Hi Tom,
Regarding the Reg/Rec, you should be ok. It's not a known problem like it is on the the Africa Twin. Not saying it won't go wrong, but it's not commonplace. A problem the TA does share with the AT though is wheel rot. I had this happen on my bike, it seems mainly to affect gold coloured rims. Have a look here for a particularly nasty example: http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...-worried-64374 It was only the rear on mine that was affected and nothing like as badly as the one above. I had it rebuilt on a new rim with stainless spokes. Just check carefully round the rim, especially at the spokes and the valve hole for any evidence of cracking or flaking. If you suspect there may be a problem, try to have a look at the inside of the rim (tyre off, obviously..!) as it generally starts there and works it way out. Again, don't panic..!:helpsmilie: They're not all like that..! I'd also check the front sprocket for excessive play on the shaft. Some non-oem sprockets are made from harder steel than the shaft and can wear away the splines. Once more, not too likely. Not specifically Transalp related but I'd want to grease all the suspension pivots and the steering head and wheel bearings.
Hope I haven't scared you too much, it really is a fantastic bike..! :thumbup1: |
