[Tanx] [External] Re: New Transalp owner!

Sat Oct 14 15:58:44 PDT 2017

The photos look nice. A rainbow of colors.

On Sat, Oct 14, 2017 at 6:33 PM, Adam N. via Tanx <tanx at lists.micapeak.com>
wrote:

> Well...
>
> On Sat, Oct 14, 2017 at 6:24 PM, Jason Howell via Tanx <
> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>
>> Hope you guys made it alright and you didn't need a truck.
>>
>>
>> On Sat, Oct 14, 2017 at 12:51 PM, John Borella via Tanx <
>> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>>
>>> What's the problem?
>>>
>>>
>>> John Borella
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>> *From:* Tanx <tanx-bounces at lists.micapeak.com> on behalf of Tracy
>>> Cerrato via Tanx <tanx at lists.micapeak.com>
>>> *Sent:* Saturday, October 14, 2017 12:46 PM
>>>
>>> *To:* Transalp and NX discussion list
>>> *Cc:* Tracy Cerrato
>>> *Subject:* Re: [Tanx] [External] Re: New Transalp owner!
>>>
>>> We’re 5 minutes south of you on 32. Broke down.
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Oct 14, 2017, at 12:41 PM, Tracy Cerrato via Tanx <
>>> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>  Call 6038605556 <(603)%20860-5556>
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Oct 14, 2017, at 12:16 PM, John Borella via Tanx <
>>> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Raining steady around here so you won't be seeing me.
>>>
>>>
>>> John
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>> *From:* Tanx <tanx-bounces at lists.micapeak.com> on behalf of Adam N. via
>>> Tanx <tanx at lists.micapeak.com>
>>> *Sent:* Saturday, October 14, 2017 12:00 PM
>>> *To:* Transalp and NX discussion list
>>> *Cc:* Adam N.
>>> *Subject:* Re: [Tanx] [External] Re: New Transalp owner!
>>>
>>> Do I have the date/time wrong?
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Oct 9, 2017, at 3:42 PM, Tracy Cerrato via Tanx <
>>> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi Herm,
>>> We’ve decided on Saturday Oct 14 (so far weather looks decent) with Oct
>>> 21 for rain date if it looks like downpours on the 14th.
>>> Meeting at Stafford House of Pizza in Stafford Springs, CT. Sorry - I
>>> know you said you couldn’t make it on the 14th.
>>> Tracy
>>>
>>> On Oct 9, 2017, at 9:23 AM, Hermann Kasper via Tanx <
>>> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Sorry ,  but somehow I missed what day was finally decided upon for the
>>> meet ?
>>>
>>>
>>> Cheers  Herm
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>> *From:* Tanx <tanx-bounces at lists.micapeak.com> on behalf of Tracy
>>> Cerrato via Tanx <tanx at lists.micapeak.com>
>>> *Sent:* Sunday, October 8, 2017 5:08 PM
>>> *To:* Transalp and NX discussion list
>>> *Cc:* Tracy Cerrato
>>> *Subject:* Re: [Tanx] [External] Re: New Transalp owner!
>>>
>>> That works fine for us!
>>>
>>> On Oct 8, 2017, at 2:37 PM, John Borella via Tanx <
>>> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> I'm a definite maybe. We'll see what the week brings. Might not be on
>>> the TA if I go. Really need to get some fresh rubber on the bike. The tires
>>> are getting mighty old but it's only been out once this year so I didn't
>>> deal with it. My R75/5 is ready to go.
>>>
>>> John
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>> *From:* Tanx <tanx-bounces at lists.micapeak.com> on behalf of Tracy
>>> Cerrato via Tanx <tanx at lists.micapeak.com>
>>> *Sent:* Sunday, October 8, 2017 1:27 PM
>>> *To:* Transalp and NX discussion list
>>> *Cc:* Tracy Cerrato
>>> *Subject:* Re: [Tanx] [External] Re: New Transalp owner!
