Hello, I recently installed a pair of Hein Gericke heated grips on my AT. The controller indicates off/start/on In the 'on' position the grips only get...
Wayne, I fitted the Gericke grips a couple of years ago and found them as you descibed - a bit too toasty on the start setting but not warm enough on normal....
I get just the same problem with mine but once they are hot going back to 'on' seems to be alright for a while, then I have to switch back to 'start' Caveman...
I have the same grips on my AT - they are branded Daytona, but apart from the stickers they are identical. My winter gloves aren't great, which doesn't help,...
The start position is the hottest setting, to get the heat through your gloves and the on position is to maintain the heat once the heat is through your ...
Thanks guys for the input on the Hein Gericke hot grips. They never did come with instuctions on the operation but all your input made it clear. next topic... ...
I am getting to the stage where I need a new set of Tyres. The current originals have done 7500miles and the rear has flattened off and the sholuders on the...
Continental Escape, great tyres good price, great in the wet. I have used these tyres for a looonng time (my AT has 70k on the clock, I bought it new), and...
I think there is a Michelin Pilot tyre of suitable size now as so many enduro style bikes are used mainly on the road now dave ... From: Derek Haden To:...
I am using Metzler Tourance tires they are better than the Michelin's that were on when I bought me AT they are good in the wet better in the dry. Soupy...
On the www.xrv.org.uk website we have a tyre poll with graphs etc.. of rated tyres. Might help answer your question.. ... many enduro style bikes are used...
Hi! I know it's a bit of a mad thing to ask in spring - but: How do you store your bike in winter (unless, of course, you actually use it all-year anyway)? ...
If you leave your bike outside all winter unused, even under a cover it will rot, and rot some more. Can you store the bike in the Dining Room? paultheold...
It's a bit of a problem aswe don't have a dining room- I am sharing with 2 other people,and we don't have any communal areas. Apart from that, I don't know if...
Bjoern Try one of those Self Storage units like Shurguard, they will charge between £10 and £15 a week for unit but they have 24Hr CCTV security and staff ...
Hello Folks, I've got a RDO4 Africa Twin tank to mount up to my '89 Transalp (been told this tank will fit). I got the tank used and it only has one petcock...
MICHAEL The only fuel to use is a Mikuni, take your old one into any Auto parts dealer and they should be able to match it up, they are used on many Japanese...
Caveman, Thanks for the tip. The fella I purchased the tank from told me that a Mikuni DF-44 would work, but I thought I'd ask some folks that have actually...
Due to a sale falling through, my 1990 RD04 is for sale. Bike is pretty standard, and has Bagster tank cover and bag. Some odds and ends of spares including...
Ray, I was getting excited... then I saw the North Derbyshire ;^( Your price sounds very good and I'm sure you'll sell her quick. ~Michael '89 TA '89...
Hi, Thinking of changing the stock exhaust on my 02 Africa Twin. Any advice out there? Has any body tried an Arrow can and are there any power gains to be...
David Two Wheels Only, did a survey about 18 months ago and all bar one give some form of power increase, can't remember the offending item, however it was a ...
I have the same request. Just bought a RD04 fuel tank without fuel taps v cheap on ebay for my 1987 Transalp and require 2 fuel taps. Any hint where I can get...
Chris, Hey... don't take 'em all man! ;^) I've still not found any. I was told that the Transalp petcock will work on the left side (hits the water pipes on...
