Honda Adventure Riders Forum
Honda CRF1000L/CRF1100L Africa Twin - Honda's latest Adventure Bike => General => Topic started by: loudpedal on February 18, 2018, 15:14:17
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Time for a new Adventure
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Loudpedal
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VCIF_ThumbUp waiting for your report VCIF_ok
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So far 11 miles home from the local Honda shop.
Riding position is very good. much more upright with higher bars and screen
FBW throttle seems very precise. But the bikes needs a good few more miles on dry salt free roads.
Fender extender, underseat power socket, stebal magnum horn and rear splash guard fitted.
As yet main stand, Givi outback rails and topbox mount are unavailable. but i'm sure will be in a week or so.
Scottoiler will be fitted at 600 miles service.
Hopefully get a few miles this weekend as the salty roads are improving
Loudpedal
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I can hear Andorra calling :)
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I should receive mine in three weeks, is there a tubeless version? I understand the only color avialable is blue tricolor.
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I should receive mine in three weeks, is there a tubeless version? I understand the only color avialable is blue tricolor.
Jack, how do you plan to reach the ground? It is even higher than standard!
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Jack
No tubeless version available yet. Very happy with tubes.
Yes. Just the one colour.
It is a very tall bike. I'm just about 6' and can't get both feet flat on the ground at once.
Loudpedal
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I was told by Honda here that there is a lowered seat
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There is a lower seat... and on the low position doesn't fit quite correctly with the plastics.
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I was told by Honda here that there is a lowered seat
The lower seat is higher than the CRF1000L lower seat...
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have to wait some months again to test it :'(
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have to wait some months again to test it :'(
Saturday Insallah VCIF_ThumbUp
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Not a lot of Billy bolt on parts available just yet.
Scott oiller say it could be a month or so before they have one available as the side panel covers the place where it should go.
Got a main stand today. Will fit that at the weekend.
Hopefully don't have to much difficulty with the springs.
Loudpedal
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Congrats Loudpedal! Looking forward to meet you again in Andorra next May.
Jack... it really is TALLER than the stock Africa Twin. Had a sit on it and even I misjudged how big the Adventure Sports is. Not sure you will be able to compensate only by mounting the lowered seat.
I guess its about 20mm+ taller than normal.
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I measured myself today bareboot 166.5 cm beleive it or not once I was 176 cm. I shall test ride the bike, If not suitable, and if there is no kit to lower it I shall not take it.
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perhaps it can help Jack
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no kit needed ! ;D ;D ;D
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Congrats Loudpedal! Looking forward to meet you again in Andorra next May.
Thanks Bernard
Had a loose plan to make the VIM this year. But not working out now due to a family wedding
Maybe next year
Bike still needs some bits and peices. But main stand and fender extender help with the cleaning
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Loudpedal
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Keep us posted how you farkle your new Africa Twin, Johnny! VCIF_ThumbUp
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nice bike...
Great to now know someone who has taken the plunge and bought the Adventure Sport model. Looking forward to your reports as you farkle it and ride it. Cheers from downunder...
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I should receive mine in three weeks, is there a tubeless version? I understand the only color avialable is blue tricolor.
So Jack, is your AS at home ? have you tried it ?
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I should receive mine in three weeks, is there a tubeless version? I understand the only color avialable is blue tricolor.
So Jack, is your AS at home ? have you tried it ?
hope to receive it this week that is If I can manage the hight.
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Fantastic looking bike. Looking forward to your ride reports. I absolutely love my 2016 AT.
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I should receive mine in three weeks, is there a tubeless version? I understand the only color avialable is blue tricolor.
So Jack, is your AS at home ? have you tried it ?
hope to receive it this week that is If I can manage the hight.
Did you get it?
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Honda Agency told me that one AT adventure sport has arrived to the agency and I can take measurements there.
When I rode the bike my feet were in such a posture that would be the envy of every ballet dancer, also they were informed that it might take months for a lowered seat to arrive.
All the experts at Honda Agency agreed that it would be too dangerous for me to ride the bike, And I settled with the idea of coming to VIM20 on my current AT.
