Hello, thank you very much! 😊 Where are you based? Do you ride in Scotland much? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Hello 😊 Thank you for your comment. I do like the look of all 3 colours… but it is definitely white for me. My brother is wearing a “polite” jacket and my Dad has a Harley Davidson high vis on over his jacket. Have you ridden in Scotland?

Ah, couldn't make it out on the vid. In dutch "police" is written "politie", hence my confusion. Never been to Scotland, but it's on my bucket list. Currently riding an NX500 but test riding the Transalp next week. Pretty sure it'll be my next bike. In stylish gray 😂

Thank you very much!

Thank you very much! 😊

Honda XL750P Transalp - Very nice ! ❤

@twintech100 Thank you, it’s a fantastic bike! What do you ride?

Hello 👋 Since making this video - Yes I have had a centre stand fitted, along with a few other optional extras. I will be making “part 2” video soon 😊 What optional extras do you have on your bike?

Hello 👋 thank you for your comment. I guess they are not for everyone, all down to personal preference I guess. Do you wear any high viz? Also what do you ride? 😊

It will go live next week 😊 I think I was very lucky to pay so little and get a complete bike which seems to be in relatively good conditions (mostly) 🙏 How far along are you with it now? All complete?

Hello 👋 He certainly looks after us 😊 it was an amazing few days with my brother and my dad 😊 Where are you based?

Hello 😊 Thank you so much for your feedback! I hope I am easy to follow and understand. Out of interest, where are you based?

That sounds great! 😊 I have heard nothing but good things about the CB500X. I did look at one before the Transalp, but the Transalp suited me a little more as it is a bigger bike. Which Royal Enfield would you go for? They do some great looking bikes. The black does look brilliant, but I do like them all. 😊

@TyresNTorque It's a 2018 cb500x but is getting hammered by the gale force winds and sea spray parked where I live. Need a completely blacked bike with zero chrome. Shotgun 650 or Scram 411 are current favourites. The guerilla looks nice, but the fuel tank is too small to be useful. I've yet to go south to do any test rides. Also need used as cheaper! Need a bike that thinks it's a land-rover

Ohh no, where are you based? I do love the look of the Scram 👌 But I do like the look of most of their bikes to be honest. I have never ridden a Royal Enfield though but I have sat on a super meteor. It was like sitting in an arm chair 👌 Very comfortable! Maybe not a bike for being next to the coast though 😞

@@TyresNTorque Shetland, always windy. Perhaps not the best place to be a biker!

Ohh wow. That’s very remote 😳 I presume it’s not a long trip round the island? Do you have any trips planned?

Thank you for this Dylan 😊 After a bit of reading there is also a push rod adjustment I believe, so I will certainly check both before pulling the clutch cover off.

Thank you for this 😊 I knew I would pronounce something wrong at some point 😂 I presume you are based in Scotland?

@@TyresNTorque a little bit north of Inverness

That’s amazing! So many nice places and roads not far from you 😊 Do you have a favourite location / road to ride?

@@TyresNTorque Never had a bike, but since retiring it's crossed my mind. Something like a Honda super cub 125 for fine days, and my level of expertise.

I haven’t ridden a super cub before, they look cool though 😊 As long as it puts a smile on your face (which I am sure it will) then that’s all that matters 😊

Best to be seen 😊 Have you ridden up in Scotland?

Thank you

Haha, hopefully they will be an easy fix. Looking forward to getting started 😊

I’m pleased with what it is like after a good clean 🧽 😊 I have found a few websites which sell everything for the VX but as you say, some bits are not cheap. I’m not sure how much I will have to rebuild / swap out yet as I’m not doing a full strip and rebuild. But most likely I will need more parts. So far I have ordered an oil filter and oil, just to get things kicked off. But I want to get the bike actually moving first 😂

A lot… 46000 😳 but from what I hear this isn’t too much for this motor? Tyres seem ok which I am a little surprised by. But if it’s a keeper I will probably change them out for new ones 😊

It'll be fun and hopefully not cost too much

Hopefully not but we will have to see. I think I will start with the clutch (if that’s the issue) to hopefully get the bike moving on its own 😂😳

@@TyresNTorque I agree that sort of problem can cost peanuts to solve, or it can be a big problem, best to find out first.

It will be the next video 😊 I hope it’s a cheap and easy fix, but I also hope it is something a little more technical which I can learn from 😊 I just hope it isn’t something I can’t fix 😂

I don’t think I will have to rebuild the engine but we will see as the project goes on 😊 What year of VX do you have? How many miles have you covered?

