My 06 Honda XL650 Transalp.
Re: My 06 Honda XL650 Transalp.
Very good middle weight bikie for one up riding , Not too expensive either !
I like mine !!!! they seem to be reliable too.
Any one found an inexpensive basic set of ally boxes for them ?
I like mine !!!! they seem to be reliable too.
Any one found an inexpensive basic set of ally boxes for them ?
Re: My 06 Honda XL650 Transalp.
What do you think to earlier 650's B)LargeWayRound wrote:Sweet looking TA Gary . Very clean
I would buy another TA 650 (06 -07) in a heartbeat , very underrated bike .
Many Happy Miles
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Re: My 06 Honda XL650 Transalp.
All the 650's are pretty much the same , only comestic changes in younger bikes . So if you can find a lowish mileage earlier one that has been looked after you would get a reliable bike that's a joy to drive .. of course how any bike has been looked after is paramount , and the usual checks . Overtightened chains , front sprocket shafts , brake calipers condition (need regular servicing, and made of swiss cheese) wheel rims ..Will wrote:What do you think to earlier 650's B)LargeWayRound wrote:Sweet looking TA Gary . Very clean
I would buy another TA 650 (06 -07) in a heartbeat , very underrated bike .
Many Happy Miles
But since I have a 07 , I would get another .. like the style changes
Re: My 06 Honda XL650 Transalp.
I find my 650TA does all I need of it, hence selling the Super Tenere.
The early and late 650s only have minor differences, I think, mostly in electrics for headlight always on.
The early and late 650s only have minor differences, I think, mostly in electrics for headlight always on.
Re: My 06 Honda XL650 Transalp.
bike looks good used to have a deauville same motor i think loved it

Re: My 06 Honda XL650 Transalp.
They are Bridgestone Battlax BT45.Gaffer64 wrote:Hi,
Nice looking bike, what tyres do you have on it?
Cheers
Mike G
To be honest i am in the process of change them for Michelin Anakee 2's
2011 Yamaha XT660Z Tenere
Re: My 06 Honda XL650 Transalp.
for on-road the BT45 are much more economical than off-road tyres, I was getting 60+mpg with BT45 now getting 55ish with Gripsters.
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Re: My 06 Honda XL650 Transalp.
If you want it over landing give us a shout, do you like chequer plating by the way...???
Re: My 06 Honda XL650 Transalp.
Can't get anywere near to 60+mpg from my Alp,more like 53mpg with the BT 45's on.dodursley wrote:for on-road the BT45 are much more economical than off-road tyres, I was getting 60+mpg with BT45 now getting 55ish with Gripsters.
2011 Yamaha XT660Z Tenere
