The Africa Twin thread

[Jim Davis]

Originally Posted by locorider

This is how my bike headlights looks like. I bought mine in France. It uses a Honda candle light, and I wonder how they get by at night!!!!

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showp...&postcount=187

Looks a lot like mine, thought it was single bulb? That three prong bulb there must be an H4. Honda has used bulbs on some bikes that were NOT H4s but had three tabs. Mostly they were 35/35W bulbs, my ST1100 had them. On that bike you needed adaptor rings to hold the H4s in position, and you had to bend back one tab. So basically the mounting aligning tabs were different than H4.

On my bike the H4s fit exactly in, nothing special needed.

What exactly is the difference in yours from H4, no idea what a 'Honda candle light' is either. Wait, are you talking about yellow bulbs? I've seen RD03s with yellow lighting and France is famous for yellow headlights which up until recently were the norm. I wouldn't think they'd need to make a different housing/bulb mount though to go yellow.

[Mimer]

Washed the bike today. Took some pictures before it became too dirty again.

[A-Wind]

Nice. 1st and 3rd pictures are my favorite.

[mike cummins]

best adventure bike ever made. The suspension could be changed to suit the load, the tank was 25 litres (i think) the screen offered wind protection, the reliability was without peer, the engine was underpowered but sturdy and a twin, the seat was comfortable, breaks were good and it was electric start.
I bought mine from yamaha city in melbourne (second hand) i then travelled the outback, i then sold it to a pom who travelled about 6 thousand kms, then bought it back and sold it on again. I now think that it maybe the bike i travel o/s on on my next trip.......first i have to buy one......

[Squily]

Originally Posted by GSPD750

Anyone using the following Kaoko Throttle Lock Cruise Control on their AT?
Do they perform well? I'm getting tired of the carpal tunnel syndrome on the long hauls. What's everyone using?


http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/4752

Have one on my BM, and it works, but not as good as simply tightening the thottlecable assembly on the AT- Yes, the throttle then always stick, but I like it that way

[vor-werk]

take a look:

[Jim Davis]

Another trip today, still liking the bike.

http://easternbeaver.com/Main/Stuff/...ca_twin_2.html


Bike seems sorted, just gotta get that mud plugger tire off the rear!

[ravelv]

Are there any big differences between RD03 and RD04 crashbars? For RD03 are not easy to get ones... I guess, differences should be minimal and with little adaptation (if any) RD04 ones should fit also on RD03?

[Jim Davis]

Anyone run soft bags on the AT muffler? It does get very hot, shame the heat shield isn't longer, wider...

[ravelv]

Muffler under bags will get even more hot.. Usually very simple rack-frame is made between bike and bags. Such rack will also prevent from scratching paint on fairing on other side of bike when bags are moving.

Originally Posted by Jim Davis

Anyone run soft bags on the AT muffler? It does get very hot, shame the heat shield isn't longer, wider...

[Squily]

Africa Twin North of the river in Perth spotted. Black, with gold and silver trim. Anyone know the rider? Anyone see the rider? I'd like to get in touch please...

[Twiniver]

Originally Posted by vor-werk

take a look:

Im drewling allover now..... Is it yours? If! Please tell me about the colorscheme and how you got hold of the decals!

Twiniver

[Ladder106]

Beautiful work!

[vor-werk]

Thanks!

The color of dark blue and white is from the original color of the RD03, shasta white and space blue, the stripes are made out of sticker foil.

All the decals are scaned from stickers I found on ebay and reproduced by a decals specialist. The number plates are hand made with MS Paint and also printed by a specialist.

[Joz]

Anyone have good condition used pannier racks for an RD07? I'm in the UK.
Thanks,
-Joz-