More Honda Transalp 750 Mods: Aux Lighting, TPMS, and Tail Tidy Install

[@DorkintheRoad]

Thank you to Darryl and Brian from Cyclops for coming down and installing this amazing Honda Transalp 750 lighting on my bike. Here's a list: Aurora DRL Aux Lights: www.cyclopsadventuresports.com/Aurora-2-Inch-with-DRL-ring-19-Watt-Auxiliary-Light-Set_p_245.html?AffId=15 Skene P3 Tail/Brake Lighting System: www.cyclopsadventuresports.com/Skene-P3-TailBrake-Lighting-System-_p_161.html?AffId=15 Cyclops Motorcycle TPMS: www.cyclopsadventuresports.com/Motorcycle-Tire-Pressure-Monitoring-System_p_171.html?AffId=15 (affiliate links) Thanks to 3dCycleParts for the Tail Tidy: www.3dcycleparts.com/2023-up-Honda-Transalp-XL750-Tag-Relocation-Kit-Fender-Eliminator-p604806289

[@brianfradenburg49]

Thanks for having us down and letting us garner some important information on the TransAlp.

[@MisterN1]

Someday I'll have a nice size garage working on my powered paraglider and all the different dual sport motorcycles and scooters I plan to own.

[@RedBirdStation]

Dork in the road, you and the Cyclops team has finally convinced me to order my lights. Just got off the phone with Brian and he helped me with my questions and harness advice. Keep up the good product reviews. Ride Safe

[@DorkintheRoad]

Brian is a good dude! I'm glad you got to chat with him!

[@B1gZ23]

Enjoy it Dork, enjoy. I don't own a bike, but have wanted one since I was 5. I'll get one eventually. Enjoy the trials and tribulations and live the life some of us dream of (not the youtube part. LOL. you can have that).

[@USA2283]

My guy I remember being you. Started on an inline 4 cylinder 700cc. Buy a cheap used one. You’ll drop it a few times if your serious about riding.

[@aBluegrassPicker]

I've had the skene lights on my K1600 top box for many years. Immediately noticed cars behind me were backing off sooner. Highly recommended.

[@Iceboater54]

Ben, love your channel. After watching your previous Cyclops video I bought two sets of the taillight lights, one for me and one for my son. Will be installing next Spring when we get the bikes out of winter storage. I really like seeing the guys from Cyclops working on the bikes and it does make me want to buy from them! They are cool, normal guys ! I like your feedback on the sense of how the lights are helping with your visibility to car drivers. My son was tapped from behind last Spring. No damage or injuries but way too close! Hopefully these lights will lower this risk a little. Thanks!

[@AbramsGunner]

I've had a set of the Aurora DRL model setup for high-beams on my Tiger 800 for a couple of years now... Outstanding product! The anodizing does fade with the sun over time, but they still look good. The DRL is fantastic for visibility even in bright daylight. I notice people actively notice me, especially on the backroads where I spend 95% of my time. I'd 100% buy them again.

[@ParallelCamper]

The Transalp cult is growing but leadership demands tribute in exchange for the accoutrements. I like those lights. Thanks for the video.

[@scottbickell5852]

I got these Skene P3 lights a couple weeks ago for my KLR and they are excellent. Thanks Cyclops! I appreciate the extra visibility and the decelerometer is nice because it activates the lights without needing to activate the brake. Easy to install too. Highly recommended!

[@chrisfauver]

Great Video. just got my first Enduro for a great price. I picked up a 2017 CRF250l with 19k miles in cherry condition. Looks like used as a commuter. I have to stand on the peg to get on the bike due to 30 inch inseam and 54 year old body.. LOL.. but its so much lighter and more fun to play on than my HD Heritage Softail Classic. now saving for a better seat.. let the mods begin.

[@blackshark2088]

I love it! Greetings from Germany!!

[@danbraden4401]

Just got my TL 2 weeks ago here in Colorado and saving to put all those cool options on. Those Cyclops DRL lights are dope sauce!!!!

