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Hi there. I just checked the link and it works fine for me. It's the main page of KKbike. You can then select your specific bike model. Cheers.

I would never put a K&N on an enduro bike except if it's for Supermoto/Street use, but on the Transalp 650 it's totally different. The airbox is very well designed, very large area, and uses the glovebox under the seat as a prechamber. The air crosses the filter with very low speed and pressure, unlike my DR 650 that has an airbox a lot smaller with a foam oiled airfilter which requires very frequent cleaning. I opened my Transalp 650 engine to replace the countershaft when the engine had 100.000kms, it had a K&N airfilter for the previous 80.000kms, several offroad travels to Morocco, and a lot of offroad in my area which is pretty dry and dusty. Everything looked brand new, pistons, cylinders, valves seats, not a single scratch. But again, I wouldn't put a K&N on my DR 650, but I'll definitely put one on any Transalp 650, even for hard offroad in the desert.

Hi there! Thank you very much! In fact it's even easier and faster on the 650, as you don't need to take out the side fairings. Also there is even less dirt going inside the airbox, as it uses the glovebox under the seat as a prechamber. I wish I had a 650 at hand to show it, but I will do a video about it as soon as I get one!

@@coastrider8881 Am the lucky owner of a TA 650/2005 & a Crosstourer DCT/2019. My 650 just clocked 110000km & been in my ownership for 12good year. Do most of My riding in arctic climates of Scandinavia… Great bike. Looking forward to Your future 650 footage. The Power Of Dreams ❤️

@@Alexanderpaal67 Amazing bikes and beautiful area to enjoy riding, although very cold! 😂😂

Thanks mate, you'll certainly enjoy it!

I've seen in the pictures that the DNA covers more surface, but the cotton folds are not as deep as in the K&N, so not sure which one have a bigger effective area. Visually I have noticed that the paper and cotton airfilters with deeper folds seems also to retain better the dirt, but maybe it's just a perception. The filter cost me 75€ on Ebay, which is the same price as the DNA. I mainly choose the K&N because I already had good experiences with it on other bikes, but maybe in the future I'll try the DNA. Cheers!

Thanks a lot mate! More videos coming soon, cheers!

Thank you very much! I totally forgot to weight the bars before fitting them 😂😂 Actually on family vacations, more videos coming soon! Cheers mate!

Cheers!

Hi there, I'm talking about old Africa Twins pre-2005. But most of them only need the superpinion if the countershaft have too much wear due to high mileage. The main problem is with old Transalps 650 and 700, in which the countershaft splines get worn out a lot faster due to poor design or bad quality.

That would be nice, cheers!

Indeed they are, cheers!

Yep, they're very good. With similar pattern I've tried on my Transalps the Metzeler Enduro 3 Sahara, the Heidenau K60, and these Mitas E07+. Till now the Mitas are my favourite for all kind of terrain. But they are also the most difficult to mount on the rim. Cheers!

Nope, it's a fresh video

Thanks for the tip! Cheers!

A stock 15 teeth with a 49 teeth rear sprocket.

They are both good bikes. 650 is better for offroad and roads in bad conditions, 700 is more powerful, stable and comfortable for smooth roads. Cheers!

Interesting. Will it be an improvement compared to stock? And also, did you find any better solution? On my 650 the progressive springs and 7,5W oil made a good improvement over stock. Cheers!

Yep, stock header. Cheers!

@@coastrider8881 Okay so I bought a '91 RSE (SP43B) the other day... It has twin exhaust!? Is this normal? Can I just put 2 arrow exhaust mufflers on, will that help it to breathe? It starts with no choke and isn't smooth running at all. Main jets 150, pilot jet 47.5 and NO AIRBOX OR FILTER lol! I've ordered an airbox...

All RS and RSE come with twin mufflers. I replaced mine with a single Arrow muffler, huge loss of weight ! I think it's shown in the video.

Hi, I'm sorry, but the translator couldn't tell what you mean, anyone can translate?

Hi! The link is in the description, cheers!

Hi! Thank you very much for your interesting and detailed advice. You do not need to delete it, as I think it's a worthy opinion. As I explain in the description of my first video this is not a travel vlog. The only purpose of this channel is to share information that may be useful for motorcyclists. All the videos in this channel are related to motorcycle, maintenance, modifications, reviews, travels... The reason I started the Algerian serie is because I couldn't find much information before my travel and I thought it could be useful to publish these videos to help other bike riders with some information. On this specific travel I couldn't get much good quality footage. Sometimes for technical reasons, like a dead battery, others because I was sick as I got a very strong conjunctivitis when I was in the middle of the desert and had to drive several hours on a very bad road half blinded before I could be treated, and very often because I just wanted to enjoy the trip whithout bothering about getting footage for CZcams. In my next travel I'd like to spend more time getting better footage and propper videos of the country, but again, this is not a travel vlog nor I'm a youtuber. I'd also love to visit your country at some point, as I'm sure there are amazing things to see and wonderful people. Have a great day!

