From jphphoto at gmail.com  Wed Aug 25 17:45:25 2021
From: jphphoto at gmail.com (Jason)
Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2021 20:45:25 -0400
Subject: [Tanx] 2022 Rally ?
Message-ID: <7FC50EB3-4E85-4448-BA97-4342F1D110F7@gmail.com>

Hi all,
Hope you are doing well. 
Has anyone made plans to meet up this fall? 
I have some family stuff going on but may be able to make it to something not too far or hard. 
Adam may have a few interested folks too. And maybe a left over route from 2020. 
Jason


From joeforte at ptd.net  Thu Aug 26 03:56:32 2021
From: joeforte at ptd.net (Joeforte)
Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2021 06:56:32 -0400
Subject: [Tanx] 2022 Rally ?
In-Reply-To: <7FC50EB3-4E85-4448-BA97-4342F1D110F7@gmail.com>
References: <7FC50EB3-4E85-4448-BA97-4342F1D110F7@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <F74A266A-DFD3-413D-9255-BD5A27D42785@ptd.net>

I’d be interested, but most of my weekends are booked up

Sent from my iPhone

> On Aug 25, 2021, at 8:45 PM, Jason via Tanx <tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> Hope you are doing well. 
> Has anyone made plans to meet up this fall? 
> I have some family stuff going on but may be able to make it to something not too far or hard. 
> Adam may have a few interested folks too. And maybe a left over route from 2020. 
> Jason
> 
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From braunj at cb77.org  Thu Aug 26 09:04:45 2021
From: braunj at cb77.org (J. Braun)
Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2021 10:04:45 -0600
Subject: [Tanx] Sad but true
Message-ID: <CAMU_hFmgDe65BFo3=nFrFNgjK3HW-2mowtuvc-e=N59MsN9+HQ@mail.gmail.com>

Parts for the TA are rapidly diminishing. Those that are left are
ridiculously expensive.

I needed carb pistons because one of the rubber diaphragms was torn. ->
$127 !!
Float bowl gasket (as part of a set) -> Unavailable in the US -> $51.50
from CMS in Europe !!

I'm going to go through my TA completely this winter and order whatever
parts I need while (if) they are still available. It might seem expensive
but the only new bike I would consider equivalent to my trusty TA is a
Yamaha T-7 @ $9,999. The rest are too heavy, too techy, and too expensive.

J.


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From miltrudy at gmail.com  Thu Aug 26 09:57:44 2021
From: miltrudy at gmail.com (Milt Rudy)
Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2021 12:57:44 -0400
Subject: [Tanx] Sad but true
In-Reply-To: <CAMU_hFmgDe65BFo3=nFrFNgjK3HW-2mowtuvc-e=N59MsN9+HQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAMU_hFmgDe65BFo3=nFrFNgjK3HW-2mowtuvc-e=N59MsN9+HQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CABWsR+Zjdke=iRcJ=TzpV0+BJ34di0CpuKcHgi9CP-ce4wO4EQ@mail.gmail.com>

While I still regret selling my Moonstone '90, the nightmare of the CDI
replacements haunted me.  I sold the best equivalent to the TA, my
Husqvarna Terra (maybe even better than the TA) over similar concerns.  The
one at the dealer had a bad CDI and they couldn't get a replacement part
from the factory at all, so they had to have a new bike shipped in from
Italy.  For my inconvenience, they offered me any or all accessories
(racks, GIVI cases, tank bags, etc.) for dealer cost. I got them all and
rode the bike for over a year and was impressed with it a LOT.  It did
everything very well and some of my very experienced riding pals in the
Pine Barrens agreed.  But, when Husqvarna was bought by KTM and they
cancelled the Terra because it made their bikes look bad, I figured it was
only a matter of time until I'd be stranded with an orphan.  So I sold it
for about what I paid.  I guess I'm risk averse regarding bike reliability
and longevity.
Milt

On Thu, Aug 26, 2021 at 12:05 PM J. Braun via Tanx <tanx at lists.micapeak.com>
wrote:

> Parts for the TA are rapidly diminishing. Those that are left are
> ridiculously expensive.
>
> I needed carb pistons because one of the rubber diaphragms was torn. ->
> $127 !!
> Float bowl gasket (as part of a set) -> Unavailable in the US -> $51.50
> from CMS in Europe !!
>
> I'm going to go through my TA completely this winter and order whatever
> parts I need while (if) they are still available. It might seem expensive
> but the only new bike I would consider equivalent to my trusty TA is a
> Yamaha T-7 @ $9,999. The rest are too heavy, too techy, and too expensive.
>
> J.
>
>
> --
>
> Never get so busy that you forget to actively design your life.
>
> Read my blog - mondaymotomadness.blogspot.com
>
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From jphphoto at gmail.com  Thu Aug 26 11:00:24 2021
From: jphphoto at gmail.com (Jason)
Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:00:24 -0400
Subject: [Tanx] Sad but true
In-Reply-To: <CABWsR+Zjdke=iRcJ=TzpV0+BJ34di0CpuKcHgi9CP-ce4wO4EQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABWsR+Zjdke=iRcJ=TzpV0+BJ34di0CpuKcHgi9CP-ce4wO4EQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1EC6B7F8-3DC6-4999-9886-4D8830CB76D4@gmail.com>

Let the hoarding begin. 

I found an aftermarket carb kit for carb gaskets. Threw away the rest! I’ll look up what brand. May have been Keyster. Made in Japan

Jason


> On Aug 26, 2021, at 12:58, Milt Rudy via Tanx <tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> While I still regret selling my Moonstone '90, the nightmare of the CDI replacements haunted me.  I sold the best equivalent to the TA, my Husqvarna Terra (maybe even better than the TA) over similar concerns.  The one at the dealer had a bad CDI and they couldn't get a replacement part from the factory at all, so they had to have a new bike shipped in from Italy.  For my inconvenience, they offered me any or all accessories (racks, GIVI cases, tank bags, etc.) for dealer cost. I got them all and rode the bike for over a year and was impressed with it a LOT.  It did everything very well and some of my very experienced riding pals in the Pine Barrens agreed.  But, when Husqvarna was bought by KTM and they cancelled the Terra because it made their bikes look bad, I figured it was only a matter of time until I'd be stranded with an orphan.  So I sold it for about what I paid.  I guess I'm risk averse regarding bike reliability and longevity. 
> Milt
> 
>> On Thu, Aug 26, 2021 at 12:05 PM J. Braun via Tanx <tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>> Parts for the TA are rapidly diminishing. Those that are left are ridiculously expensive.
>> 
>> I needed carb pistons because one of the rubber diaphragms was torn. -> $127 !!
>> Float bowl gasket (as part of a set) -> Unavailable in the US -> $51.50 from CMS in Europe !!
>> 
>> I'm going to go through my TA completely this winter and order whatever parts I need while (if) they are still available. It might seem expensive but the only new bike I would consider equivalent to my trusty TA is a Yamaha T-7 @ $9,999. The rest are too heavy, too techy, and too expensive.
>> 
>> J.
>> 
>> 
>> -- 
>> Never get so busy that you forget to actively design your life.
>> 
>> Read my blog - mondaymotomadness.blogspot.com
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Tanx mailing list
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>> https://lists.micapeak.com/mailman/listinfo/tanx
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From openroad55 at myfairpoint.net  Thu Aug 26 11:27:20 2021
From: openroad55 at myfairpoint.net (openroad55 at myfairpoint.net)
Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:27:20 -0400
Subject: [Tanx] Sad but true
In-Reply-To: <1EC6B7F8-3DC6-4999-9886-4D8830CB76D4@gmail.com>
References: <CABWsR+Zjdke=iRcJ=TzpV0+BJ34di0CpuKcHgi9CP-ce4wO4EQ@mail.gmail.com>
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Message-ID: <1630002440.5x5wqorkg80o040s@webmail.myfairpoint.net>


	


Sad indeed.  What should I be looking for (besides carb parts!) to keep my '89 going over the long haul? I think I've got a spare CDI already.  Sprockets? Control cables and levers (brake, clutch)? Air filter? Brake pads?
 



On Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:00:24 -0400, Jason via Tanx <tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:

Let the hoarding begin. 
 

I found an aftermarket carb kit for carb gaskets. Threw away the rest! I’ll look up what brand. May have been Keyster. Made in Japan
 
Jason
 


 
On Aug 26, 2021, at 12:58, Milt Rudy via Tanx <tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
 





While I still regret selling my Moonstone '90, the nightmare of the CDI replacements haunted me.  I sold the best equivalent to the TA, my Husqvarna Terra (maybe even better than the TA) over similar concerns.  The one at the dealer had a bad CDI and they couldn't get a replacement part from the factory at all, so they had to have a new bike shipped in from Italy.  For my inconvenience, they offered me any or all accessories (racks, GIVI cases, tank bags, etc.) for dealer cost. I got them all and rode the bike for over a year and was impressed with it a LOT.  It did everything very well and some of my very experienced riding pals in the Pine Barrens agreed.  But, when Husqvarna was bought by KTM and they cancelled the Terra because it made their bikes look bad, I figured it was only a matter of time until I'd be stranded with an orphan.  So I sold it for about what I paid.  I guess I'm risk averse regarding bike reliability and longevity.

Milt

 


On Thu, Aug 26, 2021 at 12:05 PM J. Braun via Tanx <tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:



Parts for the TA are rapidly diminishing. Those that are left are ridiculously expensive.

