[superfunkomatic]

Wow! That's impressive. Really good logs and tire reports on his website.
So he's had to do routine service (oil change, filters, air filter, brakes and tires) and only two 'major' things - rear bearing replacement around 130,000 kilometres and the right side control/ignition. Pretty good track record for our bikes so far.

Mar 2016 and 78000 Km now without problems.
This guy is at 182000 Km now with DCT problem Free.
http://www.varahannes.at/afrika twin.htm

 

[Shadowjack]

I was led to believe Its a dual clutch transmission meaning same as manual but electronic shifting using hydraulics and computer to shift, An automatic uses a Torque converter, and This system uses a fluid coupling in place of a friction clutch, and accomplishes gear changes by hydraulically locking and unlocking a system of planetary gears!. Only Saying..

The clutch packs are completely the same design as in a regular automatic trans; they're hydraulically applied under computer control. Since the rider cannot affect the apply rate and pressure of the clutches, he can't burn them out. The shift drum is the same as in a manual, except there's an electric motor to turn it, no hydraulics.

 

[DCTFAN]

The clutch packs are completely the same design as in a regular automatic trans; they're hydraulically applied under computer control. Since the rider cannot affect the apply rate and pressure of the clutches, he can't burn them out. The shift drum is the same as in a manual, except there's an electric motor to turn it, no hydraulics.

Mostly correct of course, but they did give us the 'G-mode' ...
There will always be someone, somewhere, who is the exception and
will burn out both clutches in the DCT

 

[Oldtech]

Mostly correct of course, but they did give us the 'G-mode' ...
There will always be someone, somewhere, who is the exception and
will burn out both clutches in the DCT

I used to be a licenced motorcycle tech in another lifetime and as we used to say around the shop "there's always one more idiot than you counted on" . Some people can destroy anything.

 

[VaraderoTwin]

Wow! That's impressive. Really good logs and tire reports on his website.
So he's had to do routine service (oil change, filters, air filter, brakes and tires) and only two 'major' things - rear bearing replacement around 130,000 kilometres and the right side control/ignition. Pretty good track record for our bikes so far.

Didn't want to translate everything on his site but basically confirmed that the Bridgestone Battlewing is an amazing tire. I've always used it on my Varadero. Never had it slip out even in aggressive driving in the wet and cold, warms up quickly and feels great on all road surfaces. Great cornering and high speed stability, plus good life, 10k km+ on the front and bit less on the back with no deterioration. Pity they don't make it in AT size, I'd be their first customer.

 

[superfunkomatic]

Just a few ticks off of 50,000 kilometres. Not a single issue to report. Just basic maintenance - oil/filter, tires, lube stuff. That's it.
The only thing that finally failed was the side stand - it's bent from my summer trip. Otherwise, it's been a terrific bike in every way.

 

[Grizzly]

I've had my 18 ATAS Manual since July 13th, I'm rolling over 1,000 miles on my way home from work.

 

[Old Can Ride]

I have always put about 25000 miles per year on my bike. However, my 2016 Africa Twin DCT has been a exception to the rule I have kept sense 1958. O’yea I am in my mid 70’s.

Purchased this bike on November of 2016. Sense then after 2 knee replacements, two eye lenses replaced, two eye lid operations, two teeth removed, a heart attract, AFIB, shock treatments, 4 months in a life vest, 19 stitches in by left leg, dislocated right shoulder, and a concussion. ONLY 25000 miles in three years. This getting old is not for sissy’s..............

Now that I can ride again, my DCT is now in the shop for almost 2 months now with shifting problems.

An all I have ever really wanted to do is JUST RIDE.

 

[Speedo007]

I have always put about 25000 miles per year on my bike. However, my 2016 Africa Twin DCT has been a exception to the rule I have kept sense 1958. O’yea I am in my mid 70’s.

Purchased this bike on November of 2016. Sense then after 2 knee replacements, two eye lenses replaced, two eye lid operations, two teeth removed, a heart attract, AFIB, shock treatments, 4 months in a life vest, 19 stitches in by left leg, dislocated right shoulder, and a concussion. ONLY 25000 miles in three years. This getting old is not for sissy’s..............

Now that I can ride again, my DCT is now in the shop for almost 2 months now with shifting problems.

An all I have ever really wanted to do is JUST RIDE.

Wishing you the best sir, with your health and the bike. I sure hope I can ride until I'm 90 if I make it there

 

[jamnut]

24K on my 2016 DCT... Just normal maintenance items performed with no issues.

