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Forum: Beasts 05-05-2012, 09:55 PM
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Posted By Jim Davis
Looks nice for sand, maybe mud. I love my new...

Looks nice for sand, maybe mud. I love my new Siracs though for all around riding. Will send pics when I get a chance.
Forum: Beasts 08-26-2011, 12:37 AM
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Posted By Jim Davis
Well guys, been awhile hope y'all have been...

Well guys, been awhile hope y'all have been having a great summer's riding.
I ordered a pair of Michelin Siracs, anyone want to comment on these?
I found very few tires to fit my AT, and these were...
Forum: Beasts 07-21-2011, 10:57 PM
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Posted By Jim Davis
Check your 30A fuse. It may be blown or corroded....

Check your 30A fuse. It may be blown or corroded. It is rare for any R/R to just go bad without the signs of burnt connectors, especially with such low miles on the bike. If you're seeing Voltage...
Forum: Beasts 07-18-2011, 06:11 PM
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Posted By Jim Davis
Your AT may have the same rear brakelight...

Your AT may have the same rear brakelight connector as my RD03:
http://easternbeaver.com/Main/Bike_Specific/Africa_Twin/at-rearbrakeswitch-2.jpg

The connector with SW written on it is the one,...
Forum: Beasts 05-14-2011, 06:19 PM
Replies: 12,365
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Posted By Jim Davis
I make the 3 Circuit Solution. Needless to say...

I make the 3 Circuit Solution. Needless to say it's the solution for your problems. I have one on my AT. Feeds an H4 Relay Kit, GPS/Charge Socket, and a Heated Gear Socket.

Incidentally, I popped...
Forum: Beasts 05-14-2011, 06:15 PM
Replies: 12,365
Views: 3,787,820
Posted By Jim Davis
But the alternator isn't smart, it always pumps...

But the alternator isn't smart, it always pumps out the same current depending on rpm. Those connections feed the R/R where the current is dealt with and converted. Running HI beams doe NOT lower the...
Forum: Beasts 04-28-2011, 10:10 PM
Replies: 12,365
Views: 3,787,820
Posted By Jim Davis
Here's an image of mine: ...

Here's an image of mine:

http://easternbeaver.com/Main/Stuff/R-R_Swap/Honda_CBR_600RR_-r-unit.JPG

Notice it's an FH008-EB?

Must be the Eastern Beaver special model :rofl
Forum: Beasts 04-28-2011, 10:08 PM
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Posted By Jim Davis
Picture made it fine. The FH008 should work fine...

Picture made it fine. The FH008 should work fine for you. I mounted mine in my RD03 so hopefully yours will be a perfect mounting match as I was.

Mine had the 4 battery wires, it was also from a...
Forum: Beasts 04-17-2011, 11:48 PM
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Posted By Jim Davis
Well I got an Africa Twin on auction, and it's a...

Well I got an Africa Twin on auction, and it's a bit different, check it out:

http://easternbeaver.com/Main/Company/History/Africa_Twin/at1.JPG
...
Forum: Beasts 04-16-2011, 01:31 AM
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Posted By Jim Davis
Hi guys. Well I notice on auctions here a mint...

Hi guys. Well I notice on auctions here a mint RD04 with 5600 kms... hmmm.

Current price is pretty good, auction ends tomorrow. I just might bid on her.

Good bike to keep around for visitors I...
Forum: Beasts 04-07-2011, 12:10 AM
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Posted By Jim Davis
Well I want something that lasts and handles well...

Well I want something that lasts and handles well on the road. I don't do mud etc but I do get onto some rough roads. The Enduro 3 Saharas were great when new but they didn't last long and now are...
Forum: Beasts 04-06-2011, 11:57 PM
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Posted By Jim Davis
Hi guys, hey about time this thread was a sticky!...

Hi guys, hey about time this thread was a sticky!

Now my buddy got these new mirrors on his Transalp and I'm thinking to get some on my Africa Twin. They are a bit wider than stock and I think...
Forum: Beasts 02-23-2011, 10:31 PM
Replies: 12,365
Views: 3,787,820
Posted By Jim Davis
Do NOT ever use a 20A fuse on a...

