Whats the best piece of equipment you've ever bought? - Page 3

frewhl · 09-09-2006, 09:56 PM

When I was riding around in Alaska in the middle of summer,I was cold.
I had my elec.vest and handlebar grips,to keep me comfortable.
I could have made the trip without them,but they made it that much better.
I guess it is just what I am used to.
Ear plugs,I have used them more and more consistantly.

Jutta · 09-10-2006, 04:22 AM

BMW Rallye jacket
BMW Savannah boots
Arai XD helmet
TKC tyres
Touratech tank bag
MSR pocket rocket
Ventura rack/bag
Fastway footpegs

BeemerChef · 09-10-2006, 04:41 AM

My sidecar!... nothing like having your buddy with you!...

The Buff... the Buff... always... neck comfort...
Gerbings... nothing like it...
Rock Straps... finally no more fumbling...
and so much more... as it comes to mind... the little "Flip a Lever" $35 gadget which seemed overpriced at time to order is worth its weight in gold... well... it does not weight that much actually!

Be well... Ara

thecanoeguy · 09-10-2006, 09:51 AM

I am about 80,000 km into a spread over 8 year world trip on my 5th bike and was using my moto-x helmet which was fine except for the bugs that flew inside it everynow and then including 2 bees that never bit me BUT the clincher was when i was up in alaska this year and a FUCKING yellow jacket flew in my helmet and bit me on the cheek,well FUCK ME if i nearly didn't faint, run off the road,die with the pain , from that little yellow and black fucker, 6 weeks later i still have a great sore that has spread to the size of a quarter and dont seem to wanna heal.i went out and got the XD when i was back in Fairbanks and love it ,and as well as being super comfy it keeps those fucker bugs outa my face
cheers david

tekilbourn · 09-10-2006, 10:16 AM

Best accessory: Roadcrafter suit.

Best upgrade to the bike: Stainless Stell brakeline my R100gs. (Back when I still had it.)

tomk

Kristobal K · 09-10-2006, 02:54 PM

about all that's needed

markgsnw · 09-10-2006, 02:55 PM

my list, in no particular order:

the GS

Ohlins from Stig/PPS.

Seat from Mr. Ed's Moto.

Autocom.

Garmin Streetpilot / RAM mounts.

Hepco and Becker racks and bags.

Lightforce 140's.

Wunderlich crash bars.

Oxtar Matrix boots.

Customer service at New Enough

I forgot Fastways footpegs

rider33 · 09-10-2006, 04:00 PM

kanetsu electric vest. simple, stored in it's own
internal pocket w/ another pocket for the cords,
plugs right into the SAE battery tender cord, and
will save your ass when you are out there and it starts to get cold. Good, simple, highly funtional kit:

http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/...t-p-16524.html

GSWayne · 09-10-2006, 05:34 PM

Porbably an Aeroflow windshield, made the GS into a good touring bike.
Also Micatech Bags for enough room for 2-up touring.
Others high on the list are Starcom Intercom, Motorport jacket and pants, Schuberth C2 helmet, and Garmin 276C GPS.

RAM · 09-10-2006, 05:51 PM

A Throttle Rocker has been my best investment in motorcycle accessories. Nothing else comes close.

GS Spirit · 09-10-2006, 06:27 PM

Gerbing jacket liner will help you ride longer more days of the year.

IBRider · 09-10-2006, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thecanoeguy

I am about 80,000 km into a spread over 8 year world trip on my 5th bike and was using my moto-x helmet which was fine except for the bugs that flew inside it everynow and then including 2 bees that never bit me BUT the clincher was when i was up in alaska this year and a FUCKING yellow jacket flew in my helmet and bit me on the cheek,well FUCK ME if i nearly didn't faint, run off the road,die with the pain , from that little yellow and black fucker, 6 weeks later i still have a great sore that has spread to the size of a quarter and dont seem to wanna heal.i went out and got the XD when i was back in Fairbanks and love it ,and as well as being super comfy it keeps those fucker bugs outa my face
cheers david

Please, tell us how you REALLY feel...

