http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:57:50 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/which-bike/singing-praises-xl600v-transalp-46617 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:54:05 GMT Well, after a BMW 1150GS, although a fine bike that met my every need, the little Honda XR I bought with the write-off money seemed a great find: light, relialbe, economical and good off-road, but horribly frequent oil changes and no pillion option were just the start: a habit of destroying my lower back after only 30 mins was the final straw...It had to go. So what now? Well, I collected a Transalp XL600V from England, and I rode it back to Estonia, via the Rostock-Helsinki ferry last weekend. Basically, I did 1000km on a single saturday on that bike and I must say that if anyone is looking for a comfortable, reliable, and pretty economical bike, on a budget, you could do a heck of a lot worse than a TA!! :funmeteryes: For overlanding, despite being water cooled (another potential system to go wrong), I feel these are sadly overlooked bikes. Despite all the talk of off-road this and off-road that, most overlanders know that the lots if not the majority of miles are on tarmac. For this reason, I think this an excellent choice of bike. Nimble, quick enough, comfy and still able to negotiate a dirt track/pot-holed trail, should the need arise. At 183kg dry it is no where near as light as the XR, but once on the move, it feels as light as a feather. So if you have less than €2000 to spend (or have more but prefer to spend it on petrol and memories): give these a serious thought!!:scooter::scooter::scooter: Well, after a BMW 1150GS, although a fine bike that met my every need, the little Honda XR I bought with the write-off money seemed a great find: light, relialbe, economical and good off-road, but horribly frequent oil changes and no pillion option were just the start: a habit of destroying my lower back after only 30 mins was the final straw...It had to go.

So what now? Well, I collected a Transalp XL600V from England, and I rode it back to Estonia, via the Rostock-Helsinki ferry last weekend.

Basically, I did 1000km on a single saturday on that bike and I must say that if anyone is looking for a comfortable, reliable, and pretty economical bike, on a budget, you could do a heck of a lot worse than a TA!!
:funmeteryes:
For overlanding, despite being water cooled (another potential system to go wrong), I feel these are sadly overlooked bikes.

Despite all the talk of off-road this and off-road that, most overlanders know that the lots if not the majority of miles are on tarmac. For this reason, I think this an excellent choice of bike. Nimble, quick enough, comfy and still able to negotiate a dirt track/pot-holed trail, should the need arise. At 183kg dry it is no where near as light as the XR, but once on the move, it feels as light as a feather.

So if you have less than €2000 to spend (or have more but prefer to spend it on petrol and memories): give these a serious thought!!:scooter::scooter::scooter: ]]> Which Bike? Warthog http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/which-bike/singing-praises-xl600v-transalp-46617 http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/which-bike/1987-honda-xl-600-r-46469 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:23:09 GMT I have narrowed my choices to the following options (mostly based on location, budget): 1987 Honda XL 600 R 1990 Honda XLR 250 (Baja) Both bikes are in good shape for their age and around the same price (surprisingly). I will be using the bike for getting around town. About two 250km trips / month. And an average of two 3,000km + trips around East Africa / year. Again, obviously feedback is subjective. But. I would love to hear some opinions, thoughts, advice, insight, etc. Thanks. Cheers. I have narrowed my choices to the following options (mostly based on location, budget):

1987 Honda XL 600 R

1990 Honda XLR 250 (Baja)

Both bikes are in good shape for their age and around the same price (surprisingly).

I will be using the bike for getting around town. About two 250km trips / month. And an average of two 3,000km + trips around East Africa / year.

Again, obviously feedback is subjective. But. I would love to hear some opinions, thoughts, advice, insight, etc.

Thanks. Cheers. ]]> Which Bike? achiro http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/which-bike/1987-honda-xl-600-r-46469 http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/which-bike/im-i-mad-46459 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:45:42 GMT :eek3:I'm planning to go around the world, through russia to Vlad then Japan and then across to do the americas north and south down to tdf.
So far every one I know think I'm mad cos I'm doing it on my 2008 honda Goldwineg.. I'm not going of the beaten track to much.. I did have bmw 1200gs adventurer but the rear of the frame broke on thhe west highland way with no load only panniers.. I am taking my time on this trip so if I have to I will go the longway round.. AM I MAD DOING IT ON MY WING.???? I HOPE NOT. ITS ONLY A MID LIFE CRISIS:mchappy: ]]> Which Bike? oneworldbiker http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/which-bike/im-i-mad-46459 http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/which-bike/is-it-the-right-one-46434 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:16:01 GMT Hi I‘m an Italian member

I‘m planning some mid/long distance rides to Eastern Europe and Middle East in 2010 with a Yamaha ‘93 XTZ Super Ténére (revamped engine/ clutch / gear change/ suspensions and near-to-perfection bodywork). Now that everything has been done I‘m just wondering .. is it really the right bike? Did I invest a lot of money for the company old and overweight lady?
Silly questions maybe.. but anybody who could reassure me? I'm just like the one who's waiting for a biopsy test result.

