Hi F-Boomer

I have heard a similar story, but from South Africa and Australia.

The South Af's are bothered about the carbs being replaced by injection, as the fuel out there can clog the jets...

But, for me the main reason not to go with another transalp is the god forsaken HISS system. We had a major problem with my wifes at altitude (17500 feet). It hates temp change??
One other thing is check that your spare key is tuned into the HISS system.. we have just tried ours and the dealer/Honda failed to tune it in .... and as you can imagine there are no dealerships here with a test wire harness to do this.

Finally whilst I am on about it.. the dealer saved a few quid for himself by fitting a non-honda chain... the cheep and nasty one they fitted was dead in less than 6000 k's!! I think this maybe one way they can bring you back to the dealership "for early servicing" and a fab bill for at least 200 quid!

Finally finally, also check that they have put a bung in the crank case vent pipe... otherwise, if you take it into the sand, the sand will find its way under the air filter and into the carbs and engine.... I know for a fact that this happens. Also if you look in their (Hondas) w-shop manual you will see a picture of the said "bung" that should be in place... and mysteriously isnt!

Simon