Show us your TransAlp modifications! - Page 922

Blackbert · 10-30-2012, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossit

Hey guys,

Thanks for the quick replies!
@Blackbert: What did you pay for the Wilbers shock? Was that one made by your demands? Where do live in Belgium? Maybe it's interesting to meet? :-)

Hope top hear from you guys again!

Thanks a lot! :-)

I'll have to look for the paperwork, but from IIRC, something like 400€ (basic shock, no remote preload adjuster or other add-ons that make it more expensive. Got it from these guys.

I'm close to Antwerp, across the river ;-)

Hotmamaandme · 11-02-2012, 09:42 AM

I saw this picture over on TA.org I thought it was worth pasting over here. I am looking into LED auxillary lights I need more light at night. I was thinking I would just hang them from the crash bars but this picture has me thinking.

Notice the LED auxillary lights mounted in the stock blinker holes and small stalk type LED blinkers mounted off the fairing. Yes it looks like a hole has to be drilled in the fairing but Im not planning on selling my TA for a long time so its my bike my customization.

The other LED light solution I have been looking into is mounting a bar/bank/bunch of high tech super duper LED lights in the stock head light area but finding a suitable size and shape has been tricky not to mention pricey once you start putting a bank of LED lights together in one unit. Or two seperate rows of 4-6 LEDs that way there is a high and low function still.

jtwind · 11-03-2012, 02:51 PM

I've searched here and can't figure out what I need to sync the carbs on my transalp. Something to screw into the heads? or something like that. What's the scoop?

showkey · 11-03-2012, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jtwind

I've searched here and can't figure out what I need to sync the carbs on my transalp. Something to screw into the heads? or something like that. What's the scoop?

5 mm barb fitting screws into the intake manifold/cylinder head on the right side after the screw is removed, use the vacuum port fitting for the fuel petcock on the left.

jtwind · 11-03-2012, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by showkey

5 mm barb fitting screws into the intake manifold/cylinder head on the right side after the screw is removed, use the vacuum port fitting for the fuel petcock on the left.

Thanks, though what's a barb fitting screw? I'd guess threaded on one end and rings/ridges to hold a hose on the other?

NorCalTA · 11-03-2012, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jtwind

Thanks, though what's a barb fitting screw? I'd guess threaded on one end and rings/ridges to hold a hose on the other?

Here's what Showkey is talking about.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motion-Pro-5...93b6d5&vxp=mtr

jtwind · 11-04-2012, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by NorCalTA

Here's what Showkey is talking about.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motion-Pro-5...93b6d5&vxp=mtr

ordered them, thanks guys

jtwind · 11-05-2012, 08:22 AM

Thought I'd post a photo of my almost new transalp. Saw these in Italy and a few here and thought they'd be good for my type of riding. Then spotted this one on the BMWMOA marketplace. 1989, 1900 miles, stock seat and corbin, stock windshield and a tall one, and the fabric bags all for $4500! Had it shipped to Wisconsin, cleaned the carbs and it performs like a new bike. Have added the skid plate and crashbars, soon a ss brakeline, some T63's and a few other add ons. So far so good!!

GSPD750 · 11-05-2012, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jtwind

Thought I'd post a photo of my almost new transalp. Saw these in Italy and a few here and thought they'd be good for my type of riding. Then spotted this one on the BMWMOA marketplace. 1989, 1900 miles, stock seat and corbin, stock windshield and a tall one, and the fabric bags all for $4500! Had it shipped to Wisconsin, cleaned the carbs and it performs like a new bike. Have added the skid plate and crashbars, soon a ss brakeline, some T63's and a few other add ons. So far so good!!

Only 1900 miles! Good as new....break it in gently.

Very nice....

Belgian Waffles · 11-05-2012, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotmamaandme

I saw this picture over on TA.org I thought it was worth pasting over here. I am looking into LED auxillary lights I need more light at night. I was thinking I would just hang them from the crash bars but this picture has me thinking.

Notice the LED auxillary lights mounted in the stock blinker holes and small stalk type LED blinkers mounted off the fairing. Yes it looks like a hole has to be drilled in the fairing but Im not planning on selling my TA for a long time so its my bike my customization.

The other LED light solution I have been looking into is mounting a bar/bank/bunch of high tech super duper LED lights in the stock head light area but finding a suitable size and shape has been tricky not to mention pricey once you start putting a bank of LED lights together in one unit. Or two seperate rows of 4-6 LEDs that way there is a high and low function still.

I've been running that aux setup the last couple years. Definitely a noticeable difference with the way cars treat you with the added visibility. Add a steble horn and you're ready to to survive on the roads!

Motoswami · 11-05-2012, 05:22 PM

Those have been some nice installations in the previous photos of LED units placed in the regular turn winker fairing openings.

Anyone have knowledge of specifically what/which/whose LED units they are -- manufacturer or seller? Some of the new LED stuff, while powerful, is also somewhat pricey.

partireper.it · 11-05-2012, 05:31 PM

Hi guys. I own 2 Transalp, one dated 1987 with 250.000 km on it and the other one a 1987 transalp with some parts from the Africa twin. I have lots of second hand original parts for Transalp. Would it be agains the terms and conditions to post the link to the pictures over here?
Cheers

jtwind · 11-05-2012, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Motoswami

Those have been some nice installations in the previous photos of LED units placed in the regular turn winker fairing openings.

