Kwacky's ongoing Africa Twin Adventure Sport review
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Re: Kwacky's ongoing Africa Twin Adventure Sport review
I've got some lacquer as well, biut coating is a decent idea
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Re: Kwacky's ongoing Africa Twin Adventure Sport review
Clear coat lacquer chips also. Think stone chips on a car.
If you want to rattle can, then use paint protection film which is dirt cheap, although best option is powder coating which is very cheap and by far the most durable.
If you want to rattle can, then use paint protection film which is dirt cheap, although best option is powder coating which is very cheap and by far the most durable.
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Re: Kwacky's ongoing Africa Twin Adventure Sport review
I'll have a word with my brother, he's in the car repair business. He'll probably know what's best to use.
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Re: Kwacky's ongoing Africa Twin Adventure Sport review
Powered coating is the cheapest and arguably best option for what you want. Its used on motorcycle wheels and they have a tough life.
Good reviews
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Closer to home
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Re: Kwacky's ongoing Africa Twin Adventure Sport review
Couldnt agree more with Blade. Defo don't rattle can it. My dad likes to mess about with bits and pieces and rattle can jobs always chip and wear very quickly!
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Re: Kwacky's ongoing Africa Twin Adventure Sport review
Powdercoating is lovely.
I had a few pieces and some wheels done here - quality was good. Near Spaghetti Junction.
http://powder-coatings.co.uk/
I had a few pieces and some wheels done here - quality was good. Near Spaghetti Junction.
http://powder-coatings.co.uk/
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Re: Kwacky's ongoing Africa Twin Adventure Sport review
I've booked the big monster in for its annual service. It's early but I want to make sure that any potential issues are picked up now while the bike is still under warranty.
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Re: Kwacky's ongoing Africa Twin Adventure Sport review
Annual service. No issues. Took it the long way home before the rain came.
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Re: Kwacky's ongoing Africa Twin Adventure Sport review
Nice oneKwacky wrote:Annual service. No issues. Took it the long way home before the rain came.
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Re: Kwacky's ongoing Africa Twin Adventure Sport review
You know what it's like, there are bouts of looking at new bikes then bouts of realising what you've got is good.
It's a big bike but it's a very rewarding ride and although it's never going to win any beauty pageants it's got a good look and strong presence.
I've ridden a lot of adventure bikes this year including the new version of this but none of them have made me want to swap it.
It's a big bike but it's a very rewarding ride and although it's never going to win any beauty pageants it's got a good look and strong presence.
I've ridden a lot of adventure bikes this year including the new version of this but none of them have made me want to swap it.
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Re: Kwacky's ongoing Africa Twin Adventure Sport review
Yeah know the feeling well buddy
Always something new and shiny for us to want, but the reality is its a big chunk of cash to change for something perhaps only marginal better, just different.
Sounds like the big AT is staying a little longer![Yes (y)](./images/smilies/emoticon-0148-yes.gif)
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Always something new and shiny for us to want, but the reality is its a big chunk of cash to change for something perhaps only marginal better, just different.
Sounds like the big AT is staying a little longer
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Re: Kwacky's ongoing Africa Twin Adventure Sport review
I think it looks the dogs bollaxKwacky wrote:You know what it's like, there are bouts of looking at new bikes then bouts of realising what you've got is good.
It's a big bike but it's a very rewarding ride and although it's never going to win any beauty pageants it's got a good look and strong presence.
I've ridden a lot of adventure bikes this year including the new version of this but none of them have made me want to swap it.
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Re: Kwacky's ongoing Africa Twin Adventure Sport review
Its probably the best looking adventure bike out there.
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Re: Kwacky's ongoing Africa Twin Adventure Sport review
The big Honda looks imposing when it's in your mirrors ![Laughing out loud (lol)](./images/smilies/emoticon-0140-rofl.gif)
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Re: Kwacky's ongoing Africa Twin Adventure Sport review
I've had to book it back in for an ongoing clutch issue. It jolts when you change up, especially between 2rd and 3rd and 3rd and 4th. it's fine with the QS, it only happens when you change manually.
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Re: Kwacky's ongoing Africa Twin Adventure Sport review
The bike has got a faulty quickshifter so they've ordered a new one.
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Re: Kwacky's ongoing Africa Twin Adventure Sport review
The bike is now out of warranty but Honda have approved the QS change. The QS should be here today. They'll fit it on Monday then take it out for a test.
I had a chat yesterday with the Tamworth branch where I bought my bike from. I reported this issue back in June so I wanted to make sure there's a fault report for the bike just in case the new QS doesn't resolve the issue.
I don't need the bike at the moment so I've told Bromsgrove to keep it until everything is sorted.
I had a chat yesterday with the Tamworth branch where I bought my bike from. I reported this issue back in June so I wanted to make sure there's a fault report for the bike just in case the new QS doesn't resolve the issue.
I don't need the bike at the moment so I've told Bromsgrove to keep it until everything is sorted.
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Re: Kwacky's ongoing Africa Twin Adventure Sport review
I had a call on Monday to say that the QS has been replaced and that seems to have solved the issue. I'll pick it up tomorrow.
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Re: Kwacky's ongoing Africa Twin Adventure Sport review
New quickshifter and gear foot lever. It seems to have done the trick.
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Took mine for a wee hurl round the NC500 - was pretty awesome
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