http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/ The Honda Trail Bike Forums provide a place for all trail bike riders to congregate, swapping advice, stories and pictures. We pride ourselves on our friendliness. We cover the Africa Twin, Transalp, Varadero, Dominator and XR range of bikes. en Fri, 24 May 2013 16:45:34 GMT vBulletin 1 http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/images/misc/rss.png http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/ http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/chatter/86173-human-compassion-who-needs.html Fri, 24 May 2013 16:14:10 GMT *Something more hopeful.... AMAZING! DOG SAVES ANOTHER INJURED DOG IN HIGHWAY - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nkadPBEKFk) I... Something more hopeful....


AMAZING! DOG SAVES ANOTHER INJURED DOG IN HIGHWAY - YouTube




I don't imagine it did live but 10/10 to it's friend.

]]> Chatter Cabby http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/chatter/86173-human-compassion-who-needs.html http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/xl/86172-xl125-k2-headlamp.html Fri, 24 May 2013 13:33:15 GMT It's a 6 volt sealed beam jobby. Anyone know where I can get one or an obvious replacement? Not listed at David Silver or any of the usual sources. ]]> XL ghostbreeder http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/xl/86172-xl125-k2-headlamp.html http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/dominator-fmx/86171-absulutely-very-very-last-question-about-mt-top-end-rebuild.html Fri, 24 May 2013 13:21:03 GMT Just kidding. My engine is done and ready to drop back into the frame and before I put it back in I have decided to polish the engine casings... Just kidding.
My engine is done and ready to drop back into the frame and before I put it back in I have decided to polish the engine casings instead of painting them.
I have started with 220 grit sand paper and work my way through 600 then 400 wet and dry but its I long and tedious task.
I have got my BBC iplayer tuned to radio 1 pumping loud music through my amp.
With the help of some homegrown tobacco that keeps mysteriously popping up in my garden, my clutch casing should be ready for a photo op later this afternoon, I will post a photo when I get bored, finished or stop for a munchies break and a cold beer.
Is it just me or do others find polishing theraputic?:blob2:


PS, anyone recommend any good radio stations online that would help make the job more tollerable? :happy10::happy10::happy10: ]]> Dominator / FMX scouseviking http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/dominator-fmx/86171-absulutely-very-very-last-question-about-mt-top-end-rebuild.html http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/meet-ups-rideouts/86170-summer-solstice-run-june-21st-stonehenge-04-52-a.html Fri, 24 May 2013 12:53:40 GMT Hi All. I shall be taking a run down to Stonehenge for the summer solstice on June 21st to see the sacrificial virgins being slayed at sunrise!... Hi All. I shall be taking a run down to Stonehenge for the summer solstice on June 21st to see the sacrificial virgins being slayed at sunrise! Heading from Bath at 0330AM to get down for sun up at 0452. Been there on the solstice before but never for sunrise. Weather dependant to a point. Probably head off for a run towards Midhurst, Hampshire afterwards for a late breakfast before a blat back across the plain. Free access to the stones and parking. The hippy in me is trying to get out again!:toothy4:
Stonehenge 2013 - eFestivals.co.uk ]]> Meet Ups / Rideouts barftone http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/meet-ups-rideouts/86170-summer-solstice-run-june-21st-stonehenge-04-52-a.html http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/transalp/86169-02-650-muffler-compatible-95-600-a.html Fri, 24 May 2013 10:39:19 GMT Hi,

Would anyone know if a muffler (or 'collector', whatever you refer to it as) from an '02 Transalp 650 would be direct fit on a '95 Transalp 600?

Thanks in advance,
Kenny ]]> Transalp K3nny http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/transalp/86169-02-650-muffler-compatible-95-600-a.html http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/chatter/86168-xrv-photo-competition.html Fri, 24 May 2013 06:32:33 GMT The long winter and disappointing Spring has no doubt curtailed some of the early riding season activities but hopefully most of us are getting some... The long winter and disappointing Spring has no doubt curtailed some of the early riding season activities but hopefully most of us are getting some decent riding in now. That being the case I would like to remind everyone that the XRV Photo Competition is up and running and I urge everyone to have a go and enter their photos in the Charity Calendar thread over the coming weeks. Follow link for competition rules and where to post your photos.

http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/charity-calendar/

Members are entitled to enter up to 3 photos and you will be invited to vote for your favourites at the end of August. The winners will have their photos printed in the XRV 2014 calendar (available via the forum from October).

