great airbox tip. Keen to try positive pressure on my 890AR somehow. In your riding experience in Australia, generally speaking, do you reckon most filters get dusty from following others or dust being churned up from your own back tyre?
If you're bombing motos on a mx bike by yourself, the filters can get dirty just from all the dirt blasting around, railing ruts and turning back on yourself in tight corners. Generally speaking though, if you're riding solo on flat dusty roads (adventure style) then your filter should not be dusting itself. If it is, the airbox design is seriously flawed - just like the Warhorse. I didn't do this mod for a power increase, I did it so the airbox can access clean air - not buffeting dusty air coming off the back wheel. The added boost in power is simply a virtue of the filter now drawing a better flow of cleaner air. It's that simple.
Do yourself a favour and get the Rottweiler air box. 10hp increase, and way better protection for the motor. It feels like taking the gag of a fighting dog, she can finally bark and run properly!!
@@hansenallan84 theyre developing a bad rep in australia. They flex too much under load and have poor manufacturing so are letting dust in and dusting motors and voiding warranties
Best thing you can do on the 890AR is to fit the Powerparts prefilter and fit the plugs for the 2 drain holes, crazy how much dust gets sucked through those 2 drain holes, from the back wheel. I also run the funnel web air filter, dust actually gets past the temperature paper filter, very dusty here in South Africa.
Interesting , this is why it’s good to talk to people who run in different conditions . I would not of thought so in depth about the air filter if I had not watched you riding in those talcum powder roads you have in Australia .
Adam, I work for a Filtration company- we always talk about a filtration train (multiple filters of different grades, coarser to finer) where the coarser filters protect the final filters. Each filter cuts down on the particulate load going through the next filter. You can then remove/clean the coarse filter when it blocks, in this case the foam filter. Technically the foam filter would be called a Depth filter which forces particles through a Tortuous path where particles are then removed from the air flow as they impinge on the filter media. Your fine filters (the paper elements) will filter fine particles from the air but they do not have a large dirt holding capacity. A bit technical but you explain it well to Non-filter people!
It’s so funny when you are ripping it up and my 2 year old points at the tv and says “dada..dada”. Then I just look at him and shake my head up and down and say “oh yeah bud that’s dada” knowing damn well that I’ll never be at that skill level😂😂
Watching all your vids has given me a new ambition in life. My journey to get my motorcycle licence starts next week, at the age of 51. I want access to some of this fun!
Every time I see one of your videos I wonder why I don't watch your videos all the time, you are easily my favourite motorcycle RUclipsr I think you have exactly the right mindset about motorcycle's.
Mate, I love it when you talk (down) to the keyboard warriors. I constantly ask myself “why do people watch this stuff if all they want to do is say that you know nothing” !!! I’d love to know how many 4 Day Enduros, bike tests and international events they’ve done. Alex, I’ll listen to you mate, firstly I know sod all and second you tell a great story, your enthusiasm and knowledge is immense. And most of all I just love how much you love that bloody bike !! Good on ya mate.
Thanks Mate! Gonna do exactly the same to my transalp ‘94 same airbox, same issue. Do a lot offroad in france and spain. I love your understanding of the air velocity and not having vacuum fuel abuse.
How i love the way, we, the people who appreciate, and we are owners of this old Bikes, always find a way to improve these lovely machines... From Patagonia, i surely i'll take this tips to modify my 89' transalp to get it on dusty roads and adventure tracks!! Keep pushing the warhorse. Cheers from Argentina
i remember back in 1997 when i got delivery of my new xr400r , still in the box at the dealership, the mechanic and i pulled out the air box and the intake pipe had this 1/4 inch cut that was vertical instead of the 40mm round hole, that was the restrictions put in for being road legal instead of off road use, it's had a big restricted spark arrestor and they had the carburettor running tiny jets, i was amazed at how much Honda restricted that bike. it was a fantastic bike after it got proper airflow through the motor. , it's been fantastic following along with your journey with the bikes over the past year
Driving these bikes myself since the late 80`s and I am happy to see you giving them the credit they deserve. The biggest improvements for me was a "more" modern CDI unit, which totally changed the way the engine worked, as well as using fork emulators. Thank you for your excellent work and spirit!
I actually have a spare CDI, which the previous owner gave to me with the purchase. It's not a genuine one, maybe it has a modified ignition curve? I've not felt the need to change it because I love how the horse runs. I'm not necessarily chasing more power, just like to have her running smooth as silk.
@@MotologyFilms Thank You for commenting. Agree... and its not about power. But consuption dropped dramatically while at the same time the bike runs noticably smoother with less vibrations espesially after 5000 rpm. It also include a safety from getting damaged, should the regulator fail. I use the opportunity to thank you for this amazing, no mambo jambo work you do. Great respect and kind regards from Norway 🙏
Yup. Tried the mod - zip-tying the rubber flap against the smorkel tube - on my 600 Transalp today. I'd guess between 5% and 10% more mid-range power, which is amazing and has to be the best bang-for-the-buck mod in motorcycling. The Alp isn't quite the same design but shares airbox, air filter and panel arrangement, which uses the flap and inside of the panel to create a semi-sealed chamber around the snorkel mainly fed by air from the under the seat. With no ports in the side panel there is no real positive airflow source, but simply providing a better route for air to reach the snorkel makes a real difference. Chapeau!
