Desierto 3 Fairing for F800GS, whose got one?

AKTroy · 12-10-2009, 12:40 PM

Seems that Touratech has run out of there first batch. Thats means there has to be some inmate out there sporting one. My poker winnings are just about there but damn there proud of them.
I need to be convinced on this one before dropping that kind of cash on something that "might'' be worth the money.

wizze · 12-10-2009, 02:00 PM

I saw they were out too. I was wondering who the hell is buying them and why aren't they bragging about it??

Ceri JC · 12-11-2009, 03:22 AM

I like the looks of them too, but have yet to see one in the flesh. All the angles of them have made it look like they can't be used with these (headlight shroud):

Or for that matter, the off road headlight grills? I've only seen photos of the Desierto from certain angles and it looks like it'd foul them, but it's unclear.

Also: For that sort of money and given the size of them, it'd be nice if it had some bars to mount rally computers, GPS etc. built into the cockpit of them. Anyone with one managed to knock up something for use with the Desierto 3?

kojack · 12-11-2009, 03:24 AM

It would be on my 800 for sure if I owned one. I think you can use the off road headlight guard with it too....the adjustability of the shield is great

AKTroy · 12-11-2009, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Ceri JC

I like the looks of them too, but have yet to see one in the flesh. All the angles of them have made it look like they can't be used with these (headlight shroud):

Or for that matter, the off road headlight grills? I've only seen photos of the Desierto from certain angles and it looks like it'd foul them, but it's unclear.

My thoughts too. Ive yet to spring for the visor just because of that possibility.

Really surprises me none of the FF's on here has this fairing yet. Although man 800 bones is tough to swallow for it.

Another concern Ive got is how well it holds up on tip over's. That dumb ass front brake reservoir guard snapped off on me way too easily! Going to go with the Renazzo (sp?) replacement before the season gets here.

tmex · 12-11-2009, 02:11 PM

Granted it is the classic KTM Dakar look. I just don't happen to like that look. $800 bones is nothing when it comes to my baby.

Ceri JC · 12-12-2009, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by AKTroy

Another concern Ive got is how well it holds up on tip over's. That dumb ass front brake reservoir guard snapped off on me way too easily! Going to go with the Renazzo (sp?) replacement before the season gets here.

Yes, that's one of my concerns too. I can live with my tall £60 metal mule screen shearing in a crash. I'd be sobbing like a baby if I'd just spent almost ten times that and the screen crashed. I might contact TT and see if they just do the "screen" bit as a replacement (IE for if that breaks, but the base/mount is still fine).

DockingPilot · 12-13-2009, 05:41 AM

I'll let you all know when mine arrives in a week and a half.

"Man, why does my ass hurt like I have just been".....

cisco · 12-13-2009, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by tmex

Granted it is the classic KTM Dakar look. I just don't happen to like that look. $800 bones is nothing when it comes to my baby.

You're just saying that so she doesn't try to break your leg again.
Cisco

jeffchri · 12-13-2009, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DockingPilot

I'll let you all know when mine arrives in a week and a half.

Ah yes, pics when you can! I just saw this in person at the Seattle MC show and it was a real eye-catcher.

AKTroy · 12-14-2009, 02:28 AM

Downer · 12-14-2009, 09:43 AM

I have been looking at that windshield for a year. Glad somebody has the guts to try it.

YetiGS · 12-15-2009, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by DockingPilot

I'll let you all know when mine arrives in a week and a half.

"Man, why does my ass hurt like I have just been".....

Oh no you ditn't??!! Did you??

I look forward to seeing it on a real bike in real pictures.

DockingPilot · 12-15-2009, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by YetiGS

Oh no you ditn't??!! Did you??

I look forward to seeing it on a real bike in real pictures.

ssshhhh , my wife might hear..............

jessehere · 12-15-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Ceri JC

snip.
Or for that matter, the off road headlight grills? I've only seen photos of the Desierto from certain angles and it looks like it'd foul them, but it's unclear.

you can use the headlight grill.

there are pix in the instructions
http://www.touratech.com/shops/008/d...546b202cd8d600

12-10-2009, 12:40 PM	#1
AKTroy ^OP BE AWARE OF TRAINS Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Eagle River, Alaska Oddometer: 2,100	Desierto 3 Fairing for F800GS, whose got one? Seems that Touratech has run out of there first batch. Thats means there has to be some inmate out there sporting one. My poker winnings are just about there but damn there proud of them. I need to be convinced on this one before dropping that kind of cash on something that "might'' be worth the money. __________________ Team Pterodactyl, Hooligan Division. R.I.P Harry Mythical Riders, boy are they movin'. Thru dust, rocks & mud..............they're FUKENGRUVEN! As I look back through the decades, theres a thought that prevails. We are born without a road map and a choice of many trails...........

12-11-2009, 03:22 AM	#3
Ceri JC UK GSer Joined: Sep 2009 Location: All over, usually Wales or England Oddometer: 2,346	I like the looks of them too, but have yet to see one in the flesh. All the angles of them have made it look like they can't be used with these (headlight shroud): Or for that matter, the off road headlight grills? I've only seen photos of the Desierto from certain angles and it looks like it'd foul them, but it's unclear. Also: For that sort of money and given the size of them, it'd be nice if it had some bars to mount rally computers, GPS etc. built into the cockpit of them. Anyone with one managed to knock up something for use with the Desierto 3? __________________ I like my bike because I can overtake 4x4s down farm tracks with a week's worth of shopping on the back.

12-11-2009, 02:11 PM	#6
tmex Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2006 Location: NorCal Oddometer: 2,039	Granted it is the classic KTM Dakar look. I just don't happen to like that look. $800 bones is nothing when it comes to my baby. __________________ my favorite bike - R1200GS

12-13-2009, 05:41 AM	#8
DockingPilot Hooked Up and Hard Over Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Andover, N.J. Oddometer: 7,450	I'll let you all know when mine arrives in a week and a half. "Man, why does my ass hurt like I have just been"..... __________________ Frank Reinbold "Every bike I ever had, was the best bike I ever had, when I had it" *2010 FOREVER WEST* NEW ENGLAND AND CANADA OFFROAD F800GS 14 DAY IDAHO ADVENTURE KTM 950 TRANS AM TRAIL WEST TRANS AM TRAIL VID CLIP THE DEAN OF WESTERN ADVENTURE ROUTES

12-14-2009, 02:28 AM	#11
AKTroy ^OP BE AWARE OF TRAINS Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Eagle River, Alaska Oddometer: 2,100	__________________ Team Pterodactyl, Hooligan Division. R.I.P Harry Mythical Riders, boy are they movin'. Thru dust, rocks & mud..............they're FUKENGRUVEN! As I look back through the decades, theres a thought that prevails. We are born without a road map and a choice of many trails...........

12-10-2009, 02:00 PM	#2
wizze Wizze = Wise Joined: Jul 2009 Location: PA: Land of the Free Range Amish Oddometer: 669	I saw they were out too. I was wondering who the hell is buying them and why aren't they bragging about it??

12-11-2009, 03:24 AM	#4
kojack My bikes Suck! Joined: Mar 2007 Location: god's country, AKA. Newfoundland! Oddometer: 784	It would be on my 800 for sure if I owned one. I think you can use the off road headlight guard with it too....the adjustability of the shield is great

12-14-2009, 09:43 AM	#12
Downer Downer Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Oddometer: 154	Looking forward to a review I have been looking at that windshield for a year. Glad somebody has the guts to try it.

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