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  • Africa Twin CRF1000l Review � A User�s Gripe

    at1.jpgHow Very Dare you!

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    On Road Riding, Running In

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    Khao Krajom, Here I come!
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    st and 2ndat4.jpgst to 2nd on the climbs left me feeling a little out of control over the bike. Not enough in 1st, the bike stuttered in 2nd on some steep sections. Dropping back down into 1st

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    • #3
      Spicing up the relationship between rider and machine!
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      • #4
        Thanxs JJ , it's special to have such a detailed first hand account
        http://thailandchatter.com/showthrea...ll=1#post45112

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        • #5
          Ironic, as I posted this a Thai friend with an Africa Twin just text me to say he popped his seals on the front forks. Another example of the lack of off road quality of the suspension.

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          • #6
            An excellent report JJ, thank you. Sad to read though. As a past owner of an old AT I was really looking forward to some good news about this exciting bike. as you pointed out so clearly, slick marketing but poor quality tells a sad story.
            Will you keep it or pass it on?


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            Last edited by luckyjim; 10-03-2017, 12:40 PM.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by luckyjim View Post
              An excellent report JJ, thank you. Sad to read though. As a past owner of an old AT I was really looking forward to some good news about this exciting bike. as you pointed out so clearly, slick marketing but poor quality tells a sad story.
              Will you keep it or pass it on?


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              Hi,

              I will definitely keep it. Despite the issue, it is an execellent machine, but requires a few mods for the Euro built rider. And as I said, it really depends on what kind of rider you are. I like to hit the trails at 120kph plus and take on routes that a smaller bike would go, so for me, an upgrade in suspension is essential.

              I've test ridden BMW and KTM for other Thai sites and the BMW comes nowhere near the AT for off road. I'd say off road it is on par with the KTM.

              That being said, the pegs and its right-sided mount are poor, and one reason why places such as Camel Adventure are now offering modification. When an AT owner emailed Honda about the fender/wheel lock up, their response was astonishing! The rider was traveling along a trail that was slightly muddy in places. It was flat. He came of and bruised his lung in the process, and the cooling fans caved in from the impact. When he sent photos, Honda's response was that the area he rode in was designed for Enduro, and not adventure. They made this assumption based on the backround of the photo that had some small jumps for MX riders. They have since blocked him and won't respond. This is Honda Thailand to be clear.

              The bike is a great machine, just needs some doctoring to make it greater off road.

              Nice bike btw!
              Last edited by Jesus Jones; 10-03-2017, 01:17 PM.

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              • #8
                Mods needed for real off road.

                20k Crash protection
                8-12k bash plate (Supplied one is useless)
                8-10k handguards
                8-12k Enduro tires.
                5-10k Enduro pegs (I used Pivot Pegz)
                50-70k suspension package. (You can change the springs, fluid change and re valved for about 20K)
                5-10k Small protection items for brake reservoir etc.
                5-20k Fender riser kit
                Last edited by Jesus Jones; 10-03-2017, 01:38 PM.

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                • #9
                  A very comprehensive and logical list of mods JJ.
                  What a shame Honda couldn't have done some of the obvious simple ones whilst in production.

                  Never mind it's good to hear you'll keep it.

                  I had to sell my old thing as I can't ride anymore but if I could I think I'd probably have gone for the new AT as well.

                  All the best.

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