Hello 😊 Thank you very much for the feedback. I really appreciate it. I agree, the more layers you can use the better! I haven’t used the litelok before but I have just purchased another bike so I do need another lock. I will have a look at that 😊 Sorry to hear the KTM was stolen, did you ever hear back about its location? Nice choice on the replacement! 😊

Hello 😊 It seems to be a healthy motor but I guess I will find out for sure when the clutch is sorted (if that is the issue). I presume the fork is too soft?

Hello 👋 Yes decreasing preload does make the suspension slightly softer and I will let the bike sit slightly lower, but it also makes the bike easier to bottom out. It is worth noting that making your rear suspension too soft without adjusting the fork to match, can change the fork angle and can change the bikes handling characteristics. However softer suspension makes the bike less stable and it will squat more under acceleration and lean forwards more under braking. If you are wanting to lower the bike I would start with a lower seat 😊

@@TyresNTorque thank you very much for the answer...yesterday i tried a brand new transalp..i m ridi g chopper for a couple of years..seat heights are completely different and my feet hardly touch the ground and i did nt feel safe as i do with my chopper..i thought maybe it may lower the seat height if i soften the rear suspension..yes there is an original lower seat from honda but they just make the sponge or whatsoever inside the seat a bit thinner which will in return cause a bit discomfort..

My only concern is about riding in heavy traffic ,start ,stop ones...

I’m not sure how comfortable the lower seats are in comparison to the standard ones but I too would say they are probably not as comfortable due to having less padding. It may be worth asking at Honda if there are other options to lower the bike, such as a different suspension linkage? It might also be worth booking in a test ride at Honda and asking them to reduce the preload to the minimum and you can try it out?

@@TyresNTorque unfortunately even the bikes are not easily available even if u pay the whole money,it is so hard to find a test bike...in fact i was waiting for a brand new cruiser bike from honda but i was informed that they r not planning to bring them here in turkey...i m in search for a good bike ,reliable ones so i m looking for the brand new japanese bikes..i was in between vulcan s and transalp though they belong to completely different types..but i never felt vulcan s a true cruiser...but the seat height issue about transalp makes me think a bit more...

Hello 😊 Thank you very much for your comment. I presume you ride aggressively? 2000 miles doesn’t seem like much to be half worn 🤔 I do think they are a very good set of tyres. I would have certainly had another set. However I have just fitted a set of Continental TKC70s and they are absolutely brilliant so far. I am hoping to do a review on them when I have covered a couple of thousand miles 😊 Hopefully that will be sooner rather than later 😊 Have you got any tyres in mind for when you need new ones?

@TyresNTorque I don't ride real aggressively, but I weigh about 240 pounds, so rear tires aren't my friend for longevity. That also might be why they seem to do well for me, even in looser materials in the roads. My brother complained about traction one day, and he probably only weighs about 160. I was looking at the battleax tires and some other more aggressive tires, but they're very expensive, and I know they're not going to last long. So I can't decide, really. I am considering selling the TA and maybe moving into a T7 or ATAS, so I might not even have to worry about it 😆

Wow! Have you had it from new? 😃 They are a brilliant bike!

@@TyresNTorque Yes, sure have. Only done 80,000 km on this one, but I have owned two others as well, that I would have clocked up another 100,000 km on. Now have a new 750 Transalp too. Also a great bike!

That’s amazing! They are such fantastic bikes. I love my 750, maybe the best bike I have ridden 😊 The only down side to it is because I love it so much, I won’t risk damaging it. So I don’t ride it off road even though it is more than capable 😂

Do you see many people wearing these @JockBiker?

@@TyresNTorque on occasion. Generally older riders. Many with an IAM sticker on there screen…

I don’t see many people riding with them at all. It certainly does seem to be a sensitive topic with riders. Do you wear any kind of high viz when riding?

To be honest I have been very pleased with the standard shock and fork. But I am maybe not asking much from them in terms of aggressive riding or riding off road. Have you upgraded yours?

Lol, sorry, I just figured it out watching the rest of the video! 😀

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Hello from the UK 🇬🇧 Thank you very much for the feedback! I hope you found this video useful. Do you use a camera when you are riding? 😊

These are the genuine Honda fog lights 😊 Great piece of kit.

Fantastic bike! What do you ride?

