The Africa Twin thread - Page 19

Jim Rowley · 11-28-2005, 03:59 PM

Okay, I have 50 on order. They may ship out by the end of this week. I chose the first sticker because it had the least possibility of copyright infringement if any.

Thanks to Greg for posting his winnings from eBay.

Jim.

modrover · 11-28-2005, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Rowley

Okay, I have 50 on order. They may ship out by the end of this week. I chose the first sticker because it had the least possibility of copyright infringement if any.

Thanks to Greg for posting his winnings from eBay.

Jim.

Three cheers for both Greg and Jim!

Well done the both of you!

Jeff@TheQuadShop · 12-01-2005, 04:56 AM

atgreg · 12-04-2005, 02:58 AM

FFAAARRRKKKK !!!!! this is a friend of mine who can really ride !!!!!

modrover · 12-04-2005, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atgreg

FFAAARRRKKKK !!!!! this is a friend of mine who can really ride !!!!!

For Fook's sake!

I'd hate to see what he does with a smaller true dirt bike!

Ladder106 · 12-04-2005, 08:55 AM

WOW !!

The only way I'd do that on my Transalp would be on accident. And then, at the point where the photo was taken, I'd be thinking that religion was maybe not such a bad thing after all......

Great Photo.

On another topic, Greg, I saw a previous post where you mentioned that you have the part numbers for the ATs. Well....I'm getting serious about trying to find a RD04 tank, sidepanels, front fairing, headlights, and the front bracket that holds it all together....in effect putting a AT front end on my Transalp. The main reason (I keep telling myself) is a larger tank, but I'm just in lust with the AT looks.

Anyways....if your have some time on your hands and want to post those numbers it would probably help my search with parts breakers in the UK and other places since I can't get the parts in the good old USofA.

Looks like summer is in full swing in OZ. Makes me want to emigrate.

Ray Stedronsky
Davis, CA

scorch · 12-04-2005, 11:49 AM

Here is a pic of my new to me 1995 honda africa twin, got a good deal, and it even comes with a one year warranty from Honda. :) It's not as high tech as the new bikes out there, but its good enough.

And I will be in Lisbon riding it along with all the paris dakar nutz.

Ladder106 · 12-04-2005, 12:42 PM

Niiiice bike Scorch,

Did you find in in Maryland or are you in Spain right now....either way I'm jealous

Ray

atgreg · 12-04-2005, 08:45 PM

Ray,

what colour scheme do you want the No's for, the RD04 had several different colours. I think if you are buying from wreckers you probably wont need the part no's you'll just need to say "I need X,Y,Z for an RD04 AT" Ive got some carbs and stuff from wreckers in the UK and they just want to know bike and model. If you want to try new parts then the part No's come in handy. Jeff@the quad shop did the same thing, check out where he got his bits from, and doesn't Modrover have a spare AT tank for sale ??
Greg

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ladder106

WOW !!

On another topic, Greg, I saw a previous post where you mentioned that you have the part numbers for the ATs. Well....I'm getting serious about trying to find a RD04 tank, sidepanels, front fairing, headlights, and the front bracket that holds it all together....in effect putting a AT front end on my Transalp. The main reason (I keep telling myself) is a larger tank, but I'm just in lust with the AT looks.

Anyways....if your have some time on your hands and want to post those numbers it would probably help my search with parts breakers in the UK and other places since I can't get the parts in the good old USofA.

atgreg · 12-04-2005, 08:54 PM

Same ride, different friend

This guy builds V8 bikes, have a look ,

http://home.mira.net/~iwd/index.html , and he builds 2WD bikes, http://home.mira.net/~iwd/2x2x2/index.html

atgreg · 12-04-2005, 08:57 PM

And some more;

modrover · 12-04-2005, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atgreg

Ray,

doesn't Modrover have a spare AT tank for sale ??
Greg

Yes... but I think it's sold. I'm still waiting on a money order to show. Funny thing as I had this tank for sale for some time now and then just now there's a few folks who appear to need one. I'll post again if the deal doesn't work out though.

In many ways... a Transalp with an Africa Twin tank is a great thing.

Jeff@TheQuadShop · 12-05-2005, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atgreg

Jeff@the quad shop did the same thing, check out where he got his bits from, and doesn't Modrover have a spare AT tank for sale ??
Greg

I got all my parts off Ebay, you need to do a world wide search. Here is the link to my artical about the conversion: http://www.transalp.org/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=1033

Macosie · 12-05-2005, 09:00 PM

Howdy Folks,
Have a few comments and questions...
atgreg... your buddy is friggin nuts... wish I had the balls to try that on my AT, but at 220kg...
everyone... this is a great thread, thanks for posting all this info, without you guys I'd be lost.
modrover and Jeff@TheQuadShop... how are the headlight conversions holding up?
My headlight assembly is a mess (kinda botched mod by a previous owner).
I was overriding my lights at about 80km/hm, and unable to adjust further. Hopefully a modification I've made will give me a decent angle.
My big question is about converting to H4s.
Did you have to change any of the electrical to allow for the 55w bulb?
Jeff, you have 80s? Same question, and what about the heat?
Thanks

modrover · 12-05-2005, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Macosie

