Help me Farkle my GSA
- Thread starter BigLew55
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Sorry for the delayed response. I was running the Missouri Rally this weekend. What a great time!
For the tube, I just drilled the top to a size that would let the tube pass through. I used a 90 degree elbow as I didn't want it to stick straight up for my application. I didn't seal it. You need venting anyway, or you can't drink very fast, and can get light headed trying to quench your thirst.
I just used a step bit, and stopped when it passed through. To keep it in the jug, I used zip ties. They also double as hose clamps.
I'll try to get some pics when I clean it out over the next day or two.
I ran this set-up on the HD for IBR21 and just adapted it to the GSA.
For the tube, I just drilled the top to a size that would let the tube pass through. I used a 90 degree elbow as I didn't want it to stick straight up for my application. I didn't seal it. You need venting anyway, or you can't drink very fast, and can get light headed trying to quench your thirst.
I just used a step bit, and stopped when it passed through. To keep it in the jug, I used zip ties. They also double as hose clamps. I'll try to get some pics when I clean it out over the next day or two.
I ran this set-up on the HD for IBR21 and just adapted it to the GSA.
Yup ... $40 and a full kit ready to go isn't bad.
And last year, David was at the start and offered free replacement hose set ups to his customers. I had already bought a replacement earlier in the year, but that was an awesome gesture.
I once saw @Kendoo hydration hose and was scared straight. By his reckoning Lew would have maybe 2 more years left in his
And last year, David was at the start and offered free replacement hose set ups to his customers. I had already bought a replacement earlier in the year, but that was an awesome gesture.
I once saw @Kendoo hydration hose and was scared straight. By his reckoning Lew would have maybe 2 more years left in his
I remembered to get the pics... Honestly, I think this can be easily over-thought. And I suggest replacing the hose approximately every two years. I found a tube of nastiness when prepping for IBR21, and I was using Food Safe (NSF?) tubing.
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Honestly, I think this can be easily over-thought. And I suggest replacing the hose approximately every two years. I found a tube of nastiness when prepping for IBR21, and I was using Food Safe (NSF?) tubing.
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I thought I'd circle back and round out this thread. Thanks to everyone who helped me get his bike up to speed for rallies. It has served me well, and I don't have any near-term plans to replace it. I won't try to list everything I've done to it, but feel free to ask questions if you see something that catches your eye. There is a lot of info from the build throughout this thread as well. This is pretty close to how it ran in IBR23.
Hi Lew,
What tire did you run for the IBR23 and what mileage did you get out of it?
My reason for asking is I've just come back from a 6 day ride/8,500km on my R1200 GSA Rallye X up to Darwin (Northern Territory) return to Canberra and I started with a brand new Michelin Road 6 and it's done/needs replacing.
Cheers
What tire did you run for the IBR23 and what mileage did you get out of it?
My reason for asking is I've just come back from a 6 day ride/8,500km on my R1200 GSA Rallye X up to Darwin (Northern Territory) return to Canberra and I started with a brand new Michelin Road 6 and it's done/needs replacing.
Cheers
I've been running the dunlop tourmax missions. I've been getting about 17k to 18k per each rear. I've been changing the front around 18 to 19k but they were not to the wear bars yet. I've noticed that they start to make a bit more noise is all.
If you pull up any videos of the IBR start, you might see that most of the adventure bikes were sporting the tourmax missions. They've become the preferred tire for long distance.
If you pull up any videos of the IBR start, you might see that most of the adventure bikes were sporting the tourmax missions. They've become the preferred tire for long distance.
