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Africa Twin XRV650 restoration update & advice.
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A fairly long chat regarding my rebuild Links for companies & parts in video. Again, I’m not sponsored/ affiliated/ paid by any of these & will only recommend people, companies & products I’ve used or bought myself with my own money. Fork covers / boots www.ebay.co.uk/itm/266736955530?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=JjaYS2o8SjC&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=UtaWYkdzRHm&var=&widget_ver=arte...
The Africa Twin XRV650 restoration so far
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Africa Twin restoration has finally turned a corner & is now starting to be rebuilt. Seeing the transformation from its former state is great feeling. All those long days & nights in the garage is starting to pay off.
Givi canyon 720 Long Term Review
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Review of bags & usual shameless begging for money. What can I say…. I have no shame 😏
Africa Twin XRV650 RD03 restoration - part 4
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I’ve actually put some effort in & edited a video! Crazy times.
XRV650 Africa Twin RD03 restoration Part 3. End of week 1
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A spanner in a garage talking to his phone.
XRV 650 Africa Twin RD03 restoration Part 2. Day 1
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Had a couple of spare hours to make a start on the bike. Couldn’t be happier than I am right now. Hopefully I won’t run into any major issues or problems but saying that, I know it’s not going to be an easy journey.
Honda Africa Twin XRV 650 RD03. The beginning! (Warhorse has cost me big time!)
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RD03 Africa Twin Restoration… the beginning
QBag tail pack tool bag on Transalp XL750
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Little review of the QBag motorbike / adventure bike tail pack.
XL 750 Transalp rear preload adjustment
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Quick beginners guide on adjusting rear preload on 2023 Transalp.
Givi luggage rack fitting advice Honda Transalp XL 750 2023
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Givi luggage rack help/advice for 2023 XL 750 Transalp
Fitting HEED crash bars / side panel removal XL 750 Transalp 2023
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Fitting advice / guide for HEED crash bars Honda XL 750 Transalp
Caterham roadsport 120 spa 14/7/14
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Caterham roadsport 120 spa 14/7/14
Caterham roadsport 120 Spa circuit 14/7/14
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Caterham roadsport 120 Spa circuit 14/7/14

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  • @gabrielemiroddi7887
    @gabrielemiroddi7887 14 днів тому

    What did you do with that deep scratch ? Did you weld it and sand it flat? Very nice build btw

  • @gemelloafricano
    @gemelloafricano 19 днів тому

    Great video and thank you for taking time to share.

    • @toejamtimmy4402
      @toejamtimmy4402 18 днів тому

      Thank you 😊

    • @gemelloafricano
      @gemelloafricano 17 днів тому

      @@toejamtimmy4402 I was also thinking about rubbing down the alloy bits like the footpeg hangers. Did you by any chance coat them afterwards to protect the alloy?

    • @toejamtimmy4402
      @toejamtimmy4402 17 днів тому

      @@gemelloafricano no I just used Autosol metal cleaner & a non scratch scouring pad that you use for washing up. I shouldn’t need protecting, just regular cleaning

  • @dickyyrrep1383
    @dickyyrrep1383 22 дні тому

    I’m enjoying your progress, I have an RD04 which I’m mechanically restoring. More problems than I thought and much more money !! I’ve replaced the CDI, coils, leads pick ups from the stator, mosfet regulator, starter solenoid. Plugs,leads in fact everything electrical I can change. Today I’ve started on the wheels, rear bearings, chain and front sprocket, and here I have hit a problem that they all seem to suffer from, a worn output shaft,luckily I have a long experience of manufacturing splines so I’m going to tackle that over the weekend. Bought a Takasagi front rim from rugged roads and it’s going to Central Wheels in Coleshill for a full rebuild. It’s a nice project but I dare not tell the wife how much I’ve spent !! I will watch your progress with interest and if I can offer any help just contact me. Regards Richard.

    • @toejamtimmy4402
      @toejamtimmy4402 18 днів тому

      Hi, thanks for the response, much appreciated. The RD04 is a beautiful bike, well worth the money & time. Central wheel components is where I bought my SM Pro rims. The hubs are currently being acid dipped & painted ready for them to be built. Luckily all my electric parts seem to be ok so fingers crossed I won’t have any problems with that. It’d be nice to see your progress & the finished result. The XRV Facebook group is a good place for parts & advice etc, plus it’s where people will appreciate your work. Hopefully see you on there if you’re not already a member 🙂👍

  • @theeschatechannel2854
    @theeschatechannel2854 Місяць тому

    What crash bars are those?

