the exit. (see photo)

The only way I could get her going again was to aim her downhill a little towards the water...fatal fucken error that was. I couldn't hold the speed one I got on the flat and she bogged again. I wish I had taken more photos but I was not in the mood and with the tide getting too close for comfort I resorted to crabbing the bike sideways back up to higher ground. That took an hour. I had got about 100m. I was fucked. Enough said.

I've seen pictures of those poor c*nts in the desert with the sand roost going, trying to get out of the soft stuff. Thanks to the God of Dakar for that little reminder of my "wanna-be" status.

To cut a long story short, a bloke on a horse gave me a push another 150m to get out of the shit. I fanged it back up the main drag to Blenheim, drank some serious liquids, scoffed some food, washed & sprayed the bike and made it to the ferry.

ANyways, not a very exciting story, but I guess if anyone has done a similar thing on a big bike you know how fucked you can get trying to get out of it.

Peace out, Buggs

junkmanjoe

26th October 2009, 19:39

it always turns to shit, when you are trying to get some where before time runs out....

JMJ

Woodman

26th October 2009, 19:59

Good one Buggs,

Did you have one of those "why the fcuk did I go down there" moments?

if you did, thats adventuring:wari::wari:

Box'a'bits

26th October 2009, 20:44

Getting stuck doesn't have to happen far from home either. I went for a quick fang round Red Rocks two weeks ago. Got stuck in the shingle following 4WD tracks. Took an age to get the KTM out of that. Also brought home the perils of over gearing, and only having a centre stand. <_< Bought new tyres pretty much the next day....:lol:

Underground

26th October 2009, 21:14

The guy on the horse had it sussed Buggs , they weigh heaps , only one horsepower ,and I've never seen one get stuck in the sand.

buggsubique

27th October 2009, 09:15

Ha, too right mate. He said when he pulled up: "man that looked like awesome fun when you passed us back down the beach". Obviously I replied as humbly as I could that his mode of transport is the tried and tested method...

Eddieb

27th October 2009, 09:42

haha, beached az Bro.

Had a similiar moment on Waitarere Beach near north of Welly. Dug the rear wheel in and couldn't get it out.

A guy in a 4x4 stoppped to give me a hand and about 2 minutes after getting it out a wave came in and filled the hole where the wheels had been the 2 minutes earlier. A bit too close.

buggsubique

27th October 2009, 11:12

Yeah it was pucker factor for a bit. The wave wash was within half a metre of the bike at one point.

Need me a little 12V winch on the bottom fork clamp or something...:wacko:

Eddieb

27th October 2009, 11:38

There is a video somewhere on advrider of a 950 Adventure with a rear mounted winch pulling another bike through a stream.

cooneyr

27th October 2009, 11:49

...The real fun came on the way home when I dropped off the highway just north of Kekerengu and belted it along the beach. Belting it is actually an overstatement cos the twin was working its arse off in the fine shingle. It took a lot ot get up and semi-planing on the stuff. Its the only time I have ever tested the bike like that - it was really making use of the torque at 5000rpm. Anyone who's ridden along a beach knows what it's like getting airborne over those mini dunes. Fricken awesome fun. Coulda done with a steering damper though - got a bit twitchy at times. Kept her below 80km/h though and she was fine....

Sounds awesome. :2thumbsup Jumping the mini dunes is heaps of fun.

Tip for getting going again (just learnt this) try rocking the bike back and forward to get the back wheel "on top" of the sand after you have dug a hole. Use clutch to drive forward (gently) and gravity/legs to push back. Alternative is to lie the bike down fill the back wheel hole then stand it back up again :sweatdrop Best not to give it too much right wrist when first moving off - you just dig another hole. Slowly wind it on as you build up speed and when you get to max revs in first hold it there for 10 or so seconds till your speed stops climbing then hook second and your off. Aim down hill when first getting going then when you have some speed head back up the beach.

Also keeping your weight well back and keep powering i.e. unweight the front forks when moving makes the bike much more stable.

Might have to check out that beach some time and you've just reminded me to go and try the 950 out on Kaitorete Spit :scooter: Check out the thread with videos about our run down Kaitorete Spit (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=91413) in Jan this year.

Cheers R

buggsubique

27th October 2009, 14:01

Cheers Ryan, it was heaps of fun. Still amazed at the pull of the engine. Man it was working hard. The growl just deepened one i hit the soft stuff.

It was nasty shit I got stuck in, the best method was to skull drag it sideways out of the shit then push while very gently rolling the throttle on just to turn the rear wheel. Couldn't rock it at all, was too soft.

PM me if you come up this way and I'll ride with you (so long as I have the bike back in Marlb then).

Buggs

ev0lution

18th November 2009, 09:39

The beast is up for grabs

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-254739309.htm
:weep:

buggsubique

18th November 2009, 11:42

Man, nice looker. Are you getting another bike?

Padmei

18th November 2009, 18:32

DAmn I was after one of these, but with pink decals... oh well...:chase:

NordieBoy

18th November 2009, 18:33

DAmn I was after one of these, but with pink decals... oh well...:chase:

Run out of the girls poster paint?

stevebill

1st December 2009, 20:23

Anyone got either a spare original or a decent after market muffler to fit an RD07? The innards fell apart on the way back from Invercargill yesterday !! Sounds great now...

thepom

2nd December 2009, 05:40

nope ...mine shit it self out of belfast......

