1990 Honda TRANSALP

JH2PD0601LM300497

VERY ORIGINAL , VERY COMPLETE , UNRESTORED 1990 TRANSALP !!!!!!!! ALSO IN THE VERY RARE ORIGINAL ,HONDA COLOR WITH GRAPHICS PLEASE DO NOT BID YET AS FULL DESCRIPTION AND NEW PHOTOS COMING ON SATURDAY . PLEASE CLICK YOUR " WATCH THIS ITEM " AND COME BACK TOMORROW !! - - - details - - - OUR SMALL DEALERSHIP SPECIALIZES IN EXCEPTIONAL , LOW MILEAGE , MODERN BIKES AND INTERESTING VINTAGE CYCLES . OVER 35 YEARS CYCLE EXPERIENCE . SEE OUR EXCELLENT / NEAR 100% FEEDBACK TO BE ASSURED OF OUR DETAILED DESCRIPTION AND CUSTOMER SATISFACTION . ALL OUR CYCLES ARE DESCRIBED AS THOROUGHLY AND HONESTLY AS POSSIBLE INCLUDING EXCELLENT CLOSE UP PHOTOS / POINTING OUT IMPERFECTIONS . NO SALES TAX WILL BE COLLECTED BY K.M. KUCERA MOTORS , .NO TITLE FEES , NOTHING EXCEPT PURCHASE PRICE . SALES TAX , IF APPLICABLE IN YOUR STATE , WILL BE COLLECTED BY YOUR DMV WHEN YOU TRANSFER TITLE INTO YOUR NAME . IF INTERESTED IN THIS MACHINE- I SUGGEST YOU CALL TO DISCUSS OFFER / DETAILS AS MANY OF OUR CYCLES ARE NEGOTIATED AND COMPLETED WITH A PHONE CONVERSATION ! IT IS ALSO LISTED LOCALLY SO WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END AUCTION EARLY . PLEASE DO NOT BID UNLESS SERIOUS BUYER . YOU MUST HAVE GOOD HISTORY AND FEEDBACK OR YOU MUST CONTACT ME BEFORE BIDDING OR IF NEW BIDDER ON E BAY. I will sell to overseas buyer only if buyer handles ALL planning of shipping/pick up,etc. WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ACCEPTED. WE HAVE CONNECTIONS FOR AU and U.K. SHIPPING . PICK UP CYCLE OR SHIPPING IS APPRX $250 TO WEST COAST , APPRX $450 TO MIDWEST AND APPRX $600 TO EAST COAST - DEPENDING ON EXACT LOCATION . This motorcycle is being sold on an as-is basis with no warranty written or implied. Please ask any questions before bidding. THANKS , CRAIG 702 327 7898 On Sep-04-11 at 00:16:06 PDT, seller added the following information: Honda TransalpFri, August 12th, 2011 NOTE: This version of the Transalp was sold overseas from 1987 until 1993. 1989–90 Honda XL600V TransalpPerformanceThe Transalp's 583cc engine was a little down on power. The motor's character perfectly suited the bike's mission, however, both on the road and off. Overall, it was a smooth, willing, tractable engine that was jazzy enough to keep riders smiling.HandlingAs top-heavy as the Transalp looked, it was flickable and easily maneuverable. The long-travel suspension worked remarkably well in the curves, and off-road manners were excellent at the sort of casual trail-riding speeds the bike was designed for (higher speeds would quickly overwhelm the rear damper). The demerits were the skinny front rim, the so-so stock tires and a little too much fork flex. Brakes get a neutral score: the rear drum and single front disc were only adequate.LooksNobody would call the Transalp elegant, but there is nothing objectionable about its appearance. It has improved with age, especially in the more subdued 1990 colors. Over the years the Transalp has comparatively gone from extreme to