All the proceeds from the sale of the calendars will be donated to charity (50% to the Alan Vardy charity and 50% to Motorcycle Outreach) so please give your support to the project.

XRV members have produced some great quality calendars in previous years, thanks to your great photos and the efforts of DigitalCaptive to produce the calendars. With his guidance, I 'm happy to pull the thing together this year....just need your photos now, so over to you boys and girls! ]]> Chatter Kingfisher http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/chatter/86168-xrv-photo-competition.html http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/spotted/86167-africa-twin-lufbra.html Fri, 24 May 2013 05:17:32 GMT Spotted last night 23rd May @ c. 19.00 . Beautiful RWB AT (RD07 I think) riding along the ring road (Epinal Way) towards the university. Brought me a... Spotted last night 23rd May @ c. 19.00 . Beautiful RWB AT (RD07 I think) riding along the ring road (Epinal Way) towards the university. Brought me a smile after a thankless day at work... ]]> Spotted Lulu http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/spotted/86167-africa-twin-lufbra.html http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/chatter/86166-happy-birthday-outrunner.html Fri, 24 May 2013 04:56:52 GMT Happy birthday Andy, all the best from all of us... Happy birthday Andy, all the best from all of us :occasion1::occasion4::occasion5::occasion6::occas ion7::occasion9::occasion4::occasion9::occasion4:: occasion9::occasion4: ]]> Chatter Lord Vader http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/chatter/86166-happy-birthday-outrunner.html http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/sale-wanted/86165-dr350s-exhaust-slip.html Thu, 23 May 2013 22:10:39 GMT Anyone got one of these around? Anyone got one of these around? ]]> For Sale / Wanted Paul-S http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/sale-wanted/86165-dr350s-exhaust-slip.html http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/chatter/86164-parking-ticket.html Thu, 23 May 2013 21:17:12 GMT 1 2 3 1 2 3 ]]> Chatter jamie92j http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/chatter/86164-parking-ticket.html http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/meet-ups-rideouts/86163-saturday-1st-june.html Thu, 23 May 2013 16:34:24 GMT I am probably free from kids, wife, dog, etc. as they are away camping. Thinking of heading for the seaside somewhere for a ride if anyone out and... I am probably free from kids, wife, dog, etc. as they are away camping. Thinking of heading for the seaside somewhere for a ride if anyone out and about.....?
possibly Hastings, Brighton, South Downs and back up to London....but open to suggestions.... ]]> Meet Ups / Rideouts Tony Varadero http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/meet-ups-rideouts/86163-saturday-1st-june.html http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/africa-twin/86162-xrv650-rear-wheel.html Thu, 23 May 2013 16:04:08 GMT Hi, Posting from Ireland. Need a rear wheel for my xrv650, old one is corroded. If none available maybe somebody can tell me where I can get it... Hi,
Posting from Ireland. Need a rear wheel for my xrv650, old one is corroded. If none available maybe somebody can tell me where I can get it repaired. Thanks. ]]> Africa Twin Kerrytwin http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/africa-twin/86162-xrv650-rear-wheel.html http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/chatter/86161-petition-get-motorcycle-awareness-included-car-test.html Thu, 23 May 2013 15:13:10 GMT Dont know if this has been posted already but seemed like a worthy idea.... I for one would love to see this come into being ... Dont know if this has been posted already but seemed like a worthy idea.... I for one would love to see this come into being

http://www.change.org/petitions/driv...share_petition ]]> Chatter pale rider http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/chatter/86161-petition-get-motorcycle-awareness-included-car-test.html http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/product-reviews/86160-hepco-becker-pannier-racks.html Thu, 23 May 2013 14:31:37 GMT after waiting for a set to come up on ebay for the past 2 years, I finally bit the bullet and bought a new set - £340!! I have Hepco and Becker crash... after waiting for a set to come up on ebay for the past 2 years, I finally bit the bullet and bought a new set - £340!! I have Hepco and Becker crash bars on my Super ten which are great so I assumed the pannier racks would be just as good....

7 bloody hours to fit them!!- the quality of the fitting is terrible, the racks arent even straight. not impressed!!

if you are thinking about a set - dont bother!!