That’s spot on that Adam. Makes sense. A lot of sports bikes have been using something similar, RAM air. Air is pushed in through from the front as you ride. Your new set up is the same.
Old bikes are just better. The satisfaction of bringing bikes back from a probable death to their roadworthy glory is awesome. My 2 XR650R's are 24 years old...My KTM 950 adventure is 20 years old. No high price tags, no electronic rider aids......No BS. Just solid, simple, super fun bikes. When you ride up on a badass old bike and park it near the new bikes, latest and greatest is forgotten quickly....everybody wants to check out the oldie but goodie, lol.
Mate top Stuff , tapped into what a lot of Men enjoy about Motor bikes and we see it in you . Stew Baylor Gncc on the Big Dog 450 yamaha made a easy win avoiding a filter change in super dusty conditions one round . Tightish bulldust like corners dusting out the traditional airbox location. The War Horse legendary .
I was surprised with this video and had to check the books... my AT was born in 1993 and she has filter on top of the tank... yours must be the earlier one.
Awesome content, been following since you got the WAR HORSE. My 2006 Honda TA has been running rich since my last dusty trip, and tomorrow I'm checking the air filter, which is washable and oiled. Thanks for your channel.
I had the same model with 100 000km on clock. My first bike. Rd07 model solved the problem with airfilter putting it in fron of the gas tank. But i think they made it more road oriented. As always vids are so informative and full of passion for motorcycling even 10yrs after I started to follow.
They have addressed this problem with dusting the filters on the new Africa Twin.. the intake is forward facing high up in the front. Thanks for the educational videos.. even though I drive a crf 1100.
It's interesting to notice how Honda have adressed this issue with the RD07 model. Until watching this video I never knew exactly about how the airbox was designed in the RD04. The RD07 has the airbox attached to the top of the carburetors and it sucks in air at the top of the fuel tank right behind the handlebar, so it doesn't have to deal with dust thrown up from any wheel, and you also can go through deeper water. Besides, they were able to lower the seat a bit by re-locating the airbox and also put the regulator/rectifier unit on the left hand side, away from the hot muffler. Great video again, Adam! Thanks!
Great you won't have problems with toasting the reg/rec on account of the relocation from earlier generations. Nice work on the improvement and the content. Love it. RD03 owner in Norway 🤟
Idea for you filling the dead space instead of the foam stuffed in there: place a plastic bag in the area you want to block. Then gather up the bag opening and use a few squirts of expanding builders foam into the bag. When its hard cut away excess material. Then it can stay in there forever. Do same in the sidepanel by using cardboard or plastic tacked in place with glue gun, then squirt foam in again. Remove cardboard and trim . Job done
I like the stitches and scar in the windscreen. Saw the drop done in the Netherlands and how you fix it. So cool that you still have it like a war memory…. Cheers from Germany.
Great episode with clear results. Advantages two, disadvantages zero. Thanks for showing us, Adam, what practical knowledge can do. Happy days with the Warhorse, Günter/Nürnberg
I have had to pause this at 1:45 mins just to comment on the absolute amazement at the way you ride the bike - I can’t even begin to comprehend how to cope with a drifting rear wheel without a major incident into the nearest hedge!
Hi Adam I had a fall drive that the intake for the airbox used to go across to the radiator , how crazy was that I understand it’s probably okay in a really cold climate but not here in Australia even in the middle of winter in Brisbane is still not that cold so yeah he didn’t hear up before next gets into the motor , good to see you experimenting and you know what you’re looking for Keep up the good work
Hi Adam Im an adventure rider in Alice Springs and a plastic welder. I can see some real easy mods i could help you with but understand you want to keep to standard as much as possible. Love your work !
You're right, over the years, some of the crazy air intake positioning has baffled me. I have always attempted to clear it up. Sometimes successfully, other time with little effect. Even on my old 1600-2.0Lt Kombies of the 80-90s running foam pod filters has contributed to noticeable running efficiencies. Keeping the dust out of the engine bay and the fresh cool air coming in, was always a factor. Have a deposit down on a 450 Himalayan, one of the things I like is that air intake up high under the tank. One less problem to think on. It sports a paper filter, as long as I'm not trailing, all good. Can't wait to get my grubby hand on the ride. Maybe not so grubby these days. There are a few things I'm not sold on, but let's see in the next few years while I can still ride. Cheers.
Good to see you back in the dirt kitchen Adam😅 Seriously can't believe anyone would doubt ur knowledge of dirt bikes?? But I'm guessing there are a whole new generation of "adventure" know it all's these days 😅
What's the fuel economy increase? I rewatched and didn't hear mention of what numbers you were getting other than top speed. Congrats on the upgrades, and thanks for the video!