    • @toejamtimmy4402
      @toejamtimmy4402 Місяць тому

      Hi. They’re HEED crash bars. Made in Poland. Some people don’t rate them because they’re quite cheap in comparison to other brands. However this bike has been dropped twice now (whilst stationary) the bars protected all the bodywork and didn’t bend or break. The Honda hand guards are rubbish, they just lift up & allow the lever to bend or snap, so get barkbusters instead. I’ve done a video on the HEED bars if you want any fitting advice.

    • @theeschatechannel2854
      @theeschatechannel2854 Місяць тому

      @@toejamtimmy4402 Thanks! I noticed that the attachment points are on the frame and not the engine like 99% of the other aftermarket bars that copied Hondas design. They remind me of Outback motortek’s crash bars (which is a good thing) I’ll check out the HEED website and your other video too.

  • @balaomagicoa.m8839
    @balaomagicoa.m8839 Місяць тому

    Fire !! Pretty bike 🔥

  • @OdinMovies
    @OdinMovies Місяць тому

    Looking absolutely amazing mate. Especially appreciate you showing which products you use, can be really helpful for me in the coming times. Cheers

    • @toejamtimmy4402
      @toejamtimmy4402 Місяць тому

      Thank you, that’s good to know & I appreciate the feedback.

  • @testpick8137
    @testpick8137 Місяць тому

    The bike is coming along nicely. Interesting point on the rims I will be checking mine.

  • @dangarner9546
    @dangarner9546 Місяць тому

    Great video and really interesting to see what you have done so far. Hopefully you can find some time to do some more as I’m just about to start on an RD07 so it’s great to see what you’ve done and how you did it. Bike looks great by the way!

    • @toejamtimmy4402
      @toejamtimmy4402 Місяць тому

      Thank you, very kind of you to say. I’ll do another video soon as there’s so much I missed out. Good luck with the RD07, they’re a great bike worth saving

  • @JulianDenmark-b1j
    @JulianDenmark-b1j Місяць тому

    Thanks for this, it was a great help. As you say it would have been a great help if the nuts had been tag welded to the brackets, I did as you suggested and super glued them. and yes as someone else has pointed out you need to remove the bars if you need to remove the side panels :>)

    • @toejamtimmy4402
      @toejamtimmy4402 Місяць тому

      Hi. Thank you for the feedback, very pleased it helped. Since that video I’ve had a couple of people tell me the easiest way is to put tape across one side of a ring spanner & then the nut won’t fall out & you can hold it in place. 🤦‍♂️ it’s a much more simple way that never crossed my mind. At least I know for the future. Thanks again 👍

  • @dmbjj1956
    @dmbjj1956 Місяць тому

    That's coming up amazing bud. How many hours did it take to pull the motor out and have the frame naked, in order for it to get painted?

    • @toejamtimmy4402
      @toejamtimmy4402 Місяць тому

      Thank you! It takes a lot longer than I thought it would as all the bolts & parts were bagged up & labelled. The engine is a nightmare to get in & out because there’s barely any room for manoeuvre. The engine hasn’t been touched internally as it runs so sweet.

    • @toejamtimmy4402
      @toejamtimmy4402 Місяць тому

      …allow around 1-2 days to strip & remove engine. The mount bolts are often rusted in & it’s a 2 man job to get it out. Make sure to soak everything in WD40 for at least a day before trying to dismantle.

  • @testpick8137
    @testpick8137 Місяць тому

    Thanks. Great video. Keep the updates coming as brilliant to see how you are getting on. How about a video showing you working on the bike? Cheers

    • @toejamtimmy4402
      @toejamtimmy4402 Місяць тому

      Thank you, much appreciated. 👍 I did do a video of me working on it but it’s so time consuming constantly setting up the camera in different positions & recording for 30 mins only to find the camera timed out or ran out of memory space or battery life… then the editing takes hours & I had a nightmare uploading it from my PC, it took too many hours away from working on the bike. (UA-cam also won’t upload my phone videos if they’ve been edited on my phone) I pretty much gave up until someone shared my channel on FB today & it gave me a nudge to do another one. I like to take pride in what I do & my YT videos are so below par it’s a bit hard to motivate myself.

