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Buying 1989 Honda XLV 600 Transalp
[03.04.2008]

Today I went to Kjustendil to see a motorcycle and probably buy it. The motorcycle has to be 1990 XLV 600, but as it turns out later, build year according to frame serial number is 1989. After closer look of the motorcycle I found the following things:

Some of the plastics need to be repaired (on the inside, outside paint looks very good)

Small dent on the left side of the fuel tank, otherwise no rust inside

Front and rear tyres need replacement

Chain and sprokets in good condition

Starting cold with ease

Loosing rear cylider when tested, but when filled with fuel the problem gone. I'll keep my eyes on that CDIs

Top case in good shape

All electrical parts working

Engine producing full power according to me - 150km/h easy achievable, probably will touch 170km/h

Fuel consumption (80km test ride) 5,5-6l/100km (with carburateur and air filter maintenance will improve, I think)

Small vibrations

Valve adjustment needs to be done

All bearings are ok

Very stable road behaviour

Here are some pictures I took afted the 80km trip back home:

Soon the bike will have license plate and will be fully serviced... summer comes, the beach is calling... :)