It’s a fantastic place for a picture. I have only ridden up that way once though, I definitely need to make another trip up there 😊

Hello 🤔 Unfortunately I cannot fit my helmet (size L/XL) and my wife’s (size S/M) in at the same time. Maybe 2 small helmets would but not ours together. Both of our helmets are HJC C70s. I hope this helps 😊 Please subscribe

@@TyresNTorque thanks for your answer, definitely it is a good option comparing the classic metal box which i don't like too much😅

@TheLeo6890 Anytime 😊 Which metal box do you have please?

Hello 👋 Thank you for your comment. I too wear a bright coloured helmet (white) and being on a bright white bike with gold wheels probably helps too 😂 I don’t see many people wearing them. I see more horse riders wearing them to be honest. I’m glad you enjoyed the video 😊 thank you for the feedback! What do you ride?

I’ve got a vfr800 a fireblade and a hd roadking. The blade is up for sale now had a leg problem which now prevents me using it. Also getting old 😂😂

@@inverles Nice 😊 and ohh no! Will you be replacing the Fireblade with another bike?

@@TyresNTorque No plans too. My wife keeps saying I only need one bike anyway 😂😂

You need a spare one though, right? 😂

Hello. Thank you for your comment, if you check the user manual (located under the seat) you will see this fork is adjustable. All of the information in this video came from that manual.

@@TyresNTorque hey man, you are right. The manual says that. It is a weird ass system... and half the websites says the bike does not have adjustment. What a weird thing. Sorry

No problem at all 😊 What do you ride?

Hello from the UK 🇬🇧 thank you for letting me know 😊 I am glad you found this video useful! Have you decided to buy some? Please subscribe 😊

@@TyresNTorque Si! Los compré hace poco por Wallapop a alguien que no quiso ponerlos en su moto por muy buen precio. Una pregunta, con lo deflectores de abajo venían unas pegatinas negras, sabes para qué son? Yo no les he visto utilidad. Por lo demás ha sido fácil de instalar en la moto, lo único que veo un poco menos práctico es que vengan con adhesivo... Si luego las quieres quitar se quedará la marca, supongo.

@@jesuscarrion4986 great! And yes that is a downside I guess, but I’m not too worried about that as I don’t plan on removing them. They do a very good job combined with the upper deflectors and the taller screen 😊 Mine didn’t come with any black stickers 🤔 What do the stickers look like?

Hello Charlie 👋 Does they never turn off unless you press cancel? Are you moving when you are testing them out?

@@TyresNTorque Hello Chap, yes mine don’t seem to turn off at all, I’m moving while testing. I’ve not tried that obligatory ‘turn it off an on again’ trick yet but I’ll try this week.

I would try that and just double check the settings. After that it might need a trip to Honda. Hopefully it’s an easy fix. Sorry I can’t be of help here 😳 Out of interests what colour do you have? Any optional extras?

I’ll let you know how I get on! I’ve got the black with quick shifter and heated grips. I’m planning some engine guards, skid plate and and a slip on I think - Any thoughts on exhausts? 🤔

Thank you 😊 And sounds great! How do you find the quick shifter? I really like the look of the SC project Rally or the Akrapovic (probably spelt wrong) but I have read good things about Black Widow, Arrow and others too. Personally I’m not keen on the high exhaust, I like the ones that sit low like the standard one. I’m tempted by the SC project but I’m still looking at others 😊 Are you keen on any?

Thank you very much 😊

I hope you enjoy your trip 😊 I presume you are staying in Glencoe? There are some great roads that way with fantastic views 😊 Do you plan on going anywhere else?

@@TyresNTorque Yeah camping in Glencoe, will attempt a couple of loops to Oban and Glenfinnan viaduct hopefully.

@@cakey8399 Please let me know how you get on 😊 I hope you had some nice weather like we did 🙏☀️ Is it just the 2 of you going?

@@TyresNTorque will do, hoping to get some video of the trip. Will stick it up if I can hone my mediocre editing skills. Yeah just the two days for me, kids back to school that week. My mate from Leeds will be camping a second night

Ahh ok and that sounds good. Please can you send me a link if you put something together? 😊

Hello 👋 Thank you for your comment. I’m glad you are loving it 😊 What bike do you have? Thank you very much for the feedback, I hope you enjoy my videos, please subscribe 😊

@@TyresNTorque I have a Kawasaki ER650, my first big bike, did my DAS on a BMW F850GS and loved it, if money was no object I'd have one of those. Already subscribed

@@cakey8399 Thank you for subscribing😊 It’s a huge help in growing my channel. I learnt on a 750GS and I almost purchased an 850. Such a fantastic bike 😊 How do you find the ER650 in comparison? I haven’t ridden one before.

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