Modifications
Updated 5th December, the italics are the updated notes
Chassis
Givi Crash Bars – I definately need these and they work, trust me! Yep, they still work 
Podia Belly Pan – Flexible but useful and suits the bike, has been partially destroyed by a rock, but did it’s job and protected the oil filter
Radiator and Oil Cooler Guard – Home made, cheap but effective
CLS 200 μ – Electronic Chain Lube system
CLS Heat – Electronically controlled heated grips
Centre Stand - Factory OEM, a must for ‘on the road’ service
Pat Walsh Radar Shelf – To mount GPS etc
Pat Walsh Light Bar – Fitted
Elka – Performance Rear Shock built for me personally, I probably will not buy this brand again, very expensive to repair, despite being a good shock
Speed Corrected Gauge Faces – Made for the DL650 by Austin Burge in LA
Wheels
Standard wheels with Metzler ME880 Harley rated rear and TKC80 front for the South American leg
Electronics
Back Off – Brake light modulator for rear protection
TomTom Rider 2 – Waterproof Satellite navigation designed for motorbike riders, a crap unit, has failed multiple times, I will buy a Garmin Zumo 550 next time.
Tyre Watch – Wireless tire pressure and temperature monitor, excellent system
Kisan Chargeguard – Battery monitoring system and charger – This has failed again, I do not recommend this product, it is not waterproof and I will be looking for a different unit suitable for a bike.
Toshiba – Satellite Notebook with wireless adapter for updating this blog
SPOT – Personal tracker and satellite messenger so those at home can stop worrying And it has a ‘Come Get Me, I Am Broken” button in case I go A over T and can’t get back up!!!
Olympus – μ720SW Digital camera, waterproof and drop proof, that means ME proof. Well this one died, lucky I had extended warranty as it has now been repaired but is back in OZ, I have broken two cheap cameras since and now have an 850SW, a later version of the same camera
iPod Classic 160GB - Personal music player, plus movie storage and probably photo backup
PIAA 510 Series Auxillary Lights – Excellent for roo spotting, and now deer.
Luggage
Happy Trails – Teton cut aluminium panniers with lid racks, powder coated black
PacSafe – Tank bag, can lock it to the bike and is lined with steel mesh
DMH C96 – Waterproof bag for all the extras needed for camping
Rjays Topbox – For the light stuff and rain gear
Camping
Coleman – Exponent 550B725 Multi Fuel stove, excellent simmer control- an essential feature
Roman – Lite Trek Advance sleeping bag, opens right out and 0° capable, if it gets any colder I am not going
Tent – Just a cheap 3 man dome tent at this stage.
Alfonso said
Hi..
Those tubes behind the paniers…how did you attach them to the frame?…
TravellingStrom said
Hi m8
They are attached by large stainless steel tube clamps, the ones that screw down and tighten. It worked quite well with the Happy Trail racks.
Cheers TravellingStrom
Matt said
I assume you went with 9″ wide panniers?
Regards,
Matt
TravellingStrom said
Nope, it was the 9.5 inch Teton cut, the largest possible and they are tough, saved me numerous times from leg damage on tipovers
Cheers Richard
Lisa said
I’m looking at the pacsafe tank bag – are you happy with it? When stopped do you remove it or leave it locked on the bike?
thanks – enjoying your posts!
TravellingStrom said
Hi Lisa and thanks for reading the posts
This version is the 25lt and it has at times been a bit big because I tend to fill empty spaces with stuff, but I have learnt to live with it. It also is my storage for my 3lt water bladder, so until I finbd a better spot, it will always be there. There is a 10lt one which would probably suit you and probably me better.
Most arvos I just unzip it and take it off, it has my documents in it. I rarely lock it to the bike now, unless I am parked in a suss looking place, or plan to leave the bike where I cannot see it or for an extended period of time.
Cheers Richard