Thanks for the video, just got a problem on my transalp 650v xl 2002 and i was looking at the part you recommend but when i open the link that part refers only to the ducati or am i missing something here? thanks again
@coastrider8881Күн бұрын
Hi there. I just checked the link and it works fine for me. It's the main page of KKbike. You can then select your specific bike model. Cheers.
@BackHurtsBad4 күн бұрын
Yea, get a K&N and get fine dust into your admission, wtf are you talking about. Did you use 100 000 km K&N? highly doubt it. Keep K&N on the street if you care about your bike.
@coastrider88813 күн бұрын
I would never put a K&N on an enduro bike except if it's for Supermoto/Street use, but on the Transalp 650 it's totally different. The airbox is very well designed, very large area, and uses the glovebox under the seat as a prechamber. The air crosses the filter with very low speed and pressure, unlike my DR 650 that has an airbox a lot smaller with a foam oiled airfilter which requires very frequent cleaning. I opened my Transalp 650 engine to replace the countershaft when the engine had 100.000kms, it had a K&N airfilter for the previous 80.000kms, several offroad travels to Morocco, and a lot of offroad in my area which is pretty dry and dusty. Everything looked brand new, pistons, cylinders, valves seats, not a single scratch. But again, I wouldn't put a K&N on my DR 650, but I'll definitely put one on any Transalp 650, even for hard offroad in the desert.
@Alexanderpaal676 күн бұрын
Splendid & very well presented thanx. Would be nice if You can show the same job on the 650…. Regards from Norway 🇳🇴 Keep Riding 🦾
@coastrider88816 күн бұрын
Hi there! Thank you very much! In fact it's even easier and faster on the 650, as you don't need to take out the side fairings. Also there is even less dirt going inside the airbox, as it uses the glovebox under the seat as a prechamber. I wish I had a 650 at hand to show it, but I will do a video about it as soon as I get one!
@Alexanderpaal676 күн бұрын
@@coastrider8881 Am the lucky owner of a TA 650/2005 & a Crosstourer DCT/2019. My 650 just clocked 110000km & been in my ownership for 12good year. Do most of My riding in arctic climates of Scandinavia… Great bike. Looking forward to Your future 650 footage. The Power Of Dreams ❤️
@coastrider88816 күн бұрын
@@Alexanderpaal67 Amazing bikes and beautiful area to enjoy riding, although very cold! 😂😂
@tsilfidis19967 күн бұрын
i cant wait to get this transalp my man! i keep dreaming about riding her!!! (i like your vids about this one!)
@coastrider88816 күн бұрын
Thanks mate, you'll certainly enjoy it!
@MrTatarTerror7 күн бұрын
I have a DNA filter on mine. It has a bigger filtration area and is cheaper... check in out
@coastrider88816 күн бұрын
I've seen in the pictures that the DNA covers more surface, but the cotton folds are not as deep as in the K&N, so not sure which one have a bigger effective area. Visually I have noticed that the paper and cotton airfilters with deeper folds seems also to retain better the dirt, but maybe it's just a perception. The filter cost me 75€ on Ebay, which is the same price as the DNA. I mainly choose the K&N because I already had good experiences with it on other bikes, but maybe in the future I'll try the DNA. Cheers!
@mickelangelo594221 күн бұрын
This channel deserves much more attention! Thank you very much for the very helpful and well-presented videos! Best regards from Northern Germany
@coastrider888120 күн бұрын
Thanks a lot mate! More videos coming soon, cheers!
@alexpopa855821 күн бұрын
The full weight of the bars ( bolts, fixing plates etc) is 6.5kg. PS: love your videos, you're a Transalp KZread treasure 🤝
@coastrider888120 күн бұрын
Thank you very much! I totally forgot to weight the bars before fitting them 😂😂 Actually on family vacations, more videos coming soon! Cheers mate!
@paco42370Ай бұрын
Hello. This is exactly what I was loohing for. TKY.
@coastrider8881Ай бұрын
Cheers!
@Travelto5Ай бұрын
Bro you mentioned africa twin also which models plz i have 2018
@coastrider8881Ай бұрын
Hi there, I'm talking about old Africa Twins pre-2005. But most of them only need the superpinion if the countershaft have too much wear due to high mileage. The main problem is with old Transalps 650 and 700, in which the countershaft splines get worn out a lot faster due to poor design or bad quality.
@achraftlemsani5086Ай бұрын
Hey man! When do we go Algeria again together?
@coastrider8881Ай бұрын
That would be nice, cheers!
@dexterek011Ай бұрын
I have them on my rx-one 125cc. Really great tires
@coastrider8881Ай бұрын
Indeed they are, cheers!
@cedricbrown9676Ай бұрын
Im going for my 3rd set of E07+ on my Transalp. Lots of grip and no punctures on rocky roads.
@coastrider8881Ай бұрын
Yep, they're very good. With similar pattern I've tried on my Transalps the Metzeler Enduro 3 Sahara, the Heidenau K60, and these Mitas E07+. Till now the Mitas are my favourite for all kind of terrain. But they are also the most difficult to mount on the rim. Cheers!
@NoastrenghtАй бұрын
Reup?
@coastrider8881Ай бұрын
Nope, it's a fresh video
@juxxxyАй бұрын
Very cool and informative videos, like so much. 😊 For the too short side stand I heard you can use Africa one, which is higher than Transalp.
@coastrider8881Ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip! Cheers!
@dimitrhsrap65Ай бұрын
What front sprocket did you put on?
@coastrider8881Ай бұрын
A stock 15 teeth with a 49 teeth rear sprocket.
@joejoe-ij4qyАй бұрын
Hi, I’m thinking of buying a transalp , which would say was better , the 650 or 700. Cheers loving the videos
@coastrider8881Ай бұрын
They are both good bikes. 650 is better for offroad and roads in bad conditions, 700 is more powerful, stable and comfortable for smooth roads. Cheers!
@david4360Ай бұрын
Progressive springs will be not enough- my experience.
@coastrider8881Ай бұрын
Interesting. Will it be an improvement compared to stock? And also, did you find any better solution? On my 650 the progressive springs and 7,5W oil made a good improvement over stock. Cheers!
@albo1585Ай бұрын
👍👌
@DarrenHerbertIIАй бұрын
Do you use stock exhaust header with the Arrow Dakar muffler?
@coastrider8881Ай бұрын
Yep, stock header. Cheers!
@DarrenHerbertII28 күн бұрын
@@coastrider8881 Okay so I bought a '91 RSE (SP43B) the other day... It has twin exhaust!? Is this normal? Can I just put 2 arrow exhaust mufflers on, will that help it to breathe? It starts with no choke and isn't smooth running at all. Main jets 150, pilot jet 47.5 and NO AIRBOX OR FILTER lol! I've ordered an airbox...
@coastrider888126 күн бұрын
All RS and RSE come with twin mufflers. I replaced mine with a single Arrow muffler, huge loss of weight ! I think it's shown in the video.
@IsmaijAhmadАй бұрын
Yuo furmda yR
@coastrider8881Ай бұрын
Hi, I'm sorry, but the translator couldn't tell what you mean, anyone can translate?
@mobs85Ай бұрын
Dove lo posso acquistare? Grazie :)
@coastrider8881Ай бұрын
Hi! The link is in the description, cheers!
@abdulazizsaleh9567Ай бұрын
I accidentally entered your channel.. I was happy when I saw that there were two videos about a trip in Algeria 😊🌛 Unfortunately, both...explanation and information, but not a trip in the true sense 🤔❗ I very much appreciate your effort and respect your person, but I have advice that I hope you will accept from me as a person who wishes you success in spreading the channel💐😺 Since the title is a journey in Algeria🇩🇿the viewer expects to see a path and an adventure in which he hears the voice of reality... It shows you passing through valleys, people, villages, and mountains...🛣️🏕️🌐 My advice is to make the information you provide about the bike into a separate video ⬅️ And make the viewer feel with you only the road and the adventure.🛣️🏕️ Then he will love to follow you and continue to support you...😃💯 I'm looking forward to the next video... I hope it will be a beautiful and fun adventure🤲🏻💐 When you see this comment, please give me a sign that you have read it so that I can delete it. I do not want anyone but you to read my words, because I truly wish you well and progress. Thank you and have a safe trip😊👍🏻🥇👏🏻 Greetings from kingdom of Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
@coastrider8881Ай бұрын
Hi! Thank you very much for your interesting and detailed advice. You do not need to delete it, as I think it's a worthy opinion. As I explain in the description of my first video this is not a travel vlog. The only purpose of this channel is to share information that may be useful for motorcyclists. All the videos in this channel are related to motorcycle, maintenance, modifications, reviews, travels... The reason I started the Algerian serie is because I couldn't find much information before my travel and I thought it could be useful to publish these videos to help other bike riders with some information. On this specific travel I couldn't get much good quality footage. Sometimes for technical reasons, like a dead battery, others because I was sick as I got a very strong conjunctivitis when I was in the middle of the desert and had to drive several hours on a very bad road half blinded before I could be treated, and very often because I just wanted to enjoy the trip whithout bothering about getting footage for KZread. In my next travel I'd like to spend more time getting better footage and propper videos of the country, but again, this is not a travel vlog nor I'm a youtuber. I'd also love to visit your country at some point, as I'm sure there are amazing things to see and wonderful people. Have a great day!
@abdulazizsaleh9567Ай бұрын
@@coastrider8881 Thank you for your explanation...I'm sorry didn't know 🫣 You are most welcome...but never ever come to Saudi Arabia in Summer 😂... It's unpleasant weather..... Even us we can't go out the city because of the Heat....the winter time amazing you will love it.... Wish all the best...💐🤲🏻 Thanks again for your reply
@yasminegivenchy9584Ай бұрын
Usually in Algeria during ramadan most restaurants take their annual leave (holiday) to rest and make some changes in their restaurants and then open again after eid so if you decide to come again the best time to visit is summer for the north and spring or autumn for the south. You're welcome anytime 🙌🏻🇩🇿
@coastrider8881Ай бұрын
Thanks for your insight! Appart from big cities, restaurants were closed everywhere. But late at night a few grills/barbecue places usually open, and they are very good! I will definitely return to Algeria, best people I've ever met!
@pastoriusАй бұрын
this is it, older bikes and beautiful destinations. Djebel is of course quite different but now when you have offroadized both 650 and 700 transalps, how do you choose between them ?
@coastrider8881Ай бұрын
Well, it's definitely how they look. With similar modifications the 650 is better in offroad and roads in bad condition, while the 700 have more power, is more stable, and the seat is better for long stretches of smooth road. It all depends what you're using the bike to.
@malteseguns7823Ай бұрын
what size is the back tire? thanks.
@coastrider8881Ай бұрын
130/80- 17. Cheers!
@NoastrenghtАй бұрын
Any chance you found out the thread size regarding the rear shock? I also found myself an old AT skidplate, it just looked like a perfect fit on your 650. Safe travels. Cheers
@coastrider8881Ай бұрын
Hi there! Sorry, I forgot. Just measured it and it's M14x1.5. The AT engine guard looks awesome on the 650, unfortunately it doesn't fit the 700 because of the side fairing.
@NoastrenghtАй бұрын
@@coastrider8881 Thanks heaps man!
@nikosf3nАй бұрын
I too have done the cat removal mod and it's fantastic. You save a lot of heat and it sounds great even with the stock muffler. Also installed a 10mm longer rod on the rear shock and the ground clearance is very good. I replaced the fork oil with 10w oil for better damping and added fork preload adjusters.But i always had a problem with potholes and shock damping as i mentioned in another video.
@coastrider8881Ай бұрын
I have answered to your other comment. Unfortunately I don't have a solution, yet...
@nikosf3nАй бұрын
I just grab the spring with my arms and twist it as i like to add or remove preload. The rings follow the spring turn. I have a question though. I have the xl700 for 7 years and i have a huge problem with the comfort when riding over potholes. I mean it hits the pillion back and neck so bad she needs painkillers to end a trip. I' ve done a service to the rear shock and installed a new rod 10mm longer for more travel and more ground clearance. I used to run the compression fully out to the softest setting but didn't help much. Now i test it to one turn out from full hard and i have the feeling it's a bit better riding over potholes but in theory is should be stiffer and worse! Any suggestion on compression settings? My father has the 650 transalp, it has the same shock, and the ride is smooth and comfortable.
