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Posted: 8/27/2011 9:05:34 AM EST
I ride a 1995 Honda ST1100, because I really like the Sport Touring class. One major advantage I enjoy is somewhere to stow my gear. I HATE HATE HATE the idea of having to carry everything with me on my back, so having some (semi)permanent panniers is a major bonus. I also put a top case on my bike as well. I have enough storage to do a weekend trip easily.
Anyway, I saw this ST1100 for sale, and thought it was a very well sorted out bike! Lots of cool shit he's added to that. Yeah, a used ST1100 of that age should probably sell for $4k or so, but with all the stuff he's done to it... What kind of farkles are you running? Here's the breakdown of mine: Tall Rifle windscreen (on the bike when I got it) Laminar Lip on Lip Tracs (two farkles right there) Voltmeter in place of headlight adjustment knob Barrel connector power outlet / charge maintainer connection Blue LED illumination in all gauges Handlebar risers Helibars Heated grips BMW grips Magnets under tank/cover for magnetic tank bag Corbin seat Wingstuff '3rd brake' LED brake light bar Bestem top box |
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Late WWII/cold war era machine gun pintle. 10L Nato Fuel Can 5L Nato Fuel Can Spare Wheel/Tire Axe Shovel Mattock .50cal Ammo Can Garmin 2620 GPS RPD/DP-28/RPK Rope Come-A-Long Funnel Spotlight Brush Guards Blackout light covers http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e72/jfg_4/IMG_20110106_145833.jpg http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e72/jfg_4/bike/Ural/Dec2010/P1010034.jpg http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e72/jfg_4/bike/Ural/mounted2.jpg BEST. FARKLES. EVER! I mean, come on. A machine gun mount? AND a proper gun to put on it? WIN. |
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Farkle? http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=farkle farkle - accessory. The word is generally accepted to mean a combination of "function" and "sparkle", hence, farkle. Motorcycle enthusiasts may install accessories, called farkles (also spelled farkel), to customize their machine. One source attributes the term to Pete Wells, the organizer of a 1997 Honda ST1100 rally www.nabble.com/Re:-Farkel, The term is well known in the sport touring community. An enthusiast may be in the process of "farkling". The completed motorcycle would be all "farkled up". Radar detectors, Global Positioning System receivers, heated grips, and satellite radios are some of those farkles. Other accessories could be aftermarket seats, side and/or top cases or bar risers, which make the motorcycle more suitable for long miles. |
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I installed these on the Ducati 696:
G2 tamer Pro Grip grips Mirror riser + extenders Convex mirror attachments TechSpec tank grips These were done mainly to improve ergonomics and rideability. I can actually use the mirrors now. |
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Imagine what that guy's AR would look like. And mind you, all the shit he has on that bike is useful shit. |
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Late WWII/cold war era machine gun pintle. 10L Nato Fuel Can 5L Nato Fuel Can Spare Wheel/Tire Axe Shovel Mattock .50cal Ammo Can Garmin 2620 GPS RPD/DP-28/RPK Rope Come-A-Long Funnel Spotlight Brush Guards Blackout light covers http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e72/jfg_4/IMG_20110106_145833.jpg http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e72/jfg_4/bike/Ural/Dec2010/P1010034.jpg http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e72/jfg_4/bike/Ural/mounted2.jpg You win. I'm not so sure I'd qualify a lot of my add ons as "Farkles" given they are intended to be "functional sparkles". I do love my motorcycle though. |
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I had an 06 Connie. She had a fair amount of Murph's Kit stuff on her... I wound up selling her in order to purchase this bike from a buddy... 2006 Triumph Sprint ST 1050 http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=32305 http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=32304 http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=32303 http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=32302 Not too many farkles on her... Factory heated grips SW Moto Tech Quick Disconnect mount for Givi Top case Givi 46 Topcase not pictured Frame Sliders Trident Carbon Fiber Exhaust ThrottleMeister Cruise Control Zero Gravity ST windshield, (much taller than stock) Want to add , (When funds become available): Corbin Gunfighter Seat W/ backrest for the wife Headlight modulator Brake light modulator Aux lights for wider field of view at night. The stock headlights are very bright but have a narrow field of view....Its tough to see critters 25 feet off to the side of the road at night. Nick ETA-Can y'all see the four pics of my bike? Had some issues with posting pics from here before, and thought I had them resolved. Thanks... Looks good - I have a soft spot for Trumpets 4 pics showing on mine. You will either love or hate the Corbin seat. I Loved mine on my Goldwing. |
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I had an 06 Connie. She had a fair amount of Murph's Kit stuff on her... I wound up selling her in order to purchase this bike from a buddy... 2006 Triumph Sprint ST 1050 http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=32305 http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=32304 http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=32303 http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=32302 Not too many farkles on her... Factory heated grips SW Moto Tech Quick Disconnect mount for Givi Top case Givi 46 Topcase not pictured Frame Sliders Trident Carbon Fiber Exhaust ThrottleMeister Cruise Control Zero Gravity ST windshield, (much taller than stock) Want to add , (When funds become available): Corbin Gunfighter Seat W/ backrest for the wife Headlight modulator Brake light modulator Aux lights for wider field of view at night. The stock headlights are very bright but have a narrow field of view....Its tough to see critters 25 feet off to the side of the road at night. Nick ETA-Can y'all see the four pics of my bike? Had some issues with posting pics from here before, and thought I had them resolved. Thanks... Looks good - I have a soft spot for Trumpets 4 pics showing on mine. You will either love or hate the Corbin seat. I Loved mine on my Goldwing. Corbins are really LOVE or really HATE. One thing I can say about mine is that it really fits my ass. Completely supports my rear, which is good. The stock seat felt like I was sitting ON it rather than IN it. The only bad thing about the Corbin is that it is FIRM - thus why if it doesn't fit you well