Excellent advice! I am very conscious when it comes to what my dirt bike breathes (EXC500 2012) and in dusty conditions I short shift to take advantage of the torque (I also do it more regularly to keep the motor healthy for as long as I can). Lower gearing helps that too. Running 14/48 at the moment which for that bike and my riding is a golden medium. As always great clip man.
I have turned the pipe other way and closed air way so it can take air only from the front side to create positive preasure. Every part stayed original, didn't cut nothing..Thanks for the tip
Thanks for the tip that all the community will follow 😁. I suppressed the separation in the between the airbox and put a hand made filter inside like we have on enduro and mx bikes. I can feel increased air flow and better mids
I took the airbox inspection cover off the klr650 and rode 300km. I got 24km per litre. Before it was 21kpL. When I put cover back on it felt like a wimpy puppy. 😊
Geweldig dit kanaal de foto van mijn eerste rd04 hangt boven mijn bed rood wit blauw. Heb er drie gehad ook een rd03 geniale motoren . De rd07 ook twee gehad. Perfecte reis machines wordt hier zo blij van. Ook de modificaties en jou glimlach, terwijl je de mooiste en nieuwste machines kan rijden!!! Love it 👋🥳🙏👊✔️
Waterproofing is such a cheap and cool improvement, it is so worth doing it besides if done right it will significantly improve the longevity, performance and economy
It’s absolutely amazing and mind blowing how you’ve created this whole”War Horse” fellowship, which has drawn in so many many people! It’s almost a spiritual experience, capturing the minds and souls of fellow adventurers. Did you think this was going to happen?
Another great video - I am picking up my RD07 tomorrow and the inspiration for the project has all come from your enthusiasm. Ignore the nay sayers, my guess is none of them ride in anything close to the conditions in Oz so have no idea the issues it causes.
Adam might want to test / experiment filling intake cavity with expanding foam and waterproof rubber / silicone sealant around airbox seam, that should work, cheers mate
whaddya reckon, a 3d printed funnel piece that channels the air directly from the 2 ports on the side fairing to the airbox intake? or some flexible vacuum cleaner hose from the airbox direct to the open ports on the fairing? ala Kawasaki ZXR750 ram air?
I ride 2016 Africa Twin. Never liked the dual pleated paper filters and didn't want to go to K&N oiled. Watched what you did and ended up finding Uniflow filters there in Australia that sells and foam pre-filter with a very minor mod to the snorkels. I feel the 16 Africa Twin has a great air intake position just needed a little more for dirt. And now I feel I'll have that. Thanks for the thought process of finding a solution.
Always enjoy hearing the rocket ship Suzuki RM's mentioned/creeping into conversation, the overloaded utility guys don't grasp it when I say "give me an RM125 anyday of the week" 😅
Clever mod on the airbox… that’s a massive top speed difference!😲 I knew they weren’t going to be power houses, tuned for torque and all that… but I was shocked how low the stock HP figures were in your earlier video. Interesting point on the foam filter skin… we were discussing recently filter skins including using a pair of tights around the K&N cold air intake kits for desert use, or even round the snorkel intake. Definitely helps. Fine mesh and all that. 😅🤘 I always run the Twin Air dust and sand covers on my KTMs… people say… aww yeah, I change mine every ride bro… pffftt… I don’t. 😅 I grease the lip, grease the contact area, make sure the airbox is dripping a little and run those extra two filter skins. When it’s hard to start in the morning when it’s been out on the truck overnight in the damp/humidity then it’s time to change. Take the skins off and the filter still looks new. Still moist too. Can bang on a fresh sand skin if you’re caught short for time or clean filters. 😅🤘 Do it right the first time and save yourself a load of dicking about. 😅 Those skins are not for shovel hands though… wrecks them every time. 🥴 Better that than the motor though. 😂👌
You may add fiberglass to form your custom air-box extention around the foamed pieces, and seal it off with glued-on sliced gas-tubes, or just cut out a larger flexible rubber item forming that air-box and cable-tieing it to the frame, or a rabbit-net wired support structure. I’d add a blackened fine grid to your 2 air-box holes to avoid stones being venturied onto your air-filter.
Nice mate, very similar to how the new WR’s airbox/ I take is. I have a 2020 husqvarna fe450 and my mates have 2023 wr450 and after the same amount of riding on the same track, same day - very big difference between air filter cleanliness. The big “snorkel” set up on the yammys are much better, not sucking up your own dust all the time.
I just f***ing love it when a guy gets on his trusty old steed and just giggles like a school girl. I had an old mid-90's VFR. I did the same thing....something about those old Hondas. They just got it right. Also, keen to understand at what RPM the tits start fallin' off. 🤣. Keep up good work. Love it, mate!
