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  1. CLANTECH

    The Old School XRV750 Africa Twin Corner

    I cut the fender shorter on all my AT I owned and never had any issues again. And I always used WP fork springs and their oil. Much smoother ride. CA
  2. CLANTECH

    The Old School XRV750 Africa Twin Corner

    Yes, corrosion is a real problem with AT wheels. But not only AT, but all Honda rims like the AT ones.  And yes, the inside is normally worse than the outside. My solution to this problem was to get new wheels built. I have now black AKRONT rims from Spain (cheaper and harder than Excel). For...
  3. CLANTECH

    The Old School XRV750 Africa Twin Corner

    Have u checked your board tools? This socket comes with the original board tools on every AT...
  4. CLANTECH

    The Old School XRV750 Africa Twin Corner

    I have owned 2 AT's until now and since I'm a bike mechanic I never let anyone else touch my bikes  :laughing4: So here is my solution concerning replacing spark plugs on the AT: 1x small wrench 2x extensions (long and short) 1x 12mm socket 1x original AT spark plug tool this is in my opinion...
  5. CLANTECH

    The Old School XRV750 Africa Twin Corner

    Hey guys after making our way up to the Epupa Falls I found that my Oehlins shock is slightly leaking oil. Asked around here in Windhoek but it seems that the only person able to rebuild my shock has left the country last week... who would you recommend in South Africa, preferably around...
  6. CLANTECH

    Workshop in Cape Town

    Thanks guys I'm in contact with BOBNOB and have to meet at his place on the 9th Feb. @ dieterf: Thanks for the offer. I'll maybe pick up on your offer to fix something on Ruthis Transalp at your place. Claudio
  7. CLANTECH

    We are on the road in SA

    Anyone out there? Pls give us a ring... Claudio
  8. CLANTECH

    Workshop in Cape Town

    Hey guys has anyone got access to a workshop in or around Cape Town where I could change the steering bearings on my Africa Twin? The best date for me would be sometime on Monday the 9 Feb since I'm getting the new parts on the evening of the 8 Feb. I'm able to do the work on my own but will...
  9. CLANTECH

    We are on the road in SA

    Hey guys has anyone got access to a workshop in or around Cape Town where I could change the steering bearings on my Africa Twin? The best date for me would be sometime on Monday the 9 Feb since I'm getting the new parts on the evening of the 8 Feb. I'm able to do the work on my own but will...
  10. CLANTECH

    We are on the road in SA

    Hey guys we are now near Cape Town... has someone got some space where we could pitch our tent in or around Cape Town? Claudio
  11. CLANTECH

    We are on the road in SA

    Hey guys after fixing the bikes at Groenies place in Pretoria and sitting around for a long time we are now finally on the move... Have covered the North and also Swaziland. Are heading now over to Lesotho via the Sanipass. Any suggestions for the route are welcome. Since it's not so easy to...
  12. CLANTECH

    Searching for a workshop

    have already received some. Thanks. They are already on the bikes! Claudio
  13. CLANTECH

    Searching for a workshop

    Hey guys @ Snafu:  Small correction; The bikes are are a AT RD07 '96 and a Transalp 600 '92 Model. To all the others: Thanks for all the support during our stay here in Pretoria. Was great to meet some of the guys from this forum. @ Groenie: Thanks for making it possible to use your workshop...
  14. CLANTECH

    Searching for a workshop

    Hey guys We are currently in Pretoria (Centurion) and will stay here till after New Year. The bikes (AT 750 and TA 600) have just arrived from Bangkok and are in need of a big service. I'm a motorcycle mechanic myself, so I'm just looking for a facility where I can work on the bikes for about 2...
  15. CLANTECH

    The Old School XRV750 Africa Twin Corner

    Hey guys just got to SA two days ago from Bangkok. Currently I'm staying at a friends place in Pretoria. My bike (AT 750) should arrive in Durban sometime next week. Have travelled now for over 1,5 years and will head home from here following the East Coast of Africa. Now my question: Just...
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