Underground

16th December 2009, 20:14

My clutch has been on the way out for a long time so I decided to do something about it before the DB is upon us
So I ordered up metal and fibre plates, springs and gasket (less than $200) from Wemoto in England and was astonished to find them in my mailbox 7 days later , now thats fast !
The job was easier than I thought , with the hardest bit being removing and replacing the front exhaust from behind my homemade crashbar clamp.
Took it for a quick 300km test run over to Mot and back on sunday arvo and its heaps better . I think the old one was actually slipping to the tune of about 200rpm at 100k's cause I'm reading slightly lower revs now .
It seems to drag a bit though ( is that the right word ?) and I cant select neutral without killing the motor , I guess this will come right in time will it ??
Just ordered some intiminators .....now thats going to be interesting .
Used the Africa Twin 'xrv.org ' code to get the half price deal , just hoping that they turn up before the middle of next month.

NordieBoy

16th December 2009, 20:51

My clutch has been on the way out for a long time so I decided to do something about it before the DB is upon us

Next time my side cover is off I'm putting in some heavy duty clutch springs ($15). They've been hanging on the shed wall maturing since April.

whatastoner

16th December 2009, 21:59

Underground, looking forward to meeting you and the twin at the DB.
My 650 is pretty much ready to go, just waiting on a swingarm chain slider from Japan. 3 weeks and counting....

Regards Mark

Underground

17th December 2009, 13:46

Underground, looking forward to meeting you and the twin at the DB.
My 650 is pretty much ready to go, just waiting on a swingarm chain slider from Japan. 3 weeks and counting....

Regards Mark

Yep , it will be cool to see the two RD 03's together , havent seen that before .
I think Japan is slow to get freight out of , I'm just hoping my order from the states gets here in time , bit tricky at this time of the year but I've had stuff within 2 weeks from US before .

Underground

1st January 2010, 18:15

Cool , my intiminators have just arrived !
Fairly insignificant looking things for the $$'s ...cool stickers tho.
If I get some quiet time over the next few days I will fit them and do a few laps of the test circuit and report back .

buggsubique

1st January 2010, 18:22

woot! do tell!

Underground

2nd January 2010, 17:56

Well I couldnt wait , so I did a quick loop this morning then popped them in and repeated the loop.
The difference was noticable as soon as I took it off the stand , when I push it foreward and cram the brake on it used to dive then rise high before settling ,now it is a much more dampened motion.
On the track every situation seems to be more manageable , the front climbs a bit higher up those tricky off camber corners ,doesnt scoot off across the road on the corrugations,less brake dive, it even lands more gracefully.
Definately the moneys worth of betterness.
Havent got far enough to experience a sealed road yet though.

NordieBoy

2nd January 2010, 18:59

it even lands more gracefully.

Not something you usually hear in conjunction with AT's :D

JATZ

2nd January 2010, 20:08

it even lands more gracefully.

Hmmmm..... wonder if they do a set for the BIG :scratch:

Padmei

2nd January 2010, 20:48

Same size forks as the standard DR?

Good stuff Underground. After Fing round with mine so much I 'm glad I did -they're pretty good.

Underground

2nd January 2010, 21:33

The one thing I found that I wasnt expecting is that I have a gate on a hill and comming downhill I would kill it in gear ,put the sidestand down and do the gate ,well it used to lurch up and down on and off the front brake and be kind of hard to manage , but now it just sits there nice and steady like this staunch thing ready to leap back into action...if you have to get on and off a big bike on a downhill you will know what I mean. how do you get smilies on this new KB thing ??

JATZ

2nd January 2010, 21:59

how do you get smilies on this new KB thing ??

Go Advanced, bottom right corner of the box yer typing in

41mm forks Padmei BTW

Padmei

3rd January 2010, 18:57

41mm forks Padmei BTW KLR intimernintorors may fit. Just have to check inside dia. If you paid me enough you could try mine for size.:yes:
yay found my smilies (didn't know you were a comp geek as well)

Hey mr geek how do I get back to the main adv forum without going back to the top & going thru all the bs

JATZ

3rd January 2010, 19:23

KLR intimernintorors may fit. Just have to check inside dia. If you paid me enough you could try mine for size.:yes:
yay found my smilies (didn't know you were a comp geek as well)

Hey mr geek how do I get back to the main adv forum without going back to the top & going thru all the bs

I havn't met any terrain the Big can't handle YET, it's mostly operator error when things go pear shaped, so I won't bother with intermunternatorerthingamywhatsitshoodackeys at this stage

Go back to the top ya lazy beggar and click on Forum Motorcyclesubtypes Adventure/Dual Purpose Bikes Africa Twin owners and wannabes thread
the red one

buggsubique

24th January 2010, 19:13

Nothing special, just the usual Molesworth / Rainbow loop this morning with Jeff and Kyle. Bloody good thing Jeff came along otherwise it mightn't have been such a rosy end to the ride...rear wheel felt a bit looser than normal...then a bit noisier, then it kinda went crunch crunch for a bit then started squealing...

Long story short, there is an RD04 sitting about 20km north of Hanmer springs on the Rainbow side. Cheers to Zerax for bringing the wheel out and mega thanks to Underground for the stylish 2 Up tour of the Rainbow :first:.

Back down tomorrow from Blenheim to fit the rebuilt rear wheel and ride her out (with the kids taking turns). sigh.

NordieBoy

24th January 2010, 19:33

It's an adventure all right :D

dino3310

24th January 2010, 20:05

Long story short, there is an RD04 sitting about 20km north of Hanmer springs on the Rainbow side.
.

shite you couldnt post that if it were up this end of the country.

Underground

24th January 2010, 20:32

That was a nice little outing (for some of us)
I left home (French Pass) at 6am and got back at 7.15pm clocking 670km , It makes a good round trip from here with lots of gravel roads .
I almost felt sorry for my @ with you on the back Buggs , you are a lot heavier than my usual pillion.
Got some pics on the camera , I'll try and post them tomorrow

Underground

24th January 2010, 21:19

Someone borrowed a bolt to punch the bearing out with but the bearing just busted so we took the whole wheel .
What do you think of Zerax's cool 3 wheeler ?
192579192578192576192575

buggsubique

24th January 2010, 21:27

Thanks for posting a photo of me looking gay and dropping my tools like a muppet...:laugh:

butyeah i felt like i was making Queenie's life a bit hard at times....a lazy extra 95kg onboard.