@coastrider8881Ай бұрын
The shock may seem the same as the 650, but it have different reference number and probably different inner settings. The 700 have definitely stiffer suspension than the 650, and is worst on potholes. I've improved slightly the front with a 7,5W oil, and loosened the rear shock preload, but still more uncomfortable on bad roads than the 650. Maybe progressive springs would be a solution, but haven't tried yet.
@nikosf3nАй бұрын
@@coastrider8881Oh i forgot to mention. I've tried the hyperpro progressive spring. The Bike is much more stable and sporty but it gets even more uncomfortable so i went back to stock spring. Next thing i will try the YSS shock with rebound adjustment or a more expensive one if i can afford it.
@coastrider8881Ай бұрын
@@nikosf3n Have you considered trying the 650 shock? As I said, it have a different reference number than the one in the 700.
@coastrider8881Ай бұрын
Maybe you are able to try the rear shock from your father's bike on your 700. That would be extremely interesting to feel the difference.
@KirsteinCombrink83Ай бұрын
@nikosf3n, that's interesting, I was about to buy hyperpros for front and rear. In what way did it make it more uncomfortable? I'm hoping to go off-road a bit more and thought the progressive springs would improve that...
@mrtopcat2Ай бұрын
A great idea, but with limits, as it only increases the spline area by an estimated 30%. Surface rust that is forming on the hardened surface, then worn away, plays another key part in spline wear.
@coastrider8881Ай бұрын
An increase of 30% is HUGE. If you increased the rear tire width by 30% it would be 170 instead of 130, go figure! A lot of factors intervene in the wear of the splines, but unfortunately the Transalps 650 and 700 suffer from a faster wear than they should, and it's even worst if you use them a lot offroad or in the city. This sprocket is the best prevention, put it before it's too late. I've had to replace the countershaft on my first Transalp (I did it myself), so I know the amount of work and money required to repair. I've also had another 650, now a 700, and an Africa Twin 750, and seen dozen of them when looking for a good one. Believe me, you absolutely need to put a superpinion first thing on your bike.
@mrtopcat2Ай бұрын
@@coastrider8881 Thank you for your well meant advice. I read a lot about this on the German AT forum. The consensus seems to be that while it is a wear part, it’s life can be prolonged by proper use. Which means using the original sprocket, which is supposedly softer and sacrificial to the shaft, keeping enough chain slack and not accelerating at less than 3000 rpm. There are several senior members there with high mileage on their engines, following these recommendations and have no problems what so ever. Personally, I have the feeling that rust is quite possibly another major factor. With rust of course easily worn off. And once wear has started, wear will only accelerate, because the sprocket will start riding an eccentric path on the shaft, which will only exacerbate wear. I regularly oil the output shaft. To do so, I cut a hole into the sprocket cover for access.
@coastrider8881Ай бұрын
This is true for the AT and old Transalp 600, but unfortunately the Transalps 650 and 700 have a notoriously weaker countershaft. It's even worst on the 700 that uses the same part as the 650 but have more power, torque and weight. On the AT and Transalp 600 the superpinion is a solution for high mileage bike which start to have some wear. On the Transalps 650 and 700 it's an absolute necessity to put it as soon as you can. The only downside is with the superpinion, appart from costing double than the stock sprocket, the chain wear slightly faster. But all of that is still a lot cheaper than replacing the countershaft. Specifically on the 650, by adding the superpinion you virtually got an undestructible bike, as this is the only weak point on a well maintained bike.
@BRaff-hl4ip2 ай бұрын
Very good to know. I've always wanted to use a wiseco piston on something. I'm strongly considering buying a low mileage but tatty RS.
@coastrider88812 ай бұрын
An amazing bike, and the Wiseco piston definitely improves it. Cheers!
@clebersilveira99572 ай бұрын
Boa noite, em qual site encontro essa peça??
@coastrider88812 ай бұрын
Hi! In the description of the video you have a link to the manufacturer. You can buy it there or find a list of resellers in different countries. Cheers!
@alinmuresan83742 ай бұрын
Every 2 days i change fuel rezorvoir from empty to full
@lokeshdeshwal52882 ай бұрын
In your opinion which engine take more abuse (durable) , Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda?
@coastrider88812 ай бұрын
Hi man! That is an imposible question to answer, as there are a lot of models and years of production. Some engines are more reliable, than others, and in my opinion the peak of quality on the most sold motorcycles was achieved in the '90s, later on the quality started to go down to reduce costs, except on very expensive top of the range models which duplicated their price instead of reducing the quality. Look at the price of a new Honda Fireblade compared to average wages, and then do the same with the new price of the original 900 Fireblade with the same year average wages. With that being said, after owning, and abusing, dozens of bikes, and having dismantled or repaired a few other dozens, at the moment I'm sticking with Honda and Suzuki. But again, keep in mind I usually buy bikes with 10+ years, and models that have proved to be reliable, so I have no clue which new bikes are more reliable, but you can get a good taste when going to a dealership and check the quality of plastics, metals, paint and the overall enginering of the bike, not only the looks. They all look good now, even the chinese bikes. Cheers!
@lokeshdeshwal52882 ай бұрын
@@coastrider8881 very very thankyou sir, for your valuable feedback 🙌,, greets from India 🇮🇳
@tadejkirincic2 ай бұрын
What is your average fuel consumption after cat removal?
@coastrider88812 ай бұрын
Hi there! the average fuel consumption is not very useful, as it depends a lot on the way you ride and the type of roads you're usually on. My average consumption was reduced by around 0,2 l/100kms roughly. I drive often on small roads in a sporty way, so my consumption is usually around 6l/100kms. Shockingly, I had a better average consumption on my Transalp 650, despite being carbureted. But I still need to try some things on my 700, like a k&n airfilter and other mods. Cheers!
@tadejkirincic2 ай бұрын
@@coastrider8881 Of course... I meant how much did your consumption lower after cat removal :) Well that is something. What is your average range with one tank currently?