Do NOT ever use a 20A fuse on a cigarette/automotive socket. Most of these sockets are lucky to not burn at 5A, but some can go as high as 15A. I don't know any devices with an automotive plug that...
Forum: Beasts 12-23-2010, 12:00 AM
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Posted By Jim Davis
Ok thanks all I got the bolt back in and the...

Ok thanks all I got the bolt back in and the spacer didn't move, here's the result:

http://easternbeaver.com/Main/New_Stuff/Stickers/at-sticker_1788.jpg
Forum: Beasts 12-20-2010, 04:37 AM
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Posted By Jim Davis
Yes sure you can direct solder. Not my style but...

Yes sure you can direct solder. Not my style but if you do it right you won't have to worry about the connections!

I think it'll be harder to test the alternator but you can always unsolder if...
Forum: Beasts 12-18-2010, 02:44 AM
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Posted By Jim Davis
Excellent having instruction sheet thanks loads! ...

Excellent having instruction sheet thanks loads!

Ok so only one real question in my mind now - how to pull that long engine mount bolt. I mean the engine's going to drop isn't it? Do I jack it a...
Forum: Beasts 12-18-2010, 12:37 AM
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Posted By Jim Davis
You have an RD03 like mine right? Well isn't this...

You have an RD03 like mine right? Well isn't this enough rear clearance?
http://easternbeaver.com/Main/Company/History/Africa_Twin/at-rear-clearance_0485.jpg
Forum: Beasts 12-18-2010, 12:30 AM
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Posted By Jim Davis
I've tried them all, got a collection of this...

I've tried them all, got a collection of this same cheap types of crimper here. I never use them they all suck. A lot of times they damage the terminal, not to mention they crimp poorly.

My advise...
Forum: Beasts 12-17-2010, 10:12 PM
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Posted By Jim Davis
I sell a nice little crimper that will do the...

I sell a nice little crimper that will do the connections you want, but I would suggest you also solder them. That is because you have no experience with crimping and it does take experience. In this...
Forum: Beasts 12-17-2010, 09:32 PM
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Posted By Jim Davis
If in doubt, or high miles are on the connectors,...

If in doubt, or high miles are on the connectors, yes replace them. Do this now, not after you have a problem. If you have had a problem you MUST replace them. Replace them even if you don't have a...
Forum: Beasts 12-17-2010, 09:23 PM
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Posted By Jim Davis
RD03 crash bars

Ok I finally got these crash bars and now I'm trying to mount them. I have some questions so to make it easier I made up a webpage showing what I'm talking about. Basically I need to know if I should...
Forum: Beasts 12-16-2010, 08:11 PM
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Posted By Jim Davis
Before changing the R/R unit, clean its...

Before changing the R/R unit, clean its connections. These connectors are the primary reason an R/R unit fails. I mean it's solid state but it doesn't like it when connections develop high...
Forum: Beasts 11-24-2010, 12:18 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 19,424
Posted By Jim Davis
Ok, that's same as Haynes diagrams, thanks for...

Ok, that's same as Haynes diagrams, thanks for that confirmation. I think all RD07s are the same.

Now, what we found out is the connector gender changed.

RD03 - male half on bike side, female...
Forum: Beasts 11-20-2010, 09:01 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 19,424
Posted By Jim Davis
Well well, since this thread is rather slow and...

Well well, since this thread is rather slow and this is a technical thread, I have a technical question for AT owners.

Having just designed a Supabrake connector for Africa Twins, it has turned...
Forum: Beasts 11-09-2010, 07:00 PM
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Posted By Jim Davis
Ah this aftermarket stuff is a bit much. And I'm...

Ah this aftermarket stuff is a bit much. And I'm also of the opinion that I don't like the look of the 'Buono' (sp?) stuff. I also have no intention of changing my AT at all. I love it for what it...
Forum: Beasts 10-10-2010, 02:01 AM
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Posted By Jim Davis
I believe they had Japan market ATs. At least I...

I believe they had Japan market ATs. At least I have one so they had them in 1988. Lots of used ATs here, too bad no new ones :-)

Re-importing is only done on high powered big bikes. An AT never...
Forum: Beasts 09-13-2010, 07:23 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 19,424
Posted By Jim Davis
On the Norton rear wheel I did, I used a Japanese...