NordieBoy

25th January 2010, 09:46

Thanks for posting a photo of me looking gay and dropping my tools like a muppet...:laugh:

. 192620 .

cooneyr

25th January 2010, 12:04

. 192620 .

You bad bad man. My childhood memories are scared forever!

NordieBoy

25th January 2010, 13:44

You bad bad man. My childhood memories are scared forever!

But wait! There's more!
192650

zeRax

25th January 2010, 15:48

lol, thats a good photo of you matt hehe.

thanks for ride guys, was good to get out, bloody long day for you jeff! eeeeepaaa

damn long tar seal stretch back yesterday, was going pretttyyyyy quick hehe

Underground

25th January 2010, 20:12

But wait! There's more!

Ok I'll play your game while I'm waiting to hear from Matt, Apparently he got a flat on the support vehicle in the Rainbow ,fixed the bike ok , then got another flat on the bike at Hanmer

buggsubique

25th January 2010, 21:30

AANNYYway, as Jeff was saying...

Zerax hooked me up with a new set of bearings and seals first thing this morning, so I punched the last one out of the cush drive and refitted them all, complete with new seals. Awesome. Decided to risk it and not take the "just in case" trailer.

Finally got on the road with 8yo and 2yo sons in the back, our Au Pair in the front. She was critical to the recovery plan as she would drive the surf back through Rainbow and I'd ride. 12pm we were at the Rainbow / SH63 intersection. By 3pm I had the rear wheel back on the bike and decided we'd head back through Hanmer instead. Yep, the surf got a flat front tyre at one of the stream crossings - fuck knows how... All I know is I pulled over, the kids nuded up and had a splash around and stood in some cow shit, next thing I know I'm changing tyres. After a pucker moment of trying to find the wheel brace...all was said and done in about 15 mins. So with no spare left, time getting away on us and knowing the return would be slower with Amelie driving I opted for the tourist route back into town, through Waiau and up the coast.

2yo was asleep so chucked big brother on the back for 15-20km through the lower end back to Jacks pass where by then the growl from my decrepit exhaust had woken little brother. Tagged him in and he held on to the gas tank and cross brace on the handlebar back into town.

Turning onto the road to Waiau the front felt sluggish and wobbly...tyre pressure had about halved. Gunned it through Rotherham to Waiau where I almost overshot the corner leading onto the bridge...no air left...the last bit always goes quicker than the first...

Pulled into a mates place there where I swapped out the tube with the aid of his compressor (meaty arsed gash in it, cut my tyre too damn it). By 5.30 we were on the road and roaring towards Kaikoura for subway.

After than it was up the coast with a setting sun and trying to pacify two kids who'd had a guts full of dad's monday adventure. Riding alongside the car on long straights can work wonders.

That's my fill of the Rainblow this year me thinks. Just f*cken glad I didn't have the same thing happen on the DB1K. Recovery ops suck! Peace.

thepom

26th January 2010, 00:17

Shit mate you,ve had drama for africa...glad you got home safe....

Underground

30th January 2010, 10:24

It was really cool to see two RD03 650's together at the dusty butt :Punk:
The one with white crash bars belongs to whatastoner ,its really mint with only about 40,000 k's on the clock ,he's just fitted the marathon tank and an Ohlins shock.
Sorry we didnt get to ride with you , on that type of ride if you leave half an hour different from another group of bikes you never see each other all day, some other time mabe.

193179193178193177

Eddieb

30th January 2010, 11:28

It was really cool to see two RD03 650's together at the dusty butt :Punk:
The one with white crash bars belongs to whatastoner ,its really mint with only about 40,000 k's on the clock ,he's just fitted the marathon tank and an Ohlins shock.
193179193178193177

Hmmm, serious @ porn. That marathon tank looks pretty cool.

buggsubique

30th January 2010, 11:49

Hmmm, serious @ porn.

Hope mum doesn't catch you at the computer with your pants down...

Padmei

30th January 2010, 12:04

Nice pics. Twinsies:love: Had to look twice to find the marathon tank.

buggsubique

3rd March 2010, 15:57

Another one (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Tourers/auction-274976846.htm) up for grabs...

Eddieb

3rd March 2010, 17:06

Nice, good price too.

thepom

3rd March 2010, 17:49

Well priced and a top bike too,hardly run in at that mileage....

NordieBoy

3rd March 2010, 18:39

Cool trip computer.

Underground

3rd March 2010, 19:27

Shit ! if I had $5k burning a hole in my pocket I'd be on my way to pick it up

Padmei

3rd March 2010, 20:55

Agree with all of the above.

buggsubique

7th March 2010, 15:08

Akatarawa ride went well this morning. Here's a pic of Twisty's RD07 and my RD04. We reckon the fuel pump (the stock one) clapped out. Would idle on full choke but nothing else. RD04 pulled he out from the track along the river on the Hutt side back down to Moonshine road. Not too much bother, but you could definitely feel it! Let us know how you get on Mark.

dmc

7th March 2010, 15:58

Also check the battery, had the same issues with mine when the battery started to die.
You can buy replacement points for them now if its the pump.

buggsubique

7th March 2010, 16:32

Ah, good oil on the points there. Although new aftermarket is fairly cheap I think.

twisty

7th March 2010, 18:13

thx for that dude, glad there was another Africa to pull me (the xl500 may have been a struggle). When I can be assed I'll try a utility fuel pump to see if that makes a difference.

stevebill

26th March 2010, 14:02

cooneyr

26th March 2010, 15:09

The Africa Twins at the Dusty Butt look great. Now help me out - where and what is the Dusty Butt?? I'm foreign, I can't help it. I still haven't got off road on my AT, although I did the Burt Munro followed by a wedding in KeriKeri .I make it 1160ks to KeriKeri from Nelson! These bikes are so good on a long distance ride, by far the best bike Ive ever bought for touring. Did I say that out loud? Sorry, I know I was first attracted by the off road capabilities, but now I realise the AT can do anything at all- with ease...