This one just hit home as today I was riding home from Summit Point motorsports park and had the same damn thing happen to me. I had the visor barely cracked open on my Nolan N102, as it was hot and it's vents leave something to be desired. Of course, a damn yellowjacket misses the windscreen and makes it directly into the 1/4" opening into my helmet. I freak (at 75 mph, not good) but calmly swing up the chin bar, thinking this, and working my gloved fingers around in there, will flush him out. No dice. As soon as I flip the chin bar back down the little fucker zaps me in the neck.

Moral of the story?

Next summer I will be getting a better vented helmet (Arai XD?) that is comfortable even with the visor closed.

moymurfs · 09-10-2006, 07:04 PM

Another vote for the Roadcrafter suit. Worth the $$

Southwest Moto crash bars................they saved me BIG $$$$ on fixing the bike. Oh yea, the Jesses saved me from having to fix anything on the rear side during that incident

bonox · 09-10-2006, 07:11 PM

electronic cruise control

ehatcher · 09-10-2006, 07:29 PM

No particular order....

Held gloves - so comfortable!
Schuberth C2 - love that flip down visor
Er6i's - concert hall at 60mph...rockin!
GPS - makes finding great roads easy
Gerbing jacket - don't call me a wuss - call me a WARM wuss
Custom full leathers - I like leather - these fit like another skin
Supportive SO - she makes it all possible with a smile.....

Eric

09-09-2006, 09:56 PM	#31
frewhl daily rider Joined: Jan 2002 Location: gulf region Oddometer: 8,725	When I was riding around in Alaska in the middle of summer,I was cold. I had my elec.vest and handlebar grips,to keep me comfortable. I could have made the trip without them,but they made it that much better. I guess it is just what I am used to. Ear plugs,I have used them more and more consistantly. __________________ Then I headed over to where my girlfriend works. Greg, the boss, followed us outside and kept trying to tell me about how he went to Las Vegas one time on a motocycle. I was like, "oh-kay, that's great Greg." Just back from Prudhoe Bay, IMO it was really worth the trip, AK is a beautiful place & you need lots of time to take it all in. I'm looking forward to returning & exploring some places i didn't have time to ride.RIP Ron Melton

09-10-2006, 04:41 AM	#33
BeemerChef Wandering Homeless Joined: Jul 2003 Location: Living under the Stars... Oddometer: 3,204	My sidecar!... nothing like having your buddy with you!... The Buff... the Buff... always... neck comfort... Gerbings... nothing like it... Rock Straps... finally no more fumbling... and so much more... as it comes to mind... the little "Flip a Lever" $35 gadget which seemed overpriced at time to order is worth its weight in gold... well... it does not weight that much actually! Be well... Ara __________________ Our Journal "The Oasis of my Soul" "One-Pan Recipe" eStore, outdoors, indoors... Smugmug, the Photos

09-10-2006, 09:51 AM	#34
thecanoeguy just a yobbo from oz Joined: May 2006 Location: Albury N.S.W. Oddometer: 1,607	my arai XD I am about 80,000 km into a spread over 8 year world trip on my 5th bike and was using my moto-x helmet which was fine except for the bugs that flew inside it everynow and then including 2 bees that never bit me BUT the clincher was when i was up in alaska this year and a FUCKING yellow jacket flew in my helmet and bit me on the cheek,well FUCK ME if i nearly didn't faint, run off the road,die with the pain , from that little yellow and black fucker, 6 weeks later i still have a great sore that has spread to the size of a quarter and dont seem to wanna heal.i went out and got the XD when i was back in Fairbanks and love it ,and as well as being super comfy it keeps those fucker bugs outa my face cheers david

