Show us your TransAlp modifications!

[Jim Rowley]

Transalp fairing pieces in fleamarket. Yes, they're mine.

Jim.

[Joz]

Well, it didn't sell at my exaggerated price (which I'm not really that sad about). I still haven't talked with the shipping company. If they won't ship it I'll just put it in storage. No harm getting a jump on the inspection.

Originally Posted by mas335

If Ray doesn't have what you need check back with me, I can use the guards. Looks like you are planning to take the T/A with you instead of selling it?

[Jim Rowley]

Are you looking for just the reflector held by a couple of 6mm bolts? PM me your address and it's yours.

Jim.

[Joz]

Jim - thanks for the reflector

Jerry (via PM) the handguards are yours.

Merry Christmas to all!

[Blackbert]

Originally Posted by locorider

Has anyone thought about a way of changing the fuel filler cap for a flush type one...if there is a way of doing that?

I did. It would be nice to have a flat surface for the tankbag. But you need a welder who knows what he's doing, and the cap including the surrounding part of the tank it was in before, I think. (That's what I remember from a Harley-mod I did read about some years ago).

[ravelv]

Yes, only way is to weld in from some other tank. Stock tank cap is very annoing when you need to find tank bag...

Originally Posted by Blackbert

I did. It would be nice to have a flat surface for the tankbag. But you need a welder who knows what he's doing, and the cap including the surrounding part of the tank it was in before, I think. (That's what I remember from a Harley-mod I did read about some years ago).

[Jeff@TheQuadShop]

Originally Posted by Joz

Jim - thanks for the reflector

Jerry (via PM) the handguards are yours.

Merry Christmas to all!

Hey Joz, there are people in your TA for sale thread asking about the bike.

[Joz]

Mega Thanks Jeff! I had given up on that thread. It was originally posted in late October!

Moral of the story: watch or delete your for sale posts.

Originally Posted by Jeff@TheQuadShop

Hey Joz, there are people in your TA for sale thread asking about the bike.

[nomiles]

Originally Posted by locorider

Has anyone thought about a way of changing the fuel filler cap for a flush type one...if there is a way of doing that?

Is this to use a tank bag? if so then the Wolfman, Explorer Lite works great for me, it's a very popular tankbag, he also lists the larger, Explorer, for the TA. they both have a 'sloped' bottom profile. http://www.wolfmanluggage.com/index.html cheaper than modding the tank.


Explorer Lite in 2006.


a few weeks ago.

[trophydave]

Originally Posted by Joz

Well, it didn't sell at my exaggerated price (which I'm not really that sad about). I still haven't talked with the shipping company. If they won't ship it I'll just put it in storage. No harm getting a jump on the inspection.

Hi Joz,the bike MOT test isn't too much of a pain.Have a look here: www.motuk.com to see what is involved.

[TARider]

Originally Posted by locorider

Has anyone thought about a way of changing the fuel filler cap for a flush type one...if there is a way of doing that?

This is the modification I made to resolve the vent/gas cap/tank bag issue. I drilled a small hole in front of gas tank. Cross drilled ( along the length ) a bolt and fed it with a wire thru gas cap opening. I made sure to add a bit of sealing material at bolt head and tightened it from the outside. Bolt + sealant closed the hole and hole thru bolt serves as venting for tank. I ripped the vent nipple from original gas cap and sealed it with Bondo type material. It works for me.
Note: Obviously drain and dry gas tank before, Ahem... Drilling.

[NorCalTA]

I picked one up after seeing Barry's on his TA. IMO, the price is quite low for the top quality you get . The bag is also expandable if you happen to be riding behind a armored car when that money bag falls out.

Sporttour.com has the best price with shipping that I've seen
Wolfman Explorer Lite

[soupknotzee]

Originally Posted by NorCalDave

I picked one up after seeing Barry's on his TA. IMO, the price is low for the top quality you get . The bag is also expandable if you happen to be riding behind a armored car when that money bag falls out.

Sporttour.com has the best price with shipping that I've seen
Wolfman Explorer Lite

Dave,

Are you using the universal mount model? I see they have a couple KLR kit options as well.
Great photo BTW!

[urchindog]

While we have the topic of tank bags I thought i'd inquire about handlebar cross bar bags. Anybody use one that fits well without hindering steering etc ? Looking for a smallish one that i can use for registration / insurance cards etc.... maybe a tire guage etc.

tks.....Bryan

[klausdorth]

Ok, since all you folks presented so many nice pictures, I will try to post my TA, too. (Did not work, sorry, so please check here:
http://virtulanguage.com/images/DSCF0591.JPG
http://virtulanguage.com/images/DSCF0621.JPG

It's a Japanese model, so due to license limitations only 400ccm. Model 1992, now roughly 50.000 kilometers down. No modifications, everything still the original (as was built) stuff, except for the Hepco and Becker paniers and frame.

Considering to get the handprotectors "locorider" is using http://motors.shop.ebay.com/merchant/aaoffroadaccessories because the original "flip-flops" are not that ideal.

Well, just this much for now, wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and all the best for 2009!!

Klaus
http://virtulanguage.com