 

I needed carb pistons because one of the rubber diaphragms was torn. -> $127 !!

Float bowl gasket (as part of a set) -> Unavailable in the US -> $51.50 from CMS in Europe !!

 

I'm going to go through my TA completely this winter and order whatever parts I need while (if) they are still available. It might seem expensive but the only new bike I would consider equivalent to my trusty TA is a Yamaha T-7 @ $9,999. The rest are too heavy, too techy, and too expensive.

 

J.

 

 
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From braunj at cb77.org  Fri Aug 27 08:56:12 2021
From: braunj at cb77.org (J. Braun)
Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2021 09:56:12 -0600
Subject: [Tanx] Sad but true
In-Reply-To: <1630002440.5x5wqorkg80o040s@webmail.myfairpoint.net>
References: <CABWsR+Zjdke=iRcJ=TzpV0+BJ34di0CpuKcHgi9CP-ce4wO4EQ@mail.gmail.com>
 <1EC6B7F8-3DC6-4999-9886-4D8830CB76D4@gmail.com>
 <1630002440.5x5wqorkg80o040s@webmail.myfairpoint.net>
Message-ID: <CAMU_hFnLYoyzM=_OXLifDBnBwu_APd6tdjj+BQK3VKfF4UBCLA@mail.gmail.com>

Sprockets are available from SuperSprox. Pricey but the last one you will
ever buy.
Levers and cables obviously.
If you take it off road I would switch to the DoubleTake Adventure mirrors
on RAM mounts.
Filters are available but I'd keep a couple of each on hand just in case.

If you don't have Givi crash bars you should get them. Plastic parts are
unobtainium!
https://twistedthrottle.com/shop/protection/crash-bars/givi-tn363-crashbars-engine-guards-honda-xl600v-transalp-89-93/

J.


On Thu, Aug 26, 2021 at 12:27 PM Tyler Yandow via Tanx <
tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:

> Sad indeed.  What should I be looking for (besides carb parts!) to keep my
> '89 going over the long haul? I think I've got a spare CDI already.
> Sprockets? Control cables and levers (brake, clutch)? Air filter? Brake
> pads?
>
> On Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:00:24 -0400, Jason via Tanx <
> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>
> Let the hoarding begin.
>
> I found an aftermarket carb kit for carb gaskets. Threw away the rest!
> I’ll look up what brand. May have been Keyster. Made in Japan
>
> Jason
>
>
>
> On Aug 26, 2021, at 12:58, Milt Rudy via Tanx <tanx at lists.micapeak.com>
> wrote:
>
>
> 
> While I still regret selling my Moonstone '90, the nightmare of the CDI
> replacements haunted me.  I sold the best equivalent to the TA, my
> Husqvarna Terra (maybe even better than the TA) over similar concerns.  The
> one at the dealer had a bad CDI and they couldn't get a replacement part
> from the factory at all, so they had to have a new bike shipped in from
> Italy.  For my inconvenience, they offered me any or all accessories
> (racks, GIVI cases, tank bags, etc.) for dealer cost. I got them all and
> rode the bike for over a year and was impressed with it a LOT.  It did
> everything very well and some of my very experienced riding pals in the
> Pine Barrens agreed.  But, when Husqvarna was bought by KTM and they
> cancelled the Terra because it made their bikes look bad, I figured it was
> only a matter of time until I'd be stranded with an orphan.  So I sold it
> for about what I paid.  I guess I'm risk averse regarding bike reliability
> and longevity.
> Milt
>
> On Thu, Aug 26, 2021 at 12:05 PM J. Braun via Tanx <
> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>
>> Parts for the TA are rapidly diminishing. Those that are left are
>> ridiculously expensive.
>>
>> I needed carb pistons because one of the rubber diaphragms was torn. ->
>> $127 !!
>> Float bowl gasket (as part of a set) -> Unavailable in the US -> $51.50
>> from CMS in Europe !!
>>
>> I'm going to go through my TA completely this winter and order whatever
>> parts I need while (if) they are still available. It might seem expensive
>> but the only new bike I would consider equivalent to my trusty TA is a
>> Yamaha T-7 @ $9,999. The rest are too heavy, too techy, and too expensive.
>>
>> J.
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> Never get so busy that you forget to actively design your life.
>>
>> Read my blog - mondaymotomadness.blogspot.com
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Tanx mailing list
>> Tanx at lists.micapeak.com
>> https://lists.micapeak.com/mailman/listinfo/tanx
>
> _______________________________________________
> Tanx mailing list
> Tanx at lists.micapeak.com
> https://lists.micapeak.com/mailman/listinfo/tanx
>
> _______________________________________________
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From phtroy at yahoo.com  Sun Aug 29 08:28:29 2021
From: phtroy at yahoo.com (Peter Troy)
Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2021 15:28:29 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Tanx] Sad but true
In-Reply-To: <CAMU_hFnLYoyzM=_OXLifDBnBwu_APd6tdjj+BQK3VKfF4UBCLA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABWsR+Zjdke=iRcJ=TzpV0+BJ34di0CpuKcHgi9CP-ce4wO4EQ@mail.gmail.com>
 <1EC6B7F8-3DC6-4999-9886-4D8830CB76D4@gmail.com>
 <1630002440.5x5wqorkg80o040s@webmail.myfairpoint.net>
 <CAMU_hFnLYoyzM=_OXLifDBnBwu_APd6tdjj+BQK3VKfF4UBCLA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1391812190.336627.1630250909638@mail.yahoo.com>

 I see ads for TransAlp stuff come up periodically in the advrider.com flea market. Are any of you members of that forum?for example this guy has a side panel and other stuff up there right now (posted since mid-June with no takers):For sale - NOS Honda Transalp sidecover


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    On Friday, 27 August 2021, 11:56:36 am GMT-4, J. Braun via Tanx <tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:  
 
 Sprockets are available from SuperSprox. Pricey but the last one you will ever buy.Levers and cables obviously.
If you take it off road I would switch to the DoubleTake Adventure mirrors on RAM mounts.Filters are available but I'd keep a couple of each on hand just in case.
If you don't have Givi crash bars you should get them. Plastic parts are unobtainium!
https://twistedthrottle.com/shop/protection/crash-bars/givi-tn363-crashbars-engine-guards-honda-xl600v-transalp-89-93/

J.

On Thu, Aug 26, 2021 at 12:27 PM Tyler Yandow via Tanx <tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:

 Sad indeed.  What should I be looking for (besides carb parts!) to keep my '89 going over the long haul? I think I've got a spare CDI already.  Sprockets? Control cables and levers (brake, clutch)? Air filter? Brake pads? 

On Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:00:24 -0400, Jason via Tanx <tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:

Let the hoarding begin.  I found an aftermarket carb kit for carb gaskets. Threw away the rest! I’ll look up what brand. May have been Keyster. Made in Japan
 Jason  
On Aug 26, 2021, at 12:58, Milt Rudy via Tanx <tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
 

While I still regret selling my Moonstone '90, the nightmare of the CDI replacements haunted me.  I sold the best equivalent to the TA, my Husqvarna Terra (maybe even better than the TA) over similar concerns.  The one at the dealer had a bad CDI and they couldn't get a replacement part from the factory at all, so they had to have a new bike shipped in from Italy.  For my inconvenience, they offered me any or all accessories (racks, GIVI cases, tank bags, etc.) for dealer cost. I got them all and rode the bike for over a year and was impressed with it a LOT.  It did everything very well and some of my very experienced riding pals in the Pine Barrens agreed.  But, when Husqvarna was bought by KTM and they cancelled the Terra because it made their bikes look bad, I figured it was only a matter of time until I'd be stranded with an orphan.  So I sold it for about what I paid.  I guess I'm risk averse regarding bike reliability and longevity.Milt On Thu, Aug 26, 2021 at 12:05 PM J. Braun via Tanx <tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
Parts for the TA are rapidly diminishing. Those that are left are ridiculously expensive. I needed carb pistons because one of the rubber diaphragms was torn. -> $127 !!Float bowl gasket (as part of a set) -> Unavailable in the US -> $51.50 from CMS in Europe !! I'm going to go through my TA completely this winter and order whatever parts I need while (if) they are still available. It might seem expensive but the only new bike I would consider equivalent to my trusty TA is a Yamaha T-7 @ $9,999. The rest are too heavy, too techy, and too expensive. J.  --
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From phtroy at yahoo.com  Sun Aug 29 08:34:13 2021
From: phtroy at yahoo.com (Peter Troy)
Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2021 15:34:13 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Tanx] Sad but true
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References: <CABWsR+Zjdke=iRcJ=TzpV0+BJ34di0CpuKcHgi9CP-ce4wO4EQ@mail.gmail.com>
 <1EC6B7F8-3DC6-4999-9886-4D8830CB76D4@gmail.com>
 <1630002440.5x5wqorkg80o040s@webmail.myfairpoint.net>
 <CAMU_hFnLYoyzM=_OXLifDBnBwu_APd6tdjj+BQK3VKfF4UBCLA@mail.gmail.com>
 <1391812190.336627.1630250909638@mail.yahoo.com>
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 For sale - TRANSALP Parts


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    On Sunday, 29 August 2021, 11:28:43 am GMT-4, Peter Troy via Tanx <tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:  
 
  I see ads for TransAlp stuff come up periodically in the advrider.com flea market. Are any of you members of that forum?for example this guy has a side panel and other stuff up there right now (posted since mid-June with no takers):For sale - NOS Honda Transalp sidecover


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For sale - NOS Honda Transalp sidecover

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    On Friday, 27 August 2021, 11:56:36 am GMT-4, J. Braun via Tanx <tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:  
 
 Sprockets are available from SuperSprox. Pricey but the last one you will ever buy.Levers and cables obviously.
If you take it off road I would switch to the DoubleTake Adventure mirrors on RAM mounts.Filters are available but I'd keep a couple of each on hand just in case.
If you don't have Givi crash bars you should get them. Plastic parts are unobtainium!
https://twistedthrottle.com/shop/protection/crash-bars/givi-tn363-crashbars-engine-guards-honda-xl600v-transalp-89-93/

J.

