The Honda Africa twin 1000 , warts and all.

[herman]

Today I fitted a givi quick release tankbag , has anyone use one ,and any comments . I also fitted a big foot ,with the help of Franco ,unfortunately you can't use a paddock stand due to the design of the swinging arm.

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Big fan of the givi tank bag system been using one for a few years now. I loop a strap over the bars so when filling with fuel the bag is still attached and I cant ride off without it.

[ZX Raziel]

I know its just cosmetic problem , was just bit shocked that it only took one ride to ruin the finish of the wheels , 6 moths later still no response from Honda , great bike shame that the bean counters got involved .

[ZX Raziel]

Black dog armor ready -
http://blackdogcw.com/black-dog-shop/bi ... -twin.html

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[waynecoluk]

Today I fitted a givi quick release tankbag , has anyone use one ,and any comments . I also fitted a big foot ,with the help of Franco ,unfortunately you can't use a paddock stand due to the design of the swinging arm.

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Al, I've used the GIVI tank lock system on my last 3 bikes and love it. Really easy to take it off for fuelling. The only problem is I have the large bag and I can't see the clocks without leaning over the tankbag otherwise brilliant.

Wayne

[dibbs]

I have the exact same issue with my spokes after 3000 miles but as already said I'm waiting a bit longer as the two year warranty should sort this out, and I wont be taking any of that its 'wear and tear' bullshit either!

[ZX Raziel]

You should report it , honda needs to know that the problem is wide spread , right now they think there are only few bikes with the problem as most owners have not reported it thinking the same way as you . I am waiting for the solution for 6 months now , just that you know .

[Mike54]

ZX is right, it should be reported right away on the basis of "not fit for purpose". If you delay it it will be so much easier for them to say wear and tear/winter riding etc.

[moto al]

My local dealer victor Devine Honda Glasgow .there demo bike had the same issue ,rusty spokes .they told me HONDA GB Are aware of the problem .

[Philiptigerrice]

If he told me that that was fair wear and tear - I'd take him around every single fucking used bike in his shop - of every make and model - and ask him - in an increasinlgy loud voice -

How old is this bike?
Are the spokes fucked?

So why are mine?!!!!



Next bike:

How old is THIS bike?
Are the spokes fucked?

SO WHY ARE MINE?




Next Bike:


HOW OLD IS THIIISS BIKE??






You get the picture!





I would literally rip his argument to bits by pointing out that every ten year old bike in his shop had shiney decent spokes.




Wear and Tear??!!!





MY ARSE!!

[Tonibe63]

WTF
My 9 year old/50k mile bike doesn't have rusty spokes so why are Honda selling new bikes that they are "aware" will be rusty after the first rainy day.