When to stop with extras on a GS?
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I reckon it is when you buy another bike.
Sorry what does the word STOP mean , don't understand it. ???????
Depends on if your needs change, and need to adapt the Bike accordingly . . . . either making it a Mile munching touring machine, or an advanced trail attack Bike. Both options need shiny, sparkly new bits!
Usually bought after you drop it and realise you should have covered it!...
I like as few electrical extras as possible. Normally if buying a new used bike I strip all the extra electrical addons. Then add as few as I can to the bike.
I like Addons like Panniers etc.
GPS. Enough for my to just run a Garmin Montana 710 out of battery and charge it after the trip . So no extra wire. One extra connection for battery tender and some other things.
Like to keep it as standard and clean as possible.
I like Addons like Panniers etc.
GPS. Enough for my to just run a Garmin Montana 710 out of battery and charge it after the trip . So no extra wire. One extra connection for battery tender and some other things.
Like to keep it as standard and clean as possible.
Some bikes are hilarious.
Extra lights, extra mirrors, louder horns, more electronic cockpit bling than the starship enterprise.
My BMW "approved used" GSA came with lots of "option 719" bling and tat that the previous owner paid a fortune for, but I didn't buy it for any of that stuff I just wanted a GSA in the right price range.
I've added stuff since like mudguard extender/crud catcher, a Garmin, a toolbox and frame guards for protection. I'm in danger of becoming a gear tart.
Extra lights, extra mirrors, louder horns, more electronic cockpit bling than the starship enterprise.
My BMW "approved used" GSA came with lots of "option 719" bling and tat that the previous owner paid a fortune for, but I didn't buy it for any of that stuff I just wanted a GSA in the right price range.
I've added stuff since like mudguard extender/crud catcher, a Garmin, a toolbox and frame guards for protection. I'm in danger of becoming a gear tart.
I have sometimes wondered...
When a bike goes back to BM as a trade in, for instance, and has its bling removed, does anyone ever weigh it? All those little extras - and sometimes the list is massive - must sometimes add up to a ton.
But the expensive exhaust can is great value because it saves 2 kgs...
When a bike goes back to BM as a trade in, for instance, and has its bling removed, does anyone ever weigh it? All those little extras - and sometimes the list is massive - must sometimes add up to a ton.
But the expensive exhaust can is great value because it saves 2 kgs...
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My GS got luggage and cylinder head covers
My scooter got a shytebag and muffs
Is that enough bling for ya’ll ?
My scooter got a shytebag and muffs
Is that enough bling for ya’ll ?
My goal is to stop once there are so many OEM parts in my attic that I can effetively build another GS! 
It's always nice to 'personalise' ones bike to a certain extent. I've no doubt that's already well behind me at this stage.
It's always nice to 'personalise' ones bike to a certain extent. I've no doubt that's already well behind me at this stage.
Ohlins Shocks. Generally my first purchase immediately after getting a bike.
(Suspension set-up as added extra cost)
GPS powered mount.
I have those horrible screen winglets, more of a necessity because of wind noise (I'm 6'3").
Recently added a Beeline Moto II for inner city navigation (works a treat!).
I think I have a couple of extra RAM balls here and there.
Recently bough double take mirrors in here but didn't end up fitting them.
I think that's about it in about 10+ years with my GS
I never consider anything as added value when reselling (I have no intention to) the bike. Maybe the shocks.
I've noticed that, the less one rides on the bike, the more you start tinkering with it (and sometimes buying random crap).
I've noticed this on myself this last couple of years when my annual mileage dropped dramatically.
In my case the spending went into tools as I started doing maintenance myself (at least on the GS) instead of farkles for the bike - but I guess it's a similar scenario.
(Suspension set-up as added extra cost)
GPS powered mount.
I have those horrible screen winglets, more of a necessity because of wind noise (I'm 6'3").
Recently added a Beeline Moto II for inner city navigation (works a treat!).
I think I have a couple of extra RAM balls here and there.
Recently bough double take mirrors in here but didn't end up fitting them.
I think that's about it in about 10+ years with my GS
I never consider anything as added value when reselling (I have no intention to) the bike. Maybe the shocks.
I've noticed that, the less one rides on the bike, the more you start tinkering with it (and sometimes buying random crap).
I've noticed this on myself this last couple of years when my annual mileage dropped dramatically.
In my case the spending went into tools as I started doing maintenance myself (at least on the GS) instead of farkles for the bike - but I guess it's a similar scenario.
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if i add something to a bike , it has to work for its' living .
My first farkles were an MRA Vario screen and Grip Puppies, as I know that both will improve the bike for me. Anything else gets added if and when a need is identified. Mud guard extender and mudsling from Uncle Wang were next. That was it for me as the previous owner had ticked Option 719 boxes already, not that I'd have bothered.
I’m with theoneandonly, anything added needs to add something other than just looks… But I’ve added lots of stuff to make it go, stop and handle even better than it did when new, 25yrs ago. I’m still not finished though. Plans are in mind to fit a set of 1250 forks and monoblock brakes next.
agreeing with me , is a slippery slope , to agreeing with Att !
you have been warned !
Only if you keep talking sense..:agreeing with me , is a slippery slope , to agreeing with Att !
you have been warned !
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