Mods done to 183 so far.

[mars rover]

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.
IRC GP1 3.00x17 tires, front/rear.
Amber light pods and bar clamps for the crash bar.
Hella horn and Denali Mini Sound bomb. I'll use whichever works best. I have a Soundbomb on the CB300R, and it does a good job.
DID 428 VX X Ring chain 108 length
JT sprocket 13t front sprocket
Side rack with Rotopax mount.
USB charger/Voltmeter.
Doubletake mirrors.
Fender riser


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I like your setup for the gasoline and water tanks. What brands are the tanks and mounting brackets, and where did you order them from ? And what were the prices, if you don't mind saying ? I really like your bike ! Thank you in advance.

 

[G19Tony]

I like your setup for the gasoline and water tanks. What brands are the tanks and mounting brackets, and where did you order them from ? And what were the prices, if you don't mind saying ? I really like your bike ! Thank you in advance.

The fuel, water and the fuel tank mount are Rotopax. The actual mount to the bike is a GCraft, sourced from https://beezdeals.com/ Prices will be on both websites.

 

[mars rover]

The fuel, water and the fuel tank mount are Rotopax. The actual mount to the bike is a GCraft, sourced from https://beezdeals.com/ Prices will be on both websites.

Thank you very much, Tony for your reply. As I said, I like your bike. Thanks again.
mars

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[G19Tony]

Thank you for the kind words. Good luck with your build. Any questions, just ask. Lot's of experience on this site.

 

[TahoeMike]

A few years ago, my brother and I rode motorcycles to Toroweap Overlook in the Grand Canyon. 6 hours of eating dirt. We get to the spot, and these cats pull up in SxS's. Coolers, plenty of fuel, music, food. I told my brother that we clearly went about this the wrong way.

Yeah, I get it! And tools, extra clothes, emergency supplies, the list goes on! Tomorrow's a fun day for me. Got a call today from the driver that he's delivering #474 tomorrow between noon and three. Three weeks to get from FL to CA. Also prepping the Talon to take to Tahoe tomorrow night in advance of a ride all day Saturday. Can't wait.

 

[G19Tony]

I'm going to call this project complete... for now.

I'm going to take it out next Thursday and try to get a couple hundred miles on it.

 

[NC756]

I'm going to call this project complete... for now.

I'm going to take it out next Thursday and try to get a couple hundred miles on it.

Looks great! Look forward to the trip report!

 

[r80rt]

Dang, they ain't nothing wrong with that! Looks like a great set up for adventuring, well done.

 

[G19Tony]

I installed one of the GoPro's and and the Beeline Moto GPS. I'll get the other camera installed today hopefully. I'm new to video making, so I have a lot to figure out.
I found a weird windshield RAM mount in my box of mounts, it worked great on the flat plate of the Motoskill headlight rack.

 

[TahoeMike]

Love your set up. Looking forward to hearing about your trip.

 

[G19Tony]

I put the other camera on tonight. It's a GoPro 5 session. I found another one for less than a hundred bucks on ebay. I'll mount that on the right side of the Apache case. I've already stuck a 3M mount on.

 

[G19Tony]

I upgraded the bolts on the weird RAM mount to 1/4-20 x 1 1/4 flange bolts. The plastic thumbscrews did not inspire confidence.

 

[G19Tony]

I popped off the sticky mount, and went with a RAM ball. I have a bunch of them, so why not? Much more versatile. I found a 1st generation GoPro. It powered up and it has a card, so I put it in the tail gunner position. Also had the bright idea to put an Airhawk seat on 183. I knew I had a couple, and looked all over. Then I remembered that they were in my storage unit, that got broken into. Rats. The replacement arrived today. I really like these seats. This one is the 11x11 cruiser seat. It has the added benefit of fitting my other two bikes. Yay!

 

[G19Tony]

I'm taking my 2020 Ford Escape to UHaul tomorrow, to get a Curt 2in hitch receiver installed. That will be followed in a few weeks, by one of these.

MotoTote m3 - Deluxe Motorcycle, Scooter & Dirt Bike Hitch Carrier

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It's just getting to be too big a hazard, getting bikes up and down ramps on my F-150. Plus, the F-150 is a city truck. It's not that comfortable on the road. This will be much safer and more comfortable when I do a roadtrip with the bike.

 

[Msfitoy]

I'm taking my 2020 Ford Escape to UHaul tomorrow, to get a Curt 2in hitch receiver installed. That will be followed in a few weeks, by one of these.

MotoTote m3 - Deluxe Motorcycle, Scooter & Dirt Bike Hitch Carrier

Shop our proven motorcycle, scooter and dirt bike carrier that hauls up to 500 lbs. of motorcycle securely with a customizable platform and innovative attachments. Fits front tires up to 4.75” wide, rear tires up to 6” wide and securely attaches to any 2” trailer hitch receiver.

www.mototote.com

It's just getting to be too big a hazard, getting bikes up and down ramps on my F-150. Plus, the F-150 is a city truck. It's not that comfortable on the road. This will be much safer and more comfortable when I do a roadtrip with the bike.

Good choice...

 

[G19Tony]

I got the idea from you. Those look like good qual carriers. I'll be getting the light kit and the rear tire tiedown.

 

[AZ7000']

The harbor freight cheapo has a few thousand issue free miles so far fwiw.
Those do look nice but my motor home hitch weight is 350 for the limit so I went light.

 

[Bad-tat]

I'm going to call this project complete... for now.

I'm going to take it out next Thursday and try to get a couple hundred miles on it.

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Where did you get the old Air Corp decal?

 

[G19Tony]

Where did you get the old Air Corp decal?

AeroGraphics - The Original Aircraft Lettering Company

At AeroGraphics we provide high quality vinyl graphics for all types of Aircraft. Our products include n numbers, interior and extrior kits, striping kits, military markings, flags and custom designs.

www.aerographics.com

It was the insignia of the Army Air Corps from 1919-1942.

 

[Bad-tat]

AeroGraphics - The Original Aircraft Lettering Company

At AeroGraphics we provide high quality vinyl graphics for all types of Aircraft. Our products include n numbers, interior and extrior kits, striping kits, military markings, flags and custom designs.

www.aerographics.com

It was the insignia of the Army Air Corps from 1919-1942.

Thanks