 

[Scabbie monkey]

This encourages me a lot I’m looking at buying an AT DCT as a commuter and then to go and have fun at the weekends I’m looking at around 4-5000km a month so will factor in a service every 6 weeks just to keep on top of it

 

[DCTFAN]

Just returned home from finishing the second leg of the TransAmerica Trail.
Somewhere along the trail in Oregon, my odo turned over 60k+ miles.
Clutch problems? no.
Holed alternator cover? 5x in its lifetime, so far.
Made it back on JBWeld fix.

 

[DCTFAN]

I have always put about 25000 miles per year on my bike. However, my 2016 Africa Twin DCT has been a exception to the rule I have kept sense 1958. O’yea I am in my mid 70’s.

Purchased this bike on November of 2016. Sense then after 2 knee replacements, two eye lenses replaced, two eye lid operations, two teeth removed, a heart attract, AFIB, shock treatments, 4 months in a life vest, 19 stitches in by left leg, dislocated right shoulder, and a concussion. ONLY 25000 miles in three years. This getting old is not for sissy’s..............

Now that I can ride again, my DCT is now in the shop for almost 2 months now with shifting problems.

An all I have ever really wanted to do is JUST RIDE.

You're too hard on the bike, OCR.
Take it easy...

 

[Old Can Ride]

DCTFAN, you are one to be calling me hard. If I remember correctly, every time we have ridden together you are the one passing me up. Saw you just did the Oregon trail. I tore my ACL on that trip. I have not ridden the Colorado trail, hopefully this fall some time soon. But first another trip to the Appalachian Mountains.

 

[Im_Too_Tired]

Well it seems I bought the right bike when I told my wife this would be my last one... So I bought it June 29 2019 and currently have 80 miles.

On July 12 I broke toe (un-related to bike) and been resting it for 6 weeks with walking boot. Just got a Remus exhaust and Kaoko hnd310, now searching for crash bars. Can't wait to visit family in the carolinas this fall.

So if it's this reliable does anyone think I should get the extended 6 year warranty? Dealer wants $1,000 and includes roadside during that time.

 

[Cuchulainn]

Well it seems I bought the right bike when I told my wife this would be my last one... So I bought it June 29 2019 and currently have 80 miles.



On July 12 I broke toe (un-related to bike) and been resting it for 6 weeks with walking boot. Just got a Remus exhaust and Kaoko hnd310, now searching for crash bars. Can't wait to visit family in the carolinas this fall.



So if it's this reliable does anyone think I should get the extended 6 year warranty? Dealer wants $1,000 and includes roadside during that time.

I did. I have only had to use the roadside once, because I got a flat and didn't have a repair kit with me (I know I should have been carrying one), but it worked well, went very smoothly and Honda was a pleasure to deal with. Very good communication and follow up.

As it turned out, I ended up deciding to trade my 2016 AT in for an ATAS after a couple of years and got a pro-rated rebate from the original warranty back, which I applied toward the new one.

If I only end up needing it for that 1 tow, I will knock on wood and be OK with that.



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[Byke Ryder]

2016 bought new in May 2016 manual. 21k miles. No issues except for left tank emblem falling off somewhere in Georgia. And occasional rough idle when cold starting but goes away in after a few seconds. Other than that the bike has been solid. Not sure about the rough idling it's always done it.

 

[XLGeorge]

2017 manual tricolor bought in April 2017, 32K miles so far (i.e. in 2.5 years) with no significant problem, ridden hard in Europe, Asia and Africa and taken quite often off-road.

The only issue I had was the standard fork wear at the lower clamp point, I did not have any stiction but since I saw it while changing the fork oil, I got Honda to replace the fork upper under warranty just before the latter expired (bike had then 28K miles). I bet it will re-appear (only the ATAS uppers possibly cure it) but I will not bother from now on.

For information, I change the oil every 4K miles (filter every other oil change) unless I am on the road, as when in the trips to Asia and Africa where I changed it after 6K miles. We checked the valves only at 29K miles and we found them all in spec, I have written elsewhere in here.

Only modifications I have done are: 1-tooth bigger rear sprocket (a must IMO), a beefier rear spring (95N/mm as opposed to the original 82.5N/mm) and a modification of the driver's seat to make it a bit more comfortable.

 

[seano]

Come on guys lets update our KLMS or Miles done

 

[DoubleThumper]

When to replace Wheel Bearings

Just after everyones honest opinion when to replace wheel bearings. I`m about to hit 20 000km and thinking of replacing them for piece of mind before my next trip. They do get a hard time fully loaded with gear and corrugated roads here in Aus. Is there better recommended aftermarket...

www.africatwinforum.com