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Forum: Beasts 05-02-2013, 12:49 PM
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Posted By Welshman in Canada
Thanks.I will order one tomorrow.Noticed the seal...

Thanks.I will order one tomorrow.Noticed the seal behind it is wet too so will sort that at the sme time.
Forum: Beasts 05-02-2013, 07:05 AM
Replies: 14,835
Views: 3,859,982
Posted By Welshman in Canada
CS Sprockets (again!)

Hi to all.Been reading about putting the 16T CS sprocket from the NT?NV? 650.By the looks of it this will not fit my '87 Canadian 600.My output shaft only has about 6 hefty splines as opposed to the...
Forum: Old's Cool 02-24-2013, 01:26 PM
Replies: 10,989
Views: 5,611,410
Posted By Welshman in Canada
When I was about 16,still living in Wales there...

When I was about 16,still living in Wales there were 2 'caffs' in the next town.One was Bazzas where all the rockers hung out and the other was Whiteheads where all the scooter boys hung out.They...
Forum: Beasts 02-24-2013, 08:07 AM
Replies: 14,835
Views: 3,859,982
Posted By Welshman in Canada
Indeed!! As nothing more than a lurker here I...

Indeed!!
As nothing more than a lurker here I am amazed at the effort that people put into this thread.I have downloaded the pdf and am sure it will be of more value to me than the shop manual....
Forum: The Garage 02-16-2013, 07:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 314
Posted By Welshman in Canada
Thanks for the replies,I thought it looked pretty...

Thanks for the replies,I thought it looked pretty straightforward,once the bodywork was removed.
I only questioned the waterpump as we usually do it 'while we are in there' so to speak
Forum: The Garage 02-15-2013, 10:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 314
Posted By Welshman in Canada
A question of timing

My neighbour has asked me if I was interested in changing the timing belts on his '85(ish) GoldWing.I found a good rundown of the procedure on GoldWing facts.com but have a few Questions.
(a) Is...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 01-28-2013, 08:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 233
Posted By Welshman in Canada
Help needed in Canada

Greetings from snowy Ontario,Canada.
Hoping someone can help me out with shipping of a Corbin seat.
My kids have given me a gift certificate for a Corbin seat for my Transalp for Christmas. I have...
Forum: Beasts 12-29-2012, 01:23 PM
Replies: 14,835
Views: 3,859,982
Posted By Welshman in Canada
Corbin seat

Greetings from snowy Canada!!
My kids have given me a gift certificate for Christmas from Corbin to get a seat for my '87 Alp.Before I go ahead and order can someone out there confirm the '89 seat...
Forum: Beasts 05-21-2012, 12:25 PM
Replies: 14,835
Views: 3,859,982
Posted By Welshman in Canada
I have put an over centre wheel chok on,never...

I have put an over centre wheel chok on,never thought of strapping rear end forward to front eyelets. Thanks for your help
Charlie
Forum: Beasts 05-21-2012, 08:49 AM
Replies: 14,835
Views: 3,859,982
Posted By Welshman in Canada
Transalp on a trailer

Planning a ride back to Deals Gap and area again this summer to make up for my lost time down there last year when my CDI packed in and my spare turned out to be a dud!
This year my gf is coming but...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 05-18-2012, 07:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 719
Posted By Welshman in Canada
Thanks everyone for their input. I will go...

Thanks everyone for their input.
I will go through some maps and see what is close to my journey.
I am the kind of guy who wants to know what you are doing and why. how is life at your end etc....
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 05-16-2012, 03:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 719
Posted By Welshman in Canada
No doubt in Ffestiniog.My old riding...

No doubt in Ffestiniog.My old riding grounds.Snowdonia
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 05-14-2012, 04:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 719
Posted By Welshman in Canada
Coal Mines,anyone?

Hello there and greetings from Ontario,Canada.
Looking for a bit of help regarding an upcoming trip to The Dragon.
My son and I rode down last year and I plan on a return visit at the end of...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 03-23-2012, 05:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,374
Posted By Welshman in Canada
I was hoping to come down from Canada for this...