@coastrider88812 ай бұрын
Around 280kms, but I usually refill at 250/260. For my algerian trip I knew a couple of legs would be over 300kms whithout fuel, so I just brought a cheap 5 liters fuel canister. You can also buy a big 4/5 liters bottle of water, empty it (watering plants for example) refill it with fuel, use it as soon as your tank is half empty and dump it after (in a garbage can). No real need to install gigantic tanks on the bikes, as most of the time they're fuel stations everywhere.
@MrTatarTerror2 ай бұрын
Hello my friend! Very nice video! Just a recommendation. Try Dunlop TrailMaxx Raid Tyres. They are amazing. They are as cheap as Mitas tyres but they are better on street and much much better on the rain and of course on off road use they are exceptional. Dunlop broke the code there. Cheers
@coastrider88812 ай бұрын
Hi man! I don't know in your place, but here the Dunlop Trailmax Raid is 50% more expensive than the Mitas E07+. Also the thread is not as deep, so not sure how it would work on mud or sand. I'm very happy with the Mitas. In the next Algeria video I'll show how it works on soft sand, with my heavy bike. Cheers!
@jasonjackson12592 ай бұрын
I like this common sense approach, modifying the bike to suit your needs. It shows that you are looking at the problems and thinking it through, rather than googling what everyone else has done. Not that there’s anything wrong with that, but this is much more creative and entertaining.
@coastrider88812 ай бұрын
Thank you. I like to make my bikes fit my use as much as possible, in a budget friendly way if I can. There is a lot of information on the internet, but you have to do your homeworks to understand what would work better for you, and sometimes think out of the box. I share what I did in case the experience may be useful for others. Cheers!
@4tKmarketing2 ай бұрын
bro pls it's a humble request
@coastrider88812 ай бұрын
Hi, not sure what the request is, but I'm not in Algeria anymore. This was a month ago.
@pierrebussien5532 ай бұрын
Bon choix! J'ai eu deux Transalp 1989 et 2000 et après 15 ans de BMW GS et RT j'ai vendu ma BMW 1200 RT pour acheter une Transalp 700 de 2008 avec 48'000 km. A 65 ans j'avais envie d'une moto légère, fiable, économique pour tous les jours et la seule qui répond à mes besoins c'est la Transalp. Pas brillante mais à l'aise partout et bien plus aventurière qu'une GS.
@coastrider88812 ай бұрын
Finalement les Transalp ça passe partout pour deux fois rien. Ça vaut franchement le coup!
@davide42562 ай бұрын
Hi, my Transalp 700 in deceleration has crackles and pops. Also your bike has the same?
@coastrider88812 ай бұрын
Yes, and I love them!
@davide42562 ай бұрын
@@coastrider8881 but is it normal? There aren’t damage by that?
@coastrider88812 ай бұрын
It depends where they come from and how loud and frequent they are. In extreme situations it can damage a valve. Did you change something on the bike that increased the popping and crackles? It's hard to tell whithout testing the bike. If you are worry about it you should bring the bike to a good mechanic, but the Transalps 650 and 700 are prone to pops due to the PAIR system.
@Noastrenght2 ай бұрын
Any idea what thread pitch it was , M14?
@coastrider88812 ай бұрын
No idea, I'll try to check
@_nocti_64452 ай бұрын
Its a bikers event in Algeria where a lots of bikers from all over the world meet and drive along the Mediterranean coast from May 6th to 9th or 10th
@coastrider88812 ай бұрын
Glad to know! During my stay I only saw 4 or 5 big bikes, mostly sportbikes, but they all belonged to Algerians working in Europe and were all on european plates. I crossed two adventure bikes on my way to the return boat, they were equipped for travel. On the way back, my bike was the only one on the boat.
@_nocti_64452 ай бұрын
@@coastrider8881 and this is from last year even kzread.info/dash/bejne/f6yk3Lyre5O3qaw.htmlsi=Y8XaClNGe_wO7tH-
Awesome videos man! im glad i found ya!!! im thinking of getting the transalp as well as my first motorcycle!!! (other than a scooter...)
@coastrider88812 ай бұрын
Thanks man! If you get a Transalp I'm sure that you are going to enjoy it A LOT!
@niladaliaibarrola2 ай бұрын
Hey ! Amazing than you for the video. I have a question. I am thinking about buying an old Transalp and i was wondering wich one you recommend more for both offroad (60% of the time) and road (40% of the time ), the 2005 stock model or the 2007 stock model? I see that you have had both ! Could you tell me the differences for you? Thanks
@coastrider88812 ай бұрын
Hi there! For your use I would definitely choose a Transalp 650. The 700 is very capable for offroad, but the 650 is definitely better, which will be your main use. Cheers!
@niladaliaibarrola2 ай бұрын
Thanks for you'r reply! May I ask what makes the 650 better? Griund clearence, suspension...?
@coastrider88812 ай бұрын
@@niladaliaibarrola Less weight, front 21" wheel, slightly more ground clearance and front suspension travel, more fuel range for long travel legs, less electronics (carburated instead of injection, and a lot less sensors). The 700 have more overall comfort, more power at any rpm, and the ABS model can be handy on slippery roads likes the ones I encountered in Algeria.
@Bleedsix2 ай бұрын
Good video man! Hope we can see a bit more riding footage in the next one. I have the same model transalp and your videos help a lot!
@coastrider88812 ай бұрын
Hi man! I'm definitely including more riding footage, but the audio was messed up, so I'll try to make it watchable for everybody.
@seriouskidsthemusic2 ай бұрын
Hi again , on the transalp 650 did you buy another exhaust or you've cut in half the "catalysator " like it's shown on another video ? Also it's amazing you didn't have to adjust anything . I heard people changing the exhaust and putting a K N filter and started to have carnuration problems . They needed to rejett the carbs . Did you kept good performances after these two mods ?
@coastrider88812 ай бұрын
Hi! It is the same cut header shown in the other video, but with more dents now 😂😂😂😂 I didn't need to rejet. I got better performances and less consumption. I live at sea level altitude, but even crossing the Atlas in Morocco didn't have any problem. Cheers!
