Recycled some old farkles from our BMW 650’s to the new 2013 F800GS…Cheryl’s bike is taking form…waiting still for hand guards from Barkbusters, getting Rox Risers Low pro for both bikes….they are on order…and still wondering which crash bars we will both get. TBD…researching the new and improved bars coming out for the new fairing. Jesse Luggage mounts went on just fine and we are both glad to be able to keep the luggage that we started all this ADV riding stuff with.
We are also waiting on Cee Bailey to update their shield for this bike!
Still have to install the permanent Gerbings temperature controller….
First up, the new Super Shark Grip Buddies sent to us by Dave in NY who wants us to test and review. We all ready LOVE these little covers since we had them on our 650’s. Even though Cheryl’s bike is brand new we got used to having thicker grips with padding and Dave was so kind to send us his latest version. Leslie felt the OEM grips to be too skinny and hard compared to these.
So? Why wait until the grips wear out…we put them on today and will review them over the next few weeks as we get into colder weather. One thing they are thicker and I am curious to see how they do with our heated gloves on. Also, since the K60’s tires are so new the vibration in the front end is a bit more than we are used too. I have a feeling once we get the hand guards with weighted ends and the new grip covers the vibration as the tires break in will get better.
Dave sends you great instructions, although they take all but 5 mins to put on and a lollipop! 😉
If you are interested in these inexpensive way to cover your grips….tell Dave we sent you! GRIP BUDDIES!
Next the fork seal protectors by KRIEGA
For $25 you could save yourself a HUGE PITA (pain in the ass).
Had these on the Triumph Tigers were borrowed and on our 650’s. The owner says spray some sunscreen on the outside to keep them from fading and take them off once in awhile to wash them with soapy water. The spray a little WD40 on the inside and you are good to go. Simple yet effective and they look good too!
We took these off the 650’s and because the 2013 frame is the same these fit like a glove.
Neat little way to try to protect the rear shock, swingarm.
We had to get some new ADV decals too. For a few bucks we support the ADV Riders Forum when we buy decals from the owner of the site.
Reflective too
Without Flash
With the flash on
Cool eh?
Finally some poser pics too
Leslie’s bike should be in by the second week of this month and we hope to get away for a few days October 15-18.
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I just installed a set of ‘Beemer Buddies’ before going on a 2000 mi trip. They’re great! I’ve had Carpal Tunnel surgery and these made riding much better. No pain, plus, I was able to attach my ‘Throttle Rockers’ to both grips with no problems. In fact, the rockers don’t seem to creep as much.
You two have a great project here! Keep it going!
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there are few inexpensive mods one can make on these bikes and this is one…great how they are working for you!
My Kriega fork protectors didn’t last very long. They’re totally falling apart after only about 8 months of use. They’re cheap, so it isn’t a huge deal, but I expected to get a little more time out of them. The 800 is shapin’ up nicely. Exciting!
ours lasted 48,000 KM and still had life. We use WD40 and wash them…
Will you put a bigger screen? In my 650 i have the 800 screen but it’s still short, after 120 km/h, it gets very noisy
waiting on our favorite shield maker Cee Bailey. 16 inch enhanced shield to be updated for this year.
The bike looks great!
This might be a silly question but will the Grip Buddies (GB) work on my 2011 Triumph Tiger 800? My grips feel thin so I tend to hold on too tight – do you think the GB’s will help alleviate this problem? Thanks! Maria
you should email Dave…the link is in the post and ask him if they would fit or can he make you a pair and yes they would help for sure.
Hey girls, congrats on the new bikes 😉 Have fun! What’s the next ride?
are you back on the on the road? Family OK? Don’t know where to next we have a wedding next summer…nice to hear from you Guillaume!
Wow congratulations! You plan to arrive at the party on bikes? 😉 Wish you have a lot of fun and good luck for the months ahead organizing it! Now I’m back on the road, in Cusco now and will be in Bolivia some time next week!
Yes the bikes will come with us to the wedding! I saw you are back on the road…congrats and ope your mind and spirit are enjoying your freedom. Question? What shield are you using?