The Africa Twin XRV650 & XRV750 thread

Hi everyone,
After having spent long hours on this forum and especialy on this *thread *where i found superbe bikes, stories, nices parts that i could not afford ( may be one day ) i decided to post my Rd07a a bit modified, not too much but i am trying to give her a more agressive look and improve driving ( not done yet )
Some pictures:


http://www.flickr.com/photos/55169525@N00/7723894452/


http://www.flickr.com/photos/55169525@N00/7723900618/

I am still looping for new pegs, larger and lower as increasing height of handle bar is limited by lenght of cable.*

May fit a k&n air filter if someone proves me that it will improve a bit sensations. Same for iridium spark plugs.*

And one day if i keep the bike long enough ( i am still thinking at buying a 660 xtz 2012 and doing mods to make it looking as Dakar bike and this may be easier than on AT) and if i have the money , i may go for boano front and new fork and rear suspension.*
Who knows.....

Sorry for the links that did not worked. I am posting l through my iPhone and could not really all i wanted.
Need to check that but later. Have to drive now.

I'm sure some of you also have the problem with your mirrors or front brake reservoir hitting your screen on semi to full turn? What's the best work around for this?

I have a vario touring screen.

You could cut a curve into your screen where the bars make contact. Just enough to clear them. Just one option.

Here you go Chipsds:
http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/55169525@N00/7723894452/

Thanks ericGSsti for help, so here are the direct links to my flickr page with my AT and some other bikes i owned before and some i still have.

http://www.flickr.com/x/t/0091009/photos/55169525@N00/7723894452/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/55169525@N00/7723900618/in/photostream/

Go fast...then you cant' turn the bars that far.

LOL! yeah! I already have to steer with the rear wheel!

You could cut a curve into your screen where the bars make contact. Just enough to clear them. Just one option.

Yesssss i managed to make pictures viewable on the page using my iPhone. So guys Sorry for all that , be sure i will not post anything else regarding my bike at this current stage.
The bike as i bought it. Looked like just out from dealer shop.


After Some mods, here it is.

Looks awesome Chipsds!
Put a plate close to your right peg or that header is gonna melt your pants when you put your feet down.

looks great indeed, like new :)

that is a clean twin! wow!

That looks great. Some very nice little touches.

Beautiful! i have paid the acconto to a similar bike, can't wait to get it!

anyone got the links to the workshop manual and part lists for the rd04? I know it's in this thread somewhere but can't find it :)

part lists

http://www.bike-parts.fr/

merci :)

Well so far so good may be because i wear tight or slim jeans , but 2 Days ago i started my bike for some electrical test and i burned part of my legs touching this pipe looking around for something else, so yes i need to find a protection.

Yes she is in a very very very good condition for a 10 years bike as you said almost like new with 38k kms.