Modifications
Chassis
Givi Crash Bars – I definately need these and they work, trust me!
Podia Belly Pan – Flexible but useful and suits the bike
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
Speed Corrected Gauge Faces – Made for the DL650 by Austin Burge in LA
Wheels
Standard wheels with Metzler Tournave EXP rear and Tourance front
Electronics
Back Off – Brake light modulator for rear protection
TomTom Rider 2 – Waterproof Satellite navigation designed for motorbike riders
Tyre Watch – Wireless tire pressure and temperature monitor
Kisan Chargeguard – Battery monitoring system and charger
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
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, having trouble getting an
All Seasons tent imported, I will probably have to get one when overseas