Transalp project

[Skinny_Birdman]

TA you might be interested in this tard me auction, which includes a 600 Transalp RH fairing. Doesn't one panel on yours has some locating lugs missing?

[Transalper]

My left one isn't so flash.
Looks like it's all or nothing there though, certainly don't want the rest of that rubbish.

[Transalper]

Decided to give it a go but some bike wreaker or second hand bits dealer wanted it more than me.
Glad it wasn't the left panel because I would have been more disappointed then.

[cynna]

message him and see if he will sell it. he just might have wanted something else in the pile - except he knows u want to pay $50 for it now.....

doh just seen u asked him on that auction. have u asked on one of his?

[Transalper]

Maybe if it was the other side but Na, don't want it now, the money can go on bit's I really need.

[Transalper]

New upgrades....
Rear shock mud protection (Acerbis) and new throttle tube installed with Symtec Grip Heaters and Progrip soft touch Rally grips #737.

Ye ha.

Only glitch I see but don't know if it will become a problem is the shock mud guard ends above the centre stand when it's up. That may drop crap on the centre stand but surely no more than would have got there anyway. We'll see.

[thepom]

Whats so good about the new throttle grip? is it not as far to twist as a normal one?

[Transalper]

Old throttle tube was just worn out so needed replacing.
I did not change the speed of the twist and wouldn't for Adventuring as a quick throttle makes it harder to be smooth unless it's real fancy with a variable pull that is only quick after half way, but stuff like that may or may not fit in the housing.
The old Daytona hotgrip was also old and smooth thus hard to hang on to.
It's glue had mostly let go too so changed to the under grip heaters and put some nice grippy grips on.

[CRM]

Just looking at my wish-list from the beginning of the year when I bought the Tranny - the only thing I haven't done is added an after-market pipe, centre-stand and crash-bars (well that's quite a few things I guess) . Got new bars, soft pannier racks, hot grips, serrated pegs etc. Put a new T63 on the back today and heading off for Wellington over Labour Weekend, hoping to do Waikaremoana as part of the trip.So here she is:

May never be this pretty again: Oh, and I've done very little actual adventure riding on it .

I am however pining for a change - the call of advancing years toward a big tourer. So if anyone wants to buy my beloved make me an offer - or if you have a GSX1200 or 1400, ST1100, R850R, R1100R (or RT ), XJR12 or 1300, TDM850, FJR1300, XJ900 or Trophy of equal or lesser value and you would like to do a deal please let me know. - I'd like $7k for her but open to offers.

[CRM]

Trade Me listing

[Transalper]

... Got new bars, ...

They look quite good from the photo, which model are they. Renthal... what?

[CRM]

They look quite good from the photo, which model are they. Renthal... what?

They are Renthal Suzuki Quad bars (the invoice from Cycletreads says: (RE-677-01-SI) RENTHAL 7/8 SPECIAL ATV). Almost a perfect match. I had to get as close as possible to the original bend as there is very little room for variation as they just clear the tank and just clear the (taller) screen by about 5mm either way. I'm very pleased with how they work and feel.

[Transalper]

Thanks, might have a look see if they also suit the 600TA.
Been thinking I'd like new bars on that too.

[Skinny_Birdman]

Thanks, might have a look see if they also suit the 600TA.
Been thinking I'd like new bars on that too.

Mmmm, me too. 'Ow much did the invoice say?

[Transalper]

Mmmm, me too. 'Ow much did the invoice say?

Looks like they be RRP $149 at Cycletreads so should be able to get them for that here.

One advantage of staying with 7/8 Bars instead of going Taper is we will not need to get the extra fitting kit for fat bars.