[@brapmunkee451]

Stoked to see the Cyclops ADV guys back! Lighting was my first upgrade on my KTM 350 EXC-F... gotta be seen to survive!

[@advredbikes]

Thank you for the cool lighting video Ben, Looking forward to the next one.

[@tracythorleifson]

Man, those are all fantastic safety mods! Thank you! 😃

[@bigjoe4020]

Oh c'mon, your taking this Tuber freebee thing to another level. We all know that Tubers get a lot of free stuff when they get to a certain size, but most of them have to still get their hands dirty and install it themself....not anymore. Dorks on another level 😂

[@chrisknight5263]

Lighting set up (amber running lights, white high beams switched on with oem switch) is just what I’m looking for! Will check out cyclops! Thanks.

[@tommykawasaki9676]

More excellent,useful & smart accessories !

[@MotoCampAdv]

Awesome additions. Definitely looking to add those aux lights .

[@Cody-qq9vv]

It's cool to see the Transalp getting all doll-ed up

[@Kelly-oq9nh]

Should have waited for the Transalp. Pulled my deposit and picked up a 23 Husky 701. I really love the 701 off road and it does OK out on the pavement. But the more I see your Honda develop… So many wonderful choices eh ?

[@austinvickymoore3656]

Super clean I love the front lights might need to invest in some for sure!!! Maybe if I get a KLR I can talk the wife into a set

[@CraigSmith568]

I really like those lights. Making me want a TransAlp more every day. I'm hoping you are planning on adding cruise control. I would love to see what that involves.

[@DorkintheRoad]

I've got a company planning to send me a CC unit as soon as they get a production model finished.

[@chrishart8548]

I believe a cruise control add on is available but its around $800

[@JCrozier1]

looks plenty bright! very nice!

[@retiredwaterdoctor]

You should have sung them a song....You light up my life......

[@Sherry-jx9hs]

Sending you some love. You should get the package in the next week or so. Enjoy!!!! Don't forget your lighter :D

[@DorkintheRoad]

😍

[@Sherry-jx9hs]

@@DorkintheRoad I am That guy 😆

[@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC]

Nice aux lights and good looking tail tidy.

[@mkramsauer]

That was sick all kinds of rad parts

[@richb8061]

Hmmm I must check out those DRLs further… I need to do something new with the Africa this winter.

[@BdubbsVt]

After sitting on the trans alp, i immediately felt like i would have to change out the handlebar for a wider one.

[@JimKonugres]

I enjoyed the video, more tech videos would be good.

[@benshew]

I wish they had some DR650 stuff. If they need a test bike I live in Seattle.

[@jonwoodworker]

You can find stuff for the DR650 everywhere, literally everything you could ever want. Companies have been making aftermarket parts for 27 yrs for it.

[@benshew]

@@jonwoodworker yeah I know, but they the company the video specifically was about doesn't and if I could I'd rather support a local business.

[@jonwoodworker]

@@benshew ProCycle should be your choice. Also, TST Industries in Florida makes some great DR650 stuff, mostly wiring, connectors, lights, and tail tidy items. Cogent is also USA made suspension products.

[@Cabooseified]

My dyslexia kicked in for a moment and thought the title was installing mood lighting as well on the TA. Ngl was very curious how one installs mood lighting on a motorcycle.

[@DorkintheRoad]

Maybe they should look into that. Could be an untapped market.

[@Cabooseified]

@@DorkintheRoad lmfao! 🤣 Red for race mode Blue for chill What color would adventure be though?

[@daschmoo]

I've been eyeing this bike. (Nice videos) I almost pulled the trigger last week on an order... As I see it, the bike is missing protection (skid plate, bars) and tubeless knoby tires with monitors. Not to mention hand guards. I love the $10 k price tag, but be honest ... With all the mods you've done, how much would person paying retail have to spend.

[@DorkintheRoad]

You'd end up buying crash protection and new tires with any bike. It sure is nice to start with one that only costs ten grand.

