Forum: Beasts
05-13-2013, 04:26 PM
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Forum: Beasts
05-03-2013, 10:33 AM
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Forum: Beasts
04-29-2013, 07:19 AM
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Forum: Beasts
04-29-2013, 07:03 AM
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I guess it comes down to preference.
I like...
I guess it comes down to preference.
I like FI for:
- No longer having to mess with a carbs (no more cleaning, no more ripped diaphragms or changing carb gaskets)
- Having no more choke (and so...
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Forum: Beasts
04-27-2013, 10:47 AM
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The Africa Twin thread
I'm excited to see your project Abat, past and future.
I just corrected my post about sensorplacement. It is the placemet of the Mass Airflow Sensor that gave me headache in my dreams, but now I...
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Forum: Beasts
04-26-2013, 09:43 AM
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The Africa Twin thread
Hi Abat,
good to hear you are still with AT.
Just like you, I have dreamed about fuel injection as well. But I too think that the accommodation of the required extra parts might work out to be...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-17-2013, 07:24 PM
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Forum: Beasts
04-16-2013, 09:46 AM
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Have a great trip.
Please mind that there...
Have a great trip.
Please mind that there are still quite a few people (me including) who refuse to access facebook and as a result won't be able to follow despite great interest.
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Forum: Thumpers
03-15-2013, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 4,204
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If you are lucky you might find it on German...
If you are lucky you might find it on German eBay.de.
I would not recommend using it anyways. The wider profile red trim reportedly worsens the airflow to the engine. Your best bet is to use the...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
03-15-2013, 01:13 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
03-15-2013, 09:46 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
03-14-2013, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 4,204
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Got your PM response now. You got response PM...
Got your PM response now. You got response PM massage.
As far as the burning oil issue: please call me crazy, but I also had the feeling that also my engine burns more oil without the baffle....
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Forum: Thumpers
03-14-2013, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 4,204
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The XT600 Thread
I always felt as if mine had more torque at the bottom and maybe a bit less power in the top end. Have not heard of any issues running the bike like this other than hearing issues. :) That's why I'm...
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Forum: Beasts
03-13-2013, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 12,366
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The Africa Twin thread
If you are lucky, you might still get it some day. I had one package showing up 11 weeks after mailing. It had evidence of being around the world incl. postal markings from Australia.
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
03-12-2013, 08:21 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
03-11-2013, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 4,204
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In comparison to our 49R US-XTs, the 1VJ Tenere...
In comparison to our 49R US-XTs, the 1VJ Tenere Sprocket is "further out", with the corresponding swingarm side being also "further out" (assymetrically). The 1VJ Tenere swingarm is made of steel and...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-11-2013, 08:55 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
03-11-2013, 07:33 AM
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Then the issue with allignment is even worse,...
Then the issue with allignment is even worse, since by design the TT lacks the (wide) sprocket dampener in the rear wheel hub.
I have 2x TT600 swingarms here in the garage waiting for my TT600...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-10-2013, 08:37 AM
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Replies: 4,204
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The XT600 Thread
This project might have been done to a newer European version TT600 (those had electric start from the factory).
The US-TT600 and US-XT600 frame are similar, yet the TT600 frame is lighter as it...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-08-2013, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 4,204
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The XT600 Thread
The problem with that is, that the electric start motor is wider and your sprockets won't allign.
I believe the extra oil line that you are talking about is the one that cooles the 5th gear.
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Forum: Beasts
02-12-2013, 07:29 AM
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Replies: 12,366
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The Africa Twin thread
My California Registration does not
mention model, only make: "Honda". The complete 17 digit VIN# is also properly listed.
It's some insurers who don't seem to have Africa Twin in their...
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Forum: Beasts
02-04-2013, 03:24 PM
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Forum: Beasts
02-03-2013, 08:13 AM
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Hmm, it sounds to me like going further in...
Hmm, it sounds to me like going further in crossover direction. Three as being a compromise between big and medium segments. I'm not so sure I will like that. Also, I just don't dig tripples. 1, V2,...
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Forum: Beasts
01-23-2013, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 30
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MOtorrad ADV bike comparo
The lack of "real" Paris-Dakar race origin shows in every one of these bikes.
In the past Adventure Bikes on the top of their class usually used to be close replicas of their Paris-Dakar racing...
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Forum: Beasts
01-20-2013, 08:23 AM
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Agreed, it looks like a beauty.
The only...
Agreed, it looks like a beauty.
The only (hopefully) minor issue that I can see, that it is advertised with 26KW. I guess it was registered this way to meet some regulations of it's time.
I...
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Forum: Beasts
01-15-2013, 11:26 PM
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Replies: 210
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Forum: Beasts
01-14-2013, 02:35 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
01-09-2013, 03:36 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
12-22-2012, 07:55 AM
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I'm using a carb from a TT600 (59x type) and...
I'm using a carb from a TT600 (59x type) and planted my existing XT600 choke in it. So TT600 choke has to work.
As far as I can tell carbs of XT600 (43f and 49r) and TT600 (59x) are identical,...
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Forum: Beasts
12-19-2012, 03:46 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
12-14-2012, 08:26 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
11-01-2012, 03:46 PM
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I was using 60 Watt heated grips for years and...
I was using 60 Watt heated grips for years and without any issues what so ever on my XT600 when I lived in cold climate. XT electrical and lights all stock.
The 60W setting was full power and the...
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Forum: Beasts
10-30-2012, 06:46 AM
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Forum: Beasts
09-06-2012, 04:45 PM
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Forum: Europe
09-04-2012, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 706
Views: 57,678
Forget it.
Germany does not have a US...
Forget it.
Germany does not have a US type/style monkey test. Even native German speakers are having to spend tons of effort and study hard for it. Driving test is not much easier either. You need...
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Forum: Ride reports
08-27-2012, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 26
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This is a trip that I would like to do myself...
This is a trip that I would like to do myself some day and so searching for some info on Sakhalin Island, I stumbled on your extensive checklist on Gaijin Riders about your "Sakhalin Island Touring -...
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Forum: Australia
08-26-2012, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,319
Mine is the HD version, that purportedly can...
Mine is the HD version, that purportedly can handle up to 450 pounds.
Let me know if you need any specifics of mine and I take measurements. The Manufacturer is out of business, so there should...
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Forum: Australia
08-25-2012, 11:45 PM
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Replies: 16
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I'm using MOTO JACK RACK from RIDE EVERYDAY...
I'm using MOTO JACK RACK from RIDE EVERYDAY MOTORSPORTS. The company does not exist any more, but you might find some used ones on eBay. Also there is another company that makes a similar design.
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Forum: Thumpers
08-25-2012, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 4,204
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almost 20 years ago...
when comfort was rather unimportant and it was simply only about the ride... :evil
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll63/Wind-Photo/Forum/Slovenia1.jpg
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Forum: Thumpers
08-24-2012, 09:20 AM
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