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I’m mostly confused as to how a 33 year old bike has only 17k miles on it. That’s like one weekend ride a year…



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If that is your bike in the first photo it has a drum rear brake so there is no reservoir, I would look for a more powerful bulb for your existing headlight or some LED auxiliary lights if you want an up rated headlight and any semi-synthetic motorcycle oil will suit the Transalp.
I would check the condition of the wheel bearings and grease the swinging arm and suspension pivot bearing before heading off on a longer trip, this might require stripping the swinging arm out if there are not grease nipples fitted and if you have not done this before I would recommend you get a mechanic to do it and ask to watch while they work so you can do it yourself next time.
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Huge thanks! I think the service manual was just confusing me with the photos and semi-unclear descriptions (oh well)

That’s exactly on my list of work to do as far as headlights go, and funny enough about the mechanics in my area they didn’t feel comfortable working on it for liability/age reasons. They recommended a specialist and I plan on talking to him after the work is done for a last inspection before heading off.
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