New Africa Twin owner!!

[PhilZ]

Hello,

Nice to see that I am not the only one who has just bought an old RD04 model recently.

I am like you keen to share info and get advice from other XRV (africa twin owner).

For stickers: a french company offers XRV stickers : AXESS STICKER autocollants, stickers, motos, autos (I have never tried them so cannot say if they are good or not)

For parts, there is a french website called www.leboncoin.fr where one can buy used parts for everything (including the XRV). problem for you, it is in french.

Hope this helps.

PhilZ
(from Bordeaux France)

[Daddio]

Hi, I see that you recently purchased this bike, but if for whatever reason you're not getting on with it or just want to sell it, then I would be really interested in buying it from you, may even show you a profit!

Rgds, Michael

[PhilZ]

Hi Michael,

I am quite happy with the Bike. I bought it as I had the same model RD04 in early 90s and wanted to ride this kind of bike again.

There is a french web site called www.leboncoin.fr where one can see used models for Sale sometimes.

Brgds

PhilZ

[cola414]

Hi again,
Just a quick update on my RD04 since I last posted on here!

I completely stripped her down,powdercoated the frame,all brackets powdercoated,cleaned and repaired the loom,new brakes,oil and filters.....generally everything really!!Left the paintwork alone as she was,nt too bad,just a couple of stickers here and there to cover a few blemishes.
Biggest expense was the suspension bearings,as they were rubber ducked,also the choke cable was well gunged up but after stripping,cleaning and lubricating it,s now perfect!There was also a lot of ****e in the airbox so thoroughly cleaned and fitted with a new filter.Engine was sweet so left it alone and it has just passed MOT,so paris dakar here I come (only kidding) Let me know what you lot think??I love it!!

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[kitped]

Great looking bike, any chance of a shot of teh top of the tank showing the red around the filler cap, was this something you applied?

[Paul-S]

Nice bike

[Sohoeasy]

That's a very tidy RD04 there (good work),and all the more enjoyable at the price you paid for it !

[Lulu]

Sweeeeeet! Looks fabulous

[cola414]

Cheers Guys!!As regards the red around the filler cap there were a few marks just behind the cap so I bought some red vinyl from a graphics suppliers,trimmed it and stuck it on,I think it looks pretty much a factory finish!!I,m away from home at the moment but will put a pic of that up when I get home!!

[kitped]

Cheers Guys!!As regards the red around the filler cap there were a few marks just behind the cap so I bought some red vinyl from a graphics suppliers,trimmed it and stuck it on,I think it looks pretty much a factory finish!!I,m away from home at the moment but will put a pic of that up when I get home!!

Cheers