Howdy Folks,
Have a few comments and questions...
atgreg... your buddy is friggin nuts... wish I had the balls to try that on my AT, but at 220kg...
everyone... this is a great thread, thanks for posting all this info, without you guys I'd be lost.
modrover and Jeff@TheQuadShop... how are the headlight conversions holding up?
My headlight assembly is a mess (kinda botched mod by a previous owner).
I was overriding my lights at about 80km/hm, and unable to adjust further. Hopefully a modification I've made will give me a decent angle.
My big question is about converting to H4s.
Did you have to change any of the electrical to allow for the 55w bulb?
Jeff, you have 80s? Same question, and what about the heat?
Thanks

Nice bike man!

My RD03 had the odd single H4 bulb. I scored a twin setup made for H3 bulbs and inserted the guts from two other H4 lens I had around. Works great and no problems. Now, because my bike had been wired for the single H4 bulb... that just got pluged into one of the bulbs. The other bulb runs off it's own harness and switch(s).

I'm not sure on the wiring of the twin lamp H3 (33watt). I'd like to say the harness could handle the jump from 33watts to 55watts, but I'm not sure. If it was my bike I might just run thicker wires from the battery up to some relays (that then go to the bulbs) that activate off the stock switches. Then you could use whatever bulbs you wanted. One thing I do is that the lens can take the heat of 55/60W no problem.

11-28-2005, 03:59 PM	#271
Jim Rowley Now what? Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Oddometer: 2,250	Okay, I have 50 on order. They may ship out by the end of this week. I chose the first sticker because it had the least possibility of copyright infringement if any. Thanks to Greg for posting his winnings from eBay. Jim. __________________ Jim Rowley Colorado Springs, CO M. A. P.

12-01-2005, 04:56 AM	#273
Jeff@TheQuadShop TAT survivor Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Crestwood, Kentucky Oddometer: 4,441	__________________ 1998 RMX 250 singletrack bike 96 XR600 adventure bike KY state Vet A offroad champion TAT and TWVT survivor

12-04-2005, 11:49 AM	#277
scorch Poser Joined: Mar 2003 Location: Burtonsville, Maryland Oddometer: 3,316	Here is a pic of my new to me 1995 honda africa twin, got a good deal, and it even comes with a one year warranty from Honda. :) It's not as high tech as the new bikes out there, but its good enough. And I will be in Lisbon riding it along with all the paris dakar nutz. __________________ www.ninja250forum.com - do more with less

12-05-2005, 09:00 PM	#284
Macosie Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2005 Location: Around...somewhere... Oddometer: 193	More questions Howdy Folks, Have a few comments and questions... atgreg... your buddy is friggin nuts... wish I had the balls to try that on my AT, but at 220kg... everyone... this is a great thread, thanks for posting all this info, without you guys I'd be lost. modrover and Jeff@TheQuadShop... how are the headlight conversions holding up? My headlight assembly is a mess (kinda botched mod by a previous owner). I was overriding my lights at about 80km/hm, and unable to adjust further. Hopefully a modification I've made will give me a decent angle. My big question is about converting to H4s. Did you have to change any of the electrical to allow for the 55w bulb? Jeff, you have 80s? Same question, and what about the heat? Thanks

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: .
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

12-04-2005, 02:58 AM	#274
atgreg Africatwinarama Joined: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Australia Oddometer: 9,760	FFAAARRRKKKK !!!!! this is a friend of mine who can really ride !!!!!

12-04-2005, 08:55 AM	#276
Ladder106 It's a short cut, really Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Davis, CA Oddometer: 4,267	WOW !! The only way I'd do that on my Transalp would be on accident. And then, at the point where the photo was taken, I'd be thinking that religion was maybe not such a bad thing after all...... Great Photo. On another topic, Greg, I saw a previous post where you mentioned that you have the part numbers for the ATs. Well....I'm getting serious about trying to find a RD04 tank, sidepanels, front fairing, headlights, and the front bracket that holds it all together....in effect putting a AT front end on my Transalp. The main reason (I keep telling myself) is a larger tank, but I'm just in lust with the AT looks. Anyways....if your have some time on your hands and want to post those numbers it would probably help my search with parts breakers in the UK and other places since I can't get the parts in the good old USofA. Looks like summer is in full swing in OZ. Makes me want to emigrate. Ray Stedronsky Davis, CA

12-04-2005, 12:42 PM	#278
Ladder106 It's a short cut, really Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Davis, CA Oddometer: 4,267	Niiiice bike Scorch, Did you find in in Maryland or are you in Spain right now....either way I'm jealous Ray

12-04-2005, 08:54 PM	#280
atgreg Africatwinarama Joined: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Australia Oddometer: 9,760	Same ride, different friend This guy builds V8 bikes, have a look , http://home.mira.net/~iwd/index.html , and he builds 2WD bikes, http://home.mira.net/~iwd/2x2x2/index.html

12-04-2005, 08:57 PM	#281
atgreg Africatwinarama Joined: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Australia Oddometer: 9,760	And some more;