I was hoping to come down from Canada for this but had to have my holiday dates in at work this week. Sadly I will miss out on this,only seen one other Alp up here and it was going the other way on...
Forum: Vendors 03-16-2012, 10:38 AM
Replies: 584
Views: 80,399
Posted By Welshman in Canada
Arrived

Hey Brian,
my lights arrived today with only 6 days to Canada! They look great and as soon as my Givi bars return from being powder coated they will be mounted onto my '87 Transalp.

Cheers,Charlie
Forum: Vendors 03-07-2012, 08:34 AM
Replies: 584
Views: 80,399
Posted By Welshman in Canada
Mm12

Hey Brian,Interested in a set of the MM12's.Do you have the Piaa fog bracket yet?I am in Canada(just east of Toronto)any rough idea of a shipping cost?
Cheers,Charlie
Forum: Canada 11-25-2011, 04:24 PM
Replies: 2,044
Views: 105,916
Posted By Welshman in Canada
Stuff

Hey everyone,I read this thread fairly often and could do with some input.I am (hoping) to start the restoration of a 1978 Honda CB400/f this winter and was wondering if anyone out there knows of a...
Forum: Ride reports 08-08-2011, 09:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,370
Posted By Welshman in Canada
Too bad I didn't know you were in Toronto,I am a...

Too bad I didn't know you were in Toronto,I am a Transalp owner about 100kms east of the city.If you head back this way give me a heads up.As for your return trip up to NY I guess you should take in...
Forum: Beasts 07-12-2011, 03:01 PM
Replies: 14,835
Views: 3,859,982
Posted By Welshman in Canada
Yes thanks,I ordered new 'O' rings for the covers...

Yes thanks,I ordered new 'O' rings for the covers today so will tackle it over the weekend.I'll let you know what carb style it is.I've had more Stromberg carbs apart on English cars than I care to...
Forum: Beasts 07-10-2011, 08:43 AM
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Posted By Welshman in Canada
I changed the coolant when I got the bike as the...

I changed the coolant when I got the bike as the PO had never done it.I replaced plugs,re-packed head bearings,changed fork oil etc.last spring but as it was still -15c I didn't want to try and...
Forum: Beasts 07-10-2011, 07:39 AM
Replies: 14,835
Views: 3,859,982
Posted By Welshman in Canada
Valve Adjustment

I am about to do a valve adjustment on my '87 Alp as I haven't done them in the 20,000kms I have owned the bike.My question(s) is should I be looking at and or replacing anything while I'm in...
Forum: Beasts 06-23-2011, 05:23 PM
Replies: 14,835
Views: 3,859,982
Posted By Welshman in Canada
Yes,they worked fine and they were sold to me for...

Yes,they worked fine and they were sold to me for $120 US each,no idea what the price would be up here.The dealer looked it up as a US model '89
Forum: Beasts 06-19-2011, 10:33 AM
Replies: 14,835
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Posted By Welshman in Canada
Trying to keep at a decent and safe speed of...

Trying to keep at a decent and safe speed of about 80km/h thats exactly the sort of mileage I got! Those are lonnnng hills up there!Since then it has returned to normal,I consistently get around 280k...
Forum: Beasts 06-19-2011, 08:37 AM
Replies: 14,835
Views: 3,859,982
Posted By Welshman in Canada
The rest of the story!!!

Well I am now back at home and have time to explain what happened.
I bought the bike a few years ago and the owner gave me two spare boxes,he said one was repaired and was certain the other was...
Forum: Beasts 06-13-2011, 10:25 AM
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Views: 3,859,982
Posted By Welshman in Canada
It looks like the part is still available through...

It looks like the part is still available through Honda. I've got 2 ordered.

Thanks for the help!!
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 06-13-2011, 10:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 519
Posted By Welshman in Canada
It looks like the part is still available through...

It looks like the part is still available through Honda. I've got 2 ordered.

Thanks for the help!!
Forum: Beasts 06-12-2011, 01:53 PM
Replies: 14,835
Views: 3,859,982
Posted By Welshman in Canada
So they are still available? I was under the...