  • @carsQhere
    @carsQhere Місяць тому

    Superb, thanks for sharing.

    • @toejamtimmy4402
      @toejamtimmy4402 Місяць тому

      Thank you. I actually thought nobody would really like it because it’s just me waffling on 😁 There’s so much I’ve missed out, the seat, swingarm, luggage rack base… I’ll have to do another one soon. Thanks again for the feedback

  • @dmbjj1956
    @dmbjj1956 Місяць тому

    Mate, that has come up freakin nice! You should do a walk around an explanation of what you did, the cost, and the process - I think that would justify how good its come up.+

    • @toejamtimmy4402
      @toejamtimmy4402 Місяць тому

      Thank you, it’s much appreciated. I’ve been considering it but haven’t got around to it yet & wasn’t sure if I should leave it until it’s finished… I may do it over the weekend though 🙂

  • @dmbjj1956
    @dmbjj1956 Місяць тому

    Hey mate, congrats on your prized buy. I live in Aus, and after years and years of admiring the RD03 online (they were never sold here - like 5 in the country), I imported one a year ago. Had never looked back. I think the full restoration is a great idea. My view is that restoring this bike to its former glory will just make the colours pop and offers a type of character and charm that the new models today just cant do. Anyway, keen to see the resto in progress.

    • @toejamtimmy4402
      @toejamtimmy4402 Місяць тому

      Hi, thank you. That’s great to know! Pleased to hear you’re happy with it. You must get lots of comments & complements if there’s so few in Australia. I’m not sure how many are in the U.K., must be 100 or so. They weren’t sold here either but quite a few have been imported over the last few years. It’s been a really enjoyable experience so far & chatting to owners & other enthusiasts like yourself is always a pleasure. Just can’t wait to get her finished & back to her former glory

  • @the_katman2181
    @the_katman2181 Місяць тому

    Does the rack for these not also stick out far on the right?

    • @toejamtimmy4402
      @toejamtimmy4402 Місяць тому

      Hi, the rack on the Africa Twin sits out further on the right side but I always pack that side thinner to compensate. It also helps to keep the weight down on that side to compensate for the exhaust. The racks on the Transalp are symmetrical because the exhaust is lower & out of the way. All depends on what bike you own.

    • @the_katman2181
      @the_katman2181 Місяць тому

      @@toejamtimmy4402 Cheers. I really like the look of these bags. Does the Transalp exhaust sit close to the bottom of the right hand bag? Are you worried at all about heat there?

    • @toejamtimmy4402
      @toejamtimmy4402 Місяць тому

      @@the_katman2181 no not worried at all, used it loads of time & no problems. The standard exhausts have heat shields anyway, but it’s not close enough to melt or damage the bag.

    • @the_katman2181
      @the_katman2181 Місяць тому

      @@toejamtimmy4402 Thanks for the replies.

  • @MrJimDouglasMorrison
    @MrJimDouglasMorrison 2 місяці тому

    Hi Joe! Nice work! I also have one, and I’m doing the same! I’ve started from the wheels… What solution do you found for the rear shock? It looks like new!

    • @toejamtimmy4402
      @toejamtimmy4402 2 місяці тому

      Hi Jim. Thank you. All I’ve done is take the spring off, had it powder coated, cleaned the shock body by soaking rags in rust remover & wrapping them around it. Then used autosol metal polish. All the adjuster rings were cleaned & zinc coated along with all my bolts & brackets etc. if you need any other help or advice please feel free to ask.

  • @ozcanciftci5050
    @ozcanciftci5050 2 місяці тому

    İf u turn it to the softest one,does it work ur feet to reach the ground a bit better?

    • @toejamtimmy4402
      @toejamtimmy4402 2 місяці тому

      It will sag more but that’ll make the bike a bit vague or hard to hold a line in a corner. It’ll also make it too harsh on larger bumps or potholes. I’d get the Honda low seat first then possibly look into lowering the bike if that doesn’t work. You really want your suspension to be set up & work properly so it keeps your tyres in contact with the ground as much as possible.

    • @ozcanciftci5050
      @ozcanciftci5050 2 місяці тому

      @@toejamtimmy4402 thank you very much...

  • @Wheelo40
    @Wheelo40 2 місяці тому

    Thank you! Especially for letting me know that shock spanner was in the tool kit!

  • @Gizmoimages
    @Gizmoimages 2 місяці тому

    I can't seem to find that Givi Monokey rack system here in the US for the Transalp. I like those Givi Canyon bags, but can't seem to find the rack to mount them onto.

    • @toejamtimmy4402
      @toejamtimmy4402 2 місяці тому

      Hi. PLO1201MK is the product code, hopefully that’ll help find it 👍

  • @jessie30noname51
    @jessie30noname51 2 місяці тому

    hey, what torque did you tighten the screws with?

    • @toejamtimmy4402
      @toejamtimmy4402 2 місяці тому

      Hi, sorry for the late reply. I got to be honest, I didn’t use a torque wrench. I just made them tight without overdoing it. Bad practice but nothing has worked loose

  • @a5a6a
    @a5a6a 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for what you provided to us. Is it waterproof? It does not enter water at all

    • @toejamtimmy4402
      @toejamtimmy4402 3 місяці тому

      Hello. Sorry for the late reply, I’ve only just seen it. Yes they are waterproof. I’ve ridden in torrential rain for 6 hours on the motorway & no leaks. I recommend them

    • @a5a6a
      @a5a6a 3 місяці тому

      No need to apologize..thank you

  • @johnmartin2472
    @johnmartin2472 4 місяці тому

    Hi, I bought my RD03 about 2 years ago, the condition was OK but rather tired, once I decided to powder coat the frame that dictated the restoration, which was a complete strip down and rebuild. This took 13 months, including a full repaint. I'm really pleased with the end result. If there's anything you'd like to know I'd be happy to support you.

    • @toejamtimmy4402
      @toejamtimmy4402 4 місяці тому

      Hi John. Thanks for the offer, much appreciated. I bet it was a great feeling when you finished it. Do you have any YT videos? Feel free to put a link in the replies for me & others to see. I’m currently around half way through, in fact I fitted the first parts to the frame today… headset bearings & yokes. In the end I had the frame painted to keep the original colour & stamped VIN number but if I had my time again I’d probably powder coat. The painter made a complete hash of it & I ended up spending hours sorting it out myself. I’ll try to do an update video soon, I gave up on the build videos because it was taking too much time out of the project 🤦‍♂️😁🤷‍♂️

  • @SoloRider_pt
    @SoloRider_pt 4 місяці тому

    Hi, what is the part number of that side racks? best regards Solo Rider!

  • @olivertrauschke5556
    @olivertrauschke5556 4 місяці тому

    May I be a bit intimate and ask for your weight? I am 100kg, just bought the Transalp and assume I have at least go to "4"? Thanks for the good vid

    • @toejamtimmy4402
      @toejamtimmy4402 4 місяці тому

      Hi Oliver, no worries…I’m 12.5 stone with kit on & 11.5 without. It’s best to put the rear up to 4 just to make it sit on the side stand properly or else it’ll easily fall over with a passing car or medium wind. Also put the front preload up by 4-5 rotations (clockwise) & it’ll level the bike out & give it a much better feel, especially on low speed corners & roundabouts (traffic islands) Hope that helps, let us know how you get on 👍

    • @olivertrauschke5556
      @olivertrauschke5556 4 місяці тому

      @@toejamtimmy4402 i changed the rear to "4" and went for a short Trip Yesterday. Much better. Will try the Front later. Thanks so much

  • @jege41
    @jege41 4 місяці тому

    Good luck removing the panels once the bars are installed, ffs.

    • @toejamtimmy4402
      @toejamtimmy4402 4 місяці тому

      Once the brackets are fitted it’s only 4 bolts to remove the each bar… you can remove one side in about 3-5 mins. Not bad at all 👍

  • @tremorflow3614
    @tremorflow3614 5 місяців тому

    Nice one mate, I have those bags and am upgrading bikes soon to a transalp...helps me tremendously! Good on you.

