{"id":7419,"date":"2018-04-24T22:22:00","date_gmt":"2018-04-24T22:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adamchandler.me\/blog\/?p=7419"},"modified":"2018-05-02T02:59:00","modified_gmt":"2018-05-02T02:59:00","slug":"my-bike-every-modification-and-farkle-on-my-r1200gs-adventure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adamchandler.me\/blog\/2018\/04\/24\/my-bike-every-modification-and-farkle-on-my-r1200gs-adventure\/","title":{"rendered":"My Bike: Every Modification and Farkle on my R1200GS Adventure"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a title=\"View 'North Carolina BMW Event - 3-30-2018' on Flickr.com\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/adamjackson\/26291536267\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/farm1.staticflickr.com\/800\/26291536267_e50631b644.jpg?resize=500%2C333&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"North Carolina BMW Event  3 30 2018\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/adamchandler.me\/blog\/2018\/03\/23\/my-bike-winter-is-over-40-modifications-bike-is-done\/\">On 3\/22 yours truly<\/a>:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;As far as the list of mods, I NEED to document this but it\u2019s massive. Maybe I\u2019ll document ones I can remember now from Memory? No, It\u2019s 8PM and I need to make dinner and finish packing. Thanks so much for reading. Stay tuned\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>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\u2019t, it\u2019s 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\u2019s helpful to others thinking of modifications.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Touring Modifications:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2HoSJZc\">SW Motech Daypack tank<\/a> bag &amp; S<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2HWWpOM\">W Motech City tank bag<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Ggd8iuRw8Xw\">Video Review<\/a>) &#8211; $143\/$208 respectively<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/dynamicmotorrad.com\">Dynamic Motorrad LED Turn Signals<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=b2xYySpaZYo\">Video Review<\/a>) &#8211; $129<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2zsqIr6\">Upgraded 5-series horn<\/a> (yes a car horn on a motorcycle) (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9H_k2epezXg\">Video Review<\/a>) &#8211; $16<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nationalcycle.com\/z5220.html\">Ztechnik Windscreen stabilizer<\/a> (improves stability even on the OEM windscreen) (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=n8HD5O0LAGs\">Video Review<\/a>) &#8211; $75<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nationalcycle.com\/z2488.html\">VStream Touring Deluxe<\/a> Windscreen (versus the standard touring screen since I swapped one for the other) (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=n8HD5O0LAGs\">Install<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=YyeacW7xOiY\">Review 1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=gOFCe6ZmCNY\">Review 2<\/a> ) &#8211; $149<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/advdepot.com\/products\/grip-puppies-2\">Grip Puppies<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=yji4Ju4sYCE\">Video Review<\/a>) &#8211; $20<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2KcSZIj\">RotoPax Fuel<\/a> + Water with <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2HtuDg4\">Altrider Pillion Luggage Rack<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=DMmosy8fwmQ\">Video Review<\/a>) &#8211; $100+$218<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sargentcycle.com\/Seats-Accessories\/BMW-R1200GS-2013-Performance-Plus-Regular\/\">Heated Sargent Seat<\/a> (had one of these on my \u201909 and could ride literally all day) (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=SPC-bueOtcM\">Video Review<\/a>) &#8211; $634.95<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2KcGT2e\">RAM Cup Holder mount<\/a> (removed, I have a cup holder on my boxes now) (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ZXnf9_A3TGc\">Video Review<\/a>) &#8211; $31<\/li>\n<li>EZ-Pass Transponder (Now painted black) (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uzurwloUmVc&amp;list=PLc-rhUVUGj8t7CXRsGb7PEFpfAlGFkq_O&amp;t=0s&amp;index=45\">Video Review<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2JlaLIk\">BMW Hella DIN Plug<\/a> to Dual Port USB Charger (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-fD__duEwLw\">Video Review<\/a>) &#8211; $25<\/li>\n<li>Powdercoating all of the bars \/ protections to match Triple Black Frame &amp; Fairings (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FtwlXEbJcjQ\">Video