Thanks

eugenio ]]> Which Bike? eugeniobin http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/which-bike/is-it-the-right-one-46434 http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/which-bike/what-first-bike-on-budget-46415 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:21:00 GMT Hello....am quickly getting bitten by the bike bug...Up till now have always travelled 4x4....apart from when i went rucsacking at 18...... Need help on decideing what type of bike for a new rider(who has riden before)for a 6ft 3 person....and on a bit of a budget......Would be looking at a trial run on whatever i get to a place i know well Northern italy and do some tracks...So would need to be able to take my weight and luggage.. Really not bothered by old bikes as have always driven classic landrovers,,,,many thanks stu. Hello....am quickly getting bitten by the bike bug...Up till now have always travelled 4x4....apart from when i went rucsacking at 18......
Need help on decideing what type of bike for a new rider(who has riden before)for a 6ft 3 person....and on a bit of a budget......Would be looking at a trial run on whatever i get to a place i know well Northern italy and do some tracks...So would need to be able to take my weight and luggage.. Really not bothered by old bikes as have always driven classic landrovers,,,,many thanks stu. ]]> Which Bike? 4x4overland http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/which-bike/what-first-bike-on-budget-46415 http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/which-bike/honda-c-90-similar-south-46376 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:49:06 GMT Hi all,

We're 3 people going soon on a trip which will start in south america. since budget is very tight and should hopefully keep us going a long time, the honda cub (c-90) should be a good cheap solution for transportation.

I have tried gathering info on the net but it's a bit difficult due to language barriers and such stuff, so it would be a great help if anyone here can help with a few points:

We land in sao paulo, are this bikes common there? Is it possible to find a decent one for up to $500 (preferebly less)? Is there somewhere else where it would be better to buy them?

As far as I could see Honda cubs are no longer sold as new in SA, instead they sell the Honda wave which should be of the same family. Can it be expected the same reliability? for how low can we find a decent used one?

Any help appreciated ]]> Which Bike? emmw http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/which-bike/honda-c-90-similar-south-46376 http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/which-bike/throttle-hand-numb-honda-transalp-46371 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:08:44 GMT Does anybody have a miracle cure for the complete numbness in my right hand this occurs after afew miles down the road, I am going on a fairly long trip in April and this could be quite a problem. i have tried bar ends and they are useless, but any good suggestions would be helpful. Thanks Ian Does anybody have a miracle cure for the complete numbness in my right hand this occurs after afew miles down the road, I am going on a fairly long trip in April and this could be quite a problem.
i have tried bar ends and they are useless, but any good suggestions would be helpful.
Thanks

Ian ]]> Which Bike? Ian Robinson http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/which-bike/throttle-hand-numb-honda-transalp-46371 http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/which-bike/1985-xt600-or-later-model-46368 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:00:01 GMT Hi, Im in the process of putting a XT600 1985 model back on the road to do some distance riding and would like your thoughts on whether to keep going or upgrade to an XT in the 2000 model range. Cheers Ernie. Hi,
Im in the process of putting a XT600 1985 model back on the road to do some distance riding and would like your thoughts on whether to keep going or upgrade to an XT in the 2000 model range.
Cheers Ernie. ]]> Which Bike? Makeroom http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/which-bike/1985-xt600-or-later-model-46368 http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/which-bike/xt600-stolen-in-manchester-uk-46342 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:17:31 GMT I'm not sure if this is the correct forum but more eyes out there looking = better,

My XT600 E was stolen last night , re P79WYG , engine # starts with 3TB1629**

bike looks like this

http://www.bikechatforums.com/files/dscf0030a.jpg

big yellowed acerbis tank , asymetical rear indicators, , no mirrors, root of the right mirror remains , no rear footpegs, rack drilled full of holes for the top box that wasn't taken, worn to hell metzelier karoo on the front, trelleborg on the back lightyly bent bars,

thanks ]]> Which Bike? Kennichi http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/which-bike/xt600-stolen-in-manchester-uk-46342 http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/which-bike/buy-bike-in-canada-usa-46324 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:53:59 GMT hI EVERYONE, AM A NEW MEMBER I HAVE BEEN AVIDLY READING ALL THE INFO ABOUT TRANSPORTING BIKES ETC FROM HERE TO THERE, i was contemplating taking my DR650 se from Brisbane to Valparaiso Chile and heading north to Alaska. which will take me a year plus. It appears from the hubb that writers are stating that buying a bike in Chile or Argentina has a plethora of border and customs problems. Also with regards to some of the problems and costs, would i be better off just flying to USA or Canada and buying a bike and starting the other way around. So my question is what are the rules and regulations for a foreigner to buy a bike in USA with documents etc. Do I need a residential address and this and that. If you think it is a good idea to buy a bike ion north America can anyone steer me in the right direction where to buy to have it sorted for a big trip or what forum to organizes here before i go. all abit confusing but y am sure you get the gist of my inquiry prefer a Dr 650 Se Suzuki or KLR 650 Kawasaki, hopefully to be set up for a very long adventure .. thanks in advance. hI EVERYONE, AM A NEW MEMBER
I HAVE BEEN AVIDLY READING ALL THE INFO ABOUT TRANSPORTING BIKES ETC FROM HERE TO THERE, i was contemplating taking my DR650 se from Brisbane to Valparaiso Chile and heading north to Alaska. which will take me a year plus. It appears from the hubb that writers are stating that buying a bike in Chile or Argentina has a plethora of border and customs problems.

Also with regards to some of the problems and costs, would i be better off just flying to USA or Canada and buying a bike and starting the other way around. So my question is what are the rules and regulations for a foreigner to buy a bike in USA with documents etc. Do I need a residential address and this and that. If you think it is a good idea to buy a bike ion north America can anyone steer me in the right direction where to buy to have it sorted for a big trip or what forum to organizes here before i go.
all abit confusing but y am sure you get the gist of my inquiry

prefer a Dr 650 Se Suzuki or KLR 650 Kawasaki, hopefully to be set up for a very long adventure ..
thanks in advance. ]]> Which Bike? gjw1957 http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/which-bike/buy-bike-in-canada-usa-46324