Sean ]]> Product Reviews sean http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/product-reviews/86160-hepco-becker-pannier-racks.html http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/africa-twin/86159-soft-panners.html Thu, 23 May 2013 12:34:49 GMT Does anyone use soft bags on their at that don't have clearance problems with the exhaust. I was going to get givi racks to overcome this but thought it was worth asking here first. Cheers ]]> Africa Twin leevtr http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/africa-twin/86159-soft-panners.html http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/meet-ups-rideouts/86158-moreton-marsh-meet.html Thu, 23 May 2013 08:23:43 GMT Had a great time at the Moreton in Marsh meet last night. Literally hundreds of bikes! Will try and put a couple of pics up via the phone! Had a great time at the Moreton in Marsh meet last night. Literally hundreds of bikes! Will try and put a couple of pics up via the phone! ]]> Meet Ups / Rideouts Stimpy http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/meet-ups-rideouts/86158-moreton-marsh-meet.html http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/dominator-fmx/86157-slr-engine-swap.html Thu, 23 May 2013 07:25:40 GMT Hi iam new to this forum just bought an slr 650 and in the middle of an engine swap , can anyone tell me any differences between the slr engine and a... Hi iam new to this forum just bought an slr 650 and in the middle of an engine swap , can anyone tell me any differences between the slr engine and a vigor one ? the vigor one has a housing on the left side off the engine with hose take offs and was wondering what its for .. cheers ]]> Dominator / FMX FINAVONFORD http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/dominator-fmx/86157-slr-engine-swap.html http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/transalp/86156-all-600-owners-help-please.html Thu, 23 May 2013 07:18:58 GMT Can someone please have a look at there rear cylinder head There is a small right angle pipe coming out the top, what goes to this?! See here:... Can someone please have a look at there rear cylinder head

There is a small right angle pipe coming out the top, what goes to this?!

See here:
CYLINDER HEAD COVER - TRANSALP 600 XL600VN 1992 GERMANY - XL600VN - Sale Honda motorcycle spare parts microfiche origin ]]> Transalp jamie92j http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/transalp/86156-all-600-owners-help-please.html http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/chatter/86155-birthday-spin-out.html Thu, 23 May 2013 06:12:10 GMT Hi all just to say there is a small Blog up on our site from my birthday spin out yesterday (22nd) and i got sun shine, how lucky am I... ... Hi all just to say there is a small Blog up on our site from my birthday spin out yesterday (22nd) and i got sun shine, how lucky am I...

www.transalptraceybrothers.com

Thanks every one.

TTB1 Dan :thumb: ]]> Chatter dano22 http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/chatter/86155-birthday-spin-out.html http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/transalp/86154-how-repair-missing-broken-fairing-lug.html Wed, 22 May 2013 22:32:19 GMT Few of my side fairing's lugs are missing, what is the best way to repair, replace them? ]]> Transalp tcxbalage http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/transalp/86154-how-repair-missing-broken-fairing-lug.html http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/meet-ups-rideouts/86153-25-26-27-may-anyone-out-about-down-south.html Wed, 22 May 2013 22:04:31 GMT Well iv finally got a long weekend off and nothing to do so just wondered if anyone was doing anything or anything was happening this weekend, meet... Well iv finally got a long weekend off and nothing to do so just wondered if anyone was doing anything or anything was happening this weekend, meet up, Ace Cafe, off road anything as its just me andn the bike all weekend. My main plan is the Plain if anyone is up for a bit of dirt, well dust at the mo as iv just spent the last week up there watching all the small bikes hoofing around, wasnt wishing i was on a bike much.
It will be a easy run as iv not rode up there yet unless some one else is out.


Thanks Bazz ]]> Meet Ups / Rideouts bazza http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/meet-ups-rideouts/86153-25-26-27-may-anyone-out-about-down-south.html http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/kawasaki/86151-klx-650-thoughts.html Wed, 22 May 2013 20:56:26 GMT Hi Guys, I'm new here, being a recent convert to dirt bikes after the ATR event last weekend...

Anyone got any thoughts or reccomendations for the KLX650. I am hopefully going to obtain one very soon, and would appreciate any pointers on what I should look for. AND any recommended mods / upgrades to make?

Many Thanks,

Ben ]]> Kawasaki ben600 http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/kawasaki/86151-klx-650-thoughts.html http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/chatter/86150-music-lovers-rejoice-space-rock-alive-kicking.html Wed, 22 May 2013 18:55:18 GMT The spirit of Hawkwind* has been resurrected Maaaan. New album by Hookworms, Pearl Mystic. I heard a song on Radio 6. Took a chance on the album.... The spirit of Hawkwind* has been resurrected Maaaan.
New album by Hookworms, Pearl Mystic.
I heard a song on Radio 6. Took a chance on the album.
Droney sounds guitars and the fatlad can sing and scream.
Fabulous, play it loud and be killed by your neighbours.