[@Cruiser61]

Is your crash guard one piece (top and bottom), and what brand is it. Thanks!😊

[@DorkintheRoad]

Two pieces. It's a Hepco and Becker from Motomachines

[@markchoitz443]

Lookin Good Ben, thanks for the updates, I'm in Corvallis - do they make house calls? Do they have a service dept in Kent?

[@DorkintheRoad]

They generally do not do house calls but you can go to their shop and Kent and they'll install everything for you.

[@Grasshoppa97]

Quick question- I got the TPMS for my Transalp and see that you mounted yours to the dash and not the bars. The plastic there looks almost like Teflon meaning that it looks like it does not want things to stick to it. How do you feel about the location now and why not put it on the bars? Thanks!

[@mbarr691]

@Ben do you happen to know what resistor they used on the Aurora lights? I bought a set from them but I can't get the main lights to come on. The ring lights come in and link to the turn signals but I can't get the main lights to work.

[@jonwoodworker]

I would love to get a good TPMS for a couple of my bikes. A few questions: how heavy is it on the valve stem and do you need to rebalance the wheels? Also, where are they made?

[@mrjoneseastend]

We English use PSI, our European neighbours use BAR, Dork!

[@nigelboyd1601]

Hi, for the P3 taillight connection, does anyone know what color corresponds from the cyclops controller to the Honda taillight connection? Thanks

[@johnneitzert2382]

Can you talk them into coming to Missouri and installing some lights on my Honda xr650l for free , I promise I won't video them !! You can come with them if you like !

[@stixx3969]

In all of yorur travels and camping, what critters have you had runs in with? Bears? Bigfoot? Lol....

[@DorkintheRoad]

Raccoons and birds mostly. We're pretty lucky around here, bear-wise. I've only ever seen a couple.

[@stixx3969]

@@DorkintheRoad I am looking at getting a 300L this spring. No long distance or camping. No real off road. I just want to explore the vast expanse of gravel roads here in farm country. What tires would you run for that?

[@killerx1307]

I was looking at the tubular hand guards you have. Will the Hippo Hands fit over those?

[@DorkintheRoad]

They fit great

[@TommyNitro]

What bikes do you currently have in the stable?

[@donaldmarcella1329]

Can you send me some info on the lift table. really need one

[@DorkintheRoad]

Harbor freight.

[@steveh545]

test light? volt meter? i'm clueless with electronics. How about a tutorial on how those doodads work? Only thing i know how to do with a voltmeter is check my battery, clueless on checking anything else.

[@DorkintheRoad]

Bold of you to assume I'm smart enough to work any of those things

[@steveh545]

@@DorkintheRoad so that makes at least 2 of us, lol. I'd bet there are some more of us wanting to learn. Maybe other vids on youtube, or the guys at Cyclops can do a little tutorial

[@jacobgibson9814]

Are you collabinh with Big Rock Moto? Hes doing something very similar

[@DorkintheRoad]

Nah. We talk from time to time but we're going different directions with our builds.

[@MotoGoato]

Nah ... the English don't really use BAR ... we use PSI too. I'm a 45 year old Englishman who's been riding for well over 20 years and I've never used BAR for tire pressures, always PSI 😉

[@bravokiloromeo1]

I thought you identified as a “dual sport” rider?

[@DorkintheRoad]

ADV bikes are technically dual sports but I ride pretty much anything I can take off road.

[@bravokiloromeo1]

Except the Norden! You abandoned that exceptional machine when you rediscovered your “dual sport” identity!

[@steveyaich8084]

Norden is a hack compared to the TransAlp! Dork upgraded, and did well to dump the Norden as his “dual sport!” You can’t even “real camp” on a Norden!

[@bravokiloromeo1]

Hilarious! Thanks for being excellent in the comments with humor referencing Dork rants! We all know you have to ride a Tenere if you want to “real camp.” PS. He should have sold the Tenere and kept the Norden!

[@easyfromtnbtw3555]

I have a new Transalp that’s clean if anyone wants to come put more parts on it, just sayin 😂

[@Kelly-oq9nh]

Best comment!