Thanks, gents!
I don't have GPS tracks, but this site does: http://www.myxj.net/blog/colorado-gps-tracks
What's nice is they are in Google Earth format and GPS format. I previewed the routes on Google Earth before I downloaded the tracks.
And then I didn't use any of them because everything...
Teaser pic!
I posted a report about this trip over at ADV because it includes my son's VStrom. Here's the link: http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=826417
I added a few things getting ready for a trip to Colorado over Labor Day.
Added a tool tube:
Fits with the pannier:
Added some dirt bike fork covers:
And mounted up my Laminar Lip windscreen:
Ok, I took a picture of the edge of the plate with a 6mm wrench on it.
It looks like 5mm based on this but part of that must be the powder coating. So I'd call it 4mm.
That filter is too close to even mount the plate. I only loosely mounted the plate for pictures.
I'm going to have to put on a stock oil filter before I can put the plate on for good. I'll take a picture of the clearance when I get the filter changed, then we can decide if there is adequate room.
I'm not sure on the thickness of the metal. I'll try to measure when I get home, but I don't have a micrometer so it'll be off a tape.
As far as bending back into the filter, I can't imagine those brackets bending under any reasonable hit the bike would take. I think if I was riding and took a...
I ordered through their website. http://forceaccessories.com.au/store/index.php?searchStr=FA-005-YA-09&_a=viewCat&Submit=Go
My shipping was $38, which still seems like a lot. But coming from AUS I was okay with it. Still an inexpensive option compared to the others. Especially if you are...
I went the other direction. I put on a small Laminar Lip I had lying around from another bike (Buell.) It's about 8 inches high and 16 inches wide.
I get a lot of air flow, which I wanted because I'm in the desert. But the flow is smooth and it's not on my chest so I'm not being blown off the...