Trying to find out what size thread are the oil connections on my RD08 frame. I know the oil filler cap is M20 x 2.5 Looking to find out what the otherconnections are

How on earth are you meant to check the coolant level in the reserve tank? I can see the upper and lower level marks on the outside but even with shining a strong torch through the tank from behind then I still can't see the level of the coolant inside. You can't even look down through the...

is the oil supposed to spit out when you rev the bollox of it when the filler cap is off ?? mine doesn't , does this mean oil pump renewal ?? before I rev it to death ???

How do a Barrister from London and a lorry driver from Devon end up discussing toilet cistern filler valves on Facebook chat

Christmas is close, so too is the snow! Just spotted these on Ebay! HONDA XL1000V VARADERO XL 1000 V 07 GIVI TN454 ENGINE CRASH STUNT BARS eBay item number: 271344501740 Nice stocking filler for some one!! HoHoHo.....

fuel filler cap with key £15 posted

After a long motorway ride I have sotted a slight mist of oil around the filer cap, not a leak as such just a trace, I am guessing that there should be an O ring fitted in the recess that the filler cap/dipstick screws into. is there meant to be an O ring there?

Hi all, as mentioned in previous posts, I am trying to resurrect one of these beasts. Unfortunately the fuel tank is beyond it,(no filler cap & full of rust & dents) so I was wondering if the tank from any other XL/XR model would fit without too much hassle. I'm doing this on a budget, so the...

Hi all, I have tried on the XL forum, but no one has replied, so I will ask the question here. I have an XL 600lmf, & I want to know if the fuel filler cap from a Domi will fit the lmf tank? I only ask because there are several cheap ones on fleabay for the Domi, but nowt for the lmf, Dave...

Hello again! Does anyone know if the fuel filler cap from a dominator will fit an LMF fuel tank? I only ask because they are quite abundent on ebay, whereas the LMF one's are like hens teeth!:(

well ive just bought meself a 70,s DT175, paid too much for it at £200 but the sound and smell won me over . matching frame and engine numbers and the engine frame wheels and the like are all in good nick . Gonna turn it into a tracker with daylight MOT for this years Dirt Quake in june ...

Mate of mine has just bought a xr 250 1999 bought it round today for check over everything is fine except in oil filler in frame there is emulsified oil if it was water cooled you would say its head gasket, bike has been stood for 18 months any way drained oil and fitted new filter , anyone come...

hi all, well what with my recent offroad stuff I`ve noticed a few small cracks , well 6inch long stuff:eek: in the sides. Last time used some P38 filler from previous off , but not very flexible . What do you guys recommend. Not looking for a perfect job as the bikes destined for more ruff...

Hi, Just bought a 2001 650 transalp with 23,000 miles, after giving it a check over I was quite shocket to find a LOT of rust in and around the petrol filler neck, can any one tell me if this is normal , Allso has the 650 transalp got any form of fuel fillter fitted, Thanks, Ian.:(

Hi there my biking chums. Anybody struggled getting their finger and thumb to undo the oil filler / dipstick on a TA700? Well I found an old cricket stump in the dark corner of the garage. Sawed a 6mm wide x 12mm deep slot in the end and proceeded to undo a very tight oil filler. Works a treat...

Hi Guys, My Transalp is turning in to a project! So far I have changes the left hand switch cluster, the indicator relay and the speedo sender unit. Next problem! Went to fill up today after a long trip in the rain and found the surround of the filler hole was full of water with none...

Nothing to do with me but someone on here (can't remeber who) was looking for these;) http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AFRICA-TWIN-FAIRING-PARTS_W0QQitemZ200231383028QQihZ010QQcategoryZ10460QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Okay guys, my home made panniers came back from the wleders and well there are some bits on the indside that are a bit pocked.. so I would like to fill them with something.. but What i need to know is there any fillers that i can use that i can then powder coat? Cheers Xander

Not sure what to really call this and it's not really a bodge either - but I like it and thought it would fit best in here...........:rolleyes: The Africa Twin has a huge hole at the top of the rear engine frame which is a strengthening tube running through the frame to either side. This is...

Has anyone tried (sucessfully!) to remove that REALLY annoying plate that sits at the bottom of the filler neck on a 650? The one that has a flap in it that the fuel nozzle just fits in to. I'm sure it's there to stop stoopid Americans filling the bike with diesel and then suing Honda (OK, if...