Who has purchased a new Africa Twin?

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anonymous said:

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Yeh, if you are keeping it, bank loan is the way forward if you are happy with second hand.

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Rawwr said:

I hadn't used mine for about a month until this morning (been having too much fun on the Fireblade) and wow, I'd forgotten how amusing it is when you're dicking about, especially in the traffic light grand prix. Bwaaaaaarp.

I am yet to be beaten on the Traffic Light GP - traction control on 1, S3 mode = Rossi

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Bikesalot said:

Andybow said:

if you’re gonna keep it.
If not I can see why you want to go finance as it’s easy.

This - 2 year commuter tool, possibly.

I normally rinse and repeat every 2-3 years. Hoping this will last 4 years and I wanted the warranty cover so bought new.

What is your commuting mileage? Anything over 15k per annum I would probably buy new, but that is just my opinion.

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CoolHands said:

Why are new people still buying these, I thought the original reason was when they were giving them away on pcp? Are they still cheap?

Ummm why does anybody buy any bike?

Good bikes. There are still good deals out there as well.

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Rear wheel bearing gone 26,100 miles. Not spectacularly, but enough to allow some play in the rear wheel.

£15.10 +VAT for new one, will fit tomorrow.

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andySC said:

I’m out as Big Dunc would say. Traded in the AT on Friday and now have a Triumph Speed Triple in the garage. There was much to like about the AT & after a 10 year lay off it was the perfect reintroduction to 2 wheels. The Triumph ups the ante slightly but I’m only 2 rides in and pretty smitten. I’m already looking forward to 2019 and getting the miles in and taking it to a circuit for a lap or 2.

Deffo sounds more suited to what you need! Enjoy!

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I put a set of Avon TrailRiders on mine. Had brilliant levels of grip. 100 percent road use.

With winter coming I am considering some TKC70's as well.

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34,500 miles - 67 please / 2017 model

Bit of corrosion but nothing too bad, although i haven't got under it and had a good look

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neutral 3 said:

supercommuter said:

34,500 miles - 67 please / 2017 model

Bit of corrosion but nothing too bad, although i haven't got under it and had a good look

Thats some miles in such a short space of time !!
Daily comuter ?
Any problems ?

Daily commuter. I think the battery might be on its way out (i think it is from me having my heated jacket and grips on full whack when it was cold), but apart from that and a few punctures, it has been fine! Up to about 37,000 now i think.

Cleans up OK. Averaging 43mpg

Hoping this will give me 120,000 miles without too much drama!

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had the first valve clearance done then have not had it since.

This thread popping up has reminded me mine is due a service. 40,000 miles on it now, have been away quite a bit this year so mileage is not racking up as quick as i thought it would.

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Bikesalot said:

Due my second service this month - can you remember what you paid for yours?

Think i'm going to give in and get a centre stand too.

No idea, mine is not comparable as I have mine serviced as per spec with OEM parts from Honda dealership, but it is done in a mates BMW motorrad garage for cut price

I have a constands one that has been fitted from near on new. It has been perfect.

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Does anyone know what the excess mileage cost was off the top of their head?

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rat840771 said:

Super C you must be upto 30k + at 6p a mile that would cost you around £1600? Probably a good deal to give back a battered bike that’s seen all weathers?

How is your bike bearing up?

bladerrw said:

supercommuter said:

Does anyone know what the excess mileage cost was off the top of their head?

5.928p inc VAT

It is on 40,000 odd so far, will see what its at next year but i suspect 60/70k so I will likely just keep it, does not make sense to shift it on if it will run me up to 120k miles which i think it will.

I have had the wheels replaced under warranty and the battery is on its way out, but the rest of the bike is fine! Just consumables, sprockets and chain etc, I dont wash it very often at all, but i use corrosion block all over it (the blue grease type)

As a side note i have just put 150 quid a month into a savings account each month so the balloon will be sat there ready to go anyway.