The Dusty Butt is a free 1000km adventure ride that I organise. Originally to be ridden in one day but more and more and taking the "lazy option" and riding it over two days. This is the 2010 thread (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/102051-DB1k-2010-Official-Thread?highlight=dusty+butt+2010) and my webpage (http://www.advroutes.org.nz/db1kssi.html)with all the route info. I might take the run back to the Northern route, upper South Island, for the 2011 (Early Jan) run.

Have a look at the pics. Really nice RD03 (650 @) with Dakar Marathon tanks plus other incidental bling such as Ohlins shock ...

Cheers R

NordieBoy

26th March 2010, 17:00

We had a few AT's with us on the Clarence ride last month too.

Woodman

27th March 2010, 07:45

buggsubique

1st May 2010, 16:57

Probably already know about this site (http://www.cmsnl.com/honda-xrv750l-africa-twin-1990-it_model7033/partslist/) but it leaves WEMOTO for dead for range of parts. Not always cheaper though, but a few bits I just ordered should be cheaper than I can get em here (ex Japan from Honda stealerships)...

About to park the bike up for 2 months as I'm off to Oz so just getting some overdue maint out of the way...

Eddieb

1st May 2010, 21:25

Another @ listed on TM

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-287461731.htm

http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/38/128850638_full.jpg

Underground

2nd May 2010, 19:33

No , I didnt know about that site , thanks buggs !!
I've been on a bit of a spending fast lately ...but its good to know what's available and add it to my imaginary cart.

That shiney ,unadventured on @ just went in the cart as well ....thanks eddie .

Eddieb

2nd May 2010, 19:42

Eddieb

19th May 2010, 19:30

Hey underground

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-291326687.htm

Underground

20th May 2010, 09:08

mmm they seem to be popping up quite regularly dont they ?

buggsubique

2nd July 2010, 12:06

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/entry.php/1612-Africa-Twin-in-the-snow

:Punk:

No doubt Wanker Brothers Music will mute the soundtrack shortly...

Padmei

2nd July 2010, 22:38

Great stuff Bubbs. That snow looks nice & crisp. I'm glad we're finally getting some beaut days in now.

Underground

2nd July 2010, 23:30

aww , now I just want to go ride in the snow !

NordieBoy

3rd July 2010, 08:12

aww , now I just want to go ride in the snow !

You still running the same tyre as last time in the snow?

Eddieb

26th July 2010, 08:09

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-306143373.htm

$6800 ono

http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/13/138602113_full.jpg

buggsubique

19th March 2011, 16:25

Man, twins are a handful to work on alone... Lucky she's not shiny and new anyway so she doesn't mind layin down to kick off her shoes.

Had a snag list a few lines long so thought I'd start while I'm away in Waiouru; free up the mind on the weekends while skinning knuckles and getting grease up my nose.

Steering bearings were a piece of piss. Binned the old balls and chucked in the rollers. Bought a bunch of odds and sods, mostly collars, dust / oil seals and a few fairing clips, thinking I'd just get the bare essentials from Europe and pick up the basics locally.

Nothing goes to plan, so after stripping the swing arm and rear cush off the bike it turns out no one stocks the needle bearings (http://zsf-motorrad.de/product/82785) I need (17.5x24.5x22). Jumped on the iNet to scattergun some queries out by email so will wait to see if I get some replies next week. Bloody expensive too - $US 20 odd a piece from www.bikebandit.com (http://www.bikebandit.com)...which is still cheaper than my German (http://zsf-motorrad.de/en/Spares/XRV750L-IT) and Netherlands (http://www.cmsnl.com/honda-xrv750l-africa-twin-1990-it_model7033/partslist/) options.

So anyone know anyone who knows anyone? Next step if a negative from NZ bearing supplies will be to go through one of the Honda dealers, no doubt ex Japan.

The cush bearings were in average nick, seals a bit shot, but to be honest, the swing arm pivot and the linkage arm bearings were pretty good. SO it's really just the cush that needs the rebuild. Getting the needle housings out is proving to be a real c&ntfest. Had the blowie on it, crc'd it, been punching and hammering them. Got two out (two in each hole) but the next two have disintegrated, leaving the housing inside the cush. Lovely. So that's next weekend after a few days of CRC bathing...

Also found the rear wheel bearing on the disc side was on its way out, so replaced that. Generally find it goes pretty quick, especially in relation to the twin oversized bearings on the drive side. Not looking to get stuck in the Rainbow like last time (aye Jeff!).

I think in another 2-5 years I'll strip the bike right back to bare frame and repaint it as there are a few surface rust spots apparent. By then I think the plastics will need to be stripped back too, built up where cracked and stressed and then repainted.

Engine still going strong but could probably do with a new set of rings. Carbs need a strip and rebuild too as she runs pretty rich down low below about 2800.

Anyway, fun & games. What it's all about, right?

NordieBoy

19th March 2011, 16:57

Carbs need a strip and rebuild too as she runs pretty rich down low below about 2800.

CV carbs?

buggsubique

19th March 2011, 17:03

CV carbs?