>>>
>>> John Borella,
>>> Can you make it?
>>> Tracy
>>>
>>>
>>> On Oct 2, 2017, at 9:12 PM, John Borella via Tanx <
>>> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> I might be up for a 1 day ride depending on the date>
>>>
>>> John Borella
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>> *From:* Tanx <tanx-bounces at lists.micapeak.com> on behalf of Adam N. via
>>> Tanx <tanx at lists.micapeak.com>
>>> *Sent:* Monday, October 2, 2017 8:13 PM
>>> *To:* Transalp and NX discussion list
>>> *Cc:* Adam N.
>>> *Subject:* Re: [Tanx] [External] Re: New Transalp owner!
>>>
>>> I think I am fairly centrally located.  I could host.  Maybe we could
>>> just do a one day thing, or people could stay over my house.  We have three
>>> guest beds plus a couch.. It's not palatial but it would do. I could cobble
>>> together some roads.
>>>
>>> On Mon, Oct 2, 2017 at 7:48 PM, Tracy Cerrato via Tanx <
>>> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> So guys… I think this year was supposed to be the 19th Annual NETAR -
>>>> next year would be 20. Can anyone confirm?
>>>> Is anyone able to do a short-notice october mini-rally to keep this
>>>> thing going so we can make year 20? Maybe by then some of the DNR’s can
>>>> ride again.
>>>>
>>>> p.s. Adam, there are two styles of CDI holder for the TA. One squishes
>>>> the box the long way, possibly causing premature CDI failure (usually
>>>> around the 20k mark). The second one lays them in sideways to reduce the
>>>> squish. I’ll post pics of both so you can see what I’m talking about. But
>>>> most of us had CDI failure near 20k or so. We learned a lot of the quirks,
>>>> and all the good stuff together over these last 20 years.
>>>> Tracy
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Oct 2, 2017, at 4:48 PM, Adam N. via Tanx <tanx at lists.micapeak.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> will there every be another Transalp rally?
>>>>
>>>> On Mon, Oct 2, 2017 at 4:47 PM, Adam N. <taxonomy at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Maybe.  This is the bike you crashed?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Mon, Oct 2, 2017 at 4:41 PM, Jay via Tanx <tanx at lists.micapeak.com>
>>>>>  wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> How nice to see a new TA owner!  Get the crash bars installed soon.
>>>>>> Mine enabled me to ride over 50 miles home after my 60 mph deer impact. Not
>>>>>> even a coolant leak. The entire front cowl/headlight assy. and every piece
>>>>>> of plastic is trashed, but no mechanical issues. Amazing bikes. Glad you
>>>>>> got that beauty, Adam. Need a white parts bike?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>    Jay
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *From:* Don via Tanx <tanx at lists.micapeak.com>
>>>>>> *Sent:* Monday, October 02, 2017 4:13 PM
>>>>>> *To:* Transalp and NX discussion list <tanx at lists.micapeak.com>
>>>>>> *Cc:* Don <evansmsf at aol.com>
>>>>>> *Subject:* Re: [Tanx] [External] Re: New Transalp owner!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Good bike, good price. I have Givi's side and top and good plastic
>>>>>> and would market at $3200.00 and expect it would sell quickly to those that
>>>>>> know theTA. I have Shinko 705 trail masters. 80/20. D606 for the level 3+
>>>>>> (which I don't do any more).  Advice from me and many others. "Get a spare
>>>>>> CDI module" and the retro holder if possible.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> You'll enjoy it.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Don Evans
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE smartphone
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -------- Original message --------
>>>>>> From: "Adam N. via Tanx" <tanx at lists.micapeak.com>
>>>>>> Date: 10/2/17 3:44 PM (GMT-05:00)
>>>>>> To: Transalp and NX discussion list <tanx at lists.micapeak.com>
>>>>>> Cc: "Adam N." <taxonomy at gmail.com>
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Tanx] [External] Re: New Transalp owner!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I was pretty pleased as it had the GIVI luggage stuff.  I LOVE hard