On Thu, Aug 26, 2021 at 12:27 PM Tyler Yandow via Tanx <tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:

 Sad indeed.  What should I be looking for (besides carb parts!) to keep my '89 going over the long haul? I think I've got a spare CDI already.  Sprockets? Control cables and levers (brake, clutch)? Air filter? Brake pads? 

On Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:00:24 -0400, Jason via Tanx <tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:

Let the hoarding begin.  I found an aftermarket carb kit for carb gaskets. Threw away the rest! I’ll look up what brand. May have been Keyster. Made in Japan
 Jason  
On Aug 26, 2021, at 12:58, Milt Rudy via Tanx <tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
 

While I still regret selling my Moonstone '90, the nightmare of the CDI replacements haunted me.  I sold the best equivalent to the TA, my Husqvarna Terra (maybe even better than the TA) over similar concerns.  The one at the dealer had a bad CDI and they couldn't get a replacement part from the factory at all, so they had to have a new bike shipped in from Italy.  For my inconvenience, they offered me any or all accessories (racks, GIVI cases, tank bags, etc.) for dealer cost. I got them all and rode the bike for over a year and was impressed with it a LOT.  It did everything very well and some of my very experienced riding pals in the Pine Barrens agreed.  But, when Husqvarna was bought by KTM and they cancelled the Terra because it made their bikes look bad, I figured it was only a matter of time until I'd be stranded with an orphan.  So I sold it for about what I paid.  I guess I'm risk averse regarding bike reliability and longevity.Milt On Thu, Aug 26, 2021 at 12:05 PM J. Braun via Tanx <tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
Parts for the TA are rapidly diminishing. Those that are left are ridiculously expensive. I needed carb pistons because one of the rubber diaphragms was torn. -> $127 !!Float bowl gasket (as part of a set) -> Unavailable in the US -> $51.50 from CMS in Europe !! I'm going to go through my TA completely this winter and order whatever parts I need while (if) they are still available. It might seem expensive but the only new bike I would consider equivalent to my trusty TA is a Yamaha T-7 @ $9,999. The rest are too heavy, too techy, and too expensive. J.  --
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From: braunj at cb77.org (J. Braun)
Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2021 09:45:16 -0600
Subject: [Tanx] Sad but true
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Sadly, I'm wondering if it's not time to retire the TA and get something
newer. I find the Yamaha T7 to be very appealing. It seems to be the
closest thing to a TA in spirit.

Yesterday I was out with a friend on my CRF250L Rally. 75 miles in the dirt
on a bike 45 pounds lighter with fuel injection.

J.

[image: MinerCabin.jpg]

On Sun, Aug 29, 2021 at 9:34 AM Peter Troy via Tanx <tanx at lists.micapeak.com>
wrote:

> For sale - TRANSALP Parts
> <https://advrider.com/f/threads/transalp-parts.1500389/>
>
> For sale - TRANSALP Parts
>
> TRANSALP parts, used but all in very good condition. Located in Advance,
> N. Carolina 27006 Shipping will be e...
> <https://advrider.com/f/threads/transalp-parts.1500389/>
>
>
>
>
> Search Results for Query: transalp | Adventure Rider
> <https://advrider.com/f/search/82256265/?q=transalp&t=post&o=relevance&c%5Bnode%5D=53>
>
> Search Results for Query: transalp | Adventure Rider
>
>
> <https://advrider.com/f/search/82256265/?q=transalp&t=post&o=relevance&c%5Bnode%5D=53>
>
>
>
> On Sunday, 29 August 2021, 11:28:43 am GMT-4, Peter Troy via Tanx <
> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>
>
> I see ads for TransAlp stuff come up periodically in the advrider.com
> flea market. Are any of you members of that forum?
> for example this guy has a side panel and other stuff up there right now
> (posted since mid-June with no takers):
> For sale - NOS Honda Transalp sidecover
> <https://advrider.com/f/threads/nos-honda-transalp-sidecover.1507572/>
>
> For sale - NOS Honda Transalp sidecover
>
> [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Left sidecover, has small scratches shown in
> last picture. $150 plus actual shipp...
> <https://advrider.com/f/threads/nos-honda-transalp-sidecover.1507572/>
>
>
>
> On Friday, 27 August 2021, 11:56:36 am GMT-4, J. Braun via Tanx <
> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>
>
> Sprockets are available from SuperSprox. Pricey but the last one you will
> ever buy.
> Levers and cables obviously.
> If you take it off road I would switch to the DoubleTake Adventure mirrors
> on RAM mounts.
> Filters are available but I'd keep a couple of each on hand just in case.
>
> If you don't have Givi crash bars you should get them. Plastic parts are
> unobtainium!
>
> https://twistedthrottle.com/shop/protection/crash-bars/givi-tn363-crashbars-engine-guards-honda-xl600v-transalp-89-93/
>
> J.
>
>
> On Thu, Aug 26, 2021 at 12:27 PM Tyler Yandow via Tanx <
> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>
> Sad indeed.  What should I be looking for (besides carb parts!) to keep my
> '89 going over the long haul? I think I've got a spare CDI already.
> Sprockets? Control cables and levers (brake, clutch)? Air filter? Brake
> pads?
>
> On Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:00:24 -0400, Jason via Tanx <
> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>
> Let the hoarding begin.
>
> I found an aftermarket carb kit for carb gaskets. Threw away the rest!
> I’ll look up what brand. May have been Keyster. Made in Japan
>
> Jason
>
>
>
> On Aug 26, 2021, at 12:58, Milt Rudy via Tanx <tanx at lists.micapeak.com>
> wrote:
>
>
> 
> While I still regret selling my Moonstone '90, the nightmare of the CDI
> replacements haunted me.  I sold the best equivalent to the TA, my
> Husqvarna Terra (maybe even better than the TA) over similar concerns.  The
> one at the dealer had a bad CDI and they couldn't get a replacement part
> from the factory at all, so they had to have a new bike shipped in from
> Italy.  For my inconvenience, they offered me any or all accessories
> (racks, GIVI cases, tank bags, etc.) for dealer cost. I got them all and
> rode the bike for over a year and was impressed with it a LOT.  It did
> everything very well and some of my very experienced riding pals in the
> Pine Barrens agreed.  But, when Husqvarna was bought by KTM and they
> cancelled the Terra because it made their bikes look bad, I figured it was
> only a matter of time until I'd be stranded with an orphan.  So I sold it
> for about what I paid.  I guess I'm risk averse regarding bike reliability
> and longevity.
> Milt
>
> On Thu, Aug 26, 2021 at 12:05 PM J. Braun via Tanx <
> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>
> Parts for the TA are rapidly diminishing. Those that are left are
> ridiculously expensive.
>
> I needed carb pistons because one of the rubber diaphragms was torn. ->
> $127 !!
> Float bowl gasket (as part of a set) -> Unavailable in the US -> $51.50
> from CMS in Europe !!
>
> I'm going to go through my TA completely this winter and order whatever
> parts I need while (if) they are still available. It might seem expensive
> but the only new bike I would consider equivalent to my trusty TA is a
> Yamaha T-7 @ $9,999. The rest are too heavy, too techy, and too expensive.
>
> J.
>
>
> --
>
> Never get so busy that you forget to actively design your life.
>
> Read my blog - mondaymotomadness.blogspot.com
>
> _______________________________________________
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>
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>
> Read my blog - mondaymotomadness.blogspot.com
>
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From braunj at cb77.org  Sun Aug 29 08:45:16 2021
From: braunj at cb77.org (J. Braun)
Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2021 09:45:16 -0600
Subject: [Tanx] Sad but true
In-Reply-To: <1823939517.324251.1630251253012@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <CABWsR+Zjdke=iRcJ=TzpV0+BJ34di0CpuKcHgi9CP-ce4wO4EQ@mail.gmail.com>
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 <1630002440.5x5wqorkg80o040s@webmail.myfairpoint.net>
 <CAMU_hFnLYoyzM=_OXLifDBnBwu_APd6tdjj+BQK3VKfF4UBCLA@mail.gmail.com>
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Message-ID: <CAMU_hFnkUzWC9Nz2f4LLYDFVBm74VwLiBVigVa-LMm+p5cfo-Q@mail.gmail.com>

Sadly, I'm wondering if it's not time to retire the TA and get something
newer. I find the Yamaha T7 to be very appealing. It seems to be the
closest thing to a TA in spirit.

Yesterday I was out with a friend on my CRF250L Rally. 75 miles in the dirt
on a bike 45 pounds lighter with fuel injection.

