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My first ride!
Hey guys!

Just bought myself an old Honda TransAlp 600v.

See the pic for looks and stuff..


Anyway,

Lots of things are unclear...so tips and all are welcome.


1) dash in the night. Rode in the dark and the dash was quite dark. How many lights should be in there?

2) no fuel meter? Is this normal?

3) steer feels wobbly. .. is there supposed the be a sort of. . Wiggle in the steer?

4) on the left side a metal ... fence is missing. Is this important?

5) the whole windshield/dash is a bit loose and a bit tilted. .. any advice?

6) the left dropper bar (the prevent damage when falling, what's the proper name?) Is a bit bent. Simply bent it back?

7) when to use the choke?



Well, I'm super happy with it and rode 300km today and it was a lot of fun. Aside from the pouring rain...
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Had a Transalp -97 waaay back in time. So some memories are probably gone....

1. Cant remember 100 % but the dash wasnt very well lit me think.

2. No fuel gauge. A fuel tap under the left side og the tank with on, off and res.
Dont let it be in res if you dont know your range well ;-)

3. Mine wasnt wobbly. Check tyre balancing, check rim for dents etc, check spokes.

6. If you have the right tool for the job and its vital for the protection.

7. You have to get to know the bike. On a cold day you will most probably have to use the shock when starting a cold engine. On a relatively warm day - try to start the bike and if it starts and idles ok without shock - and if it does well there you go. If it doesnt try with a little chock and gradually increase until it starts and idles ok. You will learn this quickly.
The rule is the colder it gets the more shock is needed, and opposite in hot weather.
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also, any advice on the temp of the engine?
the gauge does work, but i was expecting it to stand up in the middle between cold and hot.

and 2 hours of riding, both city and highway, the meter was still on almost cold.

it is not hot outside.. but still..

so, could the meter be broken? or is this normal? orrr something else?

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From a general liquid cooled point of view that normally means that you need a new thermostat ....or temperature gauge sensor. I don't know where they are on a transalp although most bikes have them near the coolant filler cap. Might be worth getting the thermostat out and putting it in boiling water to make sure the valve opens properly. Disclaimer: I don't actually have a transalp so I might be talking nonsense ( wouldn't be the first time and won't be the last). Good luck.

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