Review<\/a>) &#8211; $350<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2HoJg41\">GoPro CamRack<\/a> for next to headlight (sold, too shaky) &#8211; $42<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2r1jcBc\">GoPro Remote<\/a> Control Holder &#8211; $40<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2HZqeys\">AltRider upper luggage rack<\/a> (removed, going a different direction) (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sp2XeqynDyc\">Video Review<\/a>) &#8211; $234<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/itm\/5Kg-Misc-Bracket-and-Mounting-Plate-for-ZEGA-PRO-Touratech-all-Hard-Panniers\/173261344392?hash=item28572e4e88:g:TAcAAOSwn9Vae5SH\">TourFella MSR Bottle Mount<\/a> for Jesse Luggage (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=56dWwqxpcrg\">Video Review<\/a>) &#8211; $50<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearwaterlights.com\/products\/erica-r1200gsaw?variant=16687084165\">Clearwater CanOpener + Erics + Darla<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Q0dTNQUJ820\">Video Review<\/a>) &#8211; $1454<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearwaterlights.com\/collections\/featured\/products\/billie-brake-light\">Clearwater Billie Brake Light<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Mf6zi_705YU\">Video Review<\/a>) &#8211; $149<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2JgqhFl\">SW-MOTECH Mirror Extenders<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=N6tEYUJTF8Y\">Video Review<\/a>) &#8211; $73<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2HT248A\">Hondo Garage Perfect Squeeze<\/a> iPhone Mount (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4O4-ELF051E\">Video Review<\/a>) &#8211; $79<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jesseluggage.com\/motorcycle-luggage\/odyssey-ii-10-right-high-pannier-set\/\">Jesse Odyssey II 10\u201d Luggage<\/a> + <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jesseluggage.com\/motorcycle-luggage\/bmw-r1200gsa-adventure-liquid-cooled-2013-after\/\">GSA Brackets<\/a>\u00a0+<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jesseluggage.com\/motorcycle-luggage\/odyssey-ii-only-10-lid-rack\/\"> Lid Racks<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ZeCCzJwvGaQ\">Racks Install<\/a> + <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=I7j1JMAo1YY\">Lid Rack Install<\/a>) &#8211; $995+$379+$99<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/advdepot.com\/collections\/r1200gs-r1200gsa-lc\/products\/stashbox-behind-license-plate-storage-2\">Stashbox Locking Storage<\/a> (threw this away, not great) (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6tkFe9ajjEc&amp;list=PLc-rhUVUGj8t7CXRsGb7PEFpfAlGFkq_O&amp;t=0s&amp;index=6\">Video Review<\/a>) &#8211; $22<\/li>\n<li>BMW\u2019s 77498550346 \u201cCylindrical Luggage Bag 3 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=imnGIw7dT-g&amp;list=PLc-rhUVUGj8t7CXRsGb7PEFpfAlGFkq_O&amp;t=0s&amp;index=27\">Video Review<\/a>) &#8211; Free w\/ BMW Recall Fix<\/li>\n<li>Bumot Luggage and Top case for GS Adventure (Traded these for the Jesse Boxes) (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=rCjjmjfA6Jw&amp;list=PLc-rhUVUGj8t7CXRsGb7PEFpfAlGFkq_O&amp;t=0s&amp;index=43\">Video Review<\/a>) &#8211; $899+$399<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sargentcycle.com%2FSeats-Accessories%2FEM-5-R1200GS-FrontDriver-2013%2F&amp;redir_token=k_KBgdTTtElrj6aUkoi1NjDihdZ8MTUyNTMxNTg2NkAxNTI1MjI5NDY2&amp;event=video_description&amp;v=yNUi4oOtJ0s\">Sargent Cycle EM-5<\/a> Backrest (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=yNUi4oOtJ0s\">Video Install<\/a>) &#8211; $350<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Off-Road \/ Adventure Riding Modifications:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.doubletakemirror.com\/build\">DoubleTake Adventure Mirror<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=YEOtsybTRDE\">Video Review<\/a>) &#8211; $120<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2HrOuw0\">Continental TKC80<\/a> Knobby Tires (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WsuTmiS3SXM\">Video Review<\/a>) &#8211; $160+$102<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/advdepot.com\/products\/wild-heart-headlight-guard-r1200gs-gsa-lc\">Wild@Heart Headlight Guards (<\/a>Removed) (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ykY5ewISaaI\">Video Review<\/a>) &#8211; $105<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2HqcyPK\">AltRider Headlight Guard<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=PH3NRYNDzO0\">Video Review<\/a>) &#8211; $210<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Hoj1ut\">AltRider Side Stand enlarger<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=g0Ds5BCH7CQ\">Video