Brilliant, young people are getting ranty again.
Chunko'.
*Hawkind? never heard of them try Silver machine. ]]> Chatter chunkolini http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/chatter/86150-music-lovers-rejoice-space-rock-alive-kicking.html http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/africa-twin/86147-rd04-total-loss-electrics.html Wed, 22 May 2013 17:41:46 GMT Hello All So as per normal jumped on the AT and started her up. Was wheeling her backwards to get out a the spot that it was parked in and all of... Hello All

So as per normal jumped on the AT and started her up. Was wheeling her backwards to get out a the spot that it was parked in and all of a sudden switched off and lost all power to the electrics. the alarm still has power but everything else is dead.......checked the fuses on the dash and on the +ve by the battery........Any pointers!?

cheers
mark ]]> Africa Twin griffo18 http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/africa-twin/86147-rd04-total-loss-electrics.html http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/recommended-dealers-service-providers-campsites/86146-thread-repairing-sand-blasting-proper-mechanic-around-west-london.html Wed, 22 May 2013 17:38:09 GMT I'm looking for a shop (or someone) to repair a few threads (snapped bolts), someone who does sandblasting and a proper motorbike mechanic in West London. If you know any of them please let me know, thanks. ]]> Recommended Dealers / Service Providers / Campsites tcxbalage http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/recommended-dealers-service-providers-campsites/86146-thread-repairing-sand-blasting-proper-mechanic-around-west-london.html http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/product-reviews/86145-swiss-army-storm-cookers.html Wed, 22 May 2013 17:32:08 GMT Something the well travelled AT owner could use ?? Don't know where else to put this post other than in reviews..

Lightweight , simple , old fashioned and does the job..water hot enough for a brew in 5 minutes..comes with a couple of pots, frying pan and seperate handle. Uses pink spirit to fuel it...does me :blob3:



]]> Product Reviews MUDD http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/product-reviews/86145-swiss-army-storm-cookers.html http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/bmw/86144-napkin-anyone.html Wed, 22 May 2013 16:56:25 GMT Image: http://www.animateit.net/data/media/august2009/drool.gif Image: http://www.abload.de/img/dirk4.jpgtucl.jpg




]]> BMW Rubberchicken http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/bmw/86144-napkin-anyone.html http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/dominator-fmx/86143-very-last-question-top-end-rebuild.html Wed, 22 May 2013 16:52:58 GMT After setting my valve clearances yesterday so they was spot on, today they have dissapeared into thin air. With four revolutions of the engine they... After setting my valve clearances yesterday so they was spot on, today they have dissapeared into thin air.
With four revolutions of the engine they are still tight. with no gap.

1st revolution there is a click from the valves as the piston rises up to TDC........no gap.
2nd revolution, no click on the way to TDC and no gap.
3rd revolution same as 1st revolution.
4th revolution same as 2nd.
I am assuming summits up and I need to do em again.:withstupid:
Just not sure what. ]]> Dominator / FMX scouseviking http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/dominator-fmx/86143-very-last-question-top-end-rebuild.html http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/chatter/86142-woolwich-atmospheric-times.html Wed, 22 May 2013 16:43:34 GMT This could escalate....I hope not. Horrible..... This could escalate....I hope not.

Horrible..... ]]> Chatter Cabby http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/chatter/86142-woolwich-atmospheric-times.html http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/sale-wanted/86141-wanted-rd07-good-rear-shock.html Wed, 22 May 2013 16:38:33 GMT Hi looking to buy a good rear shock for 2001 RD 07 think mine is goosed I ,m in Belfast happy to pay postage , please something which is good not... Hi looking to buy a good rear shock for 2001 RD 07 think mine is goosed I ,m in Belfast happy to pay postage , please something which is good not one worse than my one .
Just thougth would try here before I run out and sell the dog to buy one, if I take mine of to be rebuilt will be off the road probably for at least a few weeks
Oh and one more thing does any other members in the N. Ireland know of really good and trustworthy A T bike mechanic who would be in the Antrim area this is proving to be a very steep learning curve for me
Cheers ]]> For Sale / Wanted thelimestone1 http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/sale-wanted/86141-wanted-rd07-good-rear-shock.html