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How much is too much ?
Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2021 7:52 pm
by Bigyin
Saw this bike today and wondered just how much tat you can actually put on a bike ?
Bear in mind this is not a round the world adventurer but a bloke who rides about locally with it fitted up like this all the time ..... and its the baby version of the bike
And for the other side
Anyone better this for number of add ons and i didnt get a pic of all the mounts and sockets on the bars/dash ?
Re: How much is too much ?
Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2021 8:00 pm
by Supermofo
What a plum
Re: How much is too much ?
Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2021 8:01 pm
by Horse
There's probably a few examples in the 'sportsbike' field where all manner of 'go faster' bits get added.
Re: How much is too much ?
Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2021 8:11 pm
by KungFooBob
Maybe he thought his 300 Versys was too fast and needed the extra weight/drag to slow it down.
It's not my cup'o'tea, but i'm sure he enjoys bolting on the tat so fair do's.
Re: How much is too much ?
Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2021 8:27 pm
by Yorick
I bet he's the sort of guy who has a pink kitchen
Re: How much is too much ?
Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2021 8:35 pm
by Skub
I'm a member of a closed Fb group for the Zed thou. There are a few that love their Ali Express anodised bitz.
I love good aftermarket gear as much as the next man,but most of that gear just cheapens the bike imo.
Re: How much is too much ?
Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2021 8:38 pm
by Le_Fromage_Grande
It his bike, do what he wants, he's no worse than most of the plums with adventure bikes.
Re: How much is too much ?
Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2021 8:45 pm
by Yorick
Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: Sun Nov 07, 2021 8:38 pm
It his bike, do what he wants, he's no worse than most of the plums with adventure bikes.
Yeah, Suzukis come in full on colours as standard
Re: How much is too much ?
Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2021 8:58 pm
by Horse
And there's always the Sqwawkin Chicken accessories.
AKA Screaming Eagle
Re: How much is too much ?
Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2021 9:11 pm
by Bigyin
Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: Sun Nov 07, 2021 8:38 pm
It his bike, do what he wants, he's no worse than most of the plums with adventure bikes.
I get its his bike so do what you like, i just dont understand why it is fitted with just so much unnecessary stuff for riding around East Anglia. I understand on a long trip you might want to carry some fluids but its got not 1 but 4 thermal flasks on it. The guy riding it always has a decent sized rucksack with camelback on and a weird leg harness/bag as well.
For those who remember fernando from VD/TRC, she went from the UK to Australia via the Stans and China with less luggage and stuff on her bike.
Re: How much is too much ?
Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2021 9:36 pm
by crust
Maybe he's a boy scout.
Re: How much is too much ?
Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2021 9:58 pm
by Le_Fromage_Grande
Bigyin wrote: Sun Nov 07, 2021 9:11 pm
Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: Sun Nov 07, 2021 8:38 pm
It his bike, do what he wants, he's no worse than most of the plums with adventure bikes.
I get its his bike so do what you like, i just dont understand why it is fitted with just so much unnecessary stuff for riding around East Anglia. I understand on a long trip you might want to carry some fluids but its got not 1 but 4 thermal flasks on it. The guy riding it always has a decent sized rucksack with camelback on and a weird leg harness/bag as well.
For those who remember fernando from VD/TRC, she went from the UK to Australia via the Stans and China with less luggage and stuff on her bike.
If he lives near you he needs to be prepared for the Artic winds off the North Sea, Gt. Yarmouth Zombie apocalypse (no one is sure if it's happened or that's just Yarmouth), sand storms or seal attack, he's probably from Norfolk, which is enough to explain everything.
Re: How much is too much ?
Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2021 10:35 pm
by Bigyin
Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: Sun Nov 07, 2021 9:58 pm
If he lives near you he needs to be prepared for the Artic winds off the North Sea, Gt. Yarmouth Zombie apocalypse (no one is sure if it's happened or that's just Yarmouth), sand storms or seal attack, he's probably from Norfolk, which is enough to explain everything.
Fair point about Yarmouth .... i ride through there and it does look like its populated by zombies, many with Portuguese and Lithuanian accents
I cant wait to see how much he manages to lump onto the 1200GSA he is buying once he gets an A license
Re: How much is too much ?
Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2021 9:30 am
by dern
This thread seems a bit mean spirited.
Re: How much is too much ?
Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2021 9:43 am
by gremlin
dern wrote: Mon Nov 08, 2021 9:30 am
This thread seems a bit mean spirited.
Don't worry. I think the owner of that bike has an accessory to to overcome that.
Re: How much is too much ?
Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2021 9:54 am
by Supermofo
Now you mention it's near Yarmouth the flasks are probably disinfectant. All makes sense now. Wise bloke
Re: How much is too much ?
Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2021 11:34 am
by Scotsrich
inewham wrote: Mon Nov 08, 2021 10:06 am
If you saw all that on a GS you wouldn't give it a second thought
I saw a GS a while back with , headlight, orange lights in the indicators, and 4 auxiliary lights.
7 in total in broad daylight.
Re: How much is too much ?
Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2021 11:36 am
by Skub
Scotsrich wrote: Mon Nov 08, 2021 11:34 am
inewham wrote: Mon Nov 08, 2021 10:06 am
If you saw all that on a GS you wouldn't give it a second thought
I saw a GS a while back with , headlight, orange lights in the indicators, and 4 auxiliary lights.
7 in total in broad daylight.
The plan worked then.
Re: How much is too much ?
Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2021 2:26 pm
by Hawkman
Perhaps his only form of transport?
Re: How much is too much ?
Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2021 2:34 pm
by Count Steer
Hawkman wrote: Mon Nov 08, 2021 2:26 pm
Perhaps his only form of transport?
Transport? I thought it was his home! The top box probably has a sink in it.