Sources for most of the gadgets used in the last -Ej- video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jmzo3Dut1k (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jmzo3Dut1k)
Here are the product links. . .
MadStad Engineering wind screen:
http://www.madstad.com/s.nl/sc.1/.f (http://www.madstad.com/s.nl/sc.1/.f)
Cowl Mounted Brake & Turn Signal Indicators:
Any 12Vdc LEDs will suffice.
http://www.radioshack.com/search/index.jsp?kwCatId=&kw=12v%20led&origkw=12v%20led&sr=1 (http://www.radioshack.com/search/index.jsp?kwCatId=&kw=12v%20led&origkw=12v%20led&sr=1)
Auxiliary Gauges:
I use VDO 52mm automotive units because they're cheap, but marine grade is what should really be used.
http://www.gaugesvdo.com/products/vdo.htm (http://www.gaugesvdo.com/products/vdo.htm)
30mm Dropped Foot Pegs:
http://www.whaccessories.com/FootPegLoweringKit.htm (http://www.whaccessories.com/FootPegLoweringKit.htm)
AirHawk Seat:
http://www.rlmotorcycles.com/cgi-bin/eShop/index.cgi?exact_match=yes&product=AirHawk&subbcat=AirHawk_Motorcycle_Seat_Cushion&cart_id=1268012632.7263 (http://www.rlmotorcycles.com/cgi-bin/eShop/index.cgi?exact_match=yes&product=AirHawk&subbcat=AirHawk_Motorcycle_Seat_Cushion&cart_id=1268012632.7263)
Front Turn Signal Running Lights (got these on all my bikes. See part #19 IHL-02):
http://www.badlandsmotorcycleproducts.com/2008/Products/BETCSM.htm (http://www.badlandsmotorcycleproducts.com/2008/Products/BETCSM.htm)
Rear Running & Auxiliary Brake Lights Module (on a GS ask for part #01318):
http://www.electricalconnection.com/category_breakdown.htm (http://www.electricalconnection.com/category_breakdown.htm)
Bar-end Mirrors, SPEEDMETAL Billet Bar End Mirrors (I think they came from Cycle Gear):
http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=&L2=&L3=&L4=&item=PRC_MBM12BLK_G (http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=&L2=&L3=&L4=&item=PRC_MBM12BLK_G)
Handlebar Risers (lots of different types):
http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/2016 (http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/2016)
Air Horn (its simply wonderful):
The Stebel Nautilus Brio BP3 type.
http://www.stebel.it/stebel2009/products.asp?IDserie=15&uso=&tipologia=TUNING (http://www.stebel.it/stebel2009/products.asp?IDserie=15&uso=&tipologia=TUNING)
EZPass Holder:
http://www.aerostich.com/cycle-e-pass.html (http://www.aerostich.com/cycle-e-pass.html)
Or this. . .
http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/3008 (http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/3008)
Deer-Strike Prevention System (how can you ride without one?):
http://www.xp3hornet.com (http://www.xp3hornet.com)
D-Volt Sealed Battery #GD10LA2
Way better than any spillable battery!
http://www.dvoltbatteries.com/index.php (http://www.dvoltbatteries.com/index.php)
UNI Air Filter #NU-2453 and use UFF-100 oil.
http://www.unifilter.com/online%20catalog/streetsuzuki.html (http://www.unifilter.com/online%20catalog/streetsuzuki.html)
Upgraded Front Springs and Shock Oil
(.85 Sonic Springs & 15w oil)
http://www.sonicsprings.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=31_65&products_id=131&osCsid=f907b3ffaec0032ff336ab811700428a (http://www.sonicsprings.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=31_65&products_id=131&osCsid=f907b3ffaec0032ff336ab811700428a)
Jardine Full Exhaust & Restrictor Insert (a no brainer):
http://www.jardineproducts.com/products/searchType/vehicleSearch/year/2007/make/SUZUKI/model/GS500F/sfID1/28/sfID2/8/sfID3/10/productID/811 (http://www.jardineproducts.com/products/searchType/vehicleSearch/year/2007/make/SUZUKI/model/GS500F/sfID1/28/sfID2/8/sfID3/10/productID/811)
Some of the things I didn't mention. . .
The RAM camera mount system.
My preferred GPS (I use several, the Garmin GPSMAP 60C series is by far my favorite).
The GMRS bike to bike communications system.
The luggage.
The carburetor jets.
Heavy duty turn signal flasher module.
Auxiliary fuse blocks & wiring items.
Laminar LIP windscreen extender.
ZeroGravity Spot-Touring windscreen #23-161-02
The little home brew fabrications that make all the above mo-betta.
Thanks GSTwin forum members since most of these ideas & mods came from all of you.
Regards,
-Ej-
Quote from: yurtinus on August 29, 2010, 12:34:44 PM
Very interesting - thanks for putting in the effort here!
What's the benefit to the bar end mirrors as well as the standards? Focused at different spots behind/beside you?
One more thing I'm curious of. You have a lot of electronic gizmos and gadgets. Have you done a power budget or are you worried of overtaxing the alternator?
Those snazzy stock mirrors make the "F" bike look sporty but (as with most stock mirrors) are only good for checking my shoulders for dandruff.
Conversely, the ugly bar-end mirrors are a life saver in traffic.
As for the electrical system. . .
Funny you should mention it.
We are running a thread on that very subject.
Here's the link;
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=53742.msg606094#msg606094 (http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=53742.msg606094#msg606094)
As for overtaxing my electrical system. . .
The short answer is NO. Not worried about it.
If I was worried, I would replace my cylinder head temperature gauge with an ammeter, which I have considered. That would place the ammeter directly under my voltmeter on the left console which would make good sense.
I have hung similar electronics bling on my Yamaha thumper and that only has a 170 watt system, not 200 like the GS500F and she seems to do fine, (i.e. never a need for battery charger sessions).
Some other fun facts. . .
Be aware that unlike an alternator, a stator doesn't start to make any usable power until at least 1800 RPM. At idle its your battery's job to handle the load until the revs pick back up.
If and when I smoke a stator or voltage regulator module, (or have an electrical fire while under way) I'll be sure to post the news (and photos) here at GSTwin.com!
Regards,
-Ej-
P.S. Just for fun here is a shot of whats under the front shroud of my little Yamaha.
Very busy indeed, and no fires. . .Yet :icon_mrgreen:
(http://mysite.verizon.net/vze2wc9e/Nose_420x630.jpg) (http://mysite.verizon.net/vze2wc9e/Speed1_420x560.jpg)
-Ej- :thumb: