The Africa Twin thread - Page 812

Ladder106 · 03-09-2013, 08:54 PM

Looks like I'm out on this one guys, sorry.

Leaving for the coast on July 30th. Would have to be home about a week before that by say the 23rd.

The other problem for me right now is funding. Retired from the FD in December and have only received 50% pay for the past 3 months. The system is making it difficult to get things straightened out. I expected this and am not eating catfood (yet) but living off savings is a bit scary so taking long trips becomes a bit of a luxury.

Apologies for the personal stuff but I thought I owe you an explanation.

I will certainly miss seeing everyone again.

@dreamer · 03-10-2013, 06:10 AM

Hello everyone, had a strange thing happen the other day and need some help. Went to hit the magic button the other day and nothing so I hit it again and "magic" it started but the starter won't disengage even with the key off so I disconnected the battery and took the switch apart and cleaned it with come contact cleaner spray, put it all back together and when I was reconnecting the battery it tried to start itsself again even with the key off. I'm now thinking that its the starter solonoid . Any ideas????

Jonathan, a few months ago I remember seeing a thread that you started asking if there was any interest in any Excel 18" 32 hole wheels. What ever became of this? I see your site doesn't list them Did I miss out or is it still in the works, just wondering I can't find any here in Thailand.

Thanks for any input of words of wisdom
Keith

Ladder106 · 03-10-2013, 07:27 AM

Quote:

I'm now thinking that its the starter solonoid

Yep

Give it a sharp tap with a hammer and see if it disengages.

2bold2getold · 03-10-2013, 08:34 AM

Some BMWs and some cars have that problem. It seems when the voltage in the battery gets low the cranking current goes up (counter intuitive) and sticks the points in the starter relay/solenoid.

Papa Pete · 03-11-2013, 06:31 PM

Hey Jim talked to the brothers and either month works for us. I'll keep watching the votes for dates. So team cheese is in. RALLY TIME!!!!!!

NORTH RIDER · 03-11-2013, 07:33 PM

i don't think i can make the AFRICA TWIN meet this time.
i do enjoy hanging out with TEAM CHEESE. last time I saw DAVE he got me really drunk on "lemoncello and Gatorade".

north rider

thump · 03-11-2013, 08:18 PM

well after much searching i keep coming up empty handed. does any one know where to find the tank stickers for a RD03? thanks for any leads!

Reidy008 · 03-11-2013, 09:16 PM

Guys it's a long shot but I am looking for a front fender just the center peice as I have the sides. Anyone have one they would be willing to sell?

ujeni · 03-12-2013, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thump

well after much searching i keep coming up empty handed. does any one know where to find the tank stickers for a RD03? thanks for any leads!

I am just starting the search for the restoration of my RD03. Imageworks in the UK can make a set of decals for the RD03, but it won't include the stripes (only the logos and such). You will need to paint the stripes yourself. I plan to have a set shipped over to me along with some other parts. PM me if you would like to have a set sent with mine. I could then ship it to you from California is you are in the states.

Do you have an RD03 or are you modifying a Transalp?

gpmucci · 03-12-2013, 11:07 AM

It's great, incredible handling!!

Bad photo!
I'm officialy in love!

Fliegenfischer · 03-12-2013, 12:58 PM

Great bike gpmucci !!

You are shure the chain isn`t a little bit too tautly ?
Or is there a spring-loaded chain adjuster installed ?

Papa Pete · 03-12-2013, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NORTH RIDER

i don't think i can make the AFRICA TWIN meet this time.
i do enjoy hanging out with TEAM CHEESE. last time I saw DAVE he got me really drunk on "lemoncello and Gatorade".

north rider

That stuff will sneak up on you every time.

Are you going to make the Wi rally this year? How many At in the stable now?

Joz · 03-13-2013, 05:38 AM

Jim, I'm in!

thump · 03-13-2013, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ujeni

I am just starting the search for the restoration of my RD03. Imageworks in the UK can make a set of decals for the RD03, but it won't include the stripes (only the logos and such). You will need to paint the stripes yourself. I plan to have a set shipped over to me along with some other parts. PM me if you would like to have a set sent with mine. I could then ship it to you from California is you are in the states.

Do you have an RD03 or are you modifying a Transalp?

yeh, i've got a 89 RD03,shes not quite as pretty as yours but its all original and unmolested. dropped it and beat up the right side of the tank a good bit. really not looking to paint everything.had a good tank i found in germany shipped over but it got lost in transit.DHL sucks!

