R1200GS Cheap Farkling! - Page 3

JimVonBaden · 01-08-2013, 06:47 PM

I added a couple more farkles.

Helmet lock off E-bay. Not particularly cheap, but necessary.

Cost $29.

I also added a couple yellow conspicuity lights.

Cheap CREE 15 watt yellow lights.

I added a switch for temporary. I plan a better one when I do the Fuzeblock.

I know, but they are ridiculously light, and I am trying it out. I have some spare turn signal stalks.

They really put out. I doubt all that much down the road, but I bet people will see me, even if they don't see my turn signals!

Alternate mounting locations are in the future when I add the driving lights.

Cost $44.

I also mounted and wired up, temporarily, my USB plug. Very nice Pieces, and should work great!

Cost $29

Jim

JimVonBaden · 01-09-2013, 06:59 PM

A couple more.

Headlight protector, home made.

Why you need one!

Tape on a piece of clear plastic and trace the shape of the headlight. Notice I have it even with the support bar.

Trim it to size, then use it to trace it on a piece of Lexan, or similar. Make sure you leave the protective wrap on it.

Trim it out. I used a Dremmel with a stone wheel designed as a cut off wheel for metal. It made a clean easy cut, and left only melt behind That was easily cleaned off by hand.

Still with the protective plastic cover on, I sanded the edge with 400, then 600. If you want it clear, keep going to 2000 grit then polish. I like the opaque edge as it helps not to transmit light and reflection to the windshield.

Drill the holes to match up to the Adel clamp height. Use a soft plastic/rubber backing so you can drill through without cracking the plastic.

Bolted on.

Side view.

Flipped down to clean the headlight.

Clean!

Cost, free to me since I had everything, but about $10 in parts.

Jim

JimVonBaden · 01-09-2013, 07:03 PM

More on the seat recover:

Pan minus seat cover and pad.

Pads compared. The New pad is a bit taller both front and back, but dished more. It is also slightly taller i front. Hope this isn't an issue as I am short with a 28" inseam.

New pad on the pan. Good fit.

I would have finished it, but I had the wrong length staples. So tomorrow instead.

Jim

JimVonBaden · 01-11-2013, 04:28 PM

Installed the seat foam and cover today:

Heating the cover to make it pliable in my 40° garage.

Installed and stapled the foam, in front staples.

Used a bit of glue in the dished part of the seat to hold it down.

Great fit! Looks good.

The seat is definitely taller than stock, but it feels like it will be more comfortable. I can still get my toes down!

STUFF2C · 01-11-2013, 05:05 PM

that "looks" more comfy than my Sargent seat. let us know how it works out.

SeeRace · 01-11-2013, 06:26 PM

Yes, curious about the seat comfort and nut crunching as others have mentioned. What kind of stapler did you use on it? Seat looks good though.

Hey. this is my 100th post. I am catching up to you Jim!

Bighead · 01-11-2013, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimVonBaden

The seat is definitely taller than stock, but it feels like it will be more comfortable. I can still get my toes down!

I'm curious, do you normally use a standard or low seat on the GS?

JimVonBaden · 01-11-2013, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeeRace

Yes, curious about the seat comfort and nut crunching as others have mentioned. What kind of stapler did you use on it? Seat looks good though.

Hey. this is my 100th post. I am catching up to you Jim!

I found that I didn't need to put the front in the high position like I do the Sarget and stock seat. Very short ride, but it was comfortable, and the foam was firm.

Jim

PS I used a Cobra manual stapler from Walmart, IIRC. Worked well so long as you put good pressure on it. I purchased an electric one from HD and it sucked. I am taking it back.

JimVonBaden · 01-11-2013, 08:00 PM

Last thing for today.

I wanted both conspicuity lights (see above), and driving lights. I also wanted to move the conspicuity lights lower so they didn't wash out my turn signals.

This was my cheap solution:

Using 1" by 1/8" flat bar I formed this:

Checking for clearance I zip tied it in place.

The center section is 11" long, with a 1.5" drop and 4" mounting surface for lights. It is quite stiff as is.

Being cheap, I made my own "J" bolts from long bolts I had in the bin.

I wanted to bed liner paint it, but had run out, so I used Plastidip. It was really too thick, but should be OK for now. I have plans for a slightly improved unit in the future.

