'Travel opens the mind; motorcycle travel opens the mind, heart and soul.' (Anon)
Overview
Bike modifications
I’m not the most mechanically-adept guy around. In fact, a belt buckle is likely to have me struggling.
But, by buying the Adventure specification of the model, I’ve gained many of the modifications that I made to my previous GS.
Still, there are one or two quirks that may be of interest. For everything else, there’s a delightful mix of Touratech, Wunderlich, BMW own-brand catalogues to peruse, and many many specialist part providers to part you with your hard-earned...
But don’t forget - people have done these trips on off-the-shelf bikes of many different hues and Harley’s. Adding farkles is just part of the fun of trip preparation.
Most visitors to this site may only be interested in the travel blog and photos. (Sadly, most of those were on the previous website - so ignore the web address in the above photo!)
But for myself, and fellow motorcyclists, this section may be of interest too and I've reproduced it here.
Overview
- Engine Type Air/oil-cooled flat twin 'Boxer', 4-stroke, two camshafts and four radially aligned valves per cylinder, central balancer shaft
- Capacity 1,170 cc
- Max. torque 120 Nm at 6,000 rpm
- Maximum speed Over 125 mph
- Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter
- Fuel type Unleaded super and premium, octane number 95-98 (RON), (knock sensor; optional extra 91 (RON) available)
- Gearbox 6-speed gearbox
- Drive Shaft drive
- Front wheel suspension Telelever;
- Tyres, front / rear 110/80 R 19, 150/70 R 17
- Brakes, front Dual disc, 305 mm diameter, four-piston fixed calipers
- Brakes, rear Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, double-piston floating caliper
- ABS Integral ABS (part-integral), can be switched off
- Seat height, unladen 910 mm
- Unladen weight, fully fueled 256 kg
- Usable tank volume 33.0 litres
- HID Lighting - high, low & spots
- LED lighting added in South Africa
- Aftermarket horn (failed so returned to stock)
- Upgraded BMW belly pan protector
- Rallemoto steering damper
- Wilbers suspension, front & rear (non-ESA)
- Cylinderhead protection bars
- Crash bung on swing arm
- Touratech protection of ‘soft bits’
- Air Hawk seat pad
- Exhaust heat guard
- Soft luggage, Giant Loop and Wolfman (added in USA)
- Woody’s extra strength rear wheel (spoked)
- Autocom unit (not used)
- Extra accessory sockets, e.g. heated jacket, jump leads, iphone
- Throttle rocker & cruise control
- GPS (Garmin 660) and maps such as 'Tracks For Africa'
- Remove rear ‘spoiler’ plastic
- Add air intake snorkel (probably silly)
I’m not the most mechanically-adept guy around. In fact, a belt buckle is likely to have me struggling.
But, by buying the Adventure specification of the model, I’ve gained many of the modifications that I made to my previous GS.
Still, there are one or two quirks that may be of interest. For everything else, there’s a delightful mix of Touratech, Wunderlich, BMW own-brand catalogues to peruse, and many many specialist part providers to part you with your hard-earned...
But don’t forget - people have done these trips on off-the-shelf bikes of many different hues and Harley’s. Adding farkles is just part of the fun of trip preparation.
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