African Twin Lovers,here the specs

[ATwin]

wow shoot up to 21k for 1st hand bike.....then i must keep my bike lor.

[alvinten]

i feel like getting a AT but roughly whats the priceline is set at?? like for example a 750 CC with original black design... which year is it from ??

[yappiez]

anyone can enlighten me why this bike is so popular?

[Y-Head]

Hi guys....say if u are planning to go riding in Malaysia or may be up north on

an AT and going ALONE....what are the "neccessary"(other than

money, passport, towel, spare bike, bla bla bla...) items / spare parts for the

bike that are advicible to bring...are ATs break down prone..

[At.MaDNess]

I been riding AT for nearly a year now n I love every sec when riding it but still no chance for trip so maybe someday soon.Anyway the most important is to bring a spare fuel pump.ATs are famous for their fuel pump failures but can be easily changed. Can either choose original one or the Mitsubishi one which is more cheaper and durable too.

Spare tubes are advisable since it uses spoke rims and a few fuses.

Don't worry as ATs are proven to be very reliable bike and its engine is bullet proof as long as the engine oil is sufficient.

Other useful info can be found @at-asia.com

So wat are u guys waiting for? Go get one! :bouncefire:

[Y-Head]

Originally posted by At.MaDNess@Sep 6 2005, 07:04 AM

Anyway the most important is to bring a spare fuel pump.ATs are famous for their fuel pump failures but can be easily changed.

But i heard this problem no more for ATs after 2000?...

[Y-Head]

Originally posted by At.MaDNess@Sep 6 2005, 07:04 AM

Don't worry as ATs are proven to be very reliable bike and its engine is bullet proof

This i have to agree...

[quick789]

I am riding an AT for 28months.

I like it very much, because it is so PRACTICAL!!

And it never complain, and just keeps pulling strong, like a donkey.

 

It going to be like a Mini Clubman's or Volkswagon beetle's class.

A never ending machine!!

[At.MaDNess]

Originally posted by Y-Head@Sep 6 2005, 09:49 PM

But i heard this problem no more for ATs after 2000?...

Well im not sure abt tat coz mine is registered in 2003 and my fuel pump fail on me at 50k++.Honda have rectify the problem and I heard the newer original fuel pumps have some sort of markings on it.This im not too sure.For me I've change to a Misubitshi one coz its much cheaper and been using it for 30K+ already.

 

And yes quick789 I think the same way you do.Although it lose out on power compared to other enduro bikes but it’s fun, practical, comfortable, economical and most importantly it oozes character!!!

[kokheng78]

What is the symptoms when the fuel pump is failing on you? and how to change it?

[Y-Head]

Originally posted by kokheng78@Sep 8 2005, 04:23 PM

What is the symptoms when the fuel pump is failing on you? and how to change it?

Ya...i want to know too...and what is this Misubitshi pump?.. is it meant for the

ATs...i heard that should ur pump fail...u just top up ur tank to full and it will

still work(till u get to a bike shop)...is that true?

[At.MaDNess]

Originally posted by kokheng78@Sep 8 2005, 04:23 PM

What is the symptoms when the fuel pump is failing on you? and how to change it?

Usually there is no symptoms.The fuel pump will juz fail on you You will know its the fuel pump problem when ur bike wouldnt move even though there is still petrol in ur tank...During my case,everytime the bike stalls I juz wait for abt 5 to 10 mins before restarting it back again.I do this repeatedly until I get to the motorshop.

The Mitsubishi pump is juz a cheap alternative way to fix it.Its for cars actually but thank god ATs can use.Juz need some simple modifications.Easy to DIY!

[cxcx]

Here's a little trick which I've used to keep the fuel pump working.

 

I alway leave my fuel c*** on RESERVE setting and fill up my tank based on the mileage indicated (meaning when I reach about 250-300km, I'd go fill up). In this case, the pump doesn't ever encounter the 'empty' state, where there's no fuel to pump. The fuel pump working during the 'empty' state, means the motor is spinning without load, and there's no fuel to cool the pump, thus, causing the brushes to burn out and fouling the pump.