@premiumyt86252 ай бұрын
Genial saludos cordiales desde Patagonia Chile.. amigo necesito ayudarme Transalp 700 con 18 mil km no parte .
@coastrider88812 ай бұрын
Hola, pueden ser muchas cosas. Has probado con la segunda llave codificada? Cuando pones el contacto se oye la bomba de gasolina durante un par de segundos? La luz del HISS se queda encendida con el contacto puesto?
@paulmcdonald92572 ай бұрын
I wish i knew this yesterday. Mine has completely stripped.
@coastrider88812 ай бұрын
That's why checking and replacing the sprocket is the very first thing I do when buying an old Transalp or Africa Twin. I whish the supersprocket existed when I got my first Transalp, that would have saved the countershaft on my 650. Instead I had to fully open the engine to replace it.
@darrenmvelocity2 ай бұрын
Do any of the bolts need to be tightened to a specific torque ?
@coastrider88812 ай бұрын
Hi! All the bolts on any motorcycle needs to be tightened to a specific torque according to the workshop manual. But I only care about that for engine moving parts, or even brakes or suspension bolts. The bolts on this oil change doesn't require much tightening, in fact too much would strip the engine case. Just tighten lightly with small spanners, and whithout going crazy. If it's important for you, please consider buying a good workshop manual. That would be your best tool, and the torques are specified for each bolt. Cheers.
@franzcaglioni2 ай бұрын
I'm trying to unlock the upper ring on my transalp 600 1989 but it seems impossible
@coastrider88812 ай бұрын
Soak it with wd40 for a whole night, and try again. Don't force it too much, as it's easy to damage the lock or the shock body.
@franzcaglioni2 ай бұрын
I managed to do it I made my suspension a little softer as it was rock hard (still did not change much). But now I'm noticing that the spring on the rear shock is loose whenever I put the bike on the center stand, is it normal? It's like the spring is not long enough for where I locked the 2 rings
@coastrider88812 ай бұрын
Whithout seeing the bike it's hard to say. Maybe you moved the rings too far up, or maybe the spring has been replaced at some point and comes from a different model, which could explain the stiffness. The rear suspension could also be too stiff if the swingarm/links bearings are seized. They require maintenance and sometimes replacement. Try first to compare your shock / spring with one from similar model bike. I don't have a 600, so not very helpful there. Cheers!
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Thanks for the video, just got a problem on my transalp 650v xl 2002 and i was looking at the part you recommend but when i open the link that part refers only to the ducati or am i missing something here? thanks again
Hi there. I just checked the link and it works fine for me. It's the main page of KKbike. You can then select your specific bike model. Cheers.
Yea, get a K&N and get fine dust into your admission, wtf are you talking about. Did you use 100 000 km K&N? highly doubt it. Keep K&N on the street if you care about your bike.
I would never put a K&N on an enduro bike except if it's for Supermoto/Street use, but on the Transalp 650 it's totally different. The airbox is very well designed, very large area, and uses the glovebox under the seat as a prechamber. The air crosses the filter with very low speed and pressure, unlike my DR 650 that has an airbox a lot smaller with a foam oiled airfilter which requires very frequent cleaning. I opened my Transalp 650 engine to replace the countershaft when the engine had 100.000kms, it had a K&N airfilter for the previous 80.000kms, several offroad travels to Morocco, and a lot of offroad in my area which is pretty dry and dusty. Everything looked brand new, pistons, cylinders, valves seats, not a single scratch. But again, I wouldn't put a K&N on my DR 650, but I'll definitely put one on any Transalp 650, even for hard offroad in the desert.
Splendid & very well presented thanx. Would be nice if You can show the same job on the 650…. Regards from Norway 🇳🇴 Keep Riding 🦾
Hi there! Thank you very much! In fact it's even easier and faster on the 650, as you don't need to take out the side fairings. Also there is even less dirt going inside the airbox, as it uses the glovebox under the seat as a prechamber. I wish I had a 650 at hand to show it, but I will do a video about it as soon as I get one!
@@coastrider8881 Am the lucky owner of a TA 650/2005 & a Crosstourer DCT/2019. My 650 just clocked 110000km & been in my ownership for 12good year. Do most of My riding in arctic climates of Scandinavia… Great bike. Looking forward to Your future 650 footage. The Power Of Dreams ❤️
@@Alexanderpaal67 Amazing bikes and beautiful area to enjoy riding, although very cold! 😂😂
i cant wait to get this transalp my man! i keep dreaming about riding her!!! (i like your vids about this one!)
Thanks mate, you'll certainly enjoy it!
I have a DNA filter on mine. It has a bigger filtration area and is cheaper... check in out
I've seen in the pictures that the DNA covers more surface, but the cotton folds are not as deep as in the K&N, so not sure which one have a bigger effective area. Visually I have noticed that the paper and cotton airfilters with deeper folds seems also to retain better the dirt, but maybe it's just a perception. The filter cost me 75€ on Ebay, which is the same price as the DNA. I mainly choose the K&N because I already had good experiences with it on other bikes, but maybe in the future I'll try the DNA. Cheers!
This channel deserves much more attention! Thank you very much for the very helpful and well-presented videos! Best regards from Northern Germany
Thanks a lot mate! More videos coming soon, cheers!
The full weight of the bars ( bolts, fixing plates etc) is 6.5kg. PS: love your videos, you're a Transalp KZread treasure 🤝
Thank you very much! I totally forgot to weight the bars before fitting them 😂😂 Actually on family vacations, more videos coming soon! Cheers mate!
Hello. This is exactly what I was loohing for. TKY.
Cheers!
Bro you mentioned africa twin also which models plz i have 2018
Hi there, I'm talking about old Africa Twins pre-2005. But most of them only need the superpinion if the countershaft have too much wear due to high mileage. The main problem is with old Transalps 650 and 700, in which the countershaft splines get worn out a lot faster due to poor design or bad quality.
Hey man! When do we go Algeria again together?
That would be nice, cheers!
I have them on my rx-one 125cc. Really great tires
Indeed they are, cheers!
Im going for my 3rd set of E07+ on my Transalp. Lots of grip and no punctures on rocky roads.