I would pay, I mean PAY, to come visit you and your trails for a week. I'd love to learn your tricks n tips, you seem a fountain of not common knowledge. Thanks for the great videos
Hi Adam, I am located in Victoria and just purchased a 1998 XRV750 RD07A after selling my 2023 GSA1250 Trophy. This is because I be en watching your vids. I have seven other Hondas in my man shed and looking forward to adding the RD07 to my portfolio. My question is I am wanting to fit a akrapovic system like the Warhorse can you give me the model exhaust code and attachments and the wholesaler who supplied the system. I run a small micro motorcycle accessory business and run accounts with many wholesaler. Keep the wonderful Warhorse RUclipss Cheers Hal
Hi Andrew, I also own a RD04 since about 5 years. It's the first and only bike I've owned. Watching Paris Dakar as a kid, I love the looks of the old Africa Twin. They are just the coolest looking bikes in my opinion. I use mine almost every day and have been on many tours around Europe. It has never let me down and I've never wanted to be on any other bike. You can't imagine how much joys it brings to see you riding the warhorse on the limit and how much it makes me want to go on adventures. Sorry for this specific question but I've always struggled with the dashboard setup and where to mount my GPS. I need to add a bracket somehwere and there are some available for the rd07 but I don't know if they work on the rd04. Would love it if you could go over your dashboard layout sometime.
not much choice to mount GPS or phones than on the strong handlebars of our old school bikes. At the time they were designed all there was were paper maps and analogue😁
Ive done this on a few of my bikes. easy mod to get better air in. My xt660x are very restrictive, DNA side filter fixed that, I got the ktm 690 airbox lid, That made a great improvement with the evo tune. My dads klr we removed the snorkel and made more holes, My xr400m we drilled 6 1" holes on the side. A built motor so needed the extra air. on our dirt bikes we always remove the little rubber snorkel but no holes as we cross water. easy mod for an small boost and a large boost with a tune.
I was looking for a collector bike, it was between the super tenere and the African twin. Found a perfect S10, so I got that, but it always bothered me that I maybe should have gotten the Honda. I thought they were very similar. Turns out that's not the case. Thanks! Love your channel!
The old Blue Mare ain't what she used to be....The warhorse has graduated from Standard Bred to Thorough Bred.....welcome to the fast lane.......great job...as a mechanic, positive pressure makes the big air pump work better....more air...more fuel...= more power.
great airbox tip. Keen to try positive pressure on my 890AR somehow. In your riding experience in Australia, generally speaking, do you reckon most filters get dusty from following others or dust being churned up from your own back tyre?
If you're bombing motos on a mx bike by yourself, the filters can get dirty just from all the dirt blasting around, railing ruts and turning back on yourself in tight corners.
Generally speaking though, if you're riding solo on flat dusty roads (adventure style) then your filter should not be dusting itself. If it is, the airbox design is seriously flawed - just like the Warhorse.
I didn't do this mod for a power increase, I did it so the airbox can access clean air - not buffeting dusty air coming off the back wheel.
The added boost in power is simply a virtue of the filter now drawing a better flow of cleaner air.
It's that simple.
Do yourself a favour and get the Rottweiler air box. 10hp increase, and way better protection for the motor. It feels like taking the gag of a fighting dog, she can finally bark and run properly!!
@@hansenallan84 theyre developing a bad rep in australia. They flex too much under load and have poor manufacturing so are letting dust in and dusting motors and voiding warranties
@@k_plax Really! I didn't know that! Is there anywhere I can read about this?
Best thing you can do on the 890AR is to fit the Powerparts prefilter and fit the plugs for the 2 drain holes, crazy how much dust gets sucked through those 2 drain holes, from the back wheel. I also run the funnel web air filter, dust actually gets past the temperature paper filter, very dusty here in South Africa.
Interesting , this is why it’s good to talk to people who run in different conditions . I would not of thought so in depth about the air filter if I had not watched you riding in those talcum powder roads you have in Australia .
Adam, I work for a Filtration company- we always talk about a filtration train (multiple filters of different grades, coarser to finer) where the coarser filters protect the final filters. Each filter cuts down on the particulate load going through the next filter. You can then remove/clean the coarse filter when it blocks, in this case the foam filter. Technically the foam filter would be called a Depth filter which forces particles through a Tortuous path where particles are then removed from the air flow as they impinge on the filter media. Your fine filters (the paper elements) will filter fine particles from the air but they do not have a large dirt holding capacity. A bit technical but you explain it well to Non-filter people!
I wonder if there is anyone making pleated air filters for bikes
It’s so funny when you are ripping it up and my 2 year old points at the tv and says “dada..dada”. Then I just look at him and shake my head up and down and say “oh yeah bud that’s dada” knowing damn well that I’ll never be at that skill level😂😂
Sounds like your 2 your old was roasting you 😂😂😂
@@Badlander87X yeah that happens a lot as well… kids are ruthless…
@@fireice1997 oh I know kids have no mercy or filters . But you have to love them for that
why would you want air filter on a child@@Badlander87X
Watching all your vids has given me a new ambition in life. My journey to get my motorcycle licence starts next week, at the age of 51. I want access to some of this fun!