Mounted to the beak frame with J-bolts. As far forward as possible. This gives the forks about an inch of clearance at full lock.

The conspicuity lights are mounted low, and the driving lights high. (Yes, I would have prefered black light housings for both, but they were cheap.) I used the same bolt, loctited, for both lights.

Front view. Looks like this should work great!

I will wire up the lights when I receive the fuse box next weekend.

Jim

oalvarez · 01-11-2013, 08:27 PM

Jim, what did you use to cover the two "open screw holes" (one on each side of the tail section) belonging to GS luggage mounts/GSA pannier racks? They appear black and possibly plastic, i noticed them in one of your new bike pics that you posted recently.

Thanks in advance,

JimVonBaden · 01-11-2013, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oalvarez

Jim, what did you use to cover the two "open screw holes" (one on each side of the tail section) belonging to GS luggage mounts/GSA pannier racks? They appear black and possibly plastic, i noticed them in one of your new bike pics that you posted recently.

Thanks in advance,

It is a rubber plug that was on the bike when I got it. The PO took off the mounts and used his old luggage on his new bike. I suspect these were on the new bike and he just used them on the old one. Probably available from BMW. Likely cheap.

Jim

STUFF2C · 01-12-2013, 04:59 AM

wanna continue your cheap build. I have a set of BMW bags and mounts that I just took off my 05 1200GS. they're in good to better condition and have LOTS of stickers on them

. $650 "shipped" to your door.

JimVonBaden · 01-12-2013, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STUFF2C

wanna continue your cheap build. I have a set of BMW bags and mounts that I just took off my 05 1200GS. they're in good to better condition and have LOTS of stickers on them

. $650 "shipped" to your door.

Thanks for the offer, but I have a plan for bags already. I believe you will be impressed.

Jim

STUFF2C · 01-16-2013, 12:19 PM

does this count as a farkle... i found it in the parkig lot 6-7 years ago and it fit perfect

JimVonBaden · 01-16-2013, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STUFF2C

does this count as a farkle... i found it in the parkig lot 6-7 years ago and it fit perfect

Nice steering stop!

Jim

01-08-2013, 06:47 PM	#31
JimVonBaden ^OP "Cool" Aid! Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Alexandria, VA Oddometer: 41,491	I added a couple more farkles. Helmet lock off E-bay. Not particularly cheap, but necessary. Cost $29. I also added a couple yellow conspicuity lights. Cheap CREE 15 watt yellow lights. I added a switch for temporary. I plan a better one when I do the Fuzeblock. I know, but they are ridiculously light, and I am trying it out. I have some spare turn signal stalks. They really put out. I doubt all that much down the road, but I bet people will see me, even if they don't see my turn signals! Alternate mounting locations are in the future when I add the driving lights. Cost $44. I also mounted and wired up, temporarily, my USB plug. Very nice Pieces, and should work great! Cost $29 Jim __________________ Click here for BMW Maintenance and Repair DVDs and Corrections. "Combo-Order Discounts!"

01-09-2013, 06:59 PM	#32
JimVonBaden ^OP "Cool" Aid! Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Alexandria, VA Oddometer: 41,491	A couple more. Headlight protector, home made. Why you need one! Tape on a piece of clear plastic and trace the shape of the headlight. Notice I have it even with the support bar. Trim it to size, then use it to trace it on a piece of Lexan, or similar. Make sure you leave the protective wrap on it. Trim it out. I used a Dremmel with a stone wheel designed as a cut off wheel for metal. It made a clean easy cut, and left only melt behind That was easily cleaned off by hand. Still with the protective plastic cover on, I sanded the edge with 400, then 600. If you want it clear, keep going to 2000 grit then polish. I like the opaque edge as it helps not to transmit light and reflection to the windshield. Drill the holes to match up to the Adel clamp height. Use a soft plastic/rubber backing so you can drill through without cracking the plastic. Bolted on. Side view. Flipped down to clean the headlight. Clean! Cost, free to me since I had everything, but about $10 in parts. Jim __________________ Click here for BMW Maintenance and Repair DVDs and Corrections. "Combo-Order Discounts!"