Yep, they're very good. With similar pattern I've tried on my Transalps the Metzeler Enduro 3 Sahara, the Heidenau K60, and these Mitas E07+. Till now the Mitas are my favourite for all kind of terrain. But they are also the most difficult to mount on the rim. Cheers!
Reup?
Nope, it's a fresh video
Very cool and informative videos, like so much. 😊 For the too short side stand I heard you can use Africa one, which is higher than Transalp.
Thanks for the tip! Cheers!
What front sprocket did you put on?
A stock 15 teeth with a 49 teeth rear sprocket.
Hi, I’m thinking of buying a transalp , which would say was better , the 650 or 700. Cheers loving the videos
They are both good bikes. 650 is better for offroad and roads in bad conditions, 700 is more powerful, stable and comfortable for smooth roads. Cheers!
Progressive springs will be not enough- my experience.
Interesting. Will it be an improvement compared to stock? And also, did you find any better solution? On my 650 the progressive springs and 7,5W oil made a good improvement over stock. Cheers!
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Do you use stock exhaust header with the Arrow Dakar muffler?
Yep, stock header. Cheers!
@@coastrider8881 Okay so I bought a '91 RSE (SP43B) the other day... It has twin exhaust!? Is this normal? Can I just put 2 arrow exhaust mufflers on, will that help it to breathe? It starts with no choke and isn't smooth running at all. Main jets 150, pilot jet 47.5 and NO AIRBOX OR FILTER lol! I've ordered an airbox...
All RS and RSE come with twin mufflers. I replaced mine with a single Arrow muffler, huge loss of weight ! I think it's shown in the video.
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Hi, I'm sorry, but the translator couldn't tell what you mean, anyone can translate?
Dove lo posso acquistare? Grazie :)
Hi! The link is in the description, cheers!
I accidentally entered your channel.. I was happy when I saw that there were two videos about a trip in Algeria 😊🌛 Unfortunately, both...explanation and information, but not a trip in the true sense 🤔❗ I very much appreciate your effort and respect your person, but I have advice that I hope you will accept from me as a person who wishes you success in spreading the channel💐😺 Since the title is a journey in Algeria🇩🇿the viewer expects to see a path and an adventure in which he hears the voice of reality... It shows you passing through valleys, people, villages, and mountains...🛣️🏕️🌐 My advice is to make the information you provide about the bike into a separate video ⬅️ And make the viewer feel with you only the road and the adventure.🛣️🏕️ Then he will love to follow you and continue to support you...😃💯 I'm looking forward to the next video... I hope it will be a beautiful and fun adventure🤲🏻💐 When you see this comment, please give me a sign that you have read it so that I can delete it. I do not want anyone but you to read my words, because I truly wish you well and progress. Thank you and have a safe trip😊👍🏻🥇👏🏻 Greetings from kingdom of Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
Hi! Thank you very much for your interesting and detailed advice. You do not need to delete it, as I think it's a worthy opinion. As I explain in the description of my first video this is not a travel vlog. The only purpose of this channel is to share information that may be useful for motorcyclists. All the videos in this channel are related to motorcycle, maintenance, modifications, reviews, travels... The reason I started the Algerian serie is because I couldn't find much information before my travel and I thought it could be useful to publish these videos to help other bike riders with some information. On this specific travel I couldn't get much good quality footage. Sometimes for technical reasons, like a dead battery, others because I was sick as I got a very strong conjunctivitis when I was in the middle of the desert and had to drive several hours on a very bad road half blinded before I could be treated, and very often because I just wanted to enjoy the trip whithout bothering about getting footage for KZread. In my next travel I'd like to spend more time getting better footage and propper videos of the country, but again, this is not a travel vlog nor I'm a youtuber. I'd also love to visit your country at some point, as I'm sure there are amazing things to see and wonderful people. Have a great day!
@@coastrider8881 Thank you for your explanation...I'm sorry didn't know 🫣 You are most welcome...but never ever come to Saudi Arabia in Summer 😂... It's unpleasant weather..... Even us we can't go out the city because of the Heat....the winter time amazing you will love it.... Wish all the best...💐🤲🏻 Thanks again for your reply
Usually in Algeria during ramadan most restaurants take their annual leave (holiday) to rest and make some changes in their restaurants and then open again after eid so if you decide to come again the best time to visit is summer for the north and spring or autumn for the south. You're welcome anytime 🙌🏻🇩🇿
Thanks for your insight! Appart from big cities, restaurants were closed everywhere. But late at night a few grills/barbecue places usually open, and they are very good! I will definitely return to Algeria, best people I've ever met!
this is it, older bikes and beautiful destinations. Djebel is of course quite different but now when you have offroadized both 650 and 700 transalps, how do you choose between them ?
Well, it's definitely how they look. With similar modifications the 650 is better in offroad and roads in bad condition, while the 700 have more power, is more stable, and the seat is better for long stretches of smooth road. It all depends what you're using the bike to.
what size is the back tire? thanks.
130/80- 17. Cheers!
Any chance you found out the thread size regarding the rear shock? I also found myself an old AT skidplate, it just looked like a perfect fit on your 650. Safe travels. Cheers
Hi there! Sorry, I forgot. Just measured it and it's M14x1.5. The AT engine guard looks awesome on the 650, unfortunately it doesn't fit the 700 because of the side fairing.
@@coastrider8881 Thanks heaps man!
I too have done the cat removal mod and it's fantastic. You save a lot of heat and it sounds great even with the stock muffler. Also installed a 10mm longer rod on the rear shock and the ground clearance is very good. I replaced the fork oil with 10w oil for better damping and added fork preload adjusters.But i always had a problem with potholes and shock damping as i mentioned in another video.
I have answered to your other comment. Unfortunately I don't have a solution, yet...
I just grab the spring with my arms and twist it as i like to add or remove preload. The rings follow the spring turn. I have a question though. I have the xl700 for 7 years and i have a huge problem with the comfort when riding over potholes. I mean it hits the pillion back and neck so bad she needs painkillers to end a trip. I' ve done a service to the rear shock and installed a new rod 10mm longer for more travel and more ground clearance. I used to run the compression fully out to the softest setting but didn't help much. Now i test it to one turn out from full hard and i have the feeling it's a bit better riding over potholes but in theory is should be stiffer and worse! Any suggestion on compression settings? My father has the 650 transalp, it has the same shock, and the ride is smooth and comfortable.
