Africa Twin owners and wannabes thread

**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

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...

**cooneyr** · 26th March 2010, 15:09

Originally Posted by stevebill

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 and my webpage 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

Originally Posted by stevebill

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...

Check the Nelson Rideouts thread if you ever wanna dabble with some mild off road adventure bike rides round here.

**buggsubique** · 1st May 2010, 16:57

Probably already know about this site 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-Mo...-287461731.htm

**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

Originally Posted by Underground

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 .

You're welcome, finders fee is your RD03