On leaving the Agency I thought why not try the lowered seat of my current AT on the Adventure sport. We put the lowered seat on the Adventure sport and it fit and I felt quite comfortable sitting on it. I also took the lowered Adventure sport for a test ride in the neighborhood and felt quite comfortable with it. So I paid a tremendous amount of money for the tradein in the neighborhood of 9,000 Euro and completed the deal. I should get my new Adventure Sport next week and use it with my current lowered seat.
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AS with my current lowered seat.
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Feet reaching the ground
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Honda Agency told me that one AT adventure sport has arrived to the agency and I can take measurements there.
When I rode the bike my feet were in such a posture that would be the envy of every ballet dancer, also they were informed that it might take months for a lowered seat to arrive.
All the experts at Honda Agency agreed that it would be too dangerous for me to ride the bike, And I settled with the idea of coming to VIM20 on my current AT.
On leaving the Agency I thought why not try the lowered seat of my current AT on the Adventure sport. We put the lowered seat on the Adventure sport and it fit and I felt quite comfortable sitting on it. I also took the lowered Adventure sport for a test ride in the neighborhood and felt quite comfortable with it. So I paid a tremendous amount of money for the tradein in the neighborhood of 9,000 Euro and completed the deal. I should get my new Adventure Sport next week and use it with my current lowered seat.
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Honda Agency told me that one AT adventure sport has arrived to the agency and I can take measurements there.
When I rode the bike my feet were in such a posture that would be the envy of every ballet dancer, also they were informed that it might take months for a lowered seat to arrive.
All the experts at Honda Agency agreed that it would be too dangerous for me to ride the bike, And I settled with the idea of coming to VIM20 on my current AT.
On leaving the Agency I thought why not try the lowered seat of my current AT on the Adventure sport. We put the lowered seat on the Adventure sport and it fit and I felt quite comfortable sitting on it. I also took the lowered Adventure sport for a test ride in the neighborhood and felt quite comfortable with it. So I paid a tremendous amount of money for the tradein in the neighborhood of 9,000 Euro and completed the deal. I should get my new Adventure Sport next week and use it with my current lowered seat.
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AS with my current lowered seat.
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Feet reaching the ground
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Jack - nice buy. I will be following your ride report to and from VIM to get your feedback on how good the bike is for you.
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Great Jack VCIF_ThumbUp
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Congratulation! Enjoy.
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Jack, I just noticed that you do look remarkably younger on the Adventure Sport! VCIF_ThumbUp
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Wow!! finally we found the fountain of youth
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Wow!! finally we found the fountain of youth
Never is too late ;D
Congrats for Adventure Sport VCIF_salut
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Honda Agency told me that one AT adventure sport has arrived to the agency and I can take measurements there.
When I rode the bike my feet were in such a posture that would be the envy of every ballet dancer, also they were informed that it might take months for a lowered seat to arrive.
All the experts at Honda Agency agreed that it would be too dangerous for me to ride the bike, And I settled with the idea of coming to VIM20 on my current AT.
On leaving the Agency I thought why not try the lowered seat of my current AT on the Adventure sport. We put the lowered seat on the Adventure sport and it fit and I felt quite comfortable sitting on it. I also took the lowered Adventure sport for a test ride in the neighborhood and felt quite comfortable with it. So I paid a tremendous amount of money for the tradein in the neighborhood of 9,000 Euro and completed the deal. I should get my new Adventure Sport next week and use it with my current lowered seat.
(https://nxh6sq.am.files.1drv.com/y4mss9AqQjAZbui1TJ30iqgbISJQWd1QSBROAHEsh9VW167E0svoiV1-lGVzkA1hAaFRzR6m3mZs2n4cd2zxrOdjT2megixcVTBrQ2QetKrm5T6eANBFTy8ZI47IukmAa-lbyv0IDvIxDZpek0J7J_orOd_yMpzto9cFrMM6EoA47vBBFaW_yRnpsfceHRymkgEWuOisFNrhdfjtS-_TKup0Q?width=660&height=495&cropmode=none)
AS with my current lowered seat.
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Feet reaching the ground
Congratulations! VCIF_ok
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Looking good there Jack
I finally got out for a run on mine yesterday. 150 miles in mostly wet conditions.