@@coastrider8881 Thank you for your explanation...I'm sorry didn't know 🫣 You are most welcome...but never ever come to Saudi Arabia in Summer 😂... It's unpleasant weather..... Even us we can't go out the city because of the Heat....the winter time amazing you will love it.... Wish all the best...💐🤲🏻 Thanks again for your reply

Thanks for your insight! Appart from big cities, restaurants were closed everywhere. But late at night a few grills/barbecue places usually open, and they are very good! I will definitely return to Algeria, best people I've ever met!

Well, it's definitely how they look. With similar modifications the 650 is better in offroad and roads in bad condition, while the 700 have more power, is more stable, and the seat is better for long stretches of smooth road. It all depends what you're using the bike to.

130/80- 17. Cheers!

Hi there! Sorry, I forgot. Just measured it and it's M14x1.5. The AT engine guard looks awesome on the 650, unfortunately it doesn't fit the 700 because of the side fairing.

@@coastrider8881 Thanks heaps man!

I have answered to your other comment. Unfortunately I don't have a solution, yet...

The shock may seem the same as the 650, but it have different reference number and probably different inner settings. The 700 have definitely stiffer suspension than the 650, and is worst on potholes. I've improved slightly the front with a 7,5W oil, and loosened the rear shock preload, but still more uncomfortable on bad roads than the 650. Maybe progressive springs would be a solution, but haven't tried yet.

@@coastrider8881Oh i forgot to mention. I've tried the hyperpro progressive spring. The Bike is much more stable and sporty but it gets even more uncomfortable so i went back to stock spring. Next thing i will try the YSS shock with rebound adjustment or a more expensive one if i can afford it.

@@nikosf3n Have you considered trying the 650 shock? As I said, it have a different reference number than the one in the 700.

Maybe you are able to try the rear shock from your father's bike on your 700. That would be extremely interesting to feel the difference.

​@nikosf3n, that's interesting, I was about to buy hyperpros for front and rear. In what way did it make it more uncomfortable? I'm hoping to go off-road a bit more and thought the progressive springs would improve that...

An increase of 30% is HUGE. If you increased the rear tire width by 30% it would be 170 instead of 130, go figure! A lot of factors intervene in the wear of the splines, but unfortunately the Transalps 650 and 700 suffer from a faster wear than they should, and it's even worst if you use them a lot offroad or in the city. This sprocket is the best prevention, put it before it's too late. I've had to replace the countershaft on my first Transalp (I did it myself), so I know the amount of work and money required to repair. I've also had another 650, now a 700, and an Africa Twin 750, and seen dozen of them when looking for a good one. Believe me, you absolutely need to put a superpinion first thing on your bike.

@@coastrider8881 Thank you for your well meant advice. I read a lot about this on the German AT forum. The consensus seems to be that while it is a wear part, it’s life can be prolonged by proper use. Which means using the original sprocket, which is supposedly softer and sacrificial to the shaft, keeping enough chain slack and not accelerating at less than 3000 rpm. There are several senior members there with high mileage on their engines, following these recommendations and have no problems what so ever. Personally, I have the feeling that rust is quite possibly another major factor. With rust of course easily worn off. And once wear has started, wear will only accelerate, because the sprocket will start riding an eccentric path on the shaft, which will only exacerbate wear. I regularly oil the output shaft. To do so, I cut a hole into the sprocket cover for access.

This is true for the AT and old Transalp 600, but unfortunately the Transalps 650 and 700 have a notoriously weaker countershaft. It's even worst on the 700 that uses the same part as the 650 but have more power, torque and weight. On the AT and Transalp 600 the superpinion is a solution for high mileage bike which start to have some wear. On the Transalps 650 and 700 it's an absolute necessity to put it as soon as you can. The only downside is with the superpinion, appart from costing double than the stock sprocket, the chain wear slightly faster. But all of that is still a lot cheaper than replacing the countershaft. Specifically on the 650, by adding the superpinion you virtually got an undestructible bike, as this is the only weak point on a well maintained bike.

An amazing bike, and the Wiseco piston definitely improves it. Cheers!

Hi! In the description of the video you have a link to the manufacturer. You can buy it there or find a list of resellers in different countries. Cheers!

Hi man! That is an imposible question to answer, as there are a lot of models and years of production. Some engines are more reliable, than others, and in my opinion the peak of quality on the most sold motorcycles was achieved in the '90s, later on the quality started to go down to reduce costs, except on very expensive top of the range models which duplicated their price instead of reducing the quality. Look at the price of a new Honda Fireblade compared to average wages, and then do the same with the new price of the original 900 Fireblade with the same year average wages. With that being said, after owning, and abusing, dozens of bikes, and having dismantled or repaired a few other dozens, at the moment I'm sticking with Honda and Suzuki. But again, keep in mind I usually buy bikes with 10+ years, and models that have proved to be reliable, so I have no clue which new bikes are more reliable, but you can get a good taste when going to a dealership and check the quality of plastics, metals, paint and the overall enginering of the bike, not only the looks. They all look good now, even the chinese bikes. Cheers!

