Show us your TransAlp modifications!

Here's my 1989 Honda TransAlp XL600V (600cc V-Twin water cooled 450 lb beast of dual sport)

Mods:
1) SW-Motech skid plate
2) Givi crash bars (err... ok, engine guards... I know you shouldn't say CRASH)
3) Acerbis motocross front fender (custom brackets made for this to work)
4) Acerbis hand/lever guards with spoilers
5) Touratech/RAM GPS mount
6) Touratech/Cycoactive ISDE scorecard holder (really just used for sm maps)
7) Corbin seat
8) Clearview windscreen
9) Custom AL exhaust heatshield
10) Pelican 1400 rear box with custom AL rack
11) Kenda 270 tires (Michelin tubes)
12) Heated grips
13) Throttle rocker
14) Vista cruise
15) BMW acc. plug
16) IPF "magic" bulb (hi-output and does this funky afterglow when off)

I think the most important mods for me have been the crash bars, skid plate, and off-road tires (well, that Corbin is so comfy too).

For a 15 year old big ass dually... it still gives those newer twins a good run!

OK... let's see your TA!

Regards,
Michael
'89 TA
'03 KL250G7
Van., WA USA

I don't have a TA, but I have to complement you on the fact that you've got a beautiful bike there

Hey, thank you.

Regards,
Michael
'89 TA
'03 KL250G7
Van., WA USA

Couldnt help myself AT

Africa Twins are so cool. Here's my AT (just before I sold it to buy a bigger bike). I miss it.

Looks like we're talking about Honda Vtwin adventure bikes - this is my 1986 XLV750.A non standard paint job,screen,handguards,K&N filter and some rejeting,ceramic coated headers with my own built cans,at the moment slightly different than this picture with no screen,low guard,crash bars and spot lights.

wow those are some well maintained bikes--uh no pictures of mine until it finishes rehab- it will get a Remus exhaust imported from across the pond, Renthal desert high bars, crash bars maybe as they cost less than new plastic and acerbis guards

Those AT and XLV750R photos are great! :eek1

Funny... my dream machine is a XLV750R. Love that shaft drive, hydrolic lifters, and simple air cooling. I sure wish the US got those. They might be from the mid 80s, but they're one solid hunk of dual sport. The AT is also one of my favorites too. A nice step up in off-road ability from my TA.

Feel free to ship them to me when you don't want them anymore!

Regards from your TA Mate in the States,
Michael
'89 TA
'03 KL250G7
Van., WA USA

It's wierd the US never got the XLV750 because the motor was specificaly designed for flattrack use as the RS750,they could of at least put it in a cruiser if that market was bigger.

Here's my TA:


Mods:
1) SW-Motech skid plate
2) Givi crash bars
3) Tread lightly thumbprint sticker to hide scratch on tank :)
4) RAM GPS mount
5) Garmin GPS 12Map
6) Moose Dual Sport Chart
7) Givi Windsreen
8) Givi top plate, pannier rack, E360s, and E50
9) Continental TKC80s
10)Throttle rocker
11) Mudflap extension
12) Vista cruise

Looks like a prime example of convergent evolution to me.

Of course - the RS750 was a race motor,I have no idea but I would also think that the crank would fire as per XR750 and not the 90deg crank fitted to the XLV750.It was the cases that needed to be homogulated,the crank and top end didn't matter.

Nice KIT! I couldn't have picked a better color or combination myself!

You gotta luv those HRC colors... such tradition!


Regards,
Michael
'89 TA
'03 KL250G7
Van., WA USA

PS OK... so what if we only got two color choices. They got it right!

Michael,
I like that high front fender of yours. I've been toying with the idea of doing that myself. It looks like the front fender bracket from an xl600 or xr650l should work with the TA lower triple clamp.

OK, here's my Africa Twin. Mods include,

African Queens Rallye fairing and rear fender
RickyCross front and rear bars
Longer forks and longer rear linkage
Ohlins shock
Renthal bars with Acerbis guards
Stock instruments removed and replaced with Touratech IMO
Enduro front fender
BSM carbon exhaust with Dynojet kit and K&N filter.

It has now been returned to stock and is for sale.

Why would you want to sell such a bike? Are you saying that you'd rather be riding a KTM 640 than an AT 750? Just curious... not trying to be Mr.Opinion.

Regards,
Michael
'89 TransAlp
'03 KL250G7
Van., WA USA

PS That bike would be gone in a second if it was for sale here in the states!

Here's pic of my '89 Transalp, from the Haines Highway.

Modifications:

National "Cheeta" windscreen
Givi engine guards
Motosport Pannier racks
Nelson-Rigg saddlebags with custom made hard mount
Custom frame/seatpan brace to protect CDI unit
Custom made rear rack
Pirelli Scorpion MT tires
PIAA headlight bulb
Electric connector for heated vest
K&N air filter for this trip​

Did you get any trouble having the red gas can on the back? I know cops around here would just flip for that! :ymca

Nice bike. How do you like that windscreen? Does it produce the typical turbulence around the helmet?

I've been kicking around spacing mine from the bike about an 1 or so. This would allow the air to come under the screen just enough to smooth out that head rattle. Well, I think it might...

Regards,
Michael
'89 TA
'03 KL250G7
Van., WA USA

PS Nice TA water crossing! How'd it do thru that? Any water get sucked into areas we TA guys need to watch out for?

OK, so this is not the prettiest modification displayed so far, but I would appreciate some insight as to why it is there. To European owners of 'alps this is simply the center stand. No big deal for you, but US 89-90s are not supposed to have one ( I can't fathom Honda's thinking on that).

Years ago when I bought the bike I knew little about them, and did not think to ask the previous owner about it. I assumed they all had them. This one certainly looked stock to me. Does anyone recognize a brand? I get asked about it occasionally and I'm tired of shrugging ignorantly. Everything else about the bike indicates a US model.