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mad4amanda said:

at the dealers today I saw a brochure showing what was acceptable condition to hand a bike back in at the end of the contract turns out its quite comprehensive and maybe not quite as easy to walk away from a battered bike!

Tbf mine isnt battered. Just high mileage. It hasn't been dropped or anything.

My excess mileage fees will likely be close to the cost of paying the remaining finance off, so i would rather just keep it. If i can get another year or two out of it after it is paid off i will be happy.

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Given these cheap lease deals were i cant imagine many are surprised by the second hand prices!

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I am 6ft 1" and find mine comfy, i have the seat on the lower setting still.

Given the revisions i would probably try and get onto an AT AS if i could. I might need to get a harder rear spring or lose some weight, I find the back end quite motorcross saggy. Although its don't 40 odd thousand miles now so this may be why. Maybe due a service.

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Sea Demon said:

supercommuter said:

I am 6ft 1" and find mine comfy, i have the seat on the lower setting still.

Given the revisions i would probably try and get onto an AT AS if i could. I might need to get a harder rear spring or lose some weight, I find the back end quite motorcross saggy. Although its don't 40 odd thousand miles now so this may be why. Maybe due a service.

I wound in some pre-load on my rear end, feels much better - also, the standard Dunlops are a bit hairy in the wet. I'll be changing to conti trail attack's after these but I keep seeing people selling new sets of Dunlops for £50 which is great for commuting and I've got a couple of sets in the shed - found that for a heavy bike, front pads last a long time. Had my bike a year next month & covered just under 20k on it without any issues but shop around for servicing, some places quote £900 for a valve service but I had it done by Chiswick Honda for £480.

Guessing by your mileage you are keeping it, sounds like you are doing what i do. I snap up the new sets of dunlops for £30-50 for commuting as they last ages and replace with decent tyres when going on holiday on it.

If you are keeping it just get it serviced by a local mechanic, i have been. They did not even care to see my history when i got my warranty wheels. Although that might be different if it is an engine issue.

I have 45k-50k on mine and still have original rear pads

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Sea Demon said:

supercommuter said:

Guessing by your mileage you are keeping it, sounds like you are doing what i do. I snap up the new sets of dunlops for £30-50 for commuting as they last ages and replace with decent tyres when going on holiday on it.

If you are keeping it just get it serviced by a local mechanic, i have been. They did not even care to see my history when i got my warranty wheels. Although that might be different if it is an engine issue.

I have 45k-50k on mine and still have original rear pads

Im on my 2nd set of rear pads. I use the fronts more now I've adjusted the suspension as it used to dive too much for me and using the rear was smoother but all good now.

I'll use my local indie for the next service but for the valve service they were coming in at £750 due to the labour costs of stripping down/putting back together, once the warranty's up I'll just do it all myself.

Im going to be keeping it & getting myself a K4/5 GSXR 750 to go with it as I miss my sports bikes but do enjoy the AT too.

My mechanic is £40 per hour plus call out, i had him do valve clearances when he did did plugs. Was about £400 all in. They did not need adjusting at all.

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Register1 said:

supercommuter said:

It is on 40,000 odd so far, will see what its at next year but i suspect 60/70k so I will likely just keep it, does not make sense to shift it on if it will run me up to 120k miles which i think it will.

I have had the wheels replaced under warranty and the battery is on its way out, but the rest of the bike is fine! Just consumables, sprockets and chain etc, I dont wash it very often at all, but i use corrosion block all over it (the blue grease type)

As a side note i have just put 150 quid a month into a savings account each month so the balloon will be sat there ready to go anyway.

Still feels tight at 40,000 miles ?

Yeh she is all good. 45,000 now i think. Has not been cleaned for a few months so will probably give it a once over this weekend. No drama with it yet apart from a couple rear wheel bearings. 60,000 miles it will get a serious going over. At the moment its ticking by no issues.

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Sea Demon said:

Had mine 1 year on Sat, 200 miles off of 19k at the moment.

Looking to fit a Givi/Kappa trekker box, anyone know if this can be mounted straight to say an Altrider luggage plate?

Good going that is.