Anyone have knowledge of specifically what/which/whose LED units they are -- manufacturer or seller? Some of the new LED stuff, while powerful, is also somewhat pricey.

Those look like vision's solstice series in the above picture. Run about $120 @ I think.

Hotmamaandme · 11-05-2012, 06:29 PM

I think those LED lights are the Denali lights but I think they are bagged by different brands too. Any LED even in the vendors section would work.

Belgian waffle great pic and feed back. A good horn would be nice! The stock road runner beep beep dosnt do any good.

therealbigman · 11-05-2012, 06:36 PM

There is a Transalp in the pic , look closely .

11-02-2012, 09:42 AM	#13817
Hotmamaandme Wishing I was riding RTW Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Gardnerville NV Oddometer: 2,421	Light solution brainstorm I saw this picture over on TA.org I thought it was worth pasting over here. I am looking into LED auxillary lights I need more light at night. I was thinking I would just hang them from the crash bars but this picture has me thinking. Notice the LED auxillary lights mounted in the stock blinker holes and small stalk type LED blinkers mounted off the fairing. Yes it looks like a hole has to be drilled in the fairing but Im not planning on selling my TA for a long time so its my bike my customization. The other LED light solution I have been looking into is mounting a bar/bank/bunch of high tech super duper LED lights in the stock head light area but finding a suitable size and shape has been tricky not to mention pricey once you start putting a bank of LED lights together in one unit. Or two seperate rows of 4-6 LEDs that way there is a high and low function still. __________________ My screen name is kind of long. I am the "ME" part, my name is Cory. Jimmy Lewis quote: "Those KLRs are full of potential. Just takes a rider..."

11-03-2012, 02:51 PM	#13818
jtwind Wisconsin Airhead Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Madison WI Oddometer: 3,451	transalp carb sync adapters I've searched here and can't figure out what I need to sync the carbs on my transalp. Something to screw into the heads? or something like that. What's the scoop? __________________ JT www.northwoodsairheads.com www.jefftrappwindsors.com "Between two explanations, choose the clearest; between two forms, the most elementary; between two expressions, the shortest." Between two motorcycles the simplest (DW) Eugeni d' Ors (1881-1954); Spanish writer.

11-05-2012, 08:22 AM	#13823
jtwind Wisconsin Airhead Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Madison WI Oddometer: 3,451	New, (almost) transalp Thought I'd post a photo of my almost new transalp. Saw these in Italy and a few here and thought they'd be good for my type of riding. Then spotted this one on the BMWMOA marketplace. 1989, 1900 miles, stock seat and corbin, stock windshield and a tall one, and the fabric bags all for $4500! Had it shipped to Wisconsin, cleaned the carbs and it performs like a new bike. Have added the skid plate and crashbars, soon a ss brakeline, some T63's and a few other add ons. So far so good!! __________________ JT www.northwoodsairheads.com www.jefftrappwindsors.com "Between two explanations, choose the clearest; between two forms, the most elementary; between two expressions, the shortest." Between two motorcycles the simplest (DW) Eugeni d' Ors (1881-1954); Spanish writer.

11-05-2012, 05:22 PM	#13826
Motoswami Motoswami Joined: Mar 2006 Location: northeast Georgia Oddometer: 59	LED "running" lights Those have been some nice installations in the previous photos of LED units placed in the regular turn winker fairing openings. Anyone have knowledge of specifically what/which/whose LED units they are -- manufacturer or seller? Some of the new LED stuff, while powerful, is also somewhat pricey.

11-05-2012, 05:31 PM	#13827
partireper.it Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Florence, Italy Oddometer: 121	Hi guys. I own 2 Transalp, one dated 1987 with 250.000 km on it and the other one a 1987 transalp with some parts from the Africa twin. I have lots of second hand original parts for Transalp. Would it be agains the terms and conditions to post the link to the pictures over here? Cheers __________________ "The best trip is the one able to take us to ourselves" www.Partireper.it - Adventure travels on the road.

11-05-2012, 06:29 PM	#13829
Hotmamaandme Wishing I was riding RTW Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Gardnerville NV Oddometer: 2,421	I think those LED lights are the Denali lights but I think they are bagged by different brands too. Any LED even in the vendors section would work. Belgian waffle great pic and feed back. A good horn would be nice! The stock road runner beep beep dosnt do any good. __________________ My screen name is kind of long. I am the "ME" part, my name is Cory. Jimmy Lewis quote: "Those KLRs are full of potential. Just takes a rider..."

11-05-2012, 06:36 PM	#13830
therealbigman bout a dollar 3.98 Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Texas Gulf Coast Oddometer: 3,069	There is a Transalp in the pic , look closely . __________________ Marko 08 xr650l 99 xr650l 84atc200s 85atc200s 80ct110 99xr70 04xr50 85atc70 87trx70 Dumb ass people do dumb ass things

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