conservative; it's much better looking than many of the more outrageously styled Paris-Dakar/adventure-style bikes that came after it.ReliabilityThe only common issue is failure of the electronic ignition module. Internally, the engine needs only regular oil changes to run practically forever. Good, clean, low-mileage examples still turn up from time to time.PracticalityThe Transalp is two decades old, and you are likely to find chassis and drivetrain parts unavailable from your Honda dealer (many internal engine parts went to to be used in the long-lived VLX600 cruiser). you'll find a Transalp is a wonderful partner for just about any type of riding.DesirabilityI really like the Transalp, and if I learned for an especially nice one for sale locally, I might snag it. OverallThere are very few bikes that look this exotic and yet are so easy to live with day to day. rated 5.0 by 2 people [?] Buzz ItShareLoginFollow the discussion On Sep-04-11 at 01:14:25 PDT, seller added the following information: NICE ,GARAGE KEPT TRANSALP - A TRUE " SURVIVOR " - ONLY AVAILABLE IN U.S. IN 1989 & 1990. VERY RARE , ORIGINAL GRAY FACTORY PAINT WITH ALL ORIGINAL STICKERS ON BODYWORK ANDINCLUDES ORIGINAL SWINGARM STICKERS , TANK , FENDERS AND WINDSCREEN STICKERS . ALSO HAS ORIGINAL WINDSCREEN , AIRBOX , TOOLKIT, BARS,LEVERS,BRUSH GUARDS, FENDERS . NEW BATTERY AND OIL & FILTER CHANGE . NEWER O-RING CHAIN AND SPROCKETS . DUNLOP TRAILMAX RADIALS WITH 60 % TREAD LEFT . BLUE SEAT WHICH IS ON BIKE IS FROM A WHITE BIKE WITH THE BLUE SEAT . I HAVE ORIGINAL GRAY SEAT AND WILL INCLUDE WITH BIKE BUT COVER IS TORN [ SEE PHOTO ] . PREVIOUS OWNER INSTALLED A BETTER HONDA SHOCK WITH REMOTE RESERVOIR BUT IT NOW HAS LITTLE DAMPNING . I HAVE PURCHASED A PREOWNED STOCK SHOCK FROM A TRANSALP AND WILL INCLUDE IN SALE . REAR SIGNALS NEED NEW RUBBER MOUNTING STEMS AS THEY FATIGUE EASILY . FAIRING HAS A SLIGHT EDGE RUBINTO PAINT ON LEFT SIDE BELOW TANK AND A SMALL SCRATCH BESIDE WINDSCREEN ON RIGHT SIDE [ SEE PHOTOS ] . " COLORRITE " PAINT COMPANY HAS AVAILABLE COLOR MATCHED OEM PAINT IN BRUSHTOUCH UP AND WILL BE BARELY NOTICEABLE WHEN TOUCHED UP IS COMPLETED . NO BROKEN OR CRACKED PLASTIC OR BODYWORK . BIKE IS FROM NEVADA WHICH MOST HAVE VERY LITTLE RUST OR CORROSION IN OUR HI TEMP /LOW HUMIDITYENVIRONMENT . ALL CHROME IS VERY NICE AS ARE SPOKES AND RIMS . PAINT HAS GREAT GLOSS AND NOT FADED . WE ACQUIRED BIKE INTO INVENTORY FROM OLDER OWNER WHOM PURCHASED BIKE IN APRIL 1997 WITH JUST 15137 MILES ACCORDING TO TITLE DETAILS. IT NOW HAS 39571 MILES . HE SEEMED A VERY DETAIL ORIENTED ENTHUSIAST . ALL ELECTRICS WORK . ENGINE IS MECHANICALLY SOUND AND RUNS WELL . CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSION ARE EXCELLENT ALSO . On Sep-07-11 at 10:10:55 PDT, seller added the following information: On 9/6/11 , we installed correct ,stock rear shock which was previously described . Feels excellent and has good dampening !!!! Also took it out for a short ride . VERY nice bike , starts the instant that starter button is touched !!!!