Making dreams a reality: Custom Africa Twin
POSTED: 12/01/2023
An Africa Twin to remember
We love taking on new custom projects here at Maidstone Honda. Motorcycle modifications, big or small, give us the opportunity to show off our custom skills and for some of our customers, make a motorcycle more practical. Speaking of more practical, we've recently taken on a project for Paul, who is an amputee - meaning he was in need of an entire brake relocation and ABS refitting on his new Africa Twin.
Scroll down to find out what was involved...
And if you have any custom requirements of your own, big or small - simply give us a call on 01622 713950.
What was needed?
Our customer, Paul, was in need of the rear brake pedal being relocated to the left-hand-side brake lever. The model we were working with was an Africa Twin Dual Clutch Transmission, so removing a clutch lever wasn't necessary, however we would need to install the correct cables and parking brake.
The process
Firstly, we stripped back the fairing to make room for the necessary modifications. We then removed the rear brake pedal and swapped it out for a left-hand lever, which also meant removing the existing brake lines and installing new cables - which we mapped through the fairing. Modifying a clutch unit, we transformed it into a new braking unit to sit above the left lever. After these changes were made, we then added an X-ADV's parking brake from another DCT model, to ensure easier usability of the bike.
What else did we add?
- Crash bars -
- Spotlights -
- Extra indicator and brake lights -
- A higher windscreen -
- Denali accessories and lights -
- Hand guards -
- Headlight protection -
- Maximum comfort saddle -
A huge congratulations!
Paul has in fact only recently passed his motorcycle tests! So we want to wish Paul huge congratulations from everyone here at Maidstone Honda, and we wish you many happy rides aboard your brand new and super awesome custom Africa Twin.
Paul would like to give a huge shoutout and say thanks to the NABD, The National Association for Bikers with a Disability, who helped to make this project possible.
Talk to us!
If you would like any custom work undertaken on your motorcycle, let us know... we'd love to help.
Call us on 01622 713950
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