Awesome. Better late than never to start your two-wheel adventures
have fun!
good luck, and have fun in your journey, from a fellow (not so) young student ;D
Awesome stuff mate! Get out there and have some fun, and enjoy learning a new skill!!
@@MotologyFilms 1 month on, and I've just purchased my very own Africa Twin. A beautiful '98 RD07a with just 20k miles on the clock!
Every time I see one of your videos I wonder why I don't watch your videos all the time, you are easily my favourite motorcycle RUclipsr I think you have exactly the right mindset about motorcycle's.
Have had my Africa Twin RD07A for 22 years and have always used foam filter over my paper filter.
Is there an off the shelf foam part that you use for the RD07?
Mate, I love it when you talk (down) to the keyboard warriors. I constantly ask myself “why do people watch this stuff if all they want to do is say that you know nothing” !!! I’d love to know how many 4 Day Enduros, bike tests and international events they’ve done. Alex, I’ll listen to you mate, firstly I know sod all and second you tell a great story, your enthusiasm and knowledge is immense. And most of all I just love how much you love that bloody bike !! Good on ya mate.
So glad you kept the FrankenScreen!😊
Thanks Mate! Gonna do exactly the same to my transalp ‘94 same airbox, same issue. Do a lot offroad in france and spain. I love your understanding of the air velocity and not having vacuum fuel abuse.
Thank you mate
@@MotologyFilms Great thinking. I'm going to try it on my 600 Transalp - as said, same airbox, filter and inlet design. Which foam filter did you use?
How i love the way, we, the people who appreciate, and we are owners of this old Bikes, always find a way to improve these lovely machines... From Patagonia, i surely i'll take this tips to modify my 89' transalp to get it on dusty roads and adventure tracks!! Keep pushing the warhorse. Cheers from Argentina
cuando andes por Córdoba avisá!!!
Dale!! Tengo amigos en VCP y Alta gracia
i remember back in 1997 when i got delivery of my new xr400r , still in the box at the dealership, the mechanic and i pulled out the air box and the intake pipe had this 1/4 inch cut that was vertical instead of the 40mm round hole, that was the restrictions put in for being road legal instead of off road use, it's had a big restricted spark arrestor and they had the carburettor running tiny jets, i was amazed at how much Honda restricted that bike. it was a fantastic bike after it got proper airflow through the motor. , it's been fantastic following along with your journey with the bikes over the past year
You’re an absolute beauty man. Hands down the most raw/ no bullshit, true enduro rider on RUclips. Keep up the great content !!
Driving these bikes myself since the late 80`s and I am happy to see you giving them the credit they deserve. The biggest improvements for me was a "more" modern CDI unit, which totally changed the way the engine worked, as well as using fork emulators. Thank you for your excellent work and spirit!
would you remember or suggest which cdi unit to use? thank you!!!
I actually have a spare CDI, which the previous owner gave to me with the purchase. It's not a genuine one, maybe it has a modified ignition curve? I've not felt the need to change it because I love how the horse runs. I'm not necessarily chasing more power, just like to have her running smooth as silk.
@@MotologyFilms Thank You for commenting.
Agree... and its not about power.
But consuption dropped dramatically while at the same time the bike runs noticably smoother with less vibrations espesially after 5000 rpm.
It also include a safety from getting damaged, should the regulator fail.
I use the opportunity to thank you for this amazing, no mambo jambo work you do.
Great respect and kind regards from Norway 🙏
Buy ignitech cdi
Yup. Tried the mod - zip-tying the rubber flap against the smorkel tube - on my 600 Transalp today. I'd guess between 5% and 10% more mid-range power, which is amazing and has to be the best bang-for-the-buck mod in motorcycling. The Alp isn't quite the same design but shares airbox, air filter and panel arrangement, which uses the flap and inside of the panel to create a semi-sealed chamber around the snorkel mainly fed by air from the under the seat. With no ports in the side panel there is no real positive airflow source, but simply providing a better route for air to reach the snorkel makes a real difference. Chapeau!
Thank you for the extra knowledge regarding everything about air filter, air box, air flow, etc. It helped me to understand better the all concept.
TRUE , SAME THOUGHTS👍
Really cool advice that can benefit all of us with older machines. Keep up the great work Adam!
That’s spot on that Adam. Makes sense. A lot of sports bikes have been using something similar, RAM air. Air is pushed in through from the front as you ride. Your new set up is the same.
Old bikes are just better. The satisfaction of bringing bikes back from a probable death to their roadworthy glory is awesome. My 2 XR650R's are 24 years old...My KTM 950 adventure is 20 years old. No high price tags, no electronic rider aids......No BS. Just solid, simple, super fun bikes. When you ride up on a badass old bike and park it near the new bikes, latest and greatest is forgotten quickly....everybody wants to check out the oldie but goodie, lol.