    • @toejamtimmy4402
      @toejamtimmy4402 5 місяців тому

      Thank you, much appreciated. It’s a great bike, really fun to ride. Just make sure to up the rear preload 2 clicks to number 4 & then 4-5 rotations up on the front preload. It transforms the bike & makes it much better. On the standard settings the bike can easily fall over because it’s so upright due to the sag.

    • @tremorflow3614
      @tremorflow3614 4 місяці тому

      Thanks mate, after watching your vids, I have done that...am at 4 clicks. I actually had an issue of torquing the top plastic spacers with bolts to the recommended 27nm as per givi manual. Has squashed the plastic spacers heaps and deformed them. Have contacted givi for answers. ​@toejamtimmy4402

    • @toejamtimmy4402
      @toejamtimmy4402 4 місяці тому

      @@tremorflow3614 sorry to hear that about the spacers… I did torque them up, I just tightened them up by judgement. I’m sure GIVI will send you some more spacers… let us know what happens

    • @tremorflow3614
      @tremorflow3614 4 місяці тому

      @toejamtimmy4402 thanks mate for confirming, I assume typo and you mean didn't? Just to confirm please

    • @toejamtimmy4402
      @toejamtimmy4402 4 місяці тому

      @@tremorflow3614 lol sorry, yeah was supposed to say didn’t 🤦‍♂️

  • @mattgolding7557
    @mattgolding7557 5 місяців тому

    Great review…so much so that, I bought a set ready for my summer ! Is that lomo bags you have up front? If so how do you get on with ?

    • @toejamtimmy4402
      @toejamtimmy4402 5 місяців тому

      Thank you! That’s great to hear. The lomo bags are very good, prefer them to my SW Motech I had which were double the price.

  • @george3021
    @george3021 6 місяців тому

    Givi claims the rear bracket needs to be drilled through because of the rapid release system you can add-on. That thing actually stays bolted once the racks are gone using the release system.

    • @toejamtimmy4402
      @toejamtimmy4402 5 місяців тому

      I didn’t know there was a quick release system for the bars… might look into it. Thanks for the info & for watching 👍

  • @grzegorzogrodowczyk636
    @grzegorzogrodowczyk636 6 місяців тому

    Wow beautiful ❤

  • @davidskaggs9914
    @davidskaggs9914 6 місяців тому

    Where did you get your skid plate?

    • @toejamtimmy4402
      @toejamtimmy4402 6 місяців тому

      Hi, it’s the Honda one… it’s actually quite sturdy for a branded skid plate. Only downside is it only comes in silver as do the lower bars that you need to fit it. We’re having them powder coated black soon

  • @davidskaggs9914
    @davidskaggs9914 6 місяців тому

    Thanks mate. My rack just arrived today and I wanted to see if someone else has already been there done that. Your video is very helpful and saved me cutting wires.

    • @toejamtimmy4402
      @toejamtimmy4402 6 місяців тому

      That’s great to know, thank you for the feedback 😊

  • @cueclubPT
    @cueclubPT 6 місяців тому

    I just bought these along with givi alaska 36. I have to check if these small bags hide the turnlights 😮

    • @cueclubPT
      @cueclubPT 6 місяців тому

      Btw. Thanks! Very useful video

    • @george3021
      @george3021 6 місяців тому

      So did you tried it? I have the same bags and looking for info!

    • @cueclubPT
      @cueclubPT 6 місяців тому

      @george3021 yes hides the lights a little, but I didn't have the job of changing the register as you see in the video

    • @george3021
      @george3021 6 місяців тому

      @@cueclubPT Guess its not much of a problem if it hides it a little. Dont want to alter the bike just for occasional bag fitment

    • @cueclubPT
      @cueclubPT 6 місяців тому

      @george3021 Yes that's whyI didn't change it. today I can buy GIVI and in the future another brand. I prefer not to change anything on the motorcycle.

  • @stephenwatkins675
    @stephenwatkins675 7 місяців тому

    I just bought these pannier rails for my Transalp. Like you I didn’t want to mess about remounting the indicators. So just before I started stripping the bike down I found your video. Thanks a lot for saving me an hour and a half of faffing about! I also like the look of your canyon bags….I think I’ll retire my cheap (but decent) Lomo panniers and get a set of these GIVI Canyon bags….so handy to clip on and off. Like you I don’t like hard panniers

    • @toejamtimmy4402
      @toejamtimmy4402 7 місяців тому

      Thank you, much appreciated. It’s always nice to know when a video has been of help. I did a review on the canyon 720’s… very good bags. Expensive (as is all luggage) but well worth the money.

  • @gavinsmith8511
    @gavinsmith8511 7 місяців тому

    Great video,done exactly the same as you 👍

  • @davecarrera
    @davecarrera 7 місяців тому

    Thank you for the review as I'm looking at these for a Super Meteor I have my eye on. Given a like as I am proudly a cheapskate scumbag 🙂

  • @human1513
    @human1513 8 місяців тому

    Thank you for the nice review. I will be getting these as I have a secure waterproof locking top case (for valuables) on long trips (days to weeks).

    • @toejamtimmy4402
      @toejamtimmy4402 8 місяців тому

      Thank you 😊 I’m glad it helped. Enjoy your trips away, hope the weather is good for you 👍

  • @J3_ZON
    @J3_ZON 8 місяців тому

    Thanks for video i want add GRT709 bags i hope well ok.

    • @toejamtimmy4402
      @toejamtimmy4402 7 місяців тому

      Sorry for the late response. Yes they will fit but you may have to use the indicator brackets. They’re good bags though. Enjoy!

  • @Casalreal268
    @Casalreal268 8 місяців тому

    Infelizmente nao temos ainda no Brasil

    • @toejamtimmy4402
      @toejamtimmy4402 8 місяців тому

      I’m sure it won’t be long. Worth the wait. 🇧🇷 ❤️

  • @1couple4bikes
    @1couple4bikes 9 місяців тому

    We got two sets of these for exactly the reasons you mentioned. They were big enough for a Spain road trip last summer. Easter egg, they securely fit on a Monokey rack top plate if you feel the need.

  • @howardburkey5761
    @howardburkey5761 9 місяців тому

    Thanks mate! I didn't know that. Good vid.

  • @jege41
    @jege41 9 місяців тому

    Good Video In regard to your Heed upper bars, do they provide full protection for a parking lot drop? The reason I ask is I would like to try and keep the accessory weight to a minimum, and as I don't plan on doing much more than dirt roads am going to try and avoid buying a skid plate, and from what I can see all the skid plates on the market right now require a lower crash bar. I am hoping that a super light skid plate comes out that doesn't require a lower bar.

    • @toejamtimmy4402
      @toejamtimmy4402 9 місяців тому

      Sorry for the late response. My wife has dropped the bike twice since the bars were fitted & the only damage was a bent front brake lever & light scratch on the Heed bars that I blended out with matte black anti rust spray paint. The standard Honda hand guards are useless in a drop, they just lift up & allow the levers to hit the floor. She now has barkbusters so problem solved. I would definitely recommend a sump guard, the way the sump is shaped even an average sized stone on a tarmac road could easily damage it if it flicks up from the front wheel. It may be a while until someone designs a bar less sump guard so I’d get one asap. The added weight is low down so won’t really affect handling or lifting the bike after a drop. Hope that helps & thanks for watching 👍

    • @TheBl4zon
      @TheBl4zon 8 місяців тому

      Hi, SW Motech engine guard doesn't need lower crash bars to be installed.

    • @toejamtimmy4402
      @toejamtimmy4402 8 місяців тому

      @@TheBl4zon it also looks better than the standard Honda version, offers more protection & is available in black. I tried to convince my wife to get it but she wanted the Honda one & likes the contrast.

    • @TheBl4zon
      @TheBl4zon 8 місяців тому

      @@toejamtimmy4402I prefer the OEM crash bars on my Tricolour XL750 over the ones from SW Motech. Do you think it provides less protection due to its thinner aluminum? In practice, I've found that the OEM with lower crash bars offers more protection than SW Motech. I've seen pictures where a similar skid plate as SW Motech bent after a crash, causing a hole in the engine cover. Hepco & Becker skid plate is nice alternative to the OEM, looks solid.

