What have you done to your GS or GS Adventure today? - Page 50

Hikertrash · 03-09-2013, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Tex76

Hmmmm, half the price you say? Please share the brand with a fellow cheapskate lol

The specs seem to be identical to Rigid's so I wonder if they're made in the same factory. You need to specify if you want spot or flood.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2pcs-16W-CRE...4e5bf6&vxp=mtr

lukeinlondon · 03-09-2013, 12:33 PM

does anyone want to go halves on a pair of these?
I only want one setup, I do 90% of my riding in the city
If i don't hear feedback i may just buy the pair and put one in the sale section..

lukeinlondon · 03-09-2013, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Hikertrash

Just installed a pair of Rigid clones and a KruzLocker.

Not bad for half the price.

Hey would you mind posting pics of the light from behind?

Hikertrash · 03-09-2013, 12:55 PM

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Hey would you mind posting pics of the light from behind?

Here you go....

wbrisett · 03-09-2013, 01:49 PM

Took off my BMW Vario cases and put on the Bumot 45L panniers and 7L toolkit.

I have to say this is one of the most professional looking and easy to install sets of panniers I have ever put on. I did have to move the turn signals back so they wouldn't interfere with the toolkit, but Bumot provides standoffs and there is plenty of wire available, so it's just a matter of removing the turn signals and relocating them.

The project was easy to do and the panniers are built extremely well! I give them two thumbs up!

On the bike (without my H&B top case)

Finished project with topcase:

One more view:

Up to now, I had to slide my 17" notebook w/case into the H&B topcase, but these panniers will allow the computer to fit into one. The overall with is 43 1/2-in, and while tighter than before, I can still get the GSA through the gate without taking off either of the new bags.

Wayne

MotoBoss · 03-09-2013, 03:54 PM

Just finished up the install of new front and rear Wilber's shocks! Biggest PITA was taking the fuel tank off for the front shock and removing the exhaust (aftermarket y pipe) to get on the back.
While I had the rear tire off went ahead and swapped out the worn TKC for a new one.

YEAH BABY ready to roll

no pics, sorry......................

Tex76 · 03-10-2013, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by MotoBoss

no pics, sorry......................

No pics=didn't happen :)

GP1200 · 03-10-2013, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wbrisett

Took off my BMW Vario cases and put on the Bumot 45L panniers and 7L toolkit.

I have to say this is one of the most professional looking and easy to install sets of panniers I have ever put on. I did have to move the turn signals back so they wouldn't interfere with the toolkit, but Bumot provides standoffs and there is plenty of wire available, so it's just a matter of removing the turn signals and relocating them.

The project was easy to do and the panniers are built extremely well! I give them two thumbs up!

On the bike (without my H&B top case)

Finished project with topcase:

One more view:

Up to now, I had to slide my 17" notebook w/case into the H&B topcase, but these panniers will allow the computer to fit into one. The overall with is 46 1/2-in, and while tighter than before, I can still get the GSA through the gate without taking off either of the new bags.

Wayne

Sorry to be negative, but I don't think those are well thought out at a wide load of 46 1/2" !!. That's dangerous and I made the same mistake myself (with the exact same bike and Shine Yellow color )and switched to Micatech at 38 ". Jesse bags are also well designed in that department. When you get your first close call, you may agree with me. If you think you're clear and your rear bags hit something, it's gonna hurt. Nice bags though.

RichBMW · 03-10-2013, 06:38 AM

The weather's crap here today, so I've spent a couple of hours in the garage getting to know my new LC GS

Boondox · 03-10-2013, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by GP1200

Sorry to be negative, but I don't think those are well thought out at a wide load of 46 1/2" !!. That's dangerous and I made the same mistake myself (with the exact same bike and Shine Yellow color )and switched to Micatech at 38 ". Jesse bags are also well designed in that department. When you get your first close call, you may agree with me. If you think you're clear and your rear bags hit something, it's gonna hurt. Nice bags though.

We all have different needs and riding styles. Obviously those bags met his. No need to crap in the man's Cheerios...

clintonl · 03-10-2013, 08:04 AM

Installed some Skene rear LED lights...

LaurelPerryOnLand · 03-10-2013, 08:09 AM

Installed new Dispatch 1WIRELESS POWER DISTRIBUTION AND CONTROL system on my GS and RT (RT probably doesn't qualify for this thread, though).

Pictorial of the complete install will be posted later this upcoming week.
UPDATE 3/14/2013: Here's the 'pictorial' link: http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=870449

In the meantime...more info at:
http://arborealsystems.com/Arboreal_Systems/home.html

R1200GS: Controller Unit only

R1200RT: Controller Unit only

lilmonkey · 03-10-2013, 10:48 AM

Here's my little edition...
I took a compass, a little Dremel tool work and mounted it to my brake reservoir cap with some double sided tape. One of the handiest little mods I've come up with.

kevin g · 03-10-2013, 11:31 AM

I'm stealin' that idea. I had an automotive ball compass mounted to the windscreen bar for a while until I did some other stuff that crowded it out. I was never that happy with it and this mounting is way cooler. I usually put my old boy scout compass in my tank bag map pouch.

lilmonkey · 03-10-2013, 11:39 AM

When looking for one...make sure the bottom is "solid"...some spin when you are dialing it around. I believe I bought a Brunton that did that....
This one was Suunto, if I remember.

