Help me Farkle my GSA

[kerrizor]

Greg, are you still running the Speedir?

 

[Greg Rice]

Greg, are you still running the Speedir?

I actually took it off the bike a couple weeks ago as I just have not been using it. Here in the mountains it does not work as well because it can't see around curves. Not sure what I am going to do.

 

[Marc11]

@Greg Still running the aux via the vent? How many miles with that setup trouble free?

 

[Greg Rice]

@Greg Still running the aux via the vent? How many miles with that setup trouble free?

Marc, Yes I am still running the aux tank through the vent line and I have 18,600 miles on it since including 3 BBG's, 48 state and I just completed the 6 day Senior Butt Rally riding 8,200 miles door to door.

No issues so far.

 

[Marc11]

Marc, Yes I am still running the aux tank through the vent line and I have 18,600 miles on it since including 3 BBG's, 48 state and I just completed the 6 day Senior Butt Rally riding 8,200 miles door to door.

No issues so far.

Thanks. Nice job on SBR BTW

 

[Greg Rice]

Thanks. Nice job on SBR BTW

Marc, the mileage is on the GSA I bought from Bob Rippy some months back. I had many more miles on the other GSA’s with the same setup.

 

[Marc11]

Marc, the mileage is on the GSA I bought from Bob Rippy some months back. I had many more miles on the other GSA’s with the same setup.

Yep thanks. Just keeping tabs to see if my issue was an anomaly.

 

[BigLew55]

I'm making a little progress. I got the exhaust extensions and pax-peg mount from Marc. I have mounted my Yeti holder for my RTIC water jug. It's not great, but it's a start.

I also mounted my dual GPS set-up yesterday. I had a mount machined by a friend and then fabbed a bracket to stack the other one on top of it. I haven't road tested it, but it's pretty robust.

I also have added some bags and wind management items.

I want to thank everyone for their insight and suggestions!

 

[Kendoo]

I'm making a little progress. I got the exhaust extensions and pax-peg mount from Marc. I have mounted my Yeti holder for my RTIC water jug. It's not great, but it's a start.

I also mounted my dual GPS set-up yesterday. I had a mount machined by a friend and then fabbed a bracket to stack the other one on top of it. I haven't road tested it, but it's pretty robust.

I also have added some bags and wind management items.

I want to thank everyone for their insight and suggestions!

View attachment 7596

You had that 276cx on your Harley too? Cockpit looks good.

 

[Marc11]

I'm making a little progress. I got the exhaust extensions and pax-peg mount from Marc. I have mounted my Yeti holder for my RTIC water jug. It's not great, but it's a start.

I also mounted my dual GPS set-up yesterday. I had a mount machined by a friend and then fabbed a bracket to stack the other one on top of it. I haven't road tested it, but it's pretty robust.

I also have added some bags and wind management items.

I want to thank everyone for their insight and suggestions!

View attachment 7596

Where'd you get those little side wind deflectors?

 

[BigLew55]

Where'd you get those little side wind deflectors?

Justech Motorbike Wind Deflector Motorcycle Windscreen Adjustable Clip On Windshield Extension Universal for Motorcycle Racing Bike -Ttranslucent https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RYLLVS...abc_P8CV0XS8FPXKXE3SKD5E?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

[BigLew55]

Next on my to-do list is a Hex ezCan and a 3.5 aux tank. Does anyone have a recommendation for preferred retailer on the ezCan?

Also, I would be interested in any input for the tank. It looks like Boyd's is still not taking custom orders. I have a few options in mind ,but haven't ordered one yet. I plan to tap using the vent method.

 

[Marc11]

Next on my to-do list is a Hex ezCan and a 3.5 aux tank. Does anyone have a recommendation for preferred retailer on the ezCan?

Also, I would be interested in any input for the tank. It looks like Boyd's is still not taking custom orders. I have a few options in mind ,but haven't ordered one yet. I plan to tap using the vent method.

Ted Porter's Beemer shop or Twisted Throttle.

As for the tank, do you want over the rear rack or rear seat? Either way I'd get a plate from Black Dog Cycle Works, maybe the strongest and most secure plates out there. Then it's a matter of tanks, a BAM Sandstorm spun tank is basically plug and play.

 

[kerrizor]

Then it's a matter of tanks, a BAM Sandstorm spun tank is basically plug and play.

https://shop.spunaluminumgastanks.com/Motorcycle-Tour-Tanks_c18.htm

 

[BigLew55]

Thanks for the suggestions. They were both my option 1 for each category.

https://shop.spunaluminumgastanks.c...inum-Gas-Tank-Internal-Baffle-DB816C-Tour.htm
https://www.beemershop.com/product/...nager-for-r12xx1250-liquid-cooled-gen-ii.html

I may have to crank up the heater for installation...

 

[Gerry Arel]

I've had a really hard time imagining where I'd mount highway pegs on my 1250 - do you have a photo, Jim?

I haven’t installed these yet but found a guy on ADV that makes brackets that mount where the upper and lower crash bars meet. I’ll mount my adventure designs pegs to those brackets.

 

[Gerry Arel]

Next on my to-do list is a Hex ezCan and a 3.5 aux tank. Does anyone have a recommendation for preferred retailer on the ezCan?

Also, I would be interested in any input for the tank. It looks like Boyd's is still not taking custom orders. I have a few options in mind ,but haven't ordered one yet. I plan to tap using the vent method.

I don’t know ifyou already got the ezCan yet but I’d compare with Twisteds CanSmart. Not sure what Ted includes with his, but the Twisted (Denali) generally seems more $ but comes with several harnesses

I have the D7s connected to mine, will be connecting my 2nd gps and just ordered the B6 brake light that mounts right under the plate.

 

[BigLew55]

Just scheduled my 30K service and ordered a set of TrailMax Missions...

Aux tank and ezCAN are ordered/enroute. Aux Lights are mounted. Russell Day Long is scheduled for 3/1, so I may not have it for Florida.

Hopefully, everything is ready before the beginning of March...

 

[EricV]

@BigLew55 - Are you going to use the Landing Pad to mount the aux tank to, or??

 

[BigLew55]

@BigLew55 - Are you going to use the Landing Pad to mount the aux tank to, or??

I'm not sure what that's going to look like yet. I have a SWMotech pillion replacement rack, but if I use it directly, I suspect I will need to add some additional support. Otherwise, I may just fab a plate from scratch. I'll know more when I physically have the tank in my hands.