The shock may seem the same as the 650, but it have different reference number and probably different inner settings. The 700 have definitely stiffer suspension than the 650, and is worst on potholes. I've improved slightly the front with a 7,5W oil, and loosened the rear shock preload, but still more uncomfortable on bad roads than the 650. Maybe progressive springs would be a solution, but haven't tried yet.
@@coastrider8881Oh i forgot to mention. I've tried the hyperpro progressive spring. The Bike is much more stable and sporty but it gets even more uncomfortable so i went back to stock spring. Next thing i will try the YSS shock with rebound adjustment or a more expensive one if i can afford it.
@@nikosf3n Have you considered trying the 650 shock? As I said, it have a different reference number than the one in the 700.
Maybe you are able to try the rear shock from your father's bike on your 700. That would be extremely interesting to feel the difference.
@nikosf3n, that's interesting, I was about to buy hyperpros for front and rear. In what way did it make it more uncomfortable? I'm hoping to go off-road a bit more and thought the progressive springs would improve that...
A great idea, but with limits, as it only increases the spline area by an estimated 30%. Surface rust that is forming on the hardened surface, then worn away, plays another key part in spline wear.
An increase of 30% is HUGE. If you increased the rear tire width by 30% it would be 170 instead of 130, go figure! A lot of factors intervene in the wear of the splines, but unfortunately the Transalps 650 and 700 suffer from a faster wear than they should, and it's even worst if you use them a lot offroad or in the city. This sprocket is the best prevention, put it before it's too late. I've had to replace the countershaft on my first Transalp (I did it myself), so I know the amount of work and money required to repair. I've also had another 650, now a 700, and an Africa Twin 750, and seen dozen of them when looking for a good one. Believe me, you absolutely need to put a superpinion first thing on your bike.
@@coastrider8881 Thank you for your well meant advice. I read a lot about this on the German AT forum. The consensus seems to be that while it is a wear part, it’s life can be prolonged by proper use. Which means using the original sprocket, which is supposedly softer and sacrificial to the shaft, keeping enough chain slack and not accelerating at less than 3000 rpm. There are several senior members there with high mileage on their engines, following these recommendations and have no problems what so ever. Personally, I have the feeling that rust is quite possibly another major factor. With rust of course easily worn off. And once wear has started, wear will only accelerate, because the sprocket will start riding an eccentric path on the shaft, which will only exacerbate wear. I regularly oil the output shaft. To do so, I cut a hole into the sprocket cover for access.
This is true for the AT and old Transalp 600, but unfortunately the Transalps 650 and 700 have a notoriously weaker countershaft. It's even worst on the 700 that uses the same part as the 650 but have more power, torque and weight. On the AT and Transalp 600 the superpinion is a solution for high mileage bike which start to have some wear. On the Transalps 650 and 700 it's an absolute necessity to put it as soon as you can. The only downside is with the superpinion, appart from costing double than the stock sprocket, the chain wear slightly faster. But all of that is still a lot cheaper than replacing the countershaft. Specifically on the 650, by adding the superpinion you virtually got an undestructible bike, as this is the only weak point on a well maintained bike.
Very good to know. I've always wanted to use a wiseco piston on something. I'm strongly considering buying a low mileage but tatty RS.
An amazing bike, and the Wiseco piston definitely improves it. Cheers!
Boa noite, em qual site encontro essa peça??
Hi! In the description of the video you have a link to the manufacturer. You can buy it there or find a list of resellers in different countries. Cheers!
Every 2 days i change fuel rezorvoir from empty to full
In your opinion which engine take more abuse (durable) , Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda?
Hi man! That is an imposible question to answer, as there are a lot of models and years of production. Some engines are more reliable, than others, and in my opinion the peak of quality on the most sold motorcycles was achieved in the '90s, later on the quality started to go down to reduce costs, except on very expensive top of the range models which duplicated their price instead of reducing the quality. Look at the price of a new Honda Fireblade compared to average wages, and then do the same with the new price of the original 900 Fireblade with the same year average wages. With that being said, after owning, and abusing, dozens of bikes, and having dismantled or repaired a few other dozens, at the moment I'm sticking with Honda and Suzuki. But again, keep in mind I usually buy bikes with 10+ years, and models that have proved to be reliable, so I have no clue which new bikes are more reliable, but you can get a good taste when going to a dealership and check the quality of plastics, metals, paint and the overall enginering of the bike, not only the looks. They all look good now, even the chinese bikes. Cheers!
@@coastrider8881 very very thankyou sir, for your valuable feedback 🙌,, greets from India 🇮🇳
What is your average fuel consumption after cat removal?
Hi there! the average fuel consumption is not very useful, as it depends a lot on the way you ride and the type of roads you're usually on. My average consumption was reduced by around 0,2 l/100kms roughly. I drive often on small roads in a sporty way, so my consumption is usually around 6l/100kms. Shockingly, I had a better average consumption on my Transalp 650, despite being carbureted. But I still need to try some things on my 700, like a k&n airfilter and other mods. Cheers!
@@coastrider8881 Of course... I meant how much did your consumption lower after cat removal :) Well that is something. What is your average range with one tank currently?
Around 280kms, but I usually refill at 250/260. For my algerian trip I knew a couple of legs would be over 300kms whithout fuel, so I just brought a cheap 5 liters fuel canister. You can also buy a big 4/5 liters bottle of water, empty it (watering plants for example) refill it with fuel, use it as soon as your tank is half empty and dump it after (in a garbage can). No real need to install gigantic tanks on the bikes, as most of the time they're fuel stations everywhere.
Hello my friend! Very nice video! Just a recommendation. Try Dunlop TrailMaxx Raid Tyres. They are amazing. They are as cheap as Mitas tyres but they are better on street and much much better on the rain and of course on off road use they are exceptional. Dunlop broke the code there. Cheers
Hi man! I don't know in your place, but here the Dunlop Trailmax Raid is 50% more expensive than the Mitas E07+. Also the thread is not as deep, so not sure how it would work on mud or sand. I'm very happy with the Mitas. In the next Algeria video I'll show how it works on soft sand, with my heavy bike. Cheers!