Buggered if I know actually - certainly not the FCR pumper the DR-Z used to have! What should I be looking for?
http://images.cmsnl.com/img/partslists/carburetor-assy-xrv750-africa-twin-1990-italy_bigecv1l41e__1800_1c3c.gif

NordieBoy

19th March 2011, 17:49

Buggered if I know actually - certainly not the FCR pumper the DR-Z used to have! What should I be looking for?

Those caps say CV carb to me. There's a diaphram under each that's connected to the slide. The butterfly opens and vacuum lifts the slide. At low revs the needle can be moving up and down a bit with each engine pulse.
If the idle is erratic and it's boggy off the bottom, it could be the needle jets.
They can get worn ovalish by the sides of the needle.

http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/DR650/20081121%20New%20Emulsion%20Tube/slides/20081121-094755.jpg

thepom

20th March 2011, 08:31

Of course everyone knows this site is great for information and an e bay link for stuff at the top of the page....http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/africa-twin/

cooneyr

20th March 2011, 20:32

Given my experience with Honda suspension bearings you in for a world of financial pain. The dimensions (0.5mm increments) are gonna cause trouble. The XLR125 I had for the DB1k I spent $300 on bearings and seals:shutup:

You say they are 17.5x24.5x22, I'm assuming this is 17.5 ID, 24.5 OD and 22 width. If I've got this right I'd suggest that you see if bearings of 18x25x22 exist, over bore the linkage arm and get new spacers turned up. No idea what is the best metal to use or if you bother with the chrome plating for the spacers. Might be more hassle (vs cost) first time around but it will be a piece of cake to maintain after that. Just keep up with the greasing and bearing replacements and the spacers will give you pretty good life.

Whatever the case - good luck!

Cheers R

P.S. XTZ750 Super Tenere's were famous for wearing the needle jets oval in very short time frame. Nickel coated jets are available from Factory Pro for the XTZ750 so I'm guessing you should be able to get some as well. About $100 when Bro did it.

alane

21st March 2011, 06:54

Suppose you,ve tried Malcomb Kirby @ ECONOHONDA.
He has a lot of stuff.:woohoo:

buggsubique

21st March 2011, 16:53

Cheers fellas,

yeah the 0.5mm increment means about $US20 a piece. I don't envisage doing them very often so will stick with OEM for now and avoid oversizing the linkage.

Matt

Underground

21st March 2011, 19:50

You will think you're on a brand new bike after doing the steering head and linkage bearings, you will become an instant riding god ! (rebuild the shock while you're there,mine only cost about 4hundy and its mint)
Those needle rollers are an arse, select a socket from your socket set of the right dia and press them out in a vice or with big clamp and use a big socket on the other side for them to exit into ,might need the FBH for a bit of gentle persuasion.
press them back in in the same manner ,being careful cos I think one of them has a space between them .
I bought mine through the local Honda dealer, worked out best, and most of them are the same as the Dommie ones except for the long one, on the RD03 at least .
I know because I just used the best of the old AT ones to fix the Dommie, might be cheaper and more available than AT ones.
Carbs....stay in touch, mine are desperate for a rebuild after 130,000 k's

buggsubique

22nd March 2011, 19:49

got a source in Taranaki - Rod Eales at BTS Taranaki Ltd can get them overnight at about $30 a pop... Awesome service so far from him, highly recommended (thanks Alane!). Jeff, will look at the carbs maybe in the thick of winter - yep, keep in touch.

Cheers, Buggs

alane

22nd March 2011, 22:02

Glad you had success Bugs:woohoo:

famous.spoon

29th March 2011, 21:18

Hey guys sorry to interupt a thread by being a new guy, but i am trying to find more info on the AT750 the UNDERGROUND was showing images of, i really wana build one and trying to gather info and pics of what was done how it was done and parts used. trying to search web but only coming back with few images. also i know i am a few years out but hey cant hurt to try lol. thanks guys

Famous.spoon from UK

thepom

30th March 2011, 05:27

Try these for all your needs and the e bay search is great...

http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/africa-twin/

Underground

1st April 2011, 10:52

Fill ya boots up on this one http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50630

warewolf

2nd April 2011, 23:39

Nothing goes to plan, so after stripping the swing arm and rear cush off the bike it turns out no one stocks the needle bearings (http://zsf-motorrad.de/product/82785) I need (17.5x24.5x22). Jumped on the iNet to scattergun some queries out by email so will wait to see if I get some replies next week. Bloody expensive too - $US 20 odd a piece from www.bikebandit.com (http://www.bikebandit.com)...which is still cheaper than my German (http://zsf-motorrad.de/en/Spares/XRV750L-IT) and Netherlands (http://www.cmsnl.com/honda-xrv750l-africa-twin-1990-it_model7033/partslist/) options.

So anyone know anyone who knows anyone? Next step if a negative from NZ bearing supplies will be to go through one of the Honda dealers, no doubt ex Japan.My local bearing guru mate has finally landed the job of his dreams with NSK in AKL. PM me a list of dimensions, bearing part numbers, Honda part numbers, and qtys. His parts books sometimes have OEM KTM part numbers as it does for cars & trucks & industrial stuff.

Go straight to a bearing/engineering specialist for the best range and price, as a first option at least. I still get some from KTM if it's quick & reasonably cost effective and/or possibly unique to KTM, but I can get stuff off the shelf from my mate for $35 instead of $235 and a 6 week wait from KTM... exact same part too, not a substituted/near-enough one. Scary markups! That's the cush drive bearing on the LC4.

Unfortunately though, it sounds like the .5 bearings are a custom item for Honda. KTM's lower shock mount bearing is like that, totally radical dimensions and not available on the open market. Something like $135 when it'd be $25 if not unique.

The guy who started this company is a motorcyclist: http://www.aucklandbearings.co.nz/. He's a mate of Greg Power and did discounts for motorcyclists.