09-10-2006, 02:54 PM	#36
Kristobal K Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2006 Location: SoCal Oddometer: 177	best piece about all that's needed Attached Images

09-10-2006, 02:55 PM	#37
markgsnw WTF? Joined: Jan 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon US Oddometer: 3,471	my list, in no particular order: the GS Ohlins from Stig/PPS. Seat from Mr. Ed's Moto. Autocom. Garmin Streetpilot / RAM mounts. Hepco and Becker racks and bags. Lightforce 140's. Wunderlich crash bars. Oxtar Matrix boots. Customer service at New Enough I forgot Fastways footpegs __________________ http://vasaphoto.wordpress.com/ 2011 Moto Guzzi Norge 8V GT markgsnw screwed with this post 09-11-2006 at 04:11 PM

09-10-2006, 04:22 AM	#32
Jutta Into the remote places Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Logan, Australia Oddometer: 496	BMW Rallye jacket BMW Savannah boots Arai XD helmet TKC tyres Touratech tank bag MSR pocket rocket Ventura rack/bag Fastway footpegs

09-10-2006, 10:16 AM	#35
tekilbourn 2 wheels+motor=Smile Joined: Sep 2002 Location: san jose, ca, usa Oddometer: 183	Best accessory: Roadcrafter suit. Best upgrade to the bike: Stainless Stell brakeline my R100gs. (Back when I still had it.) tomk

09-10-2006, 04:00 PM	#38
rider33 Studly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: The Wilds of Western Wisconsin Oddometer: 873	kanetsu electric vest. simple, stored in it's own internal pocket w/ another pocket for the cords, plugs right into the SAE battery tender cord, and will save your ass when you are out there and it starts to get cold. Good, simple, highly funtional kit: http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/...t-p-16524.html

09-10-2006, 05:34 PM	#39
GSWayne Old Guy nOOb Joined: Mar 2005 Location: Santa Barbara Oddometer: 2,686	Porbably an Aeroflow windshield, made the GS into a good touring bike. Also Micatech Bags for enough room for 2-up touring. Others high on the list are Starcom Intercom, Motorport jacket and pants, Schuberth C2 helmet, and Garmin 276C GPS. __________________ It isn't the conditions its the decisions Don't bring a motorcycle to a car fight

09-10-2006, 05:51 PM	#40
RAM 2 wheel Enthusiast Joined: Dec 2004 Oddometer: 34	A Throttle Rocker has been my best investment in motorcycle accessories. Nothing else comes close.

09-10-2006, 06:27 PM	#41
GS Spirit Looking for gnar town Joined: May 2003 Location: Colorado Springs, CO. Oddometer: 2,535	Gerbing jacket liner will help you ride longer more days of the year. __________________ David

09-10-2006, 07:04 PM	#43
moymurfs .................... Joined: Jun 2005 Location: Northeast NC Oddometer: 2,035	Another vote for the Roadcrafter suit. Worth the $$ Southwest Moto crash bars................they saved me BIG $$$$ on fixing the bike. Oh yea, the Jesses saved me from having to fix anything on the rear side during that incident

09-10-2006, 07:11 PM	#44
bonox Tryin Hard Joined: Apr 2006 Location: sydney Oddometer: 2,764	electronic cruise control

09-10-2006, 07:29 PM	#45
ehatcher Hello? Is this thing on? Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Quakertown, PA Oddometer: 1,808	No particular order.... Held gloves - so comfortable! Schuberth C2 - love that flip down visor Er6i's - concert hall at 60mph...rockin! GPS - makes finding great roads easy Gerbing jacket - don't call me a wuss - call me a WARM wuss Custom full leathers - I like leather - these fit like another skin Supportive SO - she makes it all possible with a smile..... Eric __________________ "Mostly the animals understand their roles, but man, by comparison, seems troubled by a message that he cannot quite remember or has gotten wrong. Bereft of instinct, he must search continually for meanings." Loren Eiseley My Dakar http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=197573

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