Transalps,,,,,vstrom 650/700
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Transalps,,,,,vstrom 650/700
Anybody tried them? I tried a transalp 650 long time ago.....sold bikes back then as quick as I bought them. Just contemplating my options...
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Re: Transalps,,,,,vstrom 650/700
George has got a transalp, done a good number of miles on it. Calling George.....
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Re: Transalps,,,,,vstrom 650/700
duke dyson on youtube has a few video about his 'strom
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OY0eeLjWDY[/youtube]
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OY0eeLjWDY[/youtube]
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Re: Transalps,,,,,vstrom 650/700
Not owened either but done lots of work on them !
transalp is a pain to work on antiquated engine with screw adjuster tappets which take hours to access (700 is better than 650)
650 also has 4 plugs one of them is a real bitch to access!
DL650 is a played with SV650 bit fragile poorly / cheaply built lot of electrical faults often broken wires in loom Digital instrument panel has a rep for failing I seen two !
transalp is a pain to work on antiquated engine with screw adjuster tappets which take hours to access (700 is better than 650)
650 also has 4 plugs one of them is a real bitch to access!
DL650 is a played with SV650 bit fragile poorly / cheaply built lot of electrical faults often broken wires in loom Digital instrument panel has a rep for failing I seen two !
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Re: Transalps,,,,,vstrom 650/700
Thanks for that Davebike and all the others who have replied.davebike wrote: ↑Wed Jan 31, 2018 8:19 amNot owened either but done lots of work on them !
transalp is a pain to work on antiquated engine with screw adjuster tappets which take hours to access (700 is better than 650)
650 also has 4 plugs one of them is a real bitch to access!
DL650 is a played with SV650 bit fragile poorly / cheaply built lot of electrical faults often broken wires in loom Digital instrument panel has a rep for failing I seen two !
Think I might eventually just get the Honda crf250l for the local roads. Still contemplating if I should sell or keep the sh300.
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Re: Transalps,,,,,vstrom 650/700
I have ridden a Vstrom 650, and was impressed by it, a lovely 'V' twin engine which pulls well and good tank range and fuel economy.
Try one before committing to the Honda.
Try one before committing to the Honda.
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Re: Transalps,,,,,vstrom 650/700
Also not ridden one but absolutely agree on the SV engine. But then I would. I've been enjoying riding Tim's Gladys which has the same engine. He gets brilliant mpg when keeping pace with the Postie too.