 

I've already reached 40+k on my mileage, and the fuel pump is still working.

 

Hope this is helpful to the rest of the AT riders out there.

[cxcx]

re: query on the original handlebar for AT

 

By the way, does any AT rider out there have a good condition original handlebar to sell? Please drop me a message? Many thanks!

[limbat]

Originally posted by yappiez@Sep 1 2005, 02:47 PM

anyone can enlighten me why this bike is so popular?

I just saw a group of 4-5 of this AT up in Hatyai on Sat morning. Cheee sure looks ... fun nehhh...........

[limbat]

I forgot to mentioned they are all from SG wif SG licence plates..........

[burningacid]

hi guys, just curious, can the seat height of AT be lowered? as in can adjust the suspension so that at least my feet can touch more of the ground..

 

planning to upgrade to class 2 and get an AT, but i've tried sitting on one and seems like it very tall.. can hardly push forward or reverse.. im only 1.7 and ard 54kg, will i be too light for the bike??

[glennlee79]

Despite its wt at 200+kg. The bike is very nimble on the move. very easy to handle. and u wont feel it's wt when doing corner. Very fun bike. so burning acid, no problem to ur wt, u can sure handle that beast. as for the ht, the suspension can be adjusted but i'm not sure it's advisable. me no expert.

[burningacid]

Originally posted by glennlee79@Sep 12 2005, 07:39 PM

Despite its wt at 200+kg. The bike is very nimble on the move. very easy to handle. and u wont feel it's wt when doing corner. Very fun bike. so burningacid, no problem to ur wt, u can sure handle that beast. as for the ht, the suspension can be adjusted but i'm not sure it's advisable. me no expert.

hmm.. im not afraid of its handling on the go, just scared that no strength to push the bike forward or reverse the bike stationary.. esp if my legs not long enuff to stablise..

[quick789]

My original fuel pump lasted 13000km only.

I always put it in reserve, always!

There are some symtom, like the engine cut off while idling.

At first, it was once a month, then soon once a week, then to 2 per week, then 3.

But it ok, just wait for a few second, can start and ride again.

So i get it change to Mitsubishi one. And it running till now (59500km)

 

AT is fat and slow, but due to it a V-Twin, this guy pull a hefty 200kg(me+pillion+luggage) up to Cameron or Genting easily!!

 

[chrislayer]

Originally posted by limbat@Sep 11 2005, 03:44 PM

I just saw a group of 4-5 of this AT up in Hatyai on Sat morning. Cheee sure looks ... fun nehhh...........

With a machine like dat, u can even reach Cambodia...am i right?

[ATwin]

Originally posted by chrislayer@Sep 13 2005, 08:07 PM

With a machine like dat, u can even reach Cambodia...am i right?

Chrislayer>>Cambodia no problem at all...there are pple like M-techik MR Chan has explore to vietnam before. I thought u got ur Vara already...maybe u can try your big monster there. Hope oneday i could visit Angkor Wat .....

 

Glennlee>> how abt that......wlecome back to singapore after your NZ trip...long time no c....

[chrislayer]

Originally posted by ATwin@Sep 13 2005, 10:21 PM

Chrislayer>>Cambodia no problem at all...there are pple like M-techik MR Chan has explore to vietnam before. I thought u got ur Vara already...maybe u can try your big monster there. Hope oneday i could visit Angkor Wat .....

Yeah, true dude...But gotta go for short trips like k.l, penang or Haadyai first before the big "C"(Cambodia)..haha:thumb:

[glennlee79]

Atwin>> Sorry bro, i think i'll be out for a moment liao leh. Getting married soon. Now saving all my $ for my reno & wedding liao. maybe nextime u bring me there lah ok. u will be my mentor.

[ATwin]

Glennlee>> finally settle down...so where is ur new flat. Hope that u still can tour with ur bike after married just like me...heheee...pemission granted..