On the Norton rear wheel I did, I used a Japanese 18 " rim and we ordered a stainless spoke kit. I ended up drilling by hand all the rim holes so the new fat stainless spokes would fit. It wasn't a...
Forum: Beasts 09-10-2010, 01:18 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 19,424
Posted By Jim Davis
Well try and estimate the rebuild cost, then...

Well try and estimate the rebuild cost, then multiply by 3 to get the actual cost. I've been there and done that and it's funny but it's an emotional thing as well as you don't want to just toss the...
Forum: Beasts 09-08-2010, 03:37 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 19,424
Posted By Jim Davis
I have done this myself on an old Norton. I put...

I have done this myself on an old Norton. I put an 18 on where there was a 19. It's not that hard if you have the right spokes.

I don't see the point on the AT, but it's your call.
Forum: Beasts 09-07-2010, 10:27 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 19,424
Posted By Jim Davis
Looks like the engine ran out of oil or the oil...

Looks like the engine ran out of oil or the oil pump stopped or was blocked.

As to the exhaust valve, it's not uncommon on higher miles bikes to see burning starting but it may have run tight at...
Forum: Beasts 09-05-2010, 04:42 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 19,424
Posted By Jim Davis
You know they have these things called front...

You know they have these things called front fenders...
Forum: Beasts 08-27-2010, 05:00 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 19,424
Posted By Jim Davis
Joz your AT is looking really sweet. Good luck...

Joz your AT is looking really sweet. Good luck with the paperwork so you can get out and ride her!
Forum: Beasts 08-27-2010, 05:00 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 19,424
Posted By Jim Davis
Hey good news, the guy Thomas, who's selling RD03...

Hey good news, the guy Thomas, who's selling RD03 crash bars on the AT thread contacted me. He can get them white powder coated as well. Hopefully this can happen. It would be great to get them on my...
Forum: Beasts 08-26-2010, 12:25 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 19,424
Posted By Jim Davis
Well it's possible the air caps are just to let...

Well it's possible the air caps are just to let air out but I think likely in some cases one might want to pump some air in to assist the springs or whatever.

As to ATF, I might have to find a...
Forum: Beasts 08-26-2010, 12:20 AM
Replies: 12,365
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Posted By Jim Davis
Sounds like another one needing the H4 Dual Relay...

Sounds like another one needing the H4 Dual Relay Kit. The starter button kills the lights at startup so alot of current goes through the starter button then gets cut then back on ( at least on bikes...
Forum: Beasts 08-25-2010, 06:08 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 19,424
Posted By Jim Davis
I guess some photos would help this thread....

I guess some photos would help this thread. Here's one of my AT in front of the shrine at the top of the pass just north of town. I took this two days ago.
...
Forum: Beasts 08-25-2010, 05:17 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 19,424
Posted By Jim Davis
I'm in! I know what you mean about the chit chat....

I'm in! I know what you mean about the chit chat. Some is fun, but it gets to the point of being a 10 man show, a clique so to speak.

So to start off the tech talk, yesterday I was thinking my...
Forum: Beasts 07-19-2010, 01:11 AM
Replies: 12,365
Views: 3,787,820
Posted By Jim Davis
Actually I installed an FH008, the FH012 is...

Actually I installed an FH008, the FH012 is larger and the AT doesn't need its capacity although it would work. The FH008 was a direct bolt in, although the connectors had to be changed. It's a...
Forum: Beasts 07-14-2010, 01:38 AM
Replies: 12,365
Views: 3,787,820
Posted By Jim Davis
Well firstly you need a headlight switch on the...

Well firstly you need a headlight switch on the bike, with OFF, PILOT, ON functions. Then you can rewire it for OFF,LO,HI functions.

If you have the red HI beam button you can jumper it. It's not...
Forum: Beasts 07-12-2010, 05:01 AM
Replies: 12,365
Views: 3,787,820
Posted By Jim Davis
IF you have relays onboard you can use just about...

IF you have relays onboard you can use just about any switch because it'll be low current.

The trick will be to find something to fit the housing. I have these small push button switches that will...
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