Hope you like it as much as I have.

03-09-2013, 01:49 PM	#740
wbrisett hmmm.... Joined: May 2007 Location: Austin Oddometer: 313	Took off my BMW Vario cases and put on the Bumot 45L panniers and 7L toolkit. I have to say this is one of the most professional looking and easy to install sets of panniers I have ever put on. I did have to move the turn signals back so they wouldn't interfere with the toolkit, but Bumot provides standoffs and there is plenty of wire available, so it's just a matter of removing the turn signals and relocating them. The project was easy to do and the panniers are built extremely well! I give them two thumbs up! On the bike (without my H&B top case) Finished project with topcase: One more view: Up to now, I had to slide my 17" notebook w/case into the H&B topcase, but these panniers will allow the computer to fit into one. The overall with is 43 1/2-in, and while tighter than before, I can still get the GSA through the gate without taking off either of the new bags. Wayne __________________ 2011 BMW R1200GS Adventure (back to one bike) wbrisett screwed with this post 03-12-2013 at 08:20 AM Reason: Fixed overall width. Had 46 1/2, should have been 43 1/2

03-09-2013, 03:54 PM	#741
MotoBoss Tundra Thumper Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Mid South Indiana Oddometer: 2,227	Just finished up the install of new front and rear Wilber's shocks! Biggest PITA was taking the fuel tank off for the front shock and removing the exhaust (aftermarket y pipe) to get on the back. While I had the rear tire off went ahead and swapped out the worn TKC for a new one. YEAH BABY ready to roll no pics, sorry...................... __________________ DONATE TO ADVRider sidestandup.com ridedualsport.com motoboss-terlingua-bound.blogspot.com MSF Rider Coach-Rider's Edge Instructor-Track Coach

03-10-2013, 06:38 AM	#744
RichBMW Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2012 Location: UK Oddometer: 509	The weather's crap here today, so I've spent a couple of hours in the garage getting to know my new LC GS __________________ 2013 BMW R1200GS LC TE 2010 BMW HP2 MEGAMOTO

03-10-2013, 08:09 AM	#747
LaurelPerryOnLand Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Denver, CO Oddometer: 2,416	Installed new Dispatch 1WIRELESS POWER DISTRIBUTION AND CONTROL system on my GS and RT (RT probably doesn't qualify for this thread, though). Pictorial of the complete install will be posted later this upcoming week. UPDATE 3/14/2013: Here's the 'pictorial' link: http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=870449 In the meantime...more info at: http://arborealsystems.com/Arboreal_Systems/home.html R1200GS: Controller Unit only R1200RT: Controller Unit only LaurelPerryOnLand screwed with this post 03-14-2013 at 08:16 PM

03-10-2013, 10:48 AM	#748
lilmonkey Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2010 Oddometer: 126	Here's my little edition... I took a compass, a little Dremel tool work and mounted it to my brake reservoir cap with some double sided tape. One of the handiest little mods I've come up with. __________________ -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 2012 BMW R 1200 GS "Rallye Edition" Previous: 2010 BMW F650GS • 1989 Honda Transalp • 1989 Honda Hawk NT650 • 1980 Honda Hawk CB400

03-09-2013, 12:33 PM	#737
lukeinlondon Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Oddometer: 462	does anyone want to go halves on a pair of these? I only want one setup, I do 90% of my riding in the city If i don't hear feedback i may just buy the pair and put one in the sale section..

03-10-2013, 08:04 AM	#746
clintonl Adventurer Joined: Oct 2008 Location: New Jersey Oddometer: 35	Installed some Skene rear LED lights...

03-10-2013, 11:31 AM	#749
kevin g Adventurer Joined: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego Oddometer: 85	Compass Mounting I'm stealin' that idea. I had an automotive ball compass mounted to the windscreen bar for a while until I did some other stuff that crowded it out. I was never that happy with it and this mounting is way cooler. I usually put my old boy scout compass in my tank bag map pouch.

03-10-2013, 11:39 AM	#750
lilmonkey Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2010 Oddometer: 126	When looking for one...make sure the bottom is "solid"...some spin when you are dialing it around. I believe I bought a Brunton that did that.... This one was Suunto, if I remember. Hope you like it as much as I have. __________________ -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 2012 BMW R 1200 GS "Rallye Edition" Previous: 2010 BMW F650GS • 1989 Honda Transalp • 1989 Honda Hawk NT650 • 1980 Honda Hawk CB400

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