This is my experience getting to the air filter to give it a clean. I am not a mechanic or expert, so this is not instructional. This is simply what I did, right or wrong.
Thank you for the video. I have a feeling a good portion of these bikes will have the original filter for the life of the bike. Make a mental note when refusing to buy a cheap used one in ten years.
Its good for 8000 miles so no problem for me where I live. I dont mind taking stuff apart but I know some people don't want to mess with it. Definately not a deal breaker, I'll just do it on a rainy day with a couple of beers.
Thanks for filming this, vstrom 800 is the bike you want, absolutely ridiculous the amount of work needed to change the transalps air filter, wouldn't buy one unless I get one for a few grand in 10 yrs time, maybe.
Thanks for filming this process... it's a bit of a bugger by the looks of it. Air box access is definitely one of the negatives with the TA. I have dug into the bike a bit doing some MODs but have not had to lift the tank yet...yet. Thanks again for the info.
When you get the TA you buy a very good bike for a very good price. So, expect some "not so perfect" things. You want to replace your air filter easy... buy a Vstrom 800!
Crappy part is that the trans alp would be a perfect bike for me but no way I would tackle that. Only option would be to pay a dealer and I'm guessing that bill would be well over $200.00. Maube that's what these companies are thinking. Make more money on maintenance. I could be wrong.
Nice one mate! Not exactly easy but looks easier than a few bikes I've owned. Lol people not buying a good bike because the air filter needs a little work to change. Thats funny!
Very sad. Seriously thinking of purchasing this bike but that process is insulting and poorly engineered for a modern motorcycle. Deal breaker for sure. It otherwise ticked lot's of boxes. Bummer.
This construction is aboslutely ridiculous. Who creates such unserunfriendly nonsense? Well, thank you for the advice for definitely NOT buying a new Transalp.