F800GS goes on a diet

Motorfiets · 12-16-2010, 09:26 PM

She started like this:

then little mud

then the handguards

and risers

finished up.

the klacking had to go!

then to trail ride a bit...

but with weather this cold a windscreen was needed!

so this showed up!

notice anything?

oh scotts too!

then decided to raise them just a bit!

five minutes later....

actually.... looks more like this at the moment...

the pieces...

stock can is heavy!

GPS is gonna get mounted above the instrument cluster as well as the heated troller switches.

oh and this guy hooked me up!

works slow... especially outta town playing in death valley..

MSH · 12-17-2010, 04:58 AM

Nice! Lets see more!

GB · 12-17-2010, 05:06 AM

It's coming along nicely... With the handlebar risers, what did you do about the brake hose and clutch cable?

Motorfiets · 12-17-2010, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gadget Boy

It's coming along nicely... With the handlebar risers, what did you do about the brake hose and clutch cable?

nothing yet... going to have a local shop make me a longer brake line and was really thinking about getting the magura hydro clutch... but not sure... suggestions?

inmate-n00b · 12-17-2010, 07:21 AM

Awesome! I'm looking forward to seeing what you do to prep your bike and your reasoning behind it. Like why you chose a certain bash plate, etc.

The Griz · 12-17-2010, 08:01 AM

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showp...00&postcount=1

Motorfiets · 12-17-2010, 08:26 AM

just read your write up! how many did you have to ziptie?

The Griz · 12-17-2010, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motorfiets

just read your write up! how many did you have to ziptie?

Just a couple, on opposing sides from eachother.

Oso Blanco · 12-18-2010, 11:45 AM

Coming along nicely! You're going to love the big tank

Motorfiets · 12-19-2010, 02:13 PM

electrical tonight!

eastern beaver, GPS, heated gear troller, AUX lights....

by the way.... what do you people use for a "switching power" lead?

paint scheme I am going to use.... you like?

inmate-n00b · 12-19-2010, 02:59 PM

likey

markymcd · 12-19-2010, 09:06 PM

I like except for painting the frame.

DWS · 12-19-2010, 09:10 PM

Looking good.
Are there any crash bars that fit with that tank?

Ducksbane · 12-19-2010, 10:59 PM

I like the colour scheme ... even the frame, although it is a little bit "KTMish"

I was wondering how the Brittanica Composites fairing and the handlebar risers work together. No intereference ?

Also have you tried out the fairing? I was thinking of getting a similar setup when funds permit.

I also wondered what you were doing to the suspension?

craftycoder · 12-20-2010, 06:06 AM

Paint looks great.
I use the CANBus for switched power. You get a few minutes of power after the bike is off as well so that takes some getting used to.

12-16-2010, 09:26 PM	#1
Motorfiets ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: North of Jack Daniel's, South of Country Music Oddometer: 2,974	F800GS goes on a diet She started like this: then little mud then the handguards and risers finished up. the klacking had to go! then to trail ride a bit... but with weather this cold a windscreen was needed! so this showed up! notice anything? oh scotts too! then decided to raise them just a bit! five minutes later.... actually.... looks more like this at the moment... the pieces... stock can is heavy! GPS is gonna get mounted above the instrument cluster as well as the heated troller switches. oh and this guy hooked me up! works slow... especially outta town playing in death valley.. __________________ Ben My Photo's

12-17-2010, 04:58 AM	#2
MSH The Salt Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Utah Oddometer: 3,026	Nice! Lets see more! __________________ *~ BMWF800GS* ~ "Not all those who wander are lost"

12-17-2010, 05:06 AM	#3
GB Mod Squad Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, ON Oddometer: 53,466	It's coming along nicely... With the handlebar risers, what did you do about the brake hose and clutch cable? __________________ ADV decals, patches & flag? Here

12-17-2010, 08:01 AM	#6
The Griz North Forest Rider Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Oddometer: 3,622	http://www.advrider.com/forums/showp...00&postcount=1 __________________ PAUL BUNYAN FOREST RIDERS MC 2013 KTM 300 XCW 2012 KTM 990 Adventure R The Griz screwed with this post 12-18-2010 at 01:54 PM

12-17-2010, 08:26 AM	#7
Motorfiets ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: North of Jack Daniel's, South of Country Music Oddometer: 2,974	just read your write up! how many did you have to ziptie? __________________ Ben My Photo's

12-17-2010, 07:21 AM	#5
inmate-n00b Ciao, Marco Joined: Oct 2009 Oddometer: 1,006	Awesome! I'm looking forward to seeing what you do to prep your bike and your reasoning behind it. Like why you chose a certain bash plate, etc.

12-18-2010, 11:45 AM	#9
Oso Blanco Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Oddometer: 963	Coming along nicely! You're going to love the big tank __________________ Camel Tank auxiliary fuel system for F series BMW twins: http://cameltank.com/

12-19-2010, 02:13 PM	#10
Motorfiets ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: North of Jack Daniel's, South of Country Music Oddometer: 2,974	electrical tonight! eastern beaver, GPS, heated gear troller, AUX lights.... by the way.... what do you people use for a "switching power" lead? paint scheme I am going to use.... you like? __________________ Ben My Photo's

12-19-2010, 02:59 PM	#11
inmate-n00b Ciao, Marco Joined: Oct 2009 Oddometer: 1,006	likey

12-19-2010, 09:06 PM	#12
markymcd Studly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Oddometer: 877	I like except for painting the frame. __________________ www.adventuredecals.com

12-19-2010, 09:10 PM	#13
DWS Adventurer Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Oddometer: 61	Looking good. Are there any crash bars that fit with that tank?

12-19-2010, 10:59 PM	#14
Ducksbane Quaaack!!! Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Northern NSW Oddometer: 1,120	I like the colour scheme ... even the frame, although it is a little bit "KTMish" I was wondering how the Brittanica Composites fairing and the handlebar risers work together. No intereference ? Also have you tried out the fairing? I was thinking of getting a similar setup when funds permit. I also wondered what you were doing to the suspension? __________________ "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." - Edmund Bourke Irish orator, philosopher, & politician (1729 - 1797)

12-20-2010, 06:06 AM	#15
craftycoder Android GPS Software Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Atlanta Oddometer: 1,707	Paint looks great. I use the CANBus for switched power. You get a few minutes of power after the bike is off as well so that takes some getting used to. __________________ Free Dual Sport Maps Software By and For Inmates DSM Support Thread Android GPS App Thread with offline maps and dual sport tracks. Fee for use.

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