Weather here in N. Ireland has been poor all year so far. Very cold, lots of frost and worse, salty roads
So next run will hopefullty be on Dry Roads.
However I'm very happy with the power dilevery, the way the bike smothes out the bumps and the way it turns
All better than my 2016 dct CRF1000.
No more billy bolt on's as yet. still waiting for Givi to produce their racks for the outback boxes.
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Keeping dry in a garage forecourt with a bunch of tossers.
Loudpedal
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I have got it in my house, since yesterday the first AT - AS in Israel and in the middle east. I did some 40 kms. The bike is much cleaner than the old one, quite responsive. Somehow I get a lot of wind though the screen is height. I still have to decipher the electronic screen, I could not install the center stand of the old bike on the new because it is higher, so a new center stand is ordered. The old bike side bags fit the new bike but at the agency had to adjust the lock of the new key. I also invited a shop manual from Honda Agency something like 80 Euro. Now planning to reinforce for my big back box (written 10 kg) and planning what to take for VIM20.
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hope we see the Adventure Sport VCIF_ThumbUp
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Jack, you are smiling, and thats the most important!
Congratulations with your brand-new ride and looking forward to zipp a coffee with you at your tent. ;D VCIF_salut VCIF_ThumbUp
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Nice one Jack.
Enjoy to the full.
Loudpedal
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I have got it in my house, since yesterday the first AT - AS in Israel and in the middle east. I did some 40 kms. The bike is much cleaner than the old one, quite responsive. Somehow I get a lot of wind though the screen is height. I still have to decipher the electronic screen, I could not install the center stand of the old bike on the new because it is higher, so a new center stand is ordered. The old bike side bags fit the new bike but at the agency had to adjust the lock of the new key. I also invited a shop manual from Honda Agency something like 80 Euro. Now planning to reinforce for my big back box (written 10 kg) and planning what to take for VIM20.
Great wide smile VCIF_ThumbUp
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Yesterday afternoon I fitted a TUTORO automatic chain oiler. Used the delux kit with the twin feed nozzle.
Then went for a wee 50 odd mile run to test it. The oiler works on the motion of your bike, as you go over bumps and crests the piston in the oiler moves and sends oil to the chain. No cutting into wiring or vacuum pipes.
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check them out here
https://www.tutorochainoiler.com/
Scottoiler have still not realeased their version.
Loudpedal
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my cameleon makes the jobs, and more discret ...
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my cameleon makes the jobs, and more discret ...
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Ursa does it for my bike :o
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To the owners of the new model, I'm wondering if the new rear is totally different or I could purchase the parts, to replace my 2017 plastic rear rack.
Can you guys give me an insight on this !?
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Not clear Renald, if you speak about the "new model" or about the "Adventure Sport" ... IMO
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I'm asking about the new Adventure sports metal rear rack, if I could replace my normal AT plastic rear rack without having to change the whole subframe,
I would guess it pretty much the same bike, just cosmetics !?
Sorry for not being clearer.
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To the owners of the new model, I'm wondering if the new rear is totally different or I could purchase the parts, to replace my 2017 plastic rear rack.
Can you guys give me an insight on this !?
I have not heard they are interchangeable but who knows.
https://www.lingshondaparts.com/honda_motorcycle_parts_block_selection_M30?mod_01=1019&mod_02=lp
2018 CRF not available yet...
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I have no part of plastic on my rear rack ... which part do you want to remove ? ???
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I have no part of plastic on my rear rack ... which part do you want to remove ? ???
The passenger grab holders are plastic...
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I have no part of plastic on my rear rack ... which part do you want to remove ? ???
The passenger grab holders are plastic...
Indeed, since I'm using my Mosko Reckless 80 almost all the time, I would love for the panniers to be able to lay lower and remove
those handles, but unfortunately the front saddle height anchor point is also in this whole plastic part, so can't remove it that easily !
Didn't either want to go as far as this http://atoeng.com/ and I'm sure it's pretty heavier as well.
sorry for going off topic guys.
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Givi racks arrived
looking good
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Loudpedal
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