“As far as the list of mods, I NEED to document this but it’s massive. Maybe I’ll document ones I can remember now from Memory? No, It’s 8PM and I need to make dinner and finish packing. Thanks so much for reading. Stay tuned”
A person who watches my videos on YouTube asked me to document my list of modifications (farkles). This list is still dynamic because some of these things I may sell soon or simply throw away. Every modification serves a purpose. If it doesn’t, it’s dead weight and I throw it out. Everything listed below I did my best to put up the accurate price as of today (April 2018) but that could change and each item usually has a video I made to accompany the modification with a simple review or install guide. Thanks for checking this out I hope it’s helpful to others thinking of modifications.
Touring Modifications:
- SW Motech Daypack tank bag & SW Motech City tank bag (Video Review) – $143/$208 respectively
- Dynamic Motorrad LED Turn Signals (Video Review) – $129
- Upgraded 5-series horn (yes a car horn on a motorcycle) (Video Review) – $16
- Ztechnik Windscreen stabilizer (improves stability even on the OEM windscreen) (Video Review) – $75
- VStream Touring Deluxe Windscreen (versus the standard touring screen since I swapped one for the other) (Install, Review 1, Review 2 ) – $149
- Grip Puppies (Video Review) – $20
- RotoPax Fuel + Water with Altrider Pillion Luggage Rack (Video Review) – $100+$218
- Heated Sargent Seat (had one of these on my ’09 and could ride literally all day) (Video Review) – $634.95
- RAM Cup Holder mount (removed, I have a cup holder on my boxes now) (Video Review) – $31
- EZ-Pass Transponder (Now painted black) (Video Review)
- BMW Hella DIN Plug to Dual Port USB Charger (Video Review) – $25
- Powdercoating all of the bars / protections to match Triple Black Frame & Fairings (Video Review) – $350
- GoPro CamRack for next to headlight (sold, too shaky) – $42
- GoPro Remote Control Holder – $40
- AltRider upper luggage rack (removed, going a different direction) (Video Review) – $234
- TourFella MSR Bottle Mount for Jesse Luggage (Video Review) – $50
- Clearwater CanOpener + Erics + Darla (Video Review) – $1454
- Clearwater Billie Brake Light (Video Review) – $149
- SW-MOTECH Mirror Extenders (Video Review) – $73
- Hondo Garage Perfect Squeeze iPhone Mount (Video Review) – $79
- Jesse Odyssey II 10” Luggage + GSA Brackets + Lid Racks (Racks Install + Lid Rack Install) – $995+$379+$99
- Stashbox Locking Storage (threw this away, not great) (Video Review) – $22
- BMW’s 77498550346 “Cylindrical Luggage Bag 3 (Video Review) – Free w/ BMW Recall Fix
- Bumot Luggage and Top case for GS Adventure (Traded these for the Jesse Boxes) (Video Review) – $899+$399
- Sargent Cycle EM-5 Backrest (Video Install) – $350
Off-Road / Adventure Riding Modifications:
- DoubleTake Adventure Mirror (Video Review) – $120
- Continental TKC80 Knobby Tires (Video Review) – $160+$102
- Wild@Heart Headlight Guards (Removed) (Video Review) – $105
- AltRider Headlight Guard (Video Review) – $210
- AltRider Side Stand enlarger (Video Review) – $74
- AltRider side-stand riser (Video Review) – $22
- AltRider front engine guard (Video Review) – $5
- AltRider Radiator Guards (Video Review) – $171
- AltRider Skid Plate (Video Review) – $443
- AltRider Heel / Brake guard (Video Review) – $44
- AltRider Rear brake cylinder guard (Video Review) – $55
- Wild @ Heart Side Stand Switch Protector (Video Review) – $36
- Mosko Moto BC35 Pannier Luggage (Video Review) – $700
- Jesse Soft Luggage Universal Adapter Plate (Video Review) – $249
- Off Grid Moto Chadwick Bags (sold) (Video Review) – $399
- Givi Tailbag mounted to AltRider Luggage Rack (Video Review) – $142
- GS Rallye Frame Guards (Video Review) – $73
- Wild @ Heart Frame Plugs (Video Review) – $15
- Machine Art Moto ADVance Hand Guards (Video Review) – $259
- Machine Art Moto Slipscreen windscreen (Video Review) – $110
- Machine Art Moto X-Head Guards (Video Review) – $195
- Rox Risers Adjustable Pivoting handlebar risers (Video Review) – $121
- Touratech Final Drive Guard (Video Review) – $250
- Touratech Slider kit for rear shaft (Video Review) – $79
- AltRider Lower Crash bars – $515
- Touratech Exhaust Header guards (Video Review) – $65
- Touratech Steering Stop (Video Review) – $149
- Fog Spot Lights Protector Guards Cover (Video Review) – $79
- BMW Atacama 40L Duffel (Video Review) – $327
- Twalcom Front Upper Guards (Video Review) – $109
- Touratech/Tractive Extreme Adventure Suspension System w/ ESA Support and 170mm Spring for my weight (Unboxing, Install Front, Install Rear) – $3999
- Hyperpro Adjustable Steering Stabilizer (Video Review)- $549 (You can get it for under $400 from Beemer Shop)
- Woody’s Wheel Works X-Lace, Straightening & Turing the Spoked GS Adventure Wheels (Video Review) – $900
- R&G Front & Rear Shock Tube (Video Install) – $35 each or $70 for the pair
Tools None of these will get me to cancel my roadside assistance through BMWMOA. Nothing beats a tow when you can get one if you are in a situation where it’s a tow truck and a night in a hotel versus making the situation worse by wrenching on a part of the bike you have no business wrenching on:
- BMW Pro Series Tool Set by Motohansa $225
- Moto Pumps cycle pump that works with the BMW plug – $60
- Allen Wrench kit Wera – #50
- JB-Weld – $15
- Motion Pro Bead Buddy, Rim Board & spoon set – $14+$15+50
- Multimeter – $10
- Tire patch kit – $12
- GS-911 – $400
- Euro 4 GS-911 adapter – $30
- Zip Ties
- Haynes manual – $36
- Gorilla Tape – $10
- Marc Parnes Wheel Balancer – $119 (Video Review)
Long Term modifications (within 24 months):
- Add Jesse Luggage Back-rest for Pillion
- Purchase Jesse Top Case Rack
- Purchase Woody’s wheels for off-roading only wheels 21″ front and go knobby only…swap over wheels for weekend riding, go Trail attack or Michelin Pilot for daily riding to work and long road trips
- Akrapovic Exhaust + Headers Made black by Jet Hot Coatings since my powder coated exhaust has completely failed
Finally, I made this video showing all of the current modifications to the bike:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3IWZmaUWFA
…and for those curious, these are full retail prices. I didn’t disclose here any times I saved money by using a coupon or buying used from someone online or on eBay. Shop around and you may find a better price. MSRP on everything? It’s a lot. You can get all of this for under retail if you can put in the time. ADVRider Classifieds are your friend.