I like this common sense approach, modifying the bike to suit your needs. It shows that you are looking at the problems and thinking it through, rather than googling what everyone else has done. Not that there’s anything wrong with that, but this is much more creative and entertaining.
Thank you. I like to make my bikes fit my use as much as possible, in a budget friendly way if I can. There is a lot of information on the internet, but you have to do your homeworks to understand what would work better for you, and sometimes think out of the box. I share what I did in case the experience may be useful for others. Cheers!
bro pls it's a humble request
Hi, not sure what the request is, but I'm not in Algeria anymore. This was a month ago.
Bon choix! J'ai eu deux Transalp 1989 et 2000 et après 15 ans de BMW GS et RT j'ai vendu ma BMW 1200 RT pour acheter une Transalp 700 de 2008 avec 48'000 km. A 65 ans j'avais envie d'une moto légère, fiable, économique pour tous les jours et la seule qui répond à mes besoins c'est la Transalp. Pas brillante mais à l'aise partout et bien plus aventurière qu'une GS.
Finalement les Transalp ça passe partout pour deux fois rien. Ça vaut franchement le coup!
Hi, my Transalp 700 in deceleration has crackles and pops. Also your bike has the same?
Yes, and I love them!
@@coastrider8881 but is it normal? There aren’t damage by that?
It depends where they come from and how loud and frequent they are. In extreme situations it can damage a valve. Did you change something on the bike that increased the popping and crackles? It's hard to tell whithout testing the bike. If you are worry about it you should bring the bike to a good mechanic, but the Transalps 650 and 700 are prone to pops due to the PAIR system.
Any idea what thread pitch it was , M14?
No idea, I'll try to check
Its a bikers event in Algeria where a lots of bikers from all over the world meet and drive along the Mediterranean coast from May 6th to 9th or 10th
Glad to know! During my stay I only saw 4 or 5 big bikes, mostly sportbikes, but they all belonged to Algerians working in Europe and were all on european plates. I crossed two adventure bikes on my way to the return boat, they were equipped for travel. On the way back, my bike was the only one on the boat.
@@coastrider8881 and this is from last year even kzread.info/dash/bejne/f6yk3Lyre5O3qaw.htmlsi=Y8XaClNGe_wO7tH-
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Awesome videos man! im glad i found ya!!! im thinking of getting the transalp as well as my first motorcycle!!! (other than a scooter...)
Thanks man! If you get a Transalp I'm sure that you are going to enjoy it A LOT!
Hey ! Amazing than you for the video. I have a question. I am thinking about buying an old Transalp and i was wondering wich one you recommend more for both offroad (60% of the time) and road (40% of the time ), the 2005 stock model or the 2007 stock model? I see that you have had both ! Could you tell me the differences for you? Thanks
Hi there! For your use I would definitely choose a Transalp 650. The 700 is very capable for offroad, but the 650 is definitely better, which will be your main use. Cheers!
Thanks for you'r reply! May I ask what makes the 650 better? Griund clearence, suspension...?
@@niladaliaibarrola Less weight, front 21" wheel, slightly more ground clearance and front suspension travel, more fuel range for long travel legs, less electronics (carburated instead of injection, and a lot less sensors). The 700 have more overall comfort, more power at any rpm, and the ABS model can be handy on slippery roads likes the ones I encountered in Algeria.
Good video man! Hope we can see a bit more riding footage in the next one. I have the same model transalp and your videos help a lot!
Hi man! I'm definitely including more riding footage, but the audio was messed up, so I'll try to make it watchable for everybody.
Hi again , on the transalp 650 did you buy another exhaust or you've cut in half the "catalysator " like it's shown on another video ? Also it's amazing you didn't have to adjust anything . I heard people changing the exhaust and putting a K N filter and started to have carnuration problems . They needed to rejett the carbs . Did you kept good performances after these two mods ?
Hi! It is the same cut header shown in the other video, but with more dents now 😂😂😂😂 I didn't need to rejet. I got better performances and less consumption. I live at sea level altitude, but even crossing the Atlas in Morocco didn't have any problem. Cheers!
Genial saludos cordiales desde Patagonia Chile.. amigo necesito ayudarme Transalp 700 con 18 mil km no parte .
Hola, pueden ser muchas cosas. Has probado con la segunda llave codificada? Cuando pones el contacto se oye la bomba de gasolina durante un par de segundos? La luz del HISS se queda encendida con el contacto puesto?
I wish i knew this yesterday. Mine has completely stripped.
That's why checking and replacing the sprocket is the very first thing I do when buying an old Transalp or Africa Twin. I whish the supersprocket existed when I got my first Transalp, that would have saved the countershaft on my 650. Instead I had to fully open the engine to replace it.
Do any of the bolts need to be tightened to a specific torque ?
Hi! All the bolts on any motorcycle needs to be tightened to a specific torque according to the workshop manual. But I only care about that for engine moving parts, or even brakes or suspension bolts. The bolts on this oil change doesn't require much tightening, in fact too much would strip the engine case. Just tighten lightly with small spanners, and whithout going crazy. If it's important for you, please consider buying a good workshop manual. That would be your best tool, and the torques are specified for each bolt. Cheers.
I'm trying to unlock the upper ring on my transalp 600 1989 but it seems impossible
Soak it with wd40 for a whole night, and try again. Don't force it too much, as it's easy to damage the lock or the shock body.
I managed to do it I made my suspension a little softer as it was rock hard (still did not change much). But now I'm noticing that the spring on the rear shock is loose whenever I put the bike on the center stand, is it normal? It's like the spring is not long enough for where I locked the 2 rings
Whithout seeing the bike it's hard to say. Maybe you moved the rings too far up, or maybe the spring has been replaced at some point and comes from a different model, which could explain the stiffness. The rear suspension could also be too stiff if the swingarm/links bearings are seized. They require maintenance and sometimes replacement. Try first to compare your shock / spring with one from similar model bike. I don't have a 600, so not very helpful there. Cheers!
Merci beaucoup
Thanks for watching!