Tuning and modding » Winter Projects 2022

Hi all, thought share my winter projects and see if others wanted to share any of theirs here

I'm planning:
- Re-install OEM GPS bracket on moto-mate mount to put Wunderlinq between OEM bracket and Garmin XT. The wonderlinq integration with Scenic app is now quite nice
- Change batteries in heated gear controller, key fob, remotes, etc
- Swap Phone mounts: from RAM mag mount to Quad Lock mag charger with vibration dampener
- Install K&N filter
- Install flush mount heated gear port by left thigh/knee
- Install SW Motech ring and Engage Pro tankbag
- Install direct wire harness for Antigravity jump batt
- some other small stuff

Zitat von backRoadS im Beitrag #1

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- Change batteries in heated gear controller, key fob, remotes, etc

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I will be doing my annual service sometime before the spring warm up so I'm ready to go.

I have a Mudsling to install- that's about a half hour of my winter.
I was thinking about installing a PDM60 (I have an extra) and putting a couple of powerlet outlets on the plastic dash under the handlebars. I'm not in much of a hurry to do that though. I don't like fishing wire through bike frames. And I'm lazy. Mostly lazy.
6000 mile service is coming up very soon, but I negotiated that as part of the purchase price of the bike. I'll get new tires at the same time- the stock ones are not very good.
And if the parts come in, I'll install some Shad panniers. I got a good deal on some SH35's.

Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #2

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Each January I change the 2032 batteries in all of our motorcycle and bicycle stuff.

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Zitat von jrt im Beitrag #4

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I have a Mudsling to install- that's about a half hour of my winter.
I was thinking about installing a PDM60 (I have an extra) and putting a couple of powerlet outlets on the plastic dash under the handlebars. I'm not in much of a hurry to do that though. I don't like fishing wire through bike frames. And I'm lazy. Mostly lazy.
6000 mile service is coming up very soon, but I negotiated that as part of the purchase price of the bike. I'll get new tires at the same time- the stock ones are not very good.
And if the parts come in, I'll install some Shad panniers. I got a good deal on some SH35's.

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Just did the LED conversion for the headlights looks good and certainly moderns the front up a bit.

Next is to replace the headers with a decat set from Black Widow
Then a SC Project endcan in titanium (if Santa is kind enough to grant me enough tokens :) )
Then fit a set of Puig crash bars in black, not totally sold on these but a small drop could be disastrous without them and they are not over the top huge.
New front Road 5 tyre as it has a new Road 5 on the rear and I like them to match. Probably a waste of money but I will feel better.
Service if I can get it booked before the spring, could easily do this myself but the bike has a full dealer history might as well keep it up. Until the service cost is more than the bike's worth that is :)

And if all that goes to plan I will be a happy bunny

January is my birthday so might treat the bike to a new screen as the stock one is well not suited to me at all. Any suggestions would be appreciated I am 5' 8" with stumpy 29" legs the stock screen I have found is slightly better in its lower position as in less noisy the high position gives more noise and buffeting.

Merry Christmas everyone

Paul

Zitat von kerno68 im Beitrag #7

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Just did the LED conversion for the headlights looks good and certainly moderns the front up a bit.

Next is to replace the headers with a decat set from Black Widow
Then a SC Project endcan in titanium (if Santa is kind enough to grant me enough tokens :) )
Then fit a set of Puig crash bars in black, not totally sold on these but a small drop could be disastrous without them and they are not over the top huge.
New front Road 5 tyre as it has a new Road 5 on the rear and I like them to match. Probably a waste of money but I will feel better.
Service if I can get it booked before the spring, could easily do this myself but the bike has a full dealer history might as well keep it up. Until the service cost is more than the bike's worth that is :)

And if all that goes to plan I will be a happy bunny

January is my birthday so might treat the bike to a new screen as the stock one is well not suited to me at all. Any suggestions would be appreciated I am 5' 8" with stumpy 29" legs the stock screen I have found is slightly better in its lower position as in less noisy the high position gives more noise and buffeting.

Merry Christmas everyone

Paul

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I’ll be going XT in ‘23 if Santa keeps his promise.

So that’ll be a tweak to the GPS mount.

And I’m considering fitting a “Rain Light” - that’s what race cars call them.

I’ve often felt vulnerable on wet or misty days knowing that the bike only has one candle glowing at the back. Thankfully never had the rear lamp fail, unlike 5/21 Watt bulbs of the past.
Lots of LED trailer lamps on the market for pennies.

Modern cars are growing rear lamps like Xmas trees and I’d like to improve my chances of not getting rear-ended.

I definitely agree more lights add safety, front and rear.

There are plenty of brackets you can buy to covert the OEM gps mount to XT. You can also fairly easily wire up the mount that comes with the XT and remove or relocate the OEM mount.

I’m using the OEM mount for WunderLINQ so mind sticker up under right fairing.

Other than an oil change, I need to send off the front fender to properly repair a crack that came back after I attempted to fix it. Fortunately, I have a redundant front fender which I will be adding a fender extender...so no down time while waiting for the other to come back.

Zitat von Boxerboy55 im Beitrag #9

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And I’m considering fitting a “Rain Light” - that’s what race cars call them.

I’ve often felt vulnerable on wet or misty days knowing that the bike only has one candle glowing at the back. Thankfully never had the rear lamp fail, unlike 5/21 Watt bulbs of the past.
Lots of LED trailer lamps on the market for pennies.

Modern cars are growing rear lamps like Xmas trees and I’d like to improve my chances of not getting rear-ended.

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Please don't turn your bike into something out of Close Encounters of the Third Kind

before/after run/brake

Zitat von Ali-bear im Beitrag #13

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Please don't turn your bike into something out of Close Encounters of the Third Kind

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