01-09-2013, 07:03 PM	#33
JimVonBaden ^OP "Cool" Aid! Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Alexandria, VA Oddometer: 41,491	More on the seat recover: Pan minus seat cover and pad. Pads compared. The New pad is a bit taller both front and back, but dished more. It is also slightly taller i front. Hope this isn't an issue as I am short with a 28" inseam. New pad on the pan. Good fit. I would have finished it, but I had the wrong length staples. So tomorrow instead. Jim __________________ Click here for BMW Maintenance and Repair DVDs and Corrections. "Combo-Order Discounts!"

01-11-2013, 04:28 PM	#34
JimVonBaden ^OP "Cool" Aid! Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Alexandria, VA Oddometer: 41,491	Installed the seat foam and cover today: Heating the cover to make it pliable in my 40° garage. Installed and stapled the foam, in front staples. Used a bit of glue in the dished part of the seat to hold it down. Great fit! Looks good. The seat is definitely taller than stock, but it feels like it will be more comfortable. I can still get my toes down! __________________ Click here for BMW Maintenance and Repair DVDs and Corrections. "Combo-Order Discounts!"

01-11-2013, 05:05 PM	#35
STUFF2C We Ain't Left Yet!! Joined: Aug 2004 Location: O-lando Oddometer: 1,181	that "looks" more comfy than my Sargent seat. let us know how it works out. __________________ Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel from coast to coast without seeing anything. -- Charles Kuralt I never plan a ride, just the destination and that's always subject to change.

01-11-2013, 06:26 PM	#36
SeeRace Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Kennesaw, Ga Oddometer: 136	Yes, curious about the seat comfort and nut crunching as others have mentioned. What kind of stapler did you use on it? Seat looks good though. Hey. this is my 100th post. I am catching up to you Jim!

01-11-2013, 08:00 PM	#39
JimVonBaden ^OP "Cool" Aid! Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Alexandria, VA Oddometer: 41,491	Last thing for today. I wanted both conspicuity lights (see above), and driving lights. I also wanted to move the conspicuity lights lower so they didn't wash out my turn signals. This was my cheap solution: Using 1" by 1/8" flat bar I formed this: Checking for clearance I zip tied it in place. The center section is 11" long, with a 1.5" drop and 4" mounting surface for lights. It is quite stiff as is. Being cheap, I made my own "J" bolts from long bolts I had in the bin. I wanted to bed liner paint it, but had run out, so I used Plastidip. It was really too thick, but should be OK for now. I have plans for a slightly improved unit in the future. Mounted to the beak frame with J-bolts. As far forward as possible. This gives the forks about an inch of clearance at full lock. The conspicuity lights are mounted low, and the driving lights high. (Yes, I would have prefered black light housings for both, but they were cheap.) I used the same bolt, loctited, for both lights. Front view. Looks like this should work great! I will wire up the lights when I receive the fuse box next weekend. Jim __________________ Click here for BMW Maintenance and Repair DVDs and Corrections. "Combo-Order Discounts!"

01-11-2013, 08:27 PM	#40
oalvarez Resident Raggamuffin Joined: Dec 2007 Location: CA HWY 2 Oddometer: 1,699	Jim, what did you use to cover the two "open screw holes" (one on each side of the tail section) belonging to GS luggage mounts/GSA pannier racks? They appear black and possibly plastic, i noticed them in one of your new bike pics that you posted recently. Thanks in advance, __________________ 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale 2012 Ducati MTS1200St Ti 2003 Aprilia Tuono Racing 2012 Vespa 300 Super past: Ducatis, Aprilias, Moto Guzzis, a Husky, and some BMWs as well.

01-12-2013, 04:59 AM	#42
STUFF2C We Ain't Left Yet!! Joined: Aug 2004 Location: O-lando Oddometer: 1,181	wanna continue your cheap build. I have a set of BMW bags and mounts that I just took off my 05 1200GS. they're in good to better condition and have LOTS of stickers on them. $650 "shipped" to your door. __________________ Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel from coast to coast without seeing anything. -- Charles Kuralt I never plan a ride, just the destination and that's always subject to change.

01-16-2013, 12:19 PM	#44
STUFF2C We Ain't Left Yet!! Joined: Aug 2004 Location: O-lando Oddometer: 1,181	does this count as a farkle... i found it in the parkig lot 6-7 years ago and it fit perfect __________________ Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel from coast to coast without seeing anything. -- Charles Kuralt I never plan a ride, just the destination and that's always subject to change.

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