J.

[image: MinerCabin.jpg]

On Sun, Aug 29, 2021 at 9:34 AM Peter Troy via Tanx <tanx at lists.micapeak.com>
wrote:

> For sale - TRANSALP Parts
> <https://advrider.com/f/threads/transalp-parts.1500389/>
>
> For sale - TRANSALP Parts
>
> TRANSALP parts, used but all in very good condition. Located in Advance,
> N. Carolina 27006 Shipping will be e...
> <https://advrider.com/f/threads/transalp-parts.1500389/>
>
>
>
>
> Search Results for Query: transalp | Adventure Rider
> <https://advrider.com/f/search/82256265/?q=transalp&t=post&o=relevance&c%5Bnode%5D=53>
>
> Search Results for Query: transalp | Adventure Rider
>
>
> <https://advrider.com/f/search/82256265/?q=transalp&t=post&o=relevance&c%5Bnode%5D=53>
>
>
>
> On Sunday, 29 August 2021, 11:28:43 am GMT-4, Peter Troy via Tanx <
> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>
>
> I see ads for TransAlp stuff come up periodically in the advrider.com
> flea market. Are any of you members of that forum?
> for example this guy has a side panel and other stuff up there right now
> (posted since mid-June with no takers):
> For sale - NOS Honda Transalp sidecover
> <https://advrider.com/f/threads/nos-honda-transalp-sidecover.1507572/>
>
> For sale - NOS Honda Transalp sidecover
>
> [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Left sidecover, has small scratches shown in
> last picture. $150 plus actual shipp...
> <https://advrider.com/f/threads/nos-honda-transalp-sidecover.1507572/>
>
>
>
> On Friday, 27 August 2021, 11:56:36 am GMT-4, J. Braun via Tanx <
> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>
>
> Sprockets are available from SuperSprox. Pricey but the last one you will
> ever buy.
> Levers and cables obviously.
> If you take it off road I would switch to the DoubleTake Adventure mirrors
> on RAM mounts.
> Filters are available but I'd keep a couple of each on hand just in case.
>
> If you don't have Givi crash bars you should get them. Plastic parts are
> unobtainium!
>
> https://twistedthrottle.com/shop/protection/crash-bars/givi-tn363-crashbars-engine-guards-honda-xl600v-transalp-89-93/
>
> J.
>
>
> On Thu, Aug 26, 2021 at 12:27 PM Tyler Yandow via Tanx <
> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>
> Sad indeed.  What should I be looking for (besides carb parts!) to keep my
> '89 going over the long haul? I think I've got a spare CDI already.
> Sprockets? Control cables and levers (brake, clutch)? Air filter? Brake
> pads?
>
> On Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:00:24 -0400, Jason via Tanx <
> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>
> Let the hoarding begin.
>
> I found an aftermarket carb kit for carb gaskets. Threw away the rest!
> I’ll look up what brand. May have been Keyster. Made in Japan
>
> Jason
>
>
>
> On Aug 26, 2021, at 12:58, Milt Rudy via Tanx <tanx at lists.micapeak.com>
> wrote:
>
>
> 
> While I still regret selling my Moonstone '90, the nightmare of the CDI
> replacements haunted me.  I sold the best equivalent to the TA, my
> Husqvarna Terra (maybe even better than the TA) over similar concerns.  The
> one at the dealer had a bad CDI and they couldn't get a replacement part
> from the factory at all, so they had to have a new bike shipped in from
> Italy.  For my inconvenience, they offered me any or all accessories
> (racks, GIVI cases, tank bags, etc.) for dealer cost. I got them all and
> rode the bike for over a year and was impressed with it a LOT.  It did
> everything very well and some of my very experienced riding pals in the
> Pine Barrens agreed.  But, when Husqvarna was bought by KTM and they
> cancelled the Terra because it made their bikes look bad, I figured it was
> only a matter of time until I'd be stranded with an orphan.  So I sold it
> for about what I paid.  I guess I'm risk averse regarding bike reliability
> and longevity.
> Milt
>
> On Thu, Aug 26, 2021 at 12:05 PM J. Braun via Tanx <
> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>
> Parts for the TA are rapidly diminishing. Those that are left are
> ridiculously expensive.
>
> I needed carb pistons because one of the rubber diaphragms was torn. ->
> $127 !!
> Float bowl gasket (as part of a set) -> Unavailable in the US -> $51.50
> from CMS in Europe !!
>
> I'm going to go through my TA completely this winter and order whatever
> parts I need while (if) they are still available. It might seem expensive
> but the only new bike I would consider equivalent to my trusty TA is a
> Yamaha T-7 @ $9,999. The rest are too heavy, too techy, and too expensive.
>
> J.
>
>
> --
>
> Never get so busy that you forget to actively design your life.
>
> Read my blog - mondaymotomadness.blogspot.com
>
> _______________________________________________
> Tanx mailing list
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>
>
>
> --
>
> Never get so busy that you forget to actively design your life.
>
> Read my blog - mondaymotomadness.blogspot.com
>
> _______________________________________________
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From miltrudy at gmail.com  Sun Aug 29 09:16:58 2021
From: miltrudy at gmail.com (Milt Rudy)
Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2021 12:16:58 -0400
Subject: [Tanx] Sad but true
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Interesting looking bike.  But all the press pix show riders standing up
and when you can see the seat, you know why.  The TA was comfortable enough
for all day on the pavement.  The T7 looks really competent as a large dirt
bike (kind of like the KTMs), but I think it would need a seat upgrade to
be a great all-rounder.  IIRC, I sold my TA because it lacked enough power
to feel competent on the GSP and NJTP, where I had to ride to commute to
work. The Tiger was great for that purpose but was a handful off-road.
(Remember riding through that logged-out area enroute to the train tunnel
and through the boulder garden by the powerline?)
Milt

On Sun, Aug 29, 2021 at 11:45 AM J. Braun via Tanx <tanx at lists.micapeak.com>
wrote:

> Sadly, I'm wondering if it's not time to retire the TA and get something
> newer. I find the Yamaha T7 to be very appealing. It seems to be the
> closest thing to a TA in spirit.
>
> Yesterday I was out with a friend on my CRF250L Rally. 75 miles in the
> dirt on a bike 45 pounds lighter with fuel injection.
>
> J.
>
> [image: MinerCabin.jpg]
>
> On Sun, Aug 29, 2021 at 9:34 AM Peter Troy via Tanx <
> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>
>> For sale - TRANSALP Parts
>> <https://advrider.com/f/threads/transalp-parts.1500389/>
>>
>> For sale - TRANSALP Parts
>>
>> TRANSALP parts, used but all in very good condition. Located in Advance,
>> N. Carolina 27006 Shipping will be e...
>> <https://advrider.com/f/threads/transalp-parts.1500389/>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Search Results for Query: transalp | Adventure Rider
>> <https://advrider.com/f/search/82256265/?q=transalp&t=post&o=relevance&c%5Bnode%5D=53>
>>
>> Search Results for Query: transalp | Adventure Rider
>>
>>
>> <https://advrider.com/f/search/82256265/?q=transalp&t=post&o=relevance&c%5Bnode%5D=53>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sunday, 29 August 2021, 11:28:43 am GMT-4, Peter Troy via Tanx <
>> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>> I see ads for TransAlp stuff come up periodically in the advrider.com
>> flea market. Are any of you members of that forum?
>> for example this guy has a side panel and other stuff up there right now
>> (posted since mid-June with no takers):
>> For sale - NOS Honda Transalp sidecover
>> <https://advrider.com/f/threads/nos-honda-transalp-sidecover.1507572/>
>>
>> For sale - NOS Honda Transalp sidecover
>>
>> [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Left sidecover, has small scratches shown in
>> last picture. $150 plus actual shipp...
>> <https://advrider.com/f/threads/nos-honda-transalp-sidecover.1507572/>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Friday, 27 August 2021, 11:56:36 am GMT-4, J. Braun via Tanx <
>> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>> Sprockets are available from SuperSprox. Pricey but the last one you will
>> ever buy.
>> Levers and cables obviously.
>> If you take it off road I would switch to the DoubleTake Adventure
>> mirrors on RAM mounts.
>> Filters are available but I'd keep a couple of each on hand just in case.
>>
>> If you don't have Givi crash bars you should get them. Plastic parts are
>> unobtainium!
>>
>> https://twistedthrottle.com/shop/protection/crash-bars/givi-tn363-crashbars-engine-guards-honda-xl600v-transalp-89-93/
>>
>> J.
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Aug 26, 2021 at 12:27 PM Tyler Yandow via Tanx <
>> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>>
>> Sad indeed.  What should I be looking for (besides carb parts!) to keep
>> my '89 going over the long haul? I think I've got a spare CDI already.
>> Sprockets? Control cables and levers (brake, clutch)? Air filter? Brake
>> pads?
>>
>> On Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:00:24 -0400, Jason via Tanx <
>> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>>
>> Let the hoarding begin.
>>
>> I found an aftermarket carb kit for carb gaskets. Threw away the rest!
>> I’ll look up what brand. May have been Keyster. Made in Japan
>>
>> Jason
>>
>>
>>
>> On Aug 26, 2021, at 12:58, Milt Rudy via Tanx <tanx at lists.micapeak.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>
>> 
>> While I still regret selling my Moonstone '90, the nightmare of the CDI
>> replacements haunted me.  I sold the best equivalent to the TA, my
>> Husqvarna Terra (maybe even better than the TA) over similar concerns.  The
>> one at the dealer had a bad CDI and they couldn't get a replacement part
>> from the factory at all, so they had to have a new bike shipped in from
>> Italy.  For my inconvenience, they offered me any or all accessories
>> (racks, GIVI cases, tank bags, etc.) for dealer cost. I got them all and
>> rode the bike for over a year and was impressed with it a LOT.  It did
>> everything very well and some of my very experienced riding pals in the
>> Pine Barrens agreed.  But, when Husqvarna was bought by KTM and they
>> cancelled the Terra because it made their bikes look bad, I figured it was
>> only a matter of time until I'd be stranded with an orphan.  So I sold it
>> for about what I paid.  I guess I'm risk averse regarding bike reliability
>> and longevity.
>> Milt
>>
>> On Thu, Aug 26, 2021 at 12:05 PM J. Braun via Tanx <
>> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>>
>> Parts for the TA are rapidly diminishing. Those that are left are
>> ridiculously expensive.
>>
>> I needed carb pistons because one of the rubber diaphragms was torn. ->
>> $127 !!
>> Float bowl gasket (as part of a set) -> Unavailable in the US -> $51.50
>> from CMS in Europe !!
>>
>> I'm going to go through my TA completely this winter and order whatever
>> parts I need while (if) they are still available. It might seem expensive
>> but the only new bike I would consider equivalent to my trusty TA is a
>> Yamaha T-7 @ $9,999. The rest are too heavy, too techy, and too expensive.
>>
>> J.
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> Never get so busy that you forget to actively design your life.
>>
>> Read my blog - mondaymotomadness.blogspot.com
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Tanx mailing list
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>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> Never get so busy that you forget to actively design your life.
>>
>> Read my blog - mondaymotomadness.blogspot.com
>>
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>
>
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>
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>
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From braunj at cb77.org  Sun Aug 29 09:39:41 2021
From: braunj at cb77.org (J. Braun)
Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2021 10:39:41 -0600
Subject: [Tanx] Sad but true
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And we're not 22 anymore ...

