Yes another choke question RD07S

[smokeyman]

cheers mate, great im not seeing things, ill get into the tedious spot soon and give it a go. Im heading on a massive overland trip from Uk to Australia, through Himalayas and some cold landscapes in March, Do you reckon ill need it, if not how did you get rid of yours?

[YEN_POWELL]

cheers mate, great im not seeing things, ill get into the tedious spot soon and give it a go. Im heading on a massive overland trip from Uk to Australia, through Himalayas and some cold landscapes in March, Do you reckon ill need it, if not how did you get rid of yours?

Hmm, I think if I was going to the Himalayas I might fix up the choke so it works.

To get rid of it you remove the spring and metal plunger from the end of the cable (Twice obviously). Take the blanking slotted plugs from your front calipers.

Carefully push the plunger with spring around it into the choke hole on the carb and screw the blanking plug in behind it (on both carbs). Job done and reversible if you need to put it back how it was.

[GSPD750]

cheers mate, great im not seeing things, ill get into the tedious spot soon and give it a go. Im heading on a massive overland trip from Uk to Australia, through Himalayas and some cold landscapes in March, Do you reckon ill need it, if not how did you get rid of yours?

With an operating choke on a long trip such as yours you will most likely save yourself alot of cranking amps (if you drain your battery) when trying to start your bike on those frosty mornings. I would spend the $ on whatever it takes for parts to fix my choke.

Be prepared. Learn your bike....learn how to fix a flat at the side of the road. Do you know the history of your fuel pump? Spare R/R? Using a multimeter etc...Do you have the original tool kit?..Owners and Maint. Manual? Chain and sprocket maintenance (so important). Did I say be prepared? If you don't know...ask someone. Lots of help here. Cheers. Sounds like an epic trip.

[smokeyman]

Ok so ill get in there and fix the choke, save my battery some man power.

Fixing flats, it always takes a few goes to get used to it, its a much bigger tyre to my last bike (Honda CT110) i took across the Australian desert... And that was hard to start off with when i got punctures. Tube or tubeless tyre... that is the question and best type of tyre that handles on and off rd and the weight of gear. I dont know the history of my fuel pump. Is R/R = regulator/rectifier? I hear these are common as well to go bust, so yes will bring a spare... How will I know if she goes bust.. Dead battery?
Yep, chain and sprocket will give my self new ones before i go and regular check up every day on the rd will occur.

I have given my self a few months to wrap my head around the bike, I wish i had my shed back home though with all the tools, I have to work outside in Londons winter now. I haven't got the tools the bike should have come with, i have just ordered a spark plug tool to get the deep ones out. What else are major tools to be more specific that Ill need. And yes I have the Haynes manual ill bring with me.

Thanks for the help and al the great replies.
Nothing but positive vibrations leaking from the tinternet at the moment.
Cheers, Marty

[GSPD750]

Ok so ill get in there and fix the choke, save my battery some man power.

Fixing flats, it always takes a few goes to get used to it, its a much bigger tyre to my last bike (Honda CT110) i took across the Australian desert... And that was hard to start off with when i got punctures. Tube or tubeless tyre... that is the question and best type of tyre that handles on and off rd and the weight of gear. I dont know the history of my fuel pump. Is R/R = regulator/rectifier? I hear these are common as well to go bust, so yes will bring a spare... How will I know if she goes bust.. Dead battery?
Yep, chain and sprocket will give my self new ones before i go and regular check up every day on the rd will occur.

I have given my self a few months to wrap my head around the bike, I wish i had my shed back home though with all the tools, I have to work outside in Londons winter now. I haven't got the tools the bike should have come with, i have just ordered a spark plug tool to get the deep ones out. What else are major tools to be more specific that Ill need. And yes I have the Haynes manual ill bring with me.

Thanks for the help and al the great replies.
Nothing but positive vibrations leaking from the tinternet at the moment.
Cheers, Marty

Hello Marty,

For flats I like to carry at least 3 irons (1 long, 2 shorter irons). Many tire threads here if you want to do a search. Tires are a personal preference thing...I like the Metzler Tourance for the long haul that is mostly tarmac.
They seem to last.

Sounds as if you have the original Honda fuel pump which as we all know have contacts that can burnout and pit. Remove the pump and the 2 screws from the cover and pry off to inspect these contacts. Their is a replacement part for these now at Wemoto.
Honda XRV 750 R/S Africa Twin RD07 94-95 Fuel Pump Repair Kit - Point Switch
Or...get yourself a solid state Facet Fuel Pump from Rugged Roads.
http://s235589345.e-shop.info/shop/a...aid%3DFacet%26
Fitting instructions here.
Facet fuel pump installation...long

Yes, R/R is your voltage rectifier. It is a known problem on the AT which has the tendancy to fail and go into an overvoltage situation. When this happens your battery can boil and overheat rendering it useless. It can also melt wires, burn out bulbs amongst other components. Definately bring a spare if you do not know the history of whats in there now.
Honda XRV 750 R/S Africa Twin RD07 94-95 Regulator Rectifier

I would also pack a mini multimeter for measuring output voltage. Easy to check the health status of your R/R by putting the meter into DC voltage mode and checking the voltage accross the battery terminals. As a rule with the engine idleing you want to see 13.5 dc volts or so. Reving the throttle you do NOT want to see the voltage exceed 14.8 volts. Anything over that can lead to a meltdown as I explained earlier.
Autoranging Digital Multimeter - Screwfix.com, Where the Trade Buys

As a preventative measure for this impending doom of an R/R failure you could fit yourself a voltage monitor which will give you heads up status at all times. I like the Dyna Charge Monitor..but their are others.
**Internal Linking (Threads)
The Kuryakyn LED Battery Gauge would also get my vote
if I was in the market. A bit pricey.
http://www.vtwinmania.co.uk/product_...sid=mvhzyhphbk



As mentioned already chain maintenance is always a priority. Keep it slack 7cm or a tad more. Also take into consideration the increased weight of your cargo and how this affects your chain tension.
Some here prefer the Honda original front cushioned (rubber) front sprocket as opposed to the aftermarket. Check your front splines when you have it off and make sure they are not too worn.
Also you can check for radial play of this shaft with the sprocket off by moving it up and down and side to side. A little movement is ok but if it gets excessive your output bearing is probably worn beyond which can also lead to oil weeping out of the seal. It's a big job which entails splitting the cases. Ask me how I know.

For tools, the minimum you want is what you see in the kit or facimile. You've ordered the spark plug socket already, which is good. Others may chime in here on what they like to bring. Keep us posted.

[Shox Dr]

nice little digital battery meter here

And only 8quid


and a traffic light type here for less

[GSPD750]

nice little digital battery meter here

And only 8quid


and a traffic light type here for less

Yes..but it only ranges to 12 volts. And is it waterproof?

[Shox Dr]

never noticed that

[BobA]

Not waterproof, but same company have one which ranges 7.9v - 19.99v DC HERE



Or one that specifically states motorcycle use 0-199.99v DC, but does't say it's waterproof HERE

[dandragarth]

I made up a small strip of metal with a crank on one end to suit.Cut and file for 10mm across flats like photo.Make a better job though and hey presto it should undo the nut but be carefull.it worked for me.Roger