Review<\/a>) &#8211; $74<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2JoM3a6\">AltRider side-stand riser<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ofHgVLKdZYA\">Video Review<\/a>) &#8211; $22<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2FeBDHw\">AltRider front engine guard<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-yVhWlzbuNM\">Video Review<\/a>) &#8211; $5<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Hr8j2x\">AltRider Radiator Guards<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=clSVxd7OmUo\">Video Review<\/a>) &#8211; $171<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2FeBZhk\">AltRider Skid Plate<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EwLn9I7NVi0\">Video Review<\/a>) &#8211; $443<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Jk1Rus\">AltRider Heel<\/a> \/ Brake guard (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-5IfcU7glEk\">Video Review<\/a>) &#8211; $44<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2HsdqTS\">AltRider Rear brake cylinder guard<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-5IfcU7glEk\">Video Review<\/a>) &#8211; $55<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/advdepot.com\/products\/wildatheart-side-stand-switch-protector-r1200gs-a-lc-2\">Wild @ Heart Side Stand Switch Protector<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Z8Hge8Y7vZE\">Video Review<\/a>) &#8211; $36<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/moskomoto.com\">Mosko Moto BC35 Pannier Luggage<\/a> (V<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wFt9sTbCbXY\">ideo Review<\/a>) &#8211; $700<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jesseluggage.com\/motorcycle-luggage\/soft-luggage-universal-adapter-plate\/\">Jesse Soft Luggage Universal Adapter Plate<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TgFYgDa_dEQ\">Video Review<\/a>) &#8211; $249<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.offgridmoto.com\/products\/offgridmoto-chadwick-adventure-bags\">Off Grid Moto Chadwick Bags<\/a> (sold) (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Fk84nGPuiRE\">Video Review<\/a>) &#8211; $399<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.twistedthrottle.com\/givi-tankbag-t480-easy-lock\">Givi Tailbag<\/a> mounted to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TXyibNIDcE8\">AltRider Luggage Rack<\/a>\u00a0 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TXyibNIDcE8\">Video Review<\/a>) &#8211; $142<\/li>\n<li>GS Rallye Frame Guards (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=w8aPDeGYX-k\">Video Review<\/a>) &#8211; $73<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/advdepot.com\/products\/wild-heart-frame-plugs-7-r1200gs-lc-2013\">Wild @ Heart Frame Plugs<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=SE5t9EFAoGo\">Video Review<\/a>) &#8211; $15<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/machineartmoto.com\/products\/advance-guard\/\">Machine Art Moto ADVance<\/a> Hand Guards (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=amVUh5noQFU\">Video Review<\/a>) &#8211; $259<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/machineartmoto.com\/r1200gsa\/2013-2014-gs-2014-adv_lc\/slipscreen_lc\/\">Machine Art Moto Slipscreen<\/a> windscreen \u00a0(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OZk__4v9GIQ\">Video Review<\/a>) &#8211; $110<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/machineartmoto.com\/r1200gsa\/2013-2014-gs-2014-adv_lc\/x-head_lc\/\">Machine Art Moto X-Head Guards<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=YVAmSBUjv-E\">Video Review<\/a>) &#8211; $195<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2HpsDVN\">Rox Risers Adjustable Pivoting handlebar risers<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=UjIAN8idhXM\">Video Review<\/a>) &#8211; $121<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/touratech-usa.com\/Store\/Final-Drive-Guard-BMW-R1200GS-ADV-2013-on-Water-Cooled\">Touratech Final Drive Guard<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ABhdeJoD_XY\">Video Review<\/a>) &#8211; $250<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/touratech-usa.com\/Store\/Final-Drive-Slider-Crash-Bung-BMW-R1200GS-ADV-2013-on-Water-Cooled\">Touratech Slider kit for rear<\/a> shaft (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ABhdeJoD_XY\">Video Review<\/a>) &#8211; $79<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2FetLWr\">AltRider Lower Crash bars\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; $515<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/touratech-usa.com\/Store\/Exhaust-Header-Guards-BMW-R1200GS-ADV-2013-on-Water-Cooled\">Touratech Exhaust Header<\/a> guards\u00a0 