Honda XL600V Transalp - VLOG nr. 2

[@TransAlpineAdventures]

I have a 1989 Transalp and it’s my forever bike! The character of the narrow V twin combined with the comfortability and off road chops have made it a perfect 1 bike solution

[@GuardianPrepping]

I've owned the Transalp XL700 for about two years now, there are pro's and cons between the 650 and the 700, both lovely motorcycles. Nice to meet you :) Greetings from South Africa!

[@kimutaiboit8516]

TLC for tender loving care or tuning like crazy?

[@SHHHMotoTravels]

this video is so well done !! Your vision for filming and editing is awesome !!

[@rpeace9425]

Looks so much like my '87 transalp (Canadian model), which took me through some amazing adventures '88 to '93. Basic and versatile, it was my first bike that could truly take me anywhere, comfortably. Bike looks great...enjoy!

[@rippinmachines]

I’m in Canada and looking to buy one if you know of any for sale

[@davezegerman7493]

Well seems like this Channel got potential :D I also have a 99 Transalp. Ridden it from South Germany to Norway and back last year and never let me down even with over 77.000 km on the clock

[@pandurlolgg5780]

I've seen Transalps with 200.000 km and more. They are indestructible.

[@martynlewis6445]

I have a 1989 Transalp xl600v and it rides so smoothly.

[@sparematt]

Great video and great to see you back at them!

[@neilmorrisey7446]

Same model as one of my three.❤️👍

[@thomassegschneider5756]

Hi other Option for your last hint is to take a powerpack/ jumpstarter with you 😅 have a Great time on two wheels

[@MJT-DA]

Had to see what the old transalp looked like

[@tshansen]

Hahaha, well! You got my attention 🤣👏🏻 loved the end 🙈

[@TheTomasa321]

Awesome job! 👍 Waiting for next video 🙂 Me personaly - I don’t have fazer anymore too. And now ridinng first gen DL650 😅 Also was considering XL650V transalp while I was looking for a new bike. Yours is looking good 😉

[@alexahesteh]

Good job 👍🏽 you meet nicest people on Honda 😄 if the Honda run

[@jesseonamotorcycle]

Awesome bike 👍🏼🔥

[@philipashley1517]

That's a nice buy👍

[@anthonyoriordan5967]

Nice video vlog, why the change from foxeye fazer, looked a really good clean example. Were there any mechanical issues with it.

[@neallontwowheels4612]

I still own the Fazer, it runs smooth as silk! 😄 But due to some shoulder problems I needed a bike with a more upright seating position for the longer trips!

[@surlabequille]

nice bike and nice video

[@Lildreamer95]

Hey there I'm your new subscriber and love to watch more vlogs, and good bikes dat you owned. 💕😇👌🏽

[@Vilhyto]

I have -90 Transalp. Nice, reasonable bike but I would like to have more power. Also the bike is little smallish to me, I'm 196 cm. Specially when riding with backseat ppassenger the bike feels very small. Only thing that has broke during 4 seasons is voltage regulator, they tend to brake at some point. Where I'm planning to make an upgrade is front brake, it's quite weak. Howevere, I'm not sure every component is ok, I'll strat by changing more solid hoses for it.

[@quintennobbe]

Just bought the exact same bike! I am not entirely sure on how to check the oil-level yet. maybe you can help me with this? I really like your video and the editing and the way you speak to the camera! keep up the good work! cheers

[@neallontwowheels4612]

Thankyou! :D Congrats with you Alp! Checking the oil level is super easy. On the right side of the engine, there's a black cap that you can screw off, there's a dipstick attached to it. Screw it out, clean it with a tissue, make sure the bike is standing vertically (so not on the side stand), dip in the stick (but do not screw it in) and see at what height there is oil in the stick. If you're still in doubt; there's an online version of the Haynes Manual, I'm sure that explains it in detail. Good luck!

[@johnnylima9632]

Really nice intro to the channel. Liking your style, and funny at the same time😅👍keep it up… Now for the bad news….has that battery been charging for 9 months?!?😅 we need a new video😃we want to know what you’ve been up to🤷🏻‍♂️ Subscribed. Friendly greetings from Cape Town, South Africa.

[@neallontwowheels4612]

Thankyou! 😄 No it has a new battery by now haha, I would love to make some new content but I have been very busy. Once I get the chance I will definately make new videos!

[@johnnylima9632]

@@neallontwowheels4612 no worries. Was only pulling your leg. I know how it goes😋it’s easy just sitting around watching videos one after the other….but making them, not so much lol. Good luck and ride safe 💪

[@sector3591]

Hey! Really nice! do you know how many 50th anniversary where made? Do you know which 99 chassis numbers the 50th anniversary are between? thanks a lot!

[@neallontwowheels4612]

Hey! Thanks! I'm sorry, I have no clue.. 🙈

[@gustavolopez2422]

Saludos desde argentina😁

[@epicgram]

you have to choke these bikes, i have one myself too. You can also manually choke them by blocking the air intake with your hand while starting.

[@renegosen96]

Geweldige fiets but beware of the honda problems gewoon een startrelais en stroomregelaar op voorraad leggen en op grote trips meenemen, aantal jare. Heerlijk zijn grote oom de varadero gereden, maar sinds kort op ene bmw f 650 gs

[@mTchongo]

hey congrats on the new bike! Quick question... does it have 6 gears (for highway use)?

[@neallontwowheels4612]

Hi, thanks! Nope, it only has 5 gears. The Alp is not really meant for highway use, but it does the job perfectly fine 😄

[@aermacchi]

Turn your lights off when you start the bike.......the startermotor needs all the juice!!

[@jurck8330]

Hi, how tall are you? Does the alp suit you well?

[@neallontwowheels4612]

Hi! I'm 1.72m and yeah I think it fits me :) I can't flatfoot but it's something you have to get used to!

[@AlbertoJorgeSoares]

How is the Transalp model (launched in 1987) 50th anniversary ?! More like 35 years.

[@neallontwowheels4612]

Honda was founded in 1948, I think that's why they made a 50th anniversary model!

[@AlbertoJorgeSoares]

@@neallontwowheels4612 okay then.

[@nahuelacevedochavez8017]

Whats happened about the bike?

[@neallontwowheels4612]

The battery died, it did not have enough power to start the engine anymore.. I replaced it with a new one and now it runs perfectly again!

[@gabrieleb5408]

"Superaffordable" not anymore in 2024 😂

[@neallontwowheels4612]

Good point 🤣 By the time I bought it, it was still affordable thankgod 🤪

[@ЕвгенийГолик76]

Am I was only one who saw the little crack from the windshield bolt at 2:00? 😜 I owned the 650 model. The bike is perfect. But the plastic is a shit.

[@neallontwowheels4612]

Haha yes, it already had that when I bought it. Terrible.. 😜