These guys do a lot of KTM OEM stuff, the Nelson branch has a couple of keen motorcyclists and did me sub-retail pricing: http://www.skf.com/portal/skf/home, and in particular the Product Data (http://www.skf.com/skf/productcatalogue/jsp/extra/productTablesList.jsp?maincatalogue=1&lang=en&showChapter=true&newlink=). The chap there rides a road bike, gets about 10,000km per tyre and fits new wheel bearings every second tyre :gob: When I said my Triumph Trophy had 175,000km on the original bearings he just laughed. :lol:

Although there's lots of info on the web, the specialists have more, and can find & get stuff that doesn't appear online. So it is worth firing off an email or two, or making some phone calls.

Info on needle jet problem: Factory Pro (http://www.factorypro.com/products/Jets,%20Mikuni,%20buy.htm#Mikuni_emulsion_tubes_/_needle_jets). Top service and top product.

NordieBoy

3rd April 2011, 07:22

The chap there rides a road bike, gets about 10,000km per tyre and fits new wheel bearings every second tyre :gob: When I said my Triumph Trophy had 175,000km on the original bearings he just laughed. :lol:

Dosn't trust his own product then? :shutup:

I don't even try getting bearings from anywhere else. "The Front Shop" is the first stop.

Woodman

3rd April 2011, 09:10

The guy who started this company is a motorcyclist: http://www.aucklandbearings.co.nz/. He's a mate of Greg Power and did discounts for motorcyclists.

I can vouch for auckland bearings. They always seem to have the really weird bearings that no one else has. Very very good ,I now just ring them first.

marks

3rd April 2011, 10:10

but I can get stuff off the shelf from my mate for $35 instead of $235 and a 6 week wait from KTM... exact same part too, not a substituted/near-enough one. Scary markups! That's the cush drive bearing on the LC4.

seeing I'm about to walk out to the shed and replace the KLR's cush drive bearing (for the thrid time) I can choose between an all-balls kit of 3 bearings for $20 or a single nachi bearing at $12 (which I'm going to try this time) and not be ass raped to the tune of $235 :shit:

if the nachi doesn't last I'll give these guys you are recommending a call

Underground

3rd April 2011, 10:48

Interesting WW, might have a talk with you as I'm trying to fit the ktm tripples to the Dommie at the moment and dont want to have to turn the shaft down too much if I can find the right size bearings.
Those special Honda size needle rollers in the AT linkage are a shit , I'm up for a set of the same size for the Dommie as well.
The other special on the AT is in the cush drive which I standardised when I had it re-bushed...dont know why they have just a few special sizes when all else is standard.

buggsubique

1st May 2011, 16:05

well I've only had a couple of weekends at home over the last couple of months so with a whole weekend this weekend, all week and all next weekend as well I thought I'd make a run for it and finally got the bike back together. Sorted out the cush, smashed the remainder of the needle cases out with a socket head, pressed the new ones in with the vice and said socket head socket and threw it all back together this morning. Only problem was a couple of bearing seals I picked up which are a mm too big on the lowest cush arm pivot so I'll pick up a couple of new ones and replace them and the collar (reused old) in the meantime. That's not a biggie though.

Didn't f*ck around with standardising the needles as BTS Taranaki sourced em in a day or so for normal prices. Highly recommend that place, the guy was dropping me emails back well after hours with updates etc etc. Always hard to go past great service.

So only 3 weeks of hell left in Waiouru then I'm back in Wellingtown and keen to ride.

Still have to rebuild the front rim but will save that for when the weather really craps itself.

Cheers, Buggs

Underground

3rd May 2011, 22:59

Good stuff Buggs, you'll notice a big difference on the corrogations if those linkage bearings were flogged out .
I'd like the part numbers of those needles and seals so I can scource them locally.
Did you replace the inner sleeves ? some of mine were smashed and not easy or cheap to obtain.

buggsubique

4th May 2011, 19:03

yeah I did replace a couple of the sleeves (collars). I think they might have been 20 or so bucks a piece. To be honest they were in pretty good nick, as were the bearings. I'll PM you the part numbers / dimensions. These are the two sites I use to import. THe second one is good as it lists the common parts with other models - eg some XRV stuff is the same as some CBR parts. The seals are difficult and I need to see if my naki man can get some.

Best for Price (http://www.cmsnl.com/honda-xrv750l-africa-twin-1990-it_model7033/partslist/)

Shows other common parts (http://zsf-motorrad.de/en/Spares/XRV750L-IT?XTCsid=9ec087df665429ac6dd1697e713e44ca)

Actually, as an aside, I'm toying with the idea of selling the Africa to go back to a trail-biased ride. I'm thinking about modding up an XR 650 to better match my offroad needs without worrying about dropping the bike in gnarly stuff.

http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/4575/santidakar1vb4.jpg

buggsubique

21st July 2011, 22:09

This is the angriest Africa I have ever seen...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N17zUhy0Lkk&feature=player_detailpage

dino3310

21st July 2011, 22:39

Actually, as an aside, I'm toying with the idea of selling the Africa to go back to a trail-biased ride. I'm thinking about modding up an XR 650 to better match my offroad needs without worrying about dropping the bike in gnarly stuff.

http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/4575/santidakar1vb4.jpg

Look out Cnut:wings:

pampa

25th July 2011, 20:33

INTRO, is looking that some snippets may be appropriate on the DR big threads

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDZIjuw_j6k&feature=relmfu

... funny bit when they say about dr big, they were bit shite 20 years ago :drinknsin

SECOND: bit of disruptive ad a couple o seconds ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOWPSbKXSIQ&feature=relmfu

