The things 'ya'do (she went mad)

[Higgy]

Woke up this morning with no plans really, Having a pook about on face book and ebay, 3 hrs later iv got this on me Drive..... Yeh! she went Mad!....

 

[Dave_S]

Nice!

 

[Higgy]

She calmed down Eventually... But then gave the ultimatum ME! Or one of the Transalps has to Go...... Il get me coat!

 

[AndycruiserguyLomas]

Nice to see you're still with us Higgy, hanging on.

 

[Higgy]

Ha! yeh, Mind you il have to sell the Land Cruiser to finance the Divorce

 

[madmanmart]

I’d get rid of the Dacia and call it done lol

 

[Higgy]

Nothing to do with me That Hateful pile of shite..... Seriously it's dreadful

 

[fbnss]

Seems you always have to have one around Higgy

 

[Higgy]

Everyone needs a quick escape Nick

 

[fbnss]

I was referring to the Dacia

 

[Higgy]

Ah! im with 'ya'.... No you definitely don't need one of those around....... What does Stepway mean anyway?.... Did they mean Step away?

 

[SteveJB]

Mr Higgy that is an important investment if its going to collect dust it will collect money if its going to collect miles then you will collect memories WIN WIN and WIN if you come to decide to sell it
Now with the great valentine rip off coming up fill the tank up with fuel and go for a relaxing ride
You could get a token for the Mrs just have to remember not to chuck it in the slot machine when you are done with relaxation

 

[Dave_S]

A mate of mine, his then girlfriend gave him the ultimatum: "its me or rallying". He's now happily married - to someone else who doesn't make stupid ultimatums.

 

[Dave_S]

Oh, and always thought "Stepway" was a mistype for "Slipway" - as in, push it down one.... ;-)

 

[Jake the Peg]

Great choice @Higgy although I recently sold mine for a younger one. I might have some bits and bobs if you need anything

 

[Higgy]

Thanks Jake very Kind of you, everything seems fine at the mo so fingers crossed

 

[Jake the Peg]

@Higgy I’m sure with the TA you’ll know, but worth checking the front sprocket shaft splines, and really you should only use a genuine Honda front sprocket if it’s good, there are a couple of options if it’s excessively worn and keep the chain a little slack. Check the wiring for the regulator/ rectifier for overheating and the choke plungers for sticking in the carbs

 

[Higgy]

Thanks Jake... The Africa Twin Mirrors the exact same known things to look out for as the Transalps,.... But iv never had problems with either Bikes.. Im looking forward to getting Stuck into the AT....... Spanner Time again

 

[BobMurphy]

A friend of mine had a Transalp - the engine sprocket was locked onto the splines with a poxy tin plate . . . .

The plate would regularly fail, allowing the sprocket to chatter on the mainshaft:

Some "Transalp Owners' Group" recommended a fix - machine up a split collar with a central spline that was a more substantial means of locking the sprocket. The friend came knocking and . . .

I made two - just in case.

Friend was happy (Peter Wright, for those in the Scottish Motorcycling community !).

Peter set off for a Continental tour and . . .

The fix failed

He sorted the problem though . . . Sold the TA and bought a couple of BMWs .

Strange tale, Honda's design and engineering is usually a lot better than this.

Bob.

 

[Higgy]

Yeh its not the best design, Most folk fit a Super Pinion sprocket (About £50). Splines on the drive shaft wearing are a known Problem..... But in my experience its lack of Maintenance/ Chain too tight/etc etc The shafts and splines on both my Transalps are still like new....... SuperPinion 15T Front Sprocket - Honda XL-V Transalp 600 1987-88 - 250161 | eBay - [Leaving Land Cruiser Club]