On Sun, Aug 29, 2021 at 10:17 AM Milt Rudy via Tanx <tanx at lists.micapeak.com>
wrote:

> Interesting looking bike.  But all the press pix show riders standing up
> and when you can see the seat, you know why.  The TA was comfortable enough
> for all day on the pavement.  The T7 looks really competent as a large dirt
> bike (kind of like the KTMs), but I think it would need a seat upgrade to
> be a great all-rounder.  IIRC, I sold my TA because it lacked enough power
> to feel competent on the GSP and NJTP, where I had to ride to commute to
> work. The Tiger was great for that purpose but was a handful off-road.
> (Remember riding through that logged-out area enroute to the train tunnel
> and through the boulder garden by the powerline?)
> Milt
>
> On Sun, Aug 29, 2021 at 11:45 AM J. Braun via Tanx <
> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>
>> Sadly, I'm wondering if it's not time to retire the TA and get something
>> newer. I find the Yamaha T7 to be very appealing. It seems to be the
>> closest thing to a TA in spirit.
>>
>> Yesterday I was out with a friend on my CRF250L Rally. 75 miles in the
>> dirt on a bike 45 pounds lighter with fuel injection.
>>
>> J.
>>
>> [image: MinerCabin.jpg]
>>
>> On Sun, Aug 29, 2021 at 9:34 AM Peter Troy via Tanx <
>> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>>
>>> For sale - TRANSALP Parts
>>> <https://advrider.com/f/threads/transalp-parts.1500389/>
>>>
>>> For sale - TRANSALP Parts
>>>
>>> TRANSALP parts, used but all in very good condition. Located in Advance,
>>> N. Carolina 27006 Shipping will be e...
>>> <https://advrider.com/f/threads/transalp-parts.1500389/>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Search Results for Query: transalp | Adventure Rider
>>> <https://advrider.com/f/search/82256265/?q=transalp&t=post&o=relevance&c%5Bnode%5D=53>
>>>
>>> Search Results for Query: transalp | Adventure Rider
>>>
>>>
>>> <https://advrider.com/f/search/82256265/?q=transalp&t=post&o=relevance&c%5Bnode%5D=53>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sunday, 29 August 2021, 11:28:43 am GMT-4, Peter Troy via Tanx <
>>> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> I see ads for TransAlp stuff come up periodically in the advrider.com
>>> flea market. Are any of you members of that forum?
>>> for example this guy has a side panel and other stuff up there right now
>>> (posted since mid-June with no takers):
>>> For sale - NOS Honda Transalp sidecover
>>> <https://advrider.com/f/threads/nos-honda-transalp-sidecover.1507572/>
>>>
>>> For sale - NOS Honda Transalp sidecover
>>>
>>> [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Left sidecover, has small scratches shown in
>>> last picture. $150 plus actual shipp...
>>> <https://advrider.com/f/threads/nos-honda-transalp-sidecover.1507572/>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Friday, 27 August 2021, 11:56:36 am GMT-4, J. Braun via Tanx <
>>> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> Sprockets are available from SuperSprox. Pricey but the last one you
>>> will ever buy.
>>> Levers and cables obviously.
>>> If you take it off road I would switch to the DoubleTake Adventure
>>> mirrors on RAM mounts.
>>> Filters are available but I'd keep a couple of each on hand just in case.
>>>
>>> If you don't have Givi crash bars you should get them. Plastic parts are
>>> unobtainium!
>>>
>>> https://twistedthrottle.com/shop/protection/crash-bars/givi-tn363-crashbars-engine-guards-honda-xl600v-transalp-89-93/
>>>
>>> J.
>>>
>>>
>>> On Thu, Aug 26, 2021 at 12:27 PM Tyler Yandow via Tanx <
>>> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Sad indeed.  What should I be looking for (besides carb parts!) to keep
>>> my '89 going over the long haul? I think I've got a spare CDI already.
>>> Sprockets? Control cables and levers (brake, clutch)? Air filter? Brake
>>> pads?
>>>
>>> On Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:00:24 -0400, Jason via Tanx <
>>> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Let the hoarding begin.
>>>
>>> I found an aftermarket carb kit for carb gaskets. Threw away the rest!
>>> I’ll look up what brand. May have been Keyster. Made in Japan
>>>
>>> Jason
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Aug 26, 2021, at 12:58, Milt Rudy via Tanx <tanx at lists.micapeak.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> 
>>> While I still regret selling my Moonstone '90, the nightmare of the CDI
>>> replacements haunted me.  I sold the best equivalent to the TA, my
>>> Husqvarna Terra (maybe even better than the TA) over similar concerns.  The
>>> one at the dealer had a bad CDI and they couldn't get a replacement part
>>> from the factory at all, so they had to have a new bike shipped in from
>>> Italy.  For my inconvenience, they offered me any or all accessories
>>> (racks, GIVI cases, tank bags, etc.) for dealer cost. I got them all and
>>> rode the bike for over a year and was impressed with it a LOT.  It did
>>> everything very well and some of my very experienced riding pals in the
>>> Pine Barrens agreed.  But, when Husqvarna was bought by KTM and they
>>> cancelled the Terra because it made their bikes look bad, I figured it was
>>> only a matter of time until I'd be stranded with an orphan.  So I sold it
>>> for about what I paid.  I guess I'm risk averse regarding bike reliability
>>> and longevity.
>>> Milt
>>>
>>> On Thu, Aug 26, 2021 at 12:05 PM J. Braun via Tanx <
>>> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Parts for the TA are rapidly diminishing. Those that are left are
>>> ridiculously expensive.
>>>
>>> I needed carb pistons because one of the rubber diaphragms was torn. ->
>>> $127 !!
>>> Float bowl gasket (as part of a set) -> Unavailable in the US -> $51.50
>>> from CMS in Europe !!
>>>
>>> I'm going to go through my TA completely this winter and order whatever
>>> parts I need while (if) they are still available. It might seem expensive
>>> but the only new bike I would consider equivalent to my trusty TA is a
>>> Yamaha T-7 @ $9,999. The rest are too heavy, too techy, and too expensive.
>>>
>>> J.
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>>
>>> Never get so busy that you forget to actively design your life.
>>>
>>> Read my blog - mondaymotomadness.blogspot.com
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Tanx mailing list
>>> Tanx at lists.micapeak.com
>>> https://lists.micapeak.com/mailman/listinfo/tanx
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Tanx mailing list
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>>> https://lists.micapeak.com/mailman/listinfo/tanx
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
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>>> Tanx at lists.micapeak.com
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>>> Tanx mailing list
>>> Tanx at lists.micapeak.com
>>> https://lists.micapeak.com/mailman/listinfo/tanx
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>>
>>> Never get so busy that you forget to actively design your life.
>>>
>>> Read my blog - mondaymotomadness.blogspot.com
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Tanx mailing list
>>> Tanx at lists.micapeak.com
>>> https://lists.micapeak.com/mailman/listinfo/tanx
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>>>
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> Never get so busy that you forget to actively design your life.
>>
>> Read my blog - mondaymotomadness.blogspot.com
>>
>> _______________________________________________
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From taxonomy at gmail.com  Sun Aug 29 15:01:37 2021
From: taxonomy at gmail.com (Adam N.)
Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2021 18:01:37 -0400
Subject: [Tanx] Sad but true
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The TA ticks too many boxes.  I wouldn’t ride enough to worry much about
wear items if I still owned one.