So they are still available? I was under the impression that they were nla. Will return to the Honda store Monday morning then and keep you posted.
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 06-12-2011, 10:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 519
Posted By Welshman in Canada
I guess I should clarify- It dropped onto 1...

I guess I should clarify- It dropped onto 1 cylinder and I replaced the box with a supposedly repaired unit. It turned out to be no good. I guess the term blown is wrong, it's just quit working....
Forum: Beasts 06-12-2011, 10:06 AM
Replies: 14,835
Views: 3,859,982
Posted By Welshman in Canada
I guess I should clarify- It dropped onto 1...

I guess I should clarify- It dropped onto 1 cylinder and I replaced the box with a supposedly repaired unit. It turned out to be no good. I guess the term blown is wrong, it's just quit working....
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 06-11-2011, 02:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 519
Posted By Welshman in Canada
Help Help Help!!

Hey guys, My '87 Transalp has blown both ignition boxes and my spare!!

I'm currently on holidays at Deals Gap from Ontario, and need 2 boxes to get home. Is there anyone out there that can help...
Forum: Beasts 06-11-2011, 02:09 PM
Replies: 14,835
Views: 3,859,982
Posted By Welshman in Canada
Help Help Help!!

Hey guys, My '87 Transalp has blown both ignition boxes and my spare!!

I'm currently on holidays at Deals Gap from Ontario, and need 2 boxes to get home. Is there anyone out there that can help me...
Forum: Beasts 02-17-2011, 05:38 AM
Replies: 14,835
Views: 3,859,982
Posted By Welshman in Canada
Thanks for that.I had a quick look at it but will...

Thanks for that.I had a quick look at it but will read up on it this weekend.It's supposed to be above 0 this weekend so will venture into the garage and put the front end back together and start on...
Forum: Beasts 02-15-2011, 04:07 PM
Replies: 14,835
Views: 3,859,982
Posted By Welshman in Canada
Thanks for that.Am I correct in thinking the 87...

Thanks for that.Am I correct in thinking the 87 has bushings and not bearings on the Prolink assy and are they still available from Honda?
I will probably put the front end back together this...
Forum: Trip Planning 02-14-2011, 04:24 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 29,674
Posted By Welshman in Canada
I'm new to camping on two wheels as opposed to...

I'm new to camping on two wheels as opposed to four where you can carry whatever.A can of corned beef fried and a pack of instant mash feeds me two meals.I use powdered milk so it never goes off.If...
Forum: Beasts 02-14-2011, 03:53 PM
Replies: 14,835
Views: 3,859,982
Posted By Welshman in Canada
Just stopped to say hello

<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:DoNotOptimizeForBrowser/> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--> I’ve been lurking on this site for some...
Forum: Canada 12-18-2010, 03:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,434
Posted By Welshman in Canada
I guess so,I am in Brighton and I'm not sure...

I guess so,I am in Brighton and I'm not sure there is even a dealer in Kingston anymore.
Forum: Canada 12-18-2010, 01:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,434
Posted By Welshman in Canada
I was in and out of there on a fairly regular...

I was in and out of there on a fairly regular basis getting some stuff for my Transalp and during the resto of my 78 550K.The parts guy Terry was decent enough but the sales guy was a vulture.I was...
Forum: Canada 12-12-2010, 04:03 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 7,819
Posted By Welshman in Canada
Just got back from the T.O. show and the Tenere...

Just got back from the T.O. show and the Tenere was drawing lots of attention.$16 almost $17k and then freight PDI etc.Couldn't get a firm answer on the luggage prices but was told 'somewhere around...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 08-29-2010, 08:40 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 28,460
Posted By Welshman in Canada
The plate on my Volvo is CYMRU1,sadly in Ontario...

The plate on my Volvo is CYMRU1,sadly in Ontario they only allow 5 digits on a motorcyle so I can't transfer it to my bike!Yeah Google it and see what Cymru means!!! Also tried to get BOLOX but they...
Forum: Canada 08-12-2010, 05:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,399
Posted By Welshman in Canada
Well at least I will only be filling a TransAlp...

Well at least I will only be filling a TransAlp and not a motor home!!!:rofl
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