FINALLY, wait for the final part

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mglJwIi5rI&feature=relmfu

go Africa Twin

JATZ

25th July 2011, 21:08

... funny bit when they say about dr big, they were bit shite 20 years ago :drinknsin:

.... ... and the horse you rode in on pal :yes:

I would love to open up my shed door and see those 3 bikes sitting there waiting for me :drool:

pampa

25th July 2011, 21:29

.... ... and the horse you rode in on pal :yes:

I would love to open up my shed door and see those 3 bikes sitting there waiting for me :drool:
20 years ago I had a bicycle (cheap one) ...

didnt intend to offend tho

Eddieb

25th July 2011, 22:42

I would love to open up my shed door and see those 3 bikes sitting there waiting for me :drool:

Me too, especially the RD03 and DR 800,

Underground

26th July 2011, 11:33

Thanks Eddie, I remember seeing that some time ago but not the last clip on the track.
Oh and RD03's rule :Punk:

Eddieb

26th July 2011, 12:03

I went surfing on ebay.co.uk last night, there was a couple of RD03's on there.

Has anyone realised 1500 pound at todays exchange rate is only $2700 NZ? plus shipping of course.

Buggs, this could be yours for 2000 pounds

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1990-HONDA-XRV750-L-AFRICA-TWIN-/190558373156?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item2c5e2a0524

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$(KGrHqN,!h0E4qRDB16lBOK)ZIcdQ!~~_14.JPG

Or this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2001-HONDA-XR650R-2-RED-/110719645728?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item19c767b820

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$(KGrHqZ,!jIE4rZ)Y27HBOLB8YDK6Q~~_14.JPG

buggsubique

26th July 2011, 12:19

thepom

26th July 2011, 16:41

If I was back in the UK i would have a garage load of africa twins as I think they are one of the best bikes I have ever had.......

Underground

26th July 2011, 22:45

That's a tidy bike, that RD04.

The last photo in that add..... I think someones nanna has owned that bike.
Mine looks like its ran over a landmine!

buggsubique

31st July 2011, 14:51

Took the front brakes off today for a huck out...what a mess. Some solidified gungy gunk behind one of the pots, brake pads were nearly goneburgers (which prompted the overhaul) and the dust seals in the calipers are pretty shot. So that's this week's job - new seals and pads. Real tempted to go braided too...but for lack of spare $... and a weekend long grumpy mood for the wife not understanding the need for another bike...:apint:

thepom

31st July 2011, 16:28

If your calipers are totally shot I have a pair that are in bits you can have.....might be in better condition than yours ?...........

buggsubique

31st July 2011, 16:58

If your calipers are totally shot I have a pair that are in bits you can have.....might be in better condition than yours ?...........

'Preciate the offer Kenny, thanks a lot. The calipers are fine, pots aint too bad but the seals and pads need replacing, so I should be fine I think with buying in some new ones. Good on you for offering though.

Underground

26th August 2011, 23:11

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=YvkwStLccZE
These guys are having a bit of fun :D

thepom

27th August 2011, 17:01

Looks like the africa might be sold,got a guy coming from arrowtown to buy it and ride home..........missus wants it to stay but everything must go........:no:

dino3310

28th August 2011, 07:37

Looks like the africa might be sold,got a guy coming from arrowtown to buy it and ride home..........missus wants it to stay but everything must go........:no:

it wouldnt be 'arrowrider' by any chance would it?

thepom

28th August 2011, 10:17

Dunno,he has,nt told me his name.......... I actually asked for a deposit so I could withdraw the advert but he kindly informed me no one else was going to buy it!

buggsubique

28th August 2011, 12:58

Dunno,he has,nt told me his name.......... I actually asked for a deposit so I could withdraw the advert but he kindly informed me no one else was going to buy it!

Hmmm....if I get promoted with a backpay he'd best watch out!

thepom

28th August 2011, 13:41

Ha ha he,s on his way now........:shit:

thepom

28th August 2011, 16:17

Turns out he is a Russian and very pleasant.....he forgot his helmet so I have lent him my beemer lid to get home on.........:laugh:

buggsubique

23rd September 2011, 18:09

Well, VTNZ finally picked up that I was running a dodgy set of headlights - European (Italian) version fitted for strange-as-fuck low wattage (try riding with 35W/35W bulbs!?). I bodged up a set of H4's to fit in but alas, "the Man" has discovered my cunning ways.

Here's where I found a replacement set - a good little Honda AT/ TA / Varadero outfit in Austria. Just waiting to see how much freight will be...that's always the killer.

Chur, Buggs

Hamart (http://www.hamart.at/shopG/index.php)

and there's also Honda-Bike-Parts.com (http://www.bike-parts-honda.com/pieces-honda-detail-5972-13MV1L41-XRV750M-1991-E__1801-AFRICA+TWIN+750.html)

thepom

23rd September 2011, 18:26

Last couple of wof,s the old guy I go to said I had a left hand bulb in it...........I agreed and every time I go back I mention the left hand bulb and get away with it...:yes:

buggsubique

23rd September 2011, 18:37

Last couple of wof,s the old guy I go to said I had a left hand bulb in it...........I agreed and every time I go back I mention the left hand bulb and get away with it...:yes:

yeah, I was doing that too...fourth time though and the novelty was wearing off so he wrote it in the record area of the WOF form to come up on the next inspection...:facepalm:

Are you serious though - left hand bulb? I thought the reflectors controlled where it dipped etc.

Transalper

23rd September 2011, 19:18

buggsubique

23rd September 2011, 19:22

man, that's pretty cool! Let us know how it goes! Still got a spare paper one at the moment - and the current one is still in good nick.

NordieBoy

23rd September 2011, 19:56

try riding with 35W/35W bulbs!?

Bulbs? Luxury!