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sYhvpxb-y-E\">Video Review<\/a>) &#8211; $65<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/touratech-usa.com\/store\/Steering-Stop-Guard-BMW-R1200GS-Adventure-2013-on\">Touratech Steering Stop<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=B4LIuR5RdE4\">Video Review<\/a>) &#8211; $149<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/touratech-usa.com\/Store\/Light-Guards-Black-for-BMW-OEM-LED-Lights-BMW-R1200GS-ADV-2013-on-WC-F800GS-ADV-2012-on\">Fog Spot Lights Protector<\/a> Guards Cover (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=t7hP5Qsf_g0\">Video Review<\/a>)\u00a0&#8211; $79<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bobsbmw.com\/store\/product\/bmw-atacama-adventure-luggage-system---duffel\">BMW Atacama 40L Duffel<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=PuVXk7t8bKo\">Video Review<\/a>) &#8211; $327<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/advdepot.com\/products\/ttr-right-and-left-front-protectors-set-for-o-e-m-crashbar-r1200adv-lc-2019\">Twalcom Front Upper<\/a> Guards (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=rMUU3USEbfw\">Video Review)<\/a> &#8211; $109<\/li>\n<li>T<a href=\"https:\/\/touratech-usa.com\/Store\/Touratech-Plug-Travel-Dynamic-Suspension-Set-F-R-BMW-R1200GS-ADV-2013-on-Water-Cooled\">ouratech\/Tractive Extreme Adventure Suspension System<\/a> w\/ ESA Support and 170mm Spring for my weight (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wKIkz1Eirtc\">Unboxing<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LYHLNYHiwFE\">Install Front<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wN1ZA7h_2mU\">Install Rear<\/a>) &#8211; $3999<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/touratech-usa.com\/Store\/Touratech-Suspension-Steering-Damper-BMW-R1200GS-ADV-2014-on\">Hyperpro Adjustable Steering Stabilizer<\/a>\u00a0(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9G8wXLsckuA\">Video Review<\/a>)- $549 (You can get it for under $400 from Beemer Shop)<\/li>\n<li>Woody\u2019s Wheel Works X-Lace, Straightening &amp; Turing the Spoked GS Adventure Wheels (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bIx7EF92I6A&amp;list=PLc-rhUVUGj8t7CXRsGb7PEFpfAlGFkq_O&amp;t=0s&amp;index=79\">Video Review<\/a>) &#8211; $900<\/li>\n<li>R&amp;G <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2reXZUj\">Front<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2I2d46b\">Rear<\/a> Shock Tube (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ns5dVXo3QQM\">Video Install<\/a>) &#8211; $35 each or $70 for the pair<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tools<\/strong>\u00a0None 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&#8217;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:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2HVPfKz\">BMW Pro Series Tool Set by Motohansa<\/a> $225<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2HtsL72\">Moto Pumps cycle pump<\/a> that works with the BMW plug &#8211; $60<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2HVcnsE\">Allen Wrench kit<\/a>\u00a0Wera &#8211; #50<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Jocqgb\">JB-Weld<\/a> &#8211; $15<\/li>\n<li>Motion Pro <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2HK0atn\">Bead Buddy<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2KbcCRf\"> Rim Board<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Ke9Avt\">spoon set<\/a> &#8211; $14+$15+50<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Hqd2W4\">Multimeter<\/a> &#8211; $10<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2KcIqp0\">Tire patch kit<\/a> &#8211; $12<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2FdBDHT\">GS-911<\/a> &#8211; $400<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2FbElxj\">Euro 4 GS-911<\/a> adapter \u00a0&#8211; $30<\/li>\n<li>Zip Ties<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2HtsYXS\">Haynes manual<\/a> &#8211; $36<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2I23CNP\">Gorilla Tape<\/a> &#8211; $10<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.marcparnes.com\/Balancer_Setup_Procedure.pdf#toolbar=1\">Marc Parnes Wheel Balancer<\/a> &#8211; $119 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1pGHR-lDTLI&amp;list=PLc-rhUVUGj8t7CXRsGb7PEFpfAlGFkq_O&amp;t=0s&amp;index=65\">Video Review<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Long Term modifications (within 24 months):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Add Jesse Luggage <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jesseluggage.com\/motorcycle-luggage\/top-box-back-rest-includes-hardware\/\">Back-rest for Pillion<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Purchase <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jesseluggage.com\/motorcycle-luggage\/top-box-mount-bmw-r1200-gs-gsa-lc\/\">Jesse Top Case Rack<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Purchase <a href=\"https:\/\/woodyswheelworks.com\">Woody&#8217;s wheels for off-roading<\/a> only wheels 21&#8243; front and go knobby only&#8230;swap over wheels for weekend riding, go Trail attack or Michelin Pilot for daily riding to work and long road trips<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2HnSkWZ\">Akrapovic Exhaust <\/a>+ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revzilla.com\/motorcycle\/akrapovic-exhaust-header-bmw-r1200gs-adventure\">Headers<\/a> Made black by<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jet-hot.com\"> Jet Hot Coatings<\/a> since my powder coated exhaust has completely failed\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Finally, I made this video showing all of the current modifications to the bike:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=r3IWZmaUWFA\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=r3IWZmaUWFA\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u2026and for those curious, these are full retail prices. I didn\u2019t 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\u2019s a lot. You can get all of this for under retail if you can put in the time. ADVRider Classifieds are your friend.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"On 3\/22 yours truly: &#8220;As far as the list of mods, I NEED to document this but it\u2019s&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","apple_news_api_created_at":"2018-04-24T22:23:13Z","apple_news_api_id":"33616ddd-ceae-40ec-8d09-8e2d2072c97a","apple_news_api_modified_at":"2018-05-02T03:00:18Z","apple_news_api_revision":"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABA==","apple_news_api_share_url":"https:\/\/apple.news\/AM2Ft3c6uQOyNCY4tIHLJeg","apple_news_cover_media_provider":"image","apple_news_coverimage":0,"apple_news_coverimage_caption":"","apple_news_cover_video_id":0,"apple_news_cover_video_url":"","apple_news_cover_embedwebvideo_url":"","apple_news_is_hidden":"","apple_news_is_paid":"","apple_news_is_preview":"","apple_news_is_sponsored":"","apple_news_maturity_rating":"","apple_news_metadata":"\"\"","apple_news_pullquote":"","apple_news_pullquote_position":"","apple_news_slug":"","apple_news_sections":[],"apple_news_suppress_video_url":false,"apple_news_use_image_component":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","csco_custom_appearance":"","csco_disable_excerpt_posts_layout":false,"csco_page_load_nextpost":"","csco_post_video_location":[],"csco_post_video_location_hash":"","csco_post_video_url":"","csco_post_video_bg_start_time":0,"csco_post_video_bg_end_time":0,"_jetpack_hide_featured_image":false,"_jetpack_featured_image_duplicate_dismissed":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[148,17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7419","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","category-my-bike","category-technology","cs-entry","cs-video-wrap"],"apple_news_notices":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pb3IC4-1VF","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":7378,"url":"https:\/\/adamchandler.me\/blog\/2018\/03\/23\/my-bike-winter-is-over-40-modifications-bike-is-done\/","url_meta":{"origin":7419,"position":0},"title":"My Bike: Winter is Over, 40 Modifications, Bike is done!","author":"Adam Chandler","date":"March 23, 2018","format":false,"excerpt":"My BMW R1200 GS Adventure is ready for riding season\u2026well almost but since tomorrow I am embarking on a week long off-roading adventure around North Carolina with the BMW of Quebec Group and the only modification left being shocks that are setup for my weight and riding style, I feel\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;My Bike&quot;","block_context":{"text":"My Bike","link":"https:\/\/adamchandler.me\/blog\/category\/my-bike\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"BMW 2017 R1200 GS Adventure","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/farm5.staticflickr.com\/4428\/36047083763_9f8010f7dc_z.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/farm5.staticflickr.com\/4428\/36047083763_9f8010f7dc_z.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/farm5.staticflickr.com\/4428\/36047083763_9f8010f7dc_z.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x"},"classes":[]},{"id":7098,"url":"https:\/\/adamchandler.me\/blog\/2017\/08\/24\/motorrad-choosing-my-next-motorcycle\/","url_meta":{"origin":7419,"position":1},"title":"Motorrad: Choosing my Next Motorcycle","author":"Adam Chandler","date":"August 24, 2017","format":false,"excerpt":"The adventure motorcycle segment has blown up. 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