Absolutely
The way you grin at 1:05 in anticipation makes me happy 😄
Mate top Stuff , tapped into what a lot of Men enjoy about Motor bikes and we see it in you . Stew Baylor Gncc on the Big Dog 450 yamaha made a easy win avoiding a filter change in super dusty conditions one round . Tightish bulldust like corners dusting out the traditional airbox location. The War Horse legendary .
I was surprised with this video and had to check the books... my AT was born in 1993 and she has filter on top of the tank... yours must be the earlier one.
Spot on. Suzuki has the SRAD system. They thought about this too and took it even further.
Best ADV channel. My favourite advice out there. And Adam's presentation is meditative.
These are the kinds of practical & experienced lessons are what I'm here for. Thank you for sharing your insight. Gratz on the 164 kph/101 mph.
I binge watched the war horse series. I never thought to apply a foam pre filter over my paper one. Thank you for a great series.
Awesome content, been following since you got the WAR HORSE.
My 2006 Honda TA has been running rich since my last dusty trip, and tomorrow I'm checking the air filter, which is washable and oiled. Thanks for your channel.
Would love to see a video riding the new Africa Twin and see what's changed over the years.
I had the same model with 100 000km on clock. My first bike. Rd07 model solved the problem with airfilter putting it in fron of the gas tank. But i think they made it more road oriented. As always vids are so informative and full of passion for motorcycling even 10yrs after I started to follow.
They have addressed this problem with dusting the filters on the new Africa Twin.. the intake is forward facing high up in the front. Thanks for the educational videos.. even though I drive a crf 1100.
Geez you look enthusiastic, missus must be so jealous 😜
Love what your doing and your camerawork rocks
Also love the Frankenstein windscreen look
It's interesting to notice how Honda have adressed this issue with the RD07 model.
Until watching this video I never knew exactly about how the airbox was designed in the RD04. The RD07 has the airbox attached to the top of the carburetors and it sucks in air at the top of the fuel tank right behind the handlebar, so it doesn't have to deal with dust thrown up from any wheel, and you also can go through deeper water. Besides, they were able to lower the seat a bit by re-locating the airbox and also put the regulator/rectifier unit on the left hand side, away from the hot muffler.
Great video again, Adam! Thanks!
Great you won't have problems with toasting the reg/rec on account of the relocation from earlier generations. Nice work on the improvement and the content. Love it. RD03 owner in Norway 🤟
Idea for you filling the dead space instead of the foam stuffed in there:
place a plastic bag in the area you want to block.
Then gather up the bag opening and use a few squirts of expanding builders foam into the bag.
When its hard cut away excess material.
Then it can stay in there forever.
Do same in the sidepanel by using cardboard or plastic tacked in place with glue gun, then squirt foam in again. Remove cardboard and trim . Job done
I like the stitches and scar in the windscreen. Saw the drop done in the Netherlands and how you fix it. So cool that you still have it like a war memory…. Cheers from Germany.
This bike is becoming quite the treasure. Also, you're a brave man documenting your speeds, and then posting it to youTube too! Be careful out there!
Great episode with clear results. Advantages two, disadvantages zero. Thanks for showing us, Adam, what practical knowledge can do. Happy days with the Warhorse, Günter/Nürnberg
You're looking so happy during that presentation. Thanks a lot.
I have had to pause this at 1:45 mins just to comment on the absolute amazement at the way you ride the bike - I can’t even begin to comprehend how to cope with a drifting rear wheel without a major incident into the nearest hedge!
Hi Adam I had a fall drive that the intake for the airbox used to go across to the radiator , how crazy was that I understand it’s probably okay in a really cold climate but not here in Australia even in the middle of winter in Brisbane is still not that cold so yeah he didn’t hear up before next gets into the motor , good to see you experimenting and you know what you’re looking for Keep up the good work
Hi Adam
Im an adventure rider in Alice Springs and a plastic welder.
I can see some real easy mods i could help you with but understand you want to keep to standard as much as possible.
Love your work !
You're right, over the years, some of the crazy air intake positioning has baffled me. I have always attempted to clear it up. Sometimes successfully, other time with little effect. Even on my old 1600-2.0Lt Kombies of the 80-90s running foam pod filters has contributed to noticeable running efficiencies. Keeping the dust out of the engine bay and the fresh cool air coming in, was always a factor.
Have a deposit down on a 450 Himalayan, one of the things I like is that air intake up high under the tank. One less problem to think on. It sports a paper filter, as long as I'm not trailing, all good. Can't wait to get my grubby hand on the ride. Maybe not so grubby these days. There are a few things I'm not sold on, but let's see in the next few years while I can still ride. Cheers.
Good to see you back in the dirt kitchen Adam😅 Seriously can't believe anyone would doubt ur knowledge of dirt bikes?? But I'm guessing there are a whole new generation of "adventure" know it all's these days 😅
Went in to update a new CC number and saw the levels you recently created...glad to upgrade and support a good man and his family. Cheers mate!
Thanks mate
you are an inspiration for the younger generation!