@@coastrider8881 very very thankyou sir, for your valuable feedback 🙌,, greets from India 🇮🇳

Hi there! the average fuel consumption is not very useful, as it depends a lot on the way you ride and the type of roads you're usually on. My average consumption was reduced by around 0,2 l/100kms roughly. I drive often on small roads in a sporty way, so my consumption is usually around 6l/100kms. Shockingly, I had a better average consumption on my Transalp 650, despite being carbureted. But I still need to try some things on my 700, like a k&n airfilter and other mods. Cheers!

@@coastrider8881 Of course... I meant how much did your consumption lower after cat removal :) Well that is something. What is your average range with one tank currently?

Around 280kms, but I usually refill at 250/260. For my algerian trip I knew a couple of legs would be over 300kms whithout fuel, so I just brought a cheap 5 liters fuel canister. You can also buy a big 4/5 liters bottle of water, empty it (watering plants for example) refill it with fuel, use it as soon as your tank is half empty and dump it after (in a garbage can). No real need to install gigantic tanks on the bikes, as most of the time they're fuel stations everywhere.

Hi man! I don't know in your place, but here the Dunlop Trailmax Raid is 50% more expensive than the Mitas E07+. Also the thread is not as deep, so not sure how it would work on mud or sand. I'm very happy with the Mitas. In the next Algeria video I'll show how it works on soft sand, with my heavy bike. Cheers!

Thank you. I like to make my bikes fit my use as much as possible, in a budget friendly way if I can. There is a lot of information on the internet, but you have to do your homeworks to understand what would work better for you, and sometimes think out of the box. I share what I did in case the experience may be useful for others. Cheers!

Hi, not sure what the request is, but I'm not in Algeria anymore. This was a month ago.

Finalement les Transalp ça passe partout pour deux fois rien. Ça vaut franchement le coup!

Yes, and I love them!

@@coastrider8881 but is it normal? There aren’t damage by that?

It depends where they come from and how loud and frequent they are. In extreme situations it can damage a valve. Did you change something on the bike that increased the popping and crackles? It's hard to tell whithout testing the bike. If you are worry about it you should bring the bike to a good mechanic, but the Transalps 650 and 700 are prone to pops due to the PAIR system.

No idea, I'll try to check

Glad to know! During my stay I only saw 4 or 5 big bikes, mostly sportbikes, but they all belonged to Algerians working in Europe and were all on european plates. I crossed two adventure bikes on my way to the return boat, they were equipped for travel. On the way back, my bike was the only one on the boat.

@@coastrider8881 and this is from last year even czcams.com/video/MxpzZrK0QyI/video.htmlsi=Y8XaClNGe_wO7tH-

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Thanks man! If you get a Transalp I'm sure that you are going to enjoy it A LOT!

Hi there! For your use I would definitely choose a Transalp 650. The 700 is very capable for offroad, but the 650 is definitely better, which will be your main use. Cheers!

Thanks for you'r reply! May I ask what makes the 650 better? Griund clearence, suspension...?

@@niladaliaibarrola Less weight, front 21" wheel, slightly more ground clearance and front suspension travel, more fuel range for long travel legs, less electronics (carburated instead of injection, and a lot less sensors). The 700 have more overall comfort, more power at any rpm, and the ABS model can be handy on slippery roads likes the ones I encountered in Algeria.

Hi man! I'm definitely including more riding footage, but the audio was messed up, so I'll try to make it watchable for everybody.

Hi! It is the same cut header shown in the other video, but with more dents now 😂😂😂😂 I didn't need to rejet. I got better performances and less consumption. I live at sea level altitude, but even crossing the Atlas in Morocco didn't have any problem. Cheers!

Hola, pueden ser muchas cosas. Has probado con la segunda llave codificada? Cuando pones el contacto se oye la bomba de gasolina durante un par de segundos? La luz del HISS se queda encendida con el contacto puesto?

That's why checking and replacing the sprocket is the very first thing I do when buying an old Transalp or Africa Twin. I whish the supersprocket existed when I got my first Transalp, that would have saved the countershaft on my 650. Instead I had to fully open the engine to replace it.

Hi! All the bolts on any motorcycle needs to be tightened to a specific torque according to the workshop manual. But I only care about that for engine moving parts, or even brakes or suspension bolts. The bolts on this oil change doesn't require much tightening, in fact too much would strip the engine case. Just tighten lightly with small spanners, and whithout going crazy. If it's important for you, please consider buying a good workshop manual. That would be your best tool, and the torques are specified for each bolt. Cheers.