>>>>>> bags, and I think that setup would have been pretty impossible to get in
>>>>>> any other way.   I like being able to lock up my Aerostich and helmet when
>>>>>> I get someplace. I may even take it camping. It had some other odds and
>>>>>> ends, like newer heated grips and a power charger etc.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Bike looks good, well maintained.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Cant wait to get it plated.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Mon, Oct 2, 2017 at 3:37 PM, Burr, John H UTAS via Tanx <
>>>>>> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Can’t argue with that.  I think I could get ~$3,200 for my white
>>>>>>> one.  Think you did well Adam for the Moonstone.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> *From:* Tanx [mailto:tanx-bounces at lists.micapeak.com] *On Behalf
>>>>>>> Of *Milt Rudy via Tanx
>>>>>>> *Sent:* Monday, October 02, 2017 3:31 PM
>>>>>>> *To:* Transalp and NX discussion list
>>>>>>> *Cc:* Milt Rudy
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> *Subject:* Re: [Tanx] [External] Re: New Transalp owner!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> $3200 is about what I sold my '90 moonstone for in 2004.  Except for
>>>>>>> vintage classics, I don't think any bikes held their value as well.
>>>>>>> Milt
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Mon, Oct 2, 2017 at 3:26 PM, Tracy Cerrato via Tanx <
>>>>>>> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>>>>>>> Beautiful moonstone! The red is second best, then the white.
>>>>>>> Nah, tires aren’t that hard to find… you can use bridgestone trail
>>>>>>> wings, dunlop D606’s, Metzeler saharas, pirelli scorpion rallies, etc, etc.
>>>>>>> Tracy Cerrato
>>>>>>> tcrrto at comcast.net
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Oct 2, 2017, at 3:08 PM, Terry Haskins via Tanx <
>>>>>>> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Looks  good….when  I put  new  rubber  on there  was  not  a lot
>>>>>>> of  options due to  the  tire  sizes.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> *From:* Tanx [mailto:tanx-bounces at lists.micapeak.com
>>>>>>> <tanx-bounces at lists.micapeak.com>] *On Behalf Of *Adam N. via Tanx
>>>>>>> *Sent:* Monday, October 02, 2017 3:04 PM
>>>>>>> *To:* Transalp and NX discussion list
>>>>>>> *Cc:* Adam N.
>>>>>>> *Subject:* Re: [Tanx] [External] Re: New Transalp owner!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I am very excited to have it. I don't have much in the way of
>>>>>>> pictures but here are some snaps from the way home yesterday.  I think it's
>>>>>>> going to need tires.  Any suggestions?  I paid $3200 for it with 17K and
>>>>>>> change on it for miles. It came with a full set if Givi luggage side cases
>>>>>>> and rack are in the truck bed. I just scored a new GIVI set of crash bars.
>>>>>>> Body looks good aside from some scratches and a crack on one place.  It
>>>>>>> matches my truck!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> The bike is on the truck which is on the Hadleyme ferry in CT.  I
>>>>>>> bought it, at least in part, to poke around back roads with my wife on it.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
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>>>>>>> <image004.jpg>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Mon, Oct 2, 2017 at 2:55 PM, Tracy Cerrato via Tanx <
>>>>>>> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>>>>>>> Adam! That’s great!
>>>>>>> The group has been getting smaller and smaller due to aging riders,
>>>>>>> mechanical mishaps, etc. The old TA’s are definitely moving slowly toward
>>>>>>> extinction - which is too bad because, after all these years, these bikes
>>>>>>> still ROCK!!! Just ask J. Braun and anyone who has followed him with their
>>>>>>> own Transalp. They can go anywhere and do anything.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Tracy Cerrato
>>>>>>> tcrrto at comcast.net
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> <="" body="">
>>>>>>>
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