    • @toejamtimmy4402
      @toejamtimmy4402 8 місяців тому

      @@TheBl4zon now you mention it, it may have been the HB I was thinking of… it’s been a while since I looked at them. I haven’t seen any crash testing of any of the pans but generally aftermarket provides better protection than standard items, however there’s always a few exceptions. For what we use the bike for the standard pan is more than enough protection. I just wish Honda offered a black version

  • @jege41
    @jege41 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for the video, looks quite a bit easier than the Africa Twin. I wish I could find a nice light belly pan similar to the OEM one on the Africa Twin. I don't plan on doing any serious off roading so even a cheap plastic one would do. Cheers!

    • @toejamtimmy4402
      @toejamtimmy4402 9 місяців тому

      Thank you, glad it was of some help. I think SW Motech do a black or silver belly pan, however I don’t think it’ll fit with the HEED bars. I think HEED make one though. I’m sure there’ll be a few more aftermarket options soon. It’s a shame Honda don’t offer the lower bars & pan in black.

  • @OdinMovies
    @OdinMovies 10 місяців тому

    Im planning on digging into my RD03 next year. Your series is going to be a great source of info. Good luck with the project

    • @toejamtimmy4402
      @toejamtimmy4402 10 місяців тому

      Thank you, much appreciated. I’ll be happy to help in any way I can. The main problem is sourcing parts. Anything that’s been discontinued by Honda is silly money for preowned & nearly impossible to find new. Rugged Roads are a good source for parts, apart from that it’s worldwide eBay searches.

  • @williamparson9915
    @williamparson9915 10 місяців тому

    My full set is on the way from Polland to the USA. Everything else was sold out but honestly these looked like the best value for the $$ and everyone who has the Heed set seems to recommend them. Plus they are the only set that has bags! Thanks for the vid, I'm sure it will help!

    • @toejamtimmy4402
      @toejamtimmy4402 10 місяців тому

      Thanks for the response. I’m sure you’ll be happy with them. The bike has been dropped twice on one side & they didn’t bend or break, only light scratches which I painted out & more importantly no damage to the bike apart from a bent front brake lever. (Honda hand guards are rubbish, get barkbusters or similar) Someone told me putting tape across the back of a ring spanner will hold the nut in place for the bottom bracket… I’d definitely give that a go, much easier option.

  • @SHAUNYPALLACE
    @SHAUNYPALLACE 10 місяців тому

    Hi there, thanks for the video, love those side pads on the tank, where did you get them from? Many thanks

    • @toejamtimmy4402
      @toejamtimmy4402 10 місяців тому

      Hi, thank you…glad you liked it, hope it was helpful in some way. The tank protectors are optional extras from Honda. You can order them separately. If they’re not available where you are I could probably get some ordered & post them out. Just let me know

    • @SHAUNYPALLACE
      @SHAUNYPALLACE 10 місяців тому

      Thanks mate, I’ve just ordered them from fowlers Bristol, appreciate that 👍🏻

    • @toejamtimmy4402
      @toejamtimmy4402 10 місяців тому

      @@SHAUNYPALLACE oh nice one. Didn’t know if you were in the U.K. It takes a few weeks for the air bubble look to come out so don’t worry. My wife’s bike was like it when she collected it & they didn’t come out until after the 1st service

  • @carsQhere
    @carsQhere 10 місяців тому

    Good luck with the old girl, agree on the new/old mix, hard one to call but once the mechanicals are good, the bodywork tells the story and that’s the reason to do it in the first place 👍

    • @toejamtimmy4402
      @toejamtimmy4402 10 місяців тому

      Thank you, much appreciated. I cannot wait to get going on it. Still in disbelief that I’ve finally got one.

  • @oliviermarechal7224
    @oliviermarechal7224 10 місяців тому

    thanks a lot

  • @carsQhere
    @carsQhere 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for posting. Subbed👍

  • @tomxxx6152
    @tomxxx6152 11 місяців тому

    Why the lower bracket fitting not attached to the frame as in AT ? Because in TA frame goes as one piece (no rear sub-frame) - if destroyed the bike will be totaled - the rack have to be flexible in that case.

  • @warrenpeers233
    @warrenpeers233 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for this, I wasn't sure how to pop those plastic things out of the fairing and the tip to ensure not breaking that plastic is very helpful!

    • @toejamtimmy4402
      @toejamtimmy4402 11 місяців тому

      Thank you, nice to know it’s helped. 😊