At 750
I traveled around the World on a AT 750. All my modifications are mentioned here: Mein Honda Africa Twin 750 Umbau
Some of the stuff i dismantled again while I was heading around the globe since it was of no use or got damaged.
- Rectifier can be an issue but you are already well prepared since u have Voltmeter. I was able to control the Voltage through the GPS Display (Garmin 276Map).
- Wheel Bearings are an issue, especially after a lot of river crossings. Keep a spare set for front and rear with you. Front bearings are the same as the rear right one. Maybe also carry a set dust seals for the bearings.
- Another issue which came up is the little plastic sprocket which is the speedo gearbox and the bottom end of the speedo cable. From time to time clean that properly and fill with new grease. After severel river crossing the the grease went bad and dirt made its way in and I lost a few teeth on the sprocket...
- The steering bearing is crucial on the AT. Change it for a roller bearing as seen here: Apico - Steering Bearings - Honda
- The TKC80 are nice tyres but the front one can become a pain in the neck if its down to 50%. To avoid uneven wear u can fit it after a while the other way aroun don the rim. Don't worry about the direction mark on the tyre. Since the thread is exact the same both ways it doesn't really matter (Never do this on a street or racing bike!)
If any more questions arise, don't hesitate to contact me. I know this bike inside out.
Greets from Kinshasa
Claudio
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