Top six modifiations
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stephen.stallebrass
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Forget farkles, add-ons, stickers and shit - don't be such a tart, just ride it and wash it 
Forget farkles, add-ons, stickers and shit - don't be such a tart, just ride it and wash it
Oi, piss off with your heretical, divisive ideas!
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I still don't understand. Please explain.
stephen.stallebrass
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stephen.stallebrass
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One born every minute.
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Lovely.
But you still haven't explained the point of them.
stephen.stallebrass
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Touratech must love you. What are you getting next?
stephen.stallebrass
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Touratech are only half of the items on my top 6... of which the covers were last. I happen to think they're functional and add to the aesthetics, do you disagree?
I am a fan of Touratech, they make some great products. Of course you could get the radiator and LED light guards elsewhere but I prefer the Touratech version.
My F800GS is pimped out with farkles of all brands when I get the new R1200GSA I'll no doubt pimp it out with farkles too, some of which will be Touratech.
Do you have any farkles or modifications or are you one of those Touratech hating purists?
I am a fan of Touratech, they make some great products. Of course you could get the radiator and LED light guards elsewhere but I prefer the Touratech version.
My F800GS is pimped out with farkles of all brands when I get the new R1200GSA I'll no doubt pimp it out with farkles too, some of which will be Touratech.
Do you have any farkles or modifications or are you one of those Touratech hating purists?
Touratech are only half of the items on my top 6... of which the covers were last. I happen to think they're functional and add to the aesthetics, do you disagree?
I am a fan of Touratech, they make some great products. Of course you could get the radiator and LED light guards elsewhere but I prefer the Touratech version.
My F800GS is pimped out with farkles of all brands when I get the new R1200GSA I'll no doubt pimp it out with farkles too, some of which will be Touratech.
Do you have any farkles or modifications or are you one of those Touratech hating purists?
I've gone full circle on the Touratech bandwagon. I'm on my seventh GS now, and have realised that a lot of the stuff they sell is mass produced crap. Don't get me wrong, some of it is good, however, companies such as Wunderlich make some better stuff, and cheaper.
If you listen too much to TT, they'll have you believe that you need far more protection than you actually do. In all reality, any spill over about 10mph will involve an insurance claim, so why make their life easier by adding unnecessary protection that 99% of the time is completely pointless?
JimVonBaden
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Forget farkles, add-ons, stickers and shit - don't be such a tart, just ride it and wash it
Why bother washing it?
Jim
stephen.stallebrass
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Wunderlich do some nice gear, I just prefer some of the TT products. It could be argued though that it's the same old shite with a different label. Wunderlich have gone into overdrive with their range of protective guards for the new GS/GSA. Depending on what you're doing with the bike some items might be considered vital (a bashplate for off road use) but in general I know that most things are unnecessary. However, for me there is an element of individualising my bike to reflect my tastes and personality. This is something that is often overlooked.
Most of us realise, I hope, that adventure marketing is just that - marketing. If people think they really do need the latest GSA kitted out with the entire TT catalogue in order to have an adventure then they are deceiving themselves or at the very least allowing themselves to be deceived. You only have to look at what is being done by the likes of Ed March, Nathan Milward and others.
I have just joined this forum from triumph trophy forum and very quickly have notice that some people on the GS forum seem against adding or modifying your bike.
I asked what the top six things owners have done to their bike and most of the replies have been helpful and thanks for listing them.
However some people I cannot understand , have you just bought yours and that's it , Ok some protection may not be of any use , but as stated people like individuality and to alter theirs to which I am one , Going to a meet looking at
a bike thinking that looks cool or I don't like that makes life more interesting , so again thanks to those who have helped .
P.S I think the world would be a boring place if we all rode the same bike , same colour , same make and lived in houses all identical in every way so pimp away and smile
I asked what the top six things owners have done to their bike and most of the replies have been helpful and thanks for listing them.
However some people I cannot understand , have you just bought yours and that's it , Ok some protection may not be of any use , but as stated people like individuality and to alter theirs to which I am one , Going to a meet looking at
a bike thinking that looks cool or I don't like that makes life more interesting , so again thanks to those who have helped .
P.S I think the world would be a boring place if we all rode the same bike , same colour , same make and lived in houses all identical in every way so pimp away and smile
Mudsling (or Maier Equivalent), Front Fender Extender, Kahedo Front seat (Depending on the mileage you do I guess), MRA Screen, Radiator Protection, Cylinder head protection, Topical at the moment, a Cymarc Clock anti theft bracket
Would there be a link to Cymarc's bracket? Can't find it on his website.
TIA
Richard
Sorry, found it - was looking for 'clock' rather than 'display'
R
New to forum and BMW just interested in owners top six add ons or modifications that you did and think were a must :bounce
Earplugs. Then you will think that you own two bikes: one a bag of totally unsynchronised bin of bolts, the other a slightly synchronised bag of bolts.
Michelin Road Pilot 4 tyres transformed the wet weather handling of my 1200GSA (OC) and increased my confidence/comfort when riding in torrential rain. I don't care that it no longer has rufty-tufty off-road tyres as it never ventures down Green Lanes etc.
Richard
My top six as follows:
1: an ability to laugh at and ignore the tossers on here who don't (and have never) owned the bike, but still feel it's their duty to point out it's faults at every opportunity.
2: an ability to listen to the current (and former) owners who share their experiences and advice. Not all is positive, as you would expect, so be prepared for that but keep it in the context of the many other views. There is a wealth of knowledge on here, tap into it and select what is right for you.
3: a pass out to go riding and enjoy the bike as much as possible
4: ACF50 (or equivalent) is a good idea if you intend to ride all year
5: my personal favourite has been the Akra full system and Hilltop Remap for reasons already mentioned
6: those TT brake covers coz Rich (Nutty) hasn't got them and doesn't know what they are for
Most of all just go ride it and have fun
1: an ability to laugh at and ignore the tossers on here who don't (and have never) owned the bike, but still feel it's their duty to point out it's faults at every opportunity.
2: an ability to listen to the current (and former) owners who share their experiences and advice. Not all is positive, as you would expect, so be prepared for that but keep it in the context of the many other views. There is a wealth of knowledge on here, tap into it and select what is right for you.
3: a pass out to go riding and enjoy the bike as much as possible
4: ACF50 (or equivalent) is a good idea if you intend to ride all year
5: my personal favourite has been the Akra full system and Hilltop Remap for reasons already mentioned
6: those TT brake covers coz Rich (Nutty) hasn't got them and doesn't know what they are for
Most of all just go ride it and have fun
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