hansdeckers wrote: Hi David,
Is your African Twin the same year/model ? Which technical problems you faced with your bike ?
This bike should be the first 750 model Africa Twin.
My bike is a 94/95 model. Now with 230,000 kms on the clock.
Africa Twins are extremely reliable.
The "only" problems are with
1. the fuel pump failing &
2. the regulator;
3. & most riders end up replacing the rear shock with a rebuildable one.
My bike is set up with full YSS suspension (front & back) & it handles brilliantly loaded up; & the faster you go the better it handles.
Regulators last approx 2 years, & if you don’t pick up on them being faulty you could end up replacing batteries / CDIs / fuses / light bulbs... I know from good experience in Laos 4 yrs ago when I tried to ride it out but it fried most things electrical between Oudom Xai & Luang Namtha.
The fuel pump can be replaced with a 350 baht Mitsubishi car one, so no great problem.
My bike is fitted with a "fail proof" aircraft fuel pump that cost about 1,000 baht from the USA.
The important thing about the one for sale is the rego with the original Africa Twin engine & frame nos!
The bike should be completely reliable with so few kms on the clock & I reckon it is a collector’s item in that original pristine condition!