On Sun, Aug 29, 2021 at 12:40 PM J. Braun via Tanx <tanx at lists.micapeak.com>
wrote:

> And we're not 22 anymore ...
>
> On Sun, Aug 29, 2021 at 10:17 AM Milt Rudy via Tanx <
> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>
>> Interesting looking bike.  But all the press pix show riders standing up
>> and when you can see the seat, you know why.  The TA was comfortable enough
>> for all day on the pavement.  The T7 looks really competent as a large dirt
>> bike (kind of like the KTMs), but I think it would need a seat upgrade to
>> be a great all-rounder.  IIRC, I sold my TA because it lacked enough power
>> to feel competent on the GSP and NJTP, where I had to ride to commute to
>> work. The Tiger was great for that purpose but was a handful off-road.
>> (Remember riding through that logged-out area enroute to the train tunnel
>> and through the boulder garden by the powerline?)
>> Milt
>>
>> On Sun, Aug 29, 2021 at 11:45 AM J. Braun via Tanx <
>> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Sadly, I'm wondering if it's not time to retire the TA and get something
>>> newer. I find the Yamaha T7 to be very appealing. It seems to be the
>>> closest thing to a TA in spirit.
>>>
>>> Yesterday I was out with a friend on my CRF250L Rally. 75 miles in the
>>> dirt on a bike 45 pounds lighter with fuel injection.
>>>
>>> J.
>>>
>>> [image: MinerCabin.jpg]
>>>
>>> On Sun, Aug 29, 2021 at 9:34 AM Peter Troy via Tanx <
>>> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> For sale - TRANSALP Parts
>>>> <https://advrider.com/f/threads/transalp-parts.1500389/>
>>>>
>>>> For sale - TRANSALP Parts
>>>>
>>>> TRANSALP parts, used but all in very good condition. Located in
>>>> Advance, N. Carolina 27006 Shipping will be e...
>>>> <https://advrider.com/f/threads/transalp-parts.1500389/>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Search Results for Query: transalp | Adventure Rider
>>>> <https://advrider.com/f/search/82256265/?q=transalp&t=post&o=relevance&c%5Bnode%5D=53>
>>>>
>>>> Search Results for Query: transalp | Adventure Rider
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> <https://advrider.com/f/search/82256265/?q=transalp&t=post&o=relevance&c%5Bnode%5D=53>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Sunday, 29 August 2021, 11:28:43 am GMT-4, Peter Troy via Tanx <
>>>> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I see ads for TransAlp stuff come up periodically in the advrider.com
>>>> flea market. Are any of you members of that forum?
>>>> for example this guy has a side panel and other stuff up there right
>>>> now (posted since mid-June with no takers):
>>>> For sale - NOS Honda Transalp sidecover
>>>> <https://advrider.com/f/threads/nos-honda-transalp-sidecover.1507572/>
>>>>
>>>> For sale - NOS Honda Transalp sidecover
>>>>
>>>> [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Left sidecover, has small scratches shown in
>>>> last picture. $150 plus actual shipp...
>>>> <https://advrider.com/f/threads/nos-honda-transalp-sidecover.1507572/>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Friday, 27 August 2021, 11:56:36 am GMT-4, J. Braun via Tanx <
>>>> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Sprockets are available from SuperSprox. Pricey but the last one you
>>>> will ever buy.
>>>> Levers and cables obviously.
>>>> If you take it off road I would switch to the DoubleTake Adventure
>>>> mirrors on RAM mounts.
>>>> Filters are available but I'd keep a couple of each on hand just in
>>>> case.
>>>>
>>>> If you don't have Givi crash bars you should get them. Plastic parts
>>>> are unobtainium!
>>>>
>>>> https://twistedthrottle.com/shop/protection/crash-bars/givi-tn363-crashbars-engine-guards-honda-xl600v-transalp-89-93/
>>>>
>>>> J.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Thu, Aug 26, 2021 at 12:27 PM Tyler Yandow via Tanx <
>>>> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Sad indeed.  What should I be looking for (besides carb parts!) to keep
>>>> my '89 going over the long haul? I think I've got a spare CDI already.
>>>> Sprockets? Control cables and levers (brake, clutch)? Air filter? Brake
>>>> pads?
>>>>
>>>> On Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:00:24 -0400, Jason via Tanx <
>>>> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Let the hoarding begin.
>>>>
>>>> I found an aftermarket carb kit for carb gaskets. Threw away the rest!
>>>> I’ll look up what brand. May have been Keyster. Made in Japan
>>>>
>>>> Jason
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Aug 26, 2021, at 12:58, Milt Rudy via Tanx <tanx at lists.micapeak.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> 
>>>> While I still regret selling my Moonstone '90, the nightmare of the CDI
>>>> replacements haunted me.  I sold the best equivalent to the TA, my
>>>> Husqvarna Terra (maybe even better than the TA) over similar concerns.  The
>>>> one at the dealer had a bad CDI and they couldn't get a replacement part
>>>> from the factory at all, so they had to have a new bike shipped in from
>>>> Italy.  For my inconvenience, they offered me any or all accessories
>>>> (racks, GIVI cases, tank bags, etc.) for dealer cost. I got them all and
>>>> rode the bike for over a year and was impressed with it a LOT.  It did
>>>> everything very well and some of my very experienced riding pals in the
>>>> Pine Barrens agreed.  But, when Husqvarna was bought by KTM and they
>>>> cancelled the Terra because it made their bikes look bad, I figured it was
>>>> only a matter of time until I'd be stranded with an orphan.  So I sold it
>>>> for about what I paid.  I guess I'm risk averse regarding bike reliability
>>>> and longevity.
>>>> Milt
>>>>
>>>> On Thu, Aug 26, 2021 at 12:05 PM J. Braun via Tanx <
>>>> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Parts for the TA are rapidly diminishing. Those that are left are
>>>> ridiculously expensive.
>>>>
>>>> I needed carb pistons because one of the rubber diaphragms was torn. ->
>>>> $127 !!
>>>> Float bowl gasket (as part of a set) -> Unavailable in the US -> $51.50
>>>> from CMS in Europe !!
>>>>
>>>> I'm going to go through my TA completely this winter and order whatever
>>>> parts I need while (if) they are still available. It might seem expensive
>>>> but the only new bike I would consider equivalent to my trusty TA is a
>>>> Yamaha T-7 @ $9,999. The rest are too heavy, too techy, and too expensive.
>>>>
>>>> J.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>>
>>>> Never get so busy that you forget to actively design your life.
>>>>
>>>> Read my blog - mondaymotomadness.blogspot.com
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Tanx mailing list
>>>> Tanx at lists.micapeak.com
>>>> https://lists.micapeak.com/mailman/listinfo/tanx
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Tanx mailing list
>>>> Tanx at lists.micapeak.com
>>>> https://lists.micapeak.com/mailman/listinfo/tanx
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Tanx mailing list
>>>> Tanx at lists.micapeak.com
>>>> https://lists.micapeak.com/mailman/listinfo/tanx
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Tanx mailing list
>>>> Tanx at lists.micapeak.com
>>>> https://lists.micapeak.com/mailman/listinfo/tanx
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>>
>>>> Never get so busy that you forget to actively design your life.
>>>>
>>>> Read my blog - mondaymotomadness.blogspot.com
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Tanx mailing list
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>>>> https://lists.micapeak.com/mailman/listinfo/tanx
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>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>>
>>> Never get so busy that you forget to actively design your life.
>>>
>>> Read my blog - mondaymotomadness.blogspot.com
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Tanx mailing list
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>>> https://lists.micapeak.com/mailman/listinfo/tanx
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>> _______________________________________________
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>>
>
>
> --
>
> Never get so busy that you forget to actively design your life.
>
> Read my blog - mondaymotomadness.blogspot.com
>
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From miltrudy at gmail.com  Sun Aug 29 15:36:03 2021
From: miltrudy at gmail.com (Milt Rudy)
Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2021 18:36:03 -0400
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As my wife seems to enjoy reminding me:  "You're not 70 anymore".
Milt

On Sun, Aug 29, 2021 at 6:02 PM Adam N. via Tanx <tanx at lists.micapeak.com>
wrote:

> The TA ticks too many boxes.  I wouldn’t ride enough to worry much about
> wear items if I still owned one.
>
> On Sun, Aug 29, 2021 at 12:40 PM J. Braun via Tanx <
> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>
>> And we're not 22 anymore ...
>>
>> On Sun, Aug 29, 2021 at 10:17 AM Milt Rudy via Tanx <
>> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Interesting looking bike.  But all the press pix show riders standing up
>>> and when you can see the seat, you know why.  The TA was comfortable enough
>>> for all day on the pavement.  The T7 looks really competent as a large dirt
>>> bike (kind of like the KTMs), but I think it would need a seat upgrade to
>>> be a great all-rounder.  IIRC, I sold my TA because it lacked enough power
>>> to feel competent on the GSP and NJTP, where I had to ride to commute to
>>> work. The Tiger was great for that purpose but was a handful off-road.
>>> (Remember riding through that logged-out area enroute to the train tunnel
>>> and through the boulder garden by the powerline?)
>>> Milt
>>>
>>> On Sun, Aug 29, 2021 at 11:45 AM J. Braun via Tanx <
>>> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Sadly, I'm wondering if it's not time to retire the TA and get
>>>> something newer. I find the Yamaha T7 to be very appealing. It seems to be
>>>> the closest thing to a TA in spirit.
>>>>
>>>> Yesterday I was out with a friend on my CRF250L Rally. 75 miles in the
>>>> dirt on a bike 45 pounds lighter with fuel injection.
>>>>
>>>> J.
>>>>
>>>> [image: MinerCabin.jpg]
>>>>
>>>> On Sun, Aug 29, 2021 at 9:34 AM Peter Troy via Tanx <
>>>> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> For sale - TRANSALP Parts
>>>>> <https://advrider.com/f/threads/transalp-parts.1500389/>
>>>>>
>>>>> For sale - TRANSALP Parts
>>>>>
>>>>> TRANSALP parts, used but all in very good condition. Located in
>>>>> Advance, N. Carolina 27006 Shipping will be e...
>>>>> <https://advrider.com/f/threads/transalp-parts.1500389/>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Search Results for Query: transalp | Adventure Rider
>>>>> <https://advrider.com/f/search/82256265/?q=transalp&t=post&o=relevance&c%5Bnode%5D=53>
>>>>>
>>>>> Search Results for Query: transalp | Adventure Rider
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> <https://advrider.com/f/search/82256265/?q=transalp&t=post&o=relevance&c%5Bnode%5D=53>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Sunday, 29 August 2021, 11:28:43 am GMT-4, Peter Troy via Tanx <
>>>>> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> I see ads for TransAlp stuff come up periodically in the advrider.com
>>>>> flea market. Are any of you members of that forum?
>>>>> for example this guy has a side panel and other stuff up there right
>>>>> now (posted since mid-June with no takers):
>>>>> For sale - NOS Honda Transalp sidecover
>>>>> <https://advrider.com/f/threads/nos-honda-transalp-sidecover.1507572/>
>>>>>
>>>>> For sale - NOS Honda Transalp sidecover
>>>>>
>>>>> [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Left sidecover, has small scratches shown
>>>>> in last picture. $150 plus actual shipp...
>>>>> <https://advrider.com/f/threads/nos-honda-transalp-sidecover.1507572/>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Friday, 27 August 2021, 11:56:36 am GMT-4, J. Braun via Tanx <
>>>>> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Sprockets are available from SuperSprox. Pricey but the last one you
>>>>> will ever buy.
>>>>> Levers and cables obviously.
>>>>> If you take it off road I would switch to the DoubleTake Adventure
>>>>> mirrors on RAM mounts.
>>>>> Filters are available but I'd keep a couple of each on hand just in
>>>>> case.
>>>>>
>>>>> If you don't have Givi crash bars you should get them. Plastic parts
>>>>> are unobtainium!
>>>>>
>>>>> https://twistedthrottle.com/shop/protection/crash-bars/givi-tn363-crashbars-engine-guards-honda-xl600v-transalp-89-93/
>>>>>
>>>>> J.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Thu, Aug 26, 2021 at 12:27 PM Tyler Yandow via Tanx <
>>>>> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Sad indeed.  What should I be looking for (besides carb parts!) to
>>>>> keep my '89 going over the long haul? I think I've got a spare CDI
>>>>> already.  Sprockets? Control cables and levers (brake, clutch)? Air filter?
>>>>> Brake pads?
>>>>>
>>>>> On Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:00:24 -0400, Jason via Tanx <
>>>>> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Let the hoarding begin.
>>>>>
>>>>> I found an aftermarket carb kit for carb gaskets. Threw away the rest!
>>>>> I’ll look up what brand. May have been Keyster. Made in Japan
>>>>>
>>>>> Jason
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Aug 26, 2021, at 12:58, Milt Rudy via Tanx <tanx at lists.micapeak.com>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> 
>>>>> While I still regret selling my Moonstone '90, the nightmare of the
>>>>> CDI replacements haunted me.  I sold the best equivalent to the TA, my
>>>>> Husqvarna Terra (maybe even better than the TA) over similar concerns.  The
>>>>> one at the dealer had a bad CDI and they couldn't get a replacement part
>>>>> from the factory at all, so they had to have a new bike shipped in from
>>>>> Italy.  For my inconvenience, they offered me any or all accessories
>>>>> (racks, GIVI cases, tank bags, etc.) for dealer cost. I got them all and
>>>>> rode the bike for over a year and was impressed with it a LOT.  It did
>>>>> everything very well and some of my very experienced riding pals in the
>>>>> Pine Barrens agreed.  But, when Husqvarna was bought by KTM and they
>>>>> cancelled the Terra because it made their bikes look bad, I figured it was
>>>>> only a matter of time until I'd be stranded with an orphan.  So I sold it
>>>>> for about what I paid.  I guess I'm risk averse regarding bike reliability
>>>>> and longevity.
>>>>> Milt
>>>>>
>>>>> On Thu, Aug 26, 2021 at 12:05 PM J. Braun via Tanx <
>>>>> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Parts for the TA are rapidly diminishing. Those that are left are
>>>>> ridiculously expensive.
>>>>>
>>>>> I needed carb pistons because one of the rubber diaphragms was torn.
>>>>> -> $127 !!
>>>>> Float bowl gasket (as part of a set) -> Unavailable in the US ->
>>>>> $51.50 from CMS in Europe !!
>>>>>
>>>>> I'm going to go through my TA completely this winter and order
>>>>> whatever parts I need while (if) they are still available. It might seem
>>>>> expensive but the only new bike I would consider equivalent to my trusty TA
>>>>> is a Yamaha T-7 @ $9,999. The rest are too heavy, too techy, and too
>>>>> expensive.
>>>>>
>>>>> J.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>>
>>>>> Never get so busy that you forget to actively design your life.
>>>>>
>>>>> Read my blog - mondaymotomadness.blogspot.com
>>>>>
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> Tanx mailing list
>>>>> Tanx at lists.micapeak.com
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>>>>> Tanx mailing list
>>>>> Tanx at lists.micapeak.com
>>>>> https://lists.micapeak.com/mailman/listinfo/tanx
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>>
>>>>> Never get so busy that you forget to actively design your life.
>>>>>
>>>>> Read my blog - mondaymotomadness.blogspot.com
>>>>>
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> Tanx mailing list
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>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>>
>>>> Never get so busy that you forget to actively design your life.
>>>>
>>>> Read my blog - mondaymotomadness.blogspot.com
>>>>
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>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> Never get so busy that you forget to actively design your life.
>>
>> Read my blog - mondaymotomadness.blogspot.com
>>
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From braunj at cb77.org  Mon Aug 30 10:43:41 2021
From: braunj at cb77.org (J. Braun)
Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2021 11:43:41 -0600
Subject: [Tanx] Sad but true
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A few years ago I was in a job interview. The guy was sort of fishing
around for my age but couldn't ask directly. I had gone back to UConn to
get my degree in '92 so it implied that I was much younger than I really
was.

I finally leaned over and said, "You're trying to guess my age. Let me just
say that I'm closer to 50 than I am to 20 and let it go at that!" He smiled
and assured me that it wasn't a problem.

Of course, I was 68 at the time so my observation was technically true. I
got the job.

I'm now 76 and still out riding dirt and street bikes. *You don't stop
riding bikes because you get old, you get old because you stop riding
bikes!*

J.


On Sun, Aug 29, 2021 at 4:36 PM Milt Rudy via Tanx <tanx at lists.micapeak.com>
wrote:

> As my wife seems to enjoy reminding me:  "You're not 70 anymore".
> Milt
>
> On Sun, Aug 29, 2021 at 6:02 PM Adam N. via Tanx <tanx at lists.micapeak.com>
> wrote:
>
>> The TA ticks too many boxes.  I wouldn’t ride enough to worry much about
>> wear items if I still owned one.
>>
>> On Sun, Aug 29, 2021 at 12:40 PM J. Braun via Tanx <
>> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>>
>>> And we're not 22 anymore ...
>>>
>>> On Sun, Aug 29, 2021 at 10:17 AM Milt Rudy via Tanx <
>>> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Interesting looking bike.  But all the press pix show riders standing
>>>> up and when you can see the seat, you know why.  The TA was comfortable
>>>> enough for all day on the pavement.  The T7 looks really competent as a
>>>> large dirt bike (kind of like the KTMs), but I think it would need a seat
>>>> upgrade to be a great all-rounder.  IIRC, I sold my TA because it lacked
>>>> enough power to feel competent on the GSP and NJTP, where I had to ride to
>>>> commute to work. The Tiger was great for that purpose but was a handful
>>>> off-road. (Remember riding through that logged-out area enroute to the
>>>> train tunnel and through the boulder garden by the powerline?)
>>>> Milt
>>>>
>>>> On Sun, Aug 29, 2021 at 11:45 AM J. Braun via Tanx <
>>>> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Sadly, I'm wondering if it's not time to retire the TA and get
>>>>> something newer. I find the Yamaha T7 to be very appealing. It seems to be
>>>>> the closest thing to a TA in spirit.
>>>>>
>>>>> Yesterday I was out with a friend on my CRF250L Rally. 75 miles in the
>>>>> dirt on a bike 45 pounds lighter with fuel injection.
>>>>>
>>>>> J.
>>>>>
>>>>> [image: MinerCabin.jpg]
>>>>>
>>>>> On Sun, Aug 29, 2021 at 9:34 AM Peter Troy via Tanx <
>>>>> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> For sale - TRANSALP Parts
>>>>>> <https://advrider.com/f/threads/transalp-parts.1500389/>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> For sale - TRANSALP Parts
>>>>>>
>>>>>> TRANSALP parts, used but all in very good condition. Located in
>>>>>> Advance, N. Carolina 27006 Shipping will be e...
>>>>>> <https://advrider.com/f/threads/transalp-parts.1500389/>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Search Results for Query: transalp | Adventure Rider
>>>>>> <https://advrider.com/f/search/82256265/?q=transalp&t=post&o=relevance&c%5Bnode%5D=53>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Search Results for Query: transalp | Adventure Rider
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> <https://advrider.com/f/search/82256265/?q=transalp&t=post&o=relevance&c%5Bnode%5D=53>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Sunday, 29 August 2021, 11:28:43 am GMT-4, Peter Troy via Tanx <
>>>>>> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I see ads for TransAlp stuff come up periodically in the advrider.com
>>>>>> flea market. Are any of you members of that forum?
>>>>>> for example this guy has a side panel and other stuff up there right
>>>>>> now (posted since mid-June with no takers):
>>>>>> For sale - NOS Honda Transalp sidecover
>>>>>> <https://advrider.com/f/threads/nos-honda-transalp-sidecover.1507572/>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> For sale - NOS Honda Transalp sidecover
>>>>>>
>>>>>> [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Left sidecover, has small scratches shown
>>>>>> in last picture. $150 plus actual shipp...
>>>>>> <https://advrider.com/f/threads/nos-honda-transalp-sidecover.1507572/>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Friday, 27 August 2021, 11:56:36 am GMT-4, J. Braun via Tanx <
>>>>>> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Sprockets are available from SuperSprox. Pricey but the last one you
>>>>>> will ever buy.
>>>>>> Levers and cables obviously.
>>>>>> If you take it off road I would switch to the DoubleTake Adventure
>>>>>> mirrors on RAM mounts.
>>>>>> Filters are available but I'd keep a couple of each on hand just in
>>>>>> case.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> If you don't have Givi crash bars you should get them. Plastic parts
>>>>>> are unobtainium!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> https://twistedthrottle.com/shop/protection/crash-bars/givi-tn363-crashbars-engine-guards-honda-xl600v-transalp-89-93/
>>>>>>
>>>>>> J.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Thu, Aug 26, 2021 at 12:27 PM Tyler Yandow via Tanx <
>>>>>> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Sad indeed.  What should I be looking for (besides carb parts!) to
>>>>>> keep my '89 going over the long haul? I think I've got a spare CDI
>>>>>> already.  Sprockets? Control cables and levers (brake, clutch)? Air filter?
>>>>>> Brake pads?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:00:24 -0400, Jason via Tanx <
>>>>>> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Let the hoarding begin.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I found an aftermarket carb kit for carb gaskets. Threw away the
>>>>>> rest! I’ll look up what brand. May have been Keyster. Made in Japan
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Jason
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Aug 26, 2021, at 12:58, Milt Rudy via Tanx <
>>>>>> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> While I still regret selling my Moonstone '90, the nightmare of the
>>>>>> CDI replacements haunted me.  I sold the best equivalent to the TA, my
>>>>>> Husqvarna Terra (maybe even better than the TA) over similar concerns.  The
>>>>>> one at the dealer had a bad CDI and they couldn't get a replacement part
>>>>>> from the factory at all, so they had to have a new bike shipped in from
>>>>>> Italy.  For my inconvenience, they offered me any or all accessories
>>>>>> (racks, GIVI cases, tank bags, etc.) for dealer cost. I got them all and
>>>>>> rode the bike for over a year and was impressed with it a LOT.  It did
>>>>>> everything very well and some of my very experienced riding pals in the
>>>>>> Pine Barrens agreed.  But, when Husqvarna was bought by KTM and they
>>>>>> cancelled the Terra because it made their bikes look bad, I figured it was
>>>>>> only a matter of time until I'd be stranded with an orphan.  So I sold it
>>>>>> for about what I paid.  I guess I'm risk averse regarding bike reliability
>>>>>> and longevity.
>>>>>> Milt
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Thu, Aug 26, 2021 at 12:05 PM J. Braun via Tanx <
>>>>>> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Parts for the TA are rapidly diminishing. Those that are left are
>>>>>> ridiculously expensive.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I needed carb pistons because one of the rubber diaphragms was torn.
>>>>>> -> $127 !!
>>>>>> Float bowl gasket (as part of a set) -> Unavailable in the US ->
>>>>>> $51.50 from CMS in Europe !!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I'm going to go through my TA completely this winter and order
>>>>>> whatever parts I need while (if) they are still available. It might seem
>>>>>> expensive but the only new bike I would consider equivalent to my trusty TA
>>>>>> is a Yamaha T-7 @ $9,999. The rest are too heavy, too techy, and too
>>>>>> expensive.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> J.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Never get so busy that you forget to actively design your life.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Read my blog - mondaymotomadness.blogspot.com
>>>>>>
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>> Tanx mailing list
>>>>>> Tanx at lists.micapeak.com
>>>>>> https://lists.micapeak.com/mailman/listinfo/tanx
>>>>>>
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>> Tanx mailing list
>>>>>> Tanx at lists.micapeak.com
>>>>>> https://lists.micapeak.com/mailman/listinfo/tanx
>>>>>>
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>> Tanx mailing list
>>>>>> Tanx at lists.micapeak.com
>>>>>> https://lists.micapeak.com/mailman/listinfo/tanx
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>> Tanx mailing list
>>>>>> Tanx at lists.micapeak.com
>>>>>> https://lists.micapeak.com/mailman/listinfo/tanx
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Never get so busy that you forget to actively design your life.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Read my blog - mondaymotomadness.blogspot.com
>>>>>>
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>> Tanx mailing list
>>>>>> Tanx at lists.micapeak.com
>>>>>> https://lists.micapeak.com/mailman/listinfo/tanx
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>> Tanx mailing list
>>>>>> Tanx at lists.micapeak.com
>>>>>> https://lists.micapeak.com/mailman/listinfo/tanx
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>> Tanx mailing list
>>>>>> Tanx at lists.micapeak.com
>>>>>> https://lists.micapeak.com/mailman/listinfo/tanx
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>>
>>>>> Never get so busy that you forget to actively design your life.
>>>>>
>>>>> Read my blog - mondaymotomadness.blogspot.com
>>>>>
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> Tanx mailing list
>>>>> Tanx at lists.micapeak.com
>>>>> https://lists.micapeak.com/mailman/listinfo/tanx
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>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>>
>>> Never get so busy that you forget to actively design your life.
>>>
>>> Read my blog - mondaymotomadness.blogspot.com
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
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From braunj at cb77.org  Thu Aug 26 15:08:27 2021
From: braunj at cb77.org (J. Braun)
Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2021 16:08:27 -0600
Subject: [Tanx] Sad but true
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I didn't think about eBay. I use them so rarely these days. I found Chinese
gaskets which should work.

While I'm waiting, how is this for old school? I stopped at the Honda
dealer and was surrounded by a crowd. Old school is best!

J.

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On Thu, Aug 26, 2021 at 12:01 PM Jason via Tanx <tanx at lists.micapeak.com>
wrote:

> Let the hoarding begin.
>
> I found an aftermarket carb kit for carb gaskets. Threw away the rest!
> I’ll look up what brand. May have been Keyster. Made in Japan
>
> Jason
>
>
> On Aug 26, 2021, at 12:58, Milt Rudy via Tanx <tanx at lists.micapeak.com>
> wrote:
>
> 
> While I still regret selling my Moonstone '90, the nightmare of the CDI
> replacements haunted me.  I sold the best equivalent to the TA, my
> Husqvarna Terra (maybe even better than the TA) over similar concerns.  The
> one at the dealer had a bad CDI and they couldn't get a replacement part
> from the factory at all, so they had to have a new bike shipped in from
> Italy.  For my inconvenience, they offered me any or all accessories
> (racks, GIVI cases, tank bags, etc.) for dealer cost. I got them all and
> rode the bike for over a year and was impressed with it a LOT.  It did
> everything very well and some of my very experienced riding pals in the
> Pine Barrens agreed.  But, when Husqvarna was bought by KTM and they
> cancelled the Terra because it made their bikes look bad, I figured it was
> only a matter of time until I'd be stranded with an orphan.  So I sold it
> for about what I paid.  I guess I'm risk averse regarding bike reliability
> and longevity.
> Milt
>
> On Thu, Aug 26, 2021 at 12:05 PM J. Braun via Tanx <
> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>
>> Parts for the TA are rapidly diminishing. Those that are left are
>> ridiculously expensive.
>>
>> I needed carb pistons because one of the rubber diaphragms was torn. ->
>> $127 !!
>> Float bowl gasket (as part of a set) -> Unavailable in the US -> $51.50
>> from CMS in Europe !!
>>
>> I'm going to go through my TA completely this winter and order whatever
>> parts I need while (if) they are still available. It might seem expensive
>> but the only new bike I would consider equivalent to my trusty TA is a
>> Yamaha T-7 @ $9,999. The rest are too heavy, too techy, and too expensive.
>>
>> J.
>>
>>
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