Maungatapu with a single 6v 35w is great fun :)

thepom

24th September 2011, 07:26

I have done that mod too and also used the K and N,I used the K and N and kept the foam as a back up......it will be interesting to see if the Russian I sold my bike to will have the same problem about the lamp........

Underground

24th September 2011, 12:34

Underground

24th September 2011, 12:42

Ill stick this here as it may apply to the ATs as well as the older TAs.
Saw this post for making a foam air filter for them...
http://advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=16067386&postcount=11484

Might do it to my TA, never really liked the K&N in the dirt n dust.
Apparently a few posts down they used the foam from a NX125 air filter and cut the paper of the original TA filter then put the two together.

Seem like a good idea to me.

Thanks for that link Transalper, I've been scratching my head over that one for the Dommie, closest I could find was someone who had used sheet foam with the ends glued to form a tube.
Dommie is a bit different as the filter breathes inside out, but about the same size so I'm off to the Honda shop for one of them NX125 jobbies.

buggsubique

24th September 2011, 13:12

check out these Buggs http://www.narva.co.nz/products/browse/free-form
I've got a chip in one of mine (still seems to get a wof) and the reflector has lost its shine from the moisture so I will get one at some stage.
I can price them through a trade account if you like.
Won't the continental ones be LHD ?
Oh and fit +90 H4's, just stuck one in the Dommie and it will be a pleasure to ride at night compared to a normal H4.

Mate, they look like the schizzle. my glass is Stanley 4941 and measures somewhere around 140-146mm (seems less than 146 though to be honest). Would you mind getting a price for me?

BMWST?

24th September 2011, 13:37

Mate, they look like the schizzle. my glass is Stanley 4941 and measures somewhere around 140-146mm (seems less than 146 though to be honest). Would you mind getting a price for me?

here is a link (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50630&highlight=dyna&page=249) to a AT headlight discussion,looks like a straight swap if the stanleys are a std 146 mm headlamp

Underground

24th September 2011, 13:54

Transalper

24th September 2011, 21:27

So what's the go with output shaft wear around here??
Seems my splines are showing signs :crybaby:

There seems to be millions of threads on XRV.org.uk.... way too much for me right now.

buggsubique

24th September 2011, 21:32

So what's the go with output shaft wear around here??
Seems my splines are showing signs :crybaby:

Mate, haven't looked at mine...ever. But I do run a very slack chain which is supposed to help avoid the wear. An RD04 went for about a grand here a year ago. If I had've seen it I woulda snapped it up. THe listing said "runs fine but doesn't drive the chain" or something...

I understand guys weld sprockets on, grind it off, fit another one etc. Pretty sure you can get new shafts through part suppliers...to coincide with a rebuild...

Any pics, how bad is it? Really should check mine..

Transalper

24th September 2011, 22:01

Took some pics this evening, here's the best one.
You can see the leading edge is angled and the sprocket moves out as it takes up the slack.
247344

buggsubique

24th September 2011, 22:21

Took some pics this evening, here's the best one.
You can see the leading edge is angled and the sprocket moves out as it takes up the slack.
247344

Yeah looks a bit worn, but what can you do? slacken the chain and just keep riding it... maybe check it every 10-15k? It doesn't look to me like it would fail anytime soon.

If I get to the bike tomorrow I'll have a look at mine and post a piccie. You've got me interested now..

Underground

24th September 2011, 23:14

Took some pics this evening, here's the best one.
You can see the leading edge is angled and the sprocket moves out as it takes up the slack.

Plenty of meat left there mate !
(This could turn into a 'show us your shaft' thread )
Mine has looked a bit like that for at least the last two sprocket changes and I find the best solution is to bolt the cover back on and go for a ride (oh, and keep your chain slack!).... as the alternative involves spliting the crankcase and replacing the shaft :shit:
If the worst happens just find a welder and give it a few stabs and you're good to go.
Apparently you can get away with this for a couple of sprocket changes.
The OE Honda sprocs have some sort of a rubber on them (I've never seen one) and this is sposed to prolong life but quite pricey I believe

BMWST?

24th September 2011, 23:16

So what's the go with output shaft wear around here??
Seems my splines are showing signs :crybaby:

There seems to be millions of threads on XRV.org.uk.... way too much for me right now.

google is your friend (http://www.google.co.nz/#hl=en&sugexp=pfwc&cp=33&gs_id=3k&xhr=t&q=transalp+output+shaft+spline+wear&pf=p&sclient=psy-ab&source=hp&pbx=1&oq=transalp+output+shaft+spline+wear&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&gs_sm=&gs_upl=&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=3588f6be83db32f1&biw=1366&bih=653)

Transalper

25th September 2011, 07:44

google is your friend (http://www.google.co.nz/#hl=en&sugexp=pfwc&cp=33&gs_id=3k&xhr=t&q=transalp+output+shaft+spline+wear&pf=p&sclient=psy-ab&source=hp&pbx=1&oq=transalp+output+shaft+spline+wear&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&gs_sm=&gs_upl=&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=3588f6be83db32f1&biw=1366&bih=653)

That's what I said, I already googled it and there are thousands of threads (ok 801 in your search) about the topic, enough to make my head hurt.
I wanted to know if any of the locals are dealing with it and how.

Apparently so far everyone says slacken the chain and ignore it but the chain is and has always been slacker than a slack thing and I want to make it last as long as I can so ignoring it is a bad thing.
Now it's started I would think it will continue to get worse unless something changes like using supaglue or loktite. Then some posts I've read say use heavy duty grease. Two opposing views.
I want to avoid finding someone with a welder every time the sprockets are due for a change and are tending toward the loktite option (http://bloggis.se/Tramsvalp/85103).
Aynthing to arrest the fatigue.