A-Wind · 03-13-2013, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thump

had a good tank i found in germany shipped over but it got lost in transit.DHL sucks!

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.

03-11-2013, 06:31 PM	#12170
Papa Pete RIDES RED Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Hondarosa WI Oddometer: 618	July or August Hey Jim talked to the brothers and either month works for us. I'll keep watching the votes for dates. So team cheese is in. RALLY TIME!!!!!!

03-11-2013, 07:33 PM	#12171
NORTH RIDER Studly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2007 Location: THUNDER BAY,ONT CANADA Oddometer: 654	can't make it i don't think i can make the AFRICA TWIN meet this time. i do enjoy hanging out with TEAM CHEESE. last time I saw DAVE he got me really drunk on "lemoncello and Gatorade". north rider __________________ 2006 KTM 950 ADVENTURE S 1993 HONDA AFRICA TWIN ( XRV 750 ) GREEN 1993 HONDA AFRICA TWIN ( XRV 750 ) BLACK 1993 HONDA AFRICA TWIN ( XRV 750 ) BLACK 1988 SUZUKI DR 750 S ( DOCTOR BIG )

03-11-2013, 09:16 PM	#12173
Reidy008 I,m in if we go fast Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Peoria, AZ Oddometer: 1,438	Front fender Guys it's a long shot but I am looking for a front fender just the center peice as I have the sides. Anyone have one they would be willing to sell?

03-12-2013, 11:07 AM	#12175
gpmucci gpmucci Joined: Aug 2006 Oddometer: 165	"NXR" replica, first tour It's great, incredible handling!! Bad photo! I'm officialy in love!

03-12-2013, 12:58 PM	#12176
Fliegenfischer Adventurer Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Hannover Oddometer: 31	NXR Replica Great bike gpmucci !! You are shure the chain isn`t a little bit too tautly ? Or is there a spring-loaded chain adjuster installed ?

03-09-2013, 08:54 PM	#12166
Ladder106 It's a short cut, really Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Davis, CA Oddometer: 4,269	Looks like I'm out on this one guys, sorry. Leaving for the coast on July 30th. Would have to be home about a week before that by say the 23rd. The other problem for me right now is funding. Retired from the FD in December and have only received 50% pay for the past 3 months. The system is making it difficult to get things straightened out. I expected this and am not eating catfood (yet) but living off savings is a bit scary so taking long trips becomes a bit of a luxury. Apologies for the personal stuff but I thought I owe you an explanation. I will certainly miss seeing everyone again.

03-10-2013, 06:10 AM	#12167
@dreamer Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2011 Location: Pattaya, Thailand Oddometer: 112	Hello everyone, had a strange thing happen the other day and need some help. Went to hit the magic button the other day and nothing so I hit it again and "magic" it started but the starter won't disengage even with the key off so I disconnected the battery and took the switch apart and cleaned it with come contact cleaner spray, put it all back together and when I was reconnecting the battery it tried to start itsself again even with the key off. I'm now thinking that its the starter solonoid . Any ideas???? Jonathan, a few months ago I remember seeing a thread that you started asking if there was any interest in any Excel 18" 32 hole wheels. What ever became of this? I see your site doesn't list them Did I miss out or is it still in the works, just wondering I can't find any here in Thailand. Thanks for any input of words of wisdom Keith

03-10-2013, 08:34 AM	#12169
2bold2getold Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2011 Location: DFW TX Oddometer: 489	Some BMWs and some cars have that problem. It seems when the voltage in the battery gets low the cranking current goes up (counter intuitive) and sticks the points in the starter relay/solenoid.

03-11-2013, 08:18 PM	#12172
thump Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2005 Location: b-town,nj Oddometer: 157	well after much searching i keep coming up empty handed. does any one know where to find the tank stickers for a RD03? thanks for any leads!

03-13-2013, 05:38 AM	#12178
Joz What could go wrong? Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Colorado Oddometer: 1,654	Jim, I'm in! __________________ '00 XRV750 Africa Twin, '99 CRM250-AR, '88 TLM220R, '77 TS-50 Death is more universal than life; everyone dies but not everyone lives. -A. Sachs "Get on with living or get on with dying" Paul Rodden 71 years old Diesel RV build

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