What's the fuel economy increase? I rewatched and didn't hear mention of what numbers you were getting other than top speed. Congrats on the upgrades, and thanks for the video!
Excellent advice! I am very conscious when it comes to what my dirt bike breathes (EXC500 2012) and in dusty conditions I short shift to take advantage of the torque (I also do it more regularly to keep the motor healthy for as long as I can). Lower gearing helps that too. Running 14/48 at the moment which for that bike and my riding is a golden medium. As always great clip man.
I have turned the pipe other way and closed air way so it can take air only from the front side to create positive preasure. Every part stayed original, didn't cut nothing..Thanks for the tip
Thanks for the tip that all the community will follow 😁. I suppressed the separation in the between the airbox and put a hand made filter inside like we have on enduro and mx bikes. I can feel increased air flow and better mids
I took the airbox inspection cover off the klr650 and rode 300km. I got 24km per litre. Before it was 21kpL. When I put cover back on it felt like a wimpy puppy. 😊
Warhorse sounded like a completely different bike while you were at speed on track. I'm jealous! 😅
I wish I had something to contribute to your project but you have got it all covered.
Geweldig dit kanaal de foto van mijn eerste rd04 hangt boven mijn bed rood wit blauw.
Heb er drie gehad ook een rd03 geniale motoren . De rd07 ook twee gehad. Perfecte reis machines wordt hier zo blij van. Ook de modificaties en jou glimlach, terwijl je de mooiste en nieuwste machines kan rijden!!!
Love it 👋🥳🙏👊✔️
Dude, you rip the sh*t out of the ol'Warhorse. I have an Africa Twin too, and my old nag has NEVER been ridden like that! Respect! ❤
Old nags like a little flogging now and then. Keeps them sure footed.
Waterproofing is such a cheap and cool improvement, it is so worth doing it besides if done right it will significantly improve the longevity, performance and economy
Super awesome. Also, got a good chuckle when I noticed at the end of the video that your thumbnail pose includes the yard boots and a hoody. Cheers!
Nothing says adventure more than donning a pair for wellies on the War Horse! Love the video
It’s absolutely amazing and mind blowing how you’ve created this whole”War Horse” fellowship, which has drawn in so many many people! It’s almost a spiritual experience, capturing the minds and souls of fellow adventurers. Did you think this was going to happen?
I know, It's pretty cool. An idea to buy and ride an old bike to the Arctic circle that turned into a love affair. I definitely needed it I think.
Another great video - I am picking up my RD07 tomorrow and the inspiration for the project has all come from your enthusiasm. Ignore the nay sayers, my guess is none of them ride in anything close to the conditions in Oz so have no idea the issues it causes.
All your video are full life, experience and joy
All the best 👍 for your future projects
Stay Blessed.
Lots of Love & Respect from Qatar 🇶🇦
Adam might want to test / experiment filling intake cavity with expanding foam and waterproof rubber / silicone sealant around airbox seam, that should work, cheers mate
whaddya reckon, a 3d printed funnel piece that channels the air directly from the 2 ports on the side fairing to the airbox intake? or some flexible vacuum cleaner hose from the airbox direct to the open ports on the fairing? ala Kawasaki ZXR750 ram air?
I love the work around! Also, I enjoy how much thought you’ve put into it. Good stuff
The XRV community is all over this 👍
And I think I speak for most when I say we need that Akra. 😂
Those moments laughing hysterically in your helmet is the best stuff on earth. Zen moments
God Bless you Adam and you take very good care of yourself my friend
The joy on your face and in your voice while talking about this!! Love it. Were those A-Star wellies?
I ride 2016 Africa Twin. Never liked the dual pleated paper filters and didn't want to go to K&N oiled. Watched what you did and ended up finding Uniflow filters there in Australia that sells and foam pre-filter with a very minor mod to the snorkels. I feel the 16 Africa Twin has a great air intake position just needed a little more for dirt. And now I feel I'll have that. Thanks for the thought process of finding a solution.
I love how proud you are of yourself 😄
Always enjoy hearing the rocket ship Suzuki RM's mentioned/creeping into conversation, the overloaded utility guys don't grasp it when I say "give me an RM125 anyday of the week" 😅
Clever mod on the airbox… that’s a massive top speed difference!😲 I knew they weren’t going to be power houses, tuned for torque and all that… but I was shocked how low the stock HP figures were in your earlier video.
Interesting point on the foam filter skin… we were discussing recently filter skins including using a pair of tights around the K&N cold air intake kits for desert use, or even round the snorkel intake. Definitely helps. Fine mesh and all that. 😅🤘
I always run the Twin Air dust and sand covers on my KTMs… people say… aww yeah, I change mine every ride bro… pffftt… I don’t. 😅 I grease the lip, grease the contact area, make sure the airbox is dripping a little and run those extra two filter skins.
When it’s hard to start in the morning when it’s been out on the truck overnight in the damp/humidity then it’s time to change.
Take the skins off and the filter still looks new. Still moist too. Can bang on a fresh sand skin if you’re caught short for time or clean filters. 😅🤘
Do it right the first time and save yourself a load of dicking about. 😅 Those skins are not for shovel hands though… wrecks them every time. 🥴 Better that than the motor though. 😂👌
You may add fiberglass to form your custom air-box extention around the foamed pieces, and seal it off with glued-on sliced gas-tubes, or just cut out a larger flexible rubber item forming that air-box and cable-tieing it to the frame, or a rabbit-net wired support structure.
I’d add a blackened fine grid to your 2 air-box holes to avoid stones being venturied onto your air-filter.
Where it's at, always great advice and wholesomeness
Nothing says, I am so excited by my creation I’m going on the ride as is, gumboots, no gloves… I’m here for this 🤣 always a good vid!
this bike is stunningly beautiful.
Thanks Adam very interesting info on the air box and air filter set up
Just look the War Horse get up and go
Thanks
Dave
Nice mate, very similar to how the new WR’s airbox/ I take is. I have a 2020 husqvarna fe450 and my mates have 2023 wr450 and after the same amount of riding on the same track, same day - very big difference between air filter cleanliness. The big “snorkel” set up on the yammys are much better, not sucking up your own dust all the time.
Love your new air intake system Adam. Another fab! video.
Good to see the speedo is working again. :-)
Absolutely.
Great masterclass top. Amazing this Africa Twin
“Pores” is the word your were searching for. My Rottweiler intake in the 990 does that pre oiled foam cover thing too. 👏
Always good and informative to stop by at this channel. See you soon in Australia mate.
Thankyou for your video Adam, you show real motorbike passion. Love your work from Spain
I just f***ing love it when a guy gets on his trusty old steed and just giggles like a school girl. I had an old mid-90's VFR. I did the same thing....something about those old Hondas. They just got it right. Also, keen to understand at what RPM the tits start fallin' off. 🤣. Keep up good work. Love it, mate!
I would pay, I mean PAY, to come visit you and your trails for a week. I'd love to learn your tricks n tips, you seem a fountain of not common knowledge. Thanks for the great videos
Hi Adam, I am located in Victoria and just purchased a 1998 XRV750 RD07A after selling my 2023 GSA1250 Trophy. This is because I be en watching your vids.
I have seven other Hondas in my man shed and looking forward to adding the RD07 to my portfolio. My question is I am wanting to fit a akrapovic system like the Warhorse can you give me the model exhaust code and attachments and the wholesaler who supplied the system.
I run a small micro motorcycle accessory business and run accounts with many wholesaler.
Keep the wonderful Warhorse RUclipss
Cheers Hal
Brilliant practical engineering!
Hi Andrew, I also own a RD04 since about 5 years. It's the first and only bike I've owned. Watching Paris Dakar as a kid, I love the looks of the old Africa Twin. They are just the coolest looking bikes in my opinion. I use mine almost every day and have been on many tours around Europe. It has never let me down and I've never wanted to be on any other bike. You can't imagine how much joys it brings to see you riding the warhorse on the limit and how much it makes me want to go on adventures.
Sorry for this specific question but I've always struggled with the dashboard setup and where to mount my GPS. I need to add a bracket somehwere and there are some available for the rd07 but I don't know if they work on the rd04. Would love it if you could go over your dashboard layout sometime.
not much choice to mount GPS or phones than on the strong handlebars of our old school bikes. At the time they were designed all there was were paper maps and analogue😁
I hope Honda takes note and applies your mods to the 1993 model on!
Ive done this on a few of my bikes. easy mod to get better air in. My xt660x are very restrictive, DNA side filter fixed that, I got the ktm 690 airbox lid, That made a great improvement with the evo tune. My dads klr we removed the snorkel and made more holes, My xr400m we drilled 6 1" holes on the side. A built motor so needed the extra air. on our dirt bikes we always remove the little rubber snorkel but no holes as we cross water. easy mod for an small boost and a large boost with a tune.
I was looking for a collector bike, it was between the super tenere and the African twin. Found a perfect S10, so I got that, but it always bothered me that I maybe should have gotten the Honda. I thought they were very similar. Turns out that's not the case. Thanks! Love your channel!
Very interesting and instructive. I appreciate and understand more this knowledge about the concept of airflow. Thanks Adam!
Love it.......All the best from Canada!!
Excellent theory! The free flow of clean air through a motor is truly needed to make an engine breath for maximum efficiency.
Excellent work as usual Aman.
Go the horse 😎
Basic stuff, but just as important! Well done, good Sir. Oh, and I love your new adventure boots 🤭🤟
Thoroughly enjoying the content Adam👌🏾
Fab Adam so life affirming.
Got my old man's head on now, get those gloves on!
The old Blue Mare ain't what she used to be....The warhorse has graduated from Standard Bred to Thorough Bred.....welcome to the fast lane.......great job...as a mechanic, positive pressure makes the big air pump work better....more air...more fuel...= more power.
Brilliant as always Adam 👌