Mods done to 183 so far.

[G19Tony]

@G19Tony, can you confirm the original skid plate will mount up to the Motoskill engine guards? It looks like you have a different one mounted.

I don't have an answer to that. I never tried it. I bought a different one. But, if I were to guess, I would say the holes probably line up.

 

[South of the border]

Playing around with molle pouches tonight. I think the water bottle pouches are keepers. I also installed the grocery bag hangers.

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Hi Tony

Where did you get the centre rack bag from?

 

[G19Tony]

Hi Tony

Where did you get the centre rack bag from?

The bag is a 5.11 IFAK pouch. Available everywhere.

 

[r80rt]

Well done on the new bags, they look great.

 

[G19Tony]

I hope the whole mess stays together and doesn't come apart like the the Blues Brothers car, after the first bump.

 

[r80rt]

I think they will be just fine, but thanks for a great mental image!

 

[G19Tony]

@G19Tony, can you confirm the original skid plate will mount up to the Motoskill engine guards? It looks like you have a different one mounted.

I just went back and read what I wrote on FB. You do, indeed attach the OEM skid plate to the Motoskill crash bars. I hope that helps. They really are good bars.

 

[G19Tony]

I put an Apache 4800 on the CT. I added a Rotopax mount. I did this with the topbox on my KTM 390 Duke. Out in the West, it can be a long way between gas stations. I used Bonded Sealing washers on both sides of the mount, to help keep the water out. With the extension for the Rotopax, I can stack containers. Just this configuration would give me 400 miles, if my fat butt gets 100 mpg.

I lined the inside top of the lid with velcro, for sticking various things to.

 

[r80rt]

Very nice, My Pelican case is drilled for my Rotopax mount, On longer camping trips I'll carry the water container there. I love how adaptable these things are, well done!

 

[G19Tony]

The configurations are endless. I doubt I'll carry that much extra fuel, but in the desert, the extra water will be helpful. I may get a two gallon water pack.

 

[r80rt]

Ya never know what kind of adventure will come up, being ready is great. Having gear easy to mount for any situation makes a lot of sense to me, looks like you have it covered.

 

[NC756]

I won't be able to plate my bike until April. Thank you governor Sisolak. So, in the interim, I'm doing all the mods I want to do. So far, I have ordered:

Motoskill: Center rack, headlight and top rack, and crash bars.
Kickstand pad.

G19Tony, how do you like the Kickstand pad? I am using my bike on sporting clays courses with various "iffy" surfaces on which to park. Would be curious to know your opinions before I plunk down my $32 for the revolution pad.

 

[r80rt]

I welded a 2" washer to the bottom of mine, it gives a nice fat footprint. Cost about 15 cents.

 

[G19Tony]

G19Tony, how do you like the Kickstand pad? I am using my bike on sporting clays courses with various "iffy" surfaces on which to park. Would be curious to know your opinions before I plunk down my $32 for the revolution pad.

I have kickstand pads on all my bikes. I don't want any tipovers because the kickstand sunk into the hot asphalt. I like this one. It's nice and wide. I will use the centerstand every chance I get.

 

[G19Tony]

I welded a 2" washer to the bottom of mine, it gives a nice fat footprint. Cost about 15 cents.
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It would cost me $$$ for a welder, and more $$$ and time, learning how to weld. $32 is a steal.

But, it is a skill I would like to know. Good on you for having that skill. Very useful.

 

[r80rt]

Thanks, but I should have realized that not everyone has a welder in the corner.

 

[G19Tony]

I added footmans loops and a charging port to the Apache the last couple of days.

 

[TahoeMike]

Love seeing all you've done with it. Mine will be very close to stock. If I have to carry a lot of things, I'm taking the Talon! This is it coming home from the dealer. I've got about $3000 in accessories on it now with winch, Rotopax, windshields, guards, mirrors, bags, etc.

 

[r80rt]

Well done, I especially like the loops.

 

[G19Tony]

Well done, I especially like the loops.

Should come in handy for strapping down something lightweight. I'm going to get my camping stuff out today and try a test load, and see how much crap I can get on it.