BMW GS - Hydration system "footpeg"

[Edward Walker]

@Edward Walker - Can you share your source for the tube insulation you used?

Hydration system users fall into two categories: A) Blow back and B) Insulate. I blow back so the next sip is cold water. The Insulate guys don't blow back, but usually get an ok temp sip right away. I prefer not having water sitting in the tube. No right way, only an individual preference.

You learn quickly if you don't insulate or blow back that the next sip can be HOT water. Especially for the Desert riders.

Amazon.

 

[kerrizor]

So when is he taking orders?

 

[Edward Walker]

I messaged Joz that you are interested and gave him a link to this thread
I don't know that he's going to "produce them" - but he'd probably make you one in exchange for time and materials.

 

[Joz]

Hi @kerrizor. I'm now on this forum. I'll message you directly.
As Edward mentioned, this is just a fun project for me. I get to spend a little time on my mill. Certainly not a professional venture.

 

[Joz]

A few photos of a recent mount:

 

[Tom Bake]

I used a 12 volt fish tank pump wired to a switch to provide pressurized water to my mouthpiece.

 

[HACKLE]

A hell of a lot of work for something so simple. 2.5 litre insulated jug inside another insulated bag, aluminium tube in through the top of lid down to bottom of jug. Aluminium tube has right angle bend at top with genuine camelbak quick release fittings [ one female, one male]. Mounted [sitting ] on right pillion peg. Held in place by ratchet strap behind frame member, round jug then behind pannier mount and back to strap tensioner.
Food grade hose up to tank bag with bite piece fitted. I fit this to my 2016 Triumph Trophy when doing long and IBA rides. The dearest items were the Camelbak fittings. Everything else was cheap. It stays in place whether I have the pannier fitted or not, simple, cheap and effective.

 

[Jim Craig]

Wow. Very impress stuff. My solution is a bit simpler.

 

[igneouss]

Wow. Very impress stuff. My solution is a bit simpler.View attachment 12601

Mine is very similar to that.

 

[kerrizor]

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I used a 12 volt fish tank pump wired to a switch to provide pressurized water to my mouthpiece.

Pretty neat! I considered a windshield washer pump, but this is much smaller.. I'm _fine_ with the long tube I use now, but having it pressurized would be nice for dumping water down my sleeves (instead of the suck-and-spit method I use now lol)

 

[HACKLE]

My outer cover is very similar to the one you use kerrizor. Neat.

 

[Jim Craig]

Mine is very similar to that.

The thing I love about the Thirsty Rock system is it has an on/off valve, so you can remove the bite valve and a gentle press on the bag pumps water into your mouth (it other words, it doesn't suck).

 

[Crafty_rider]

(instead of the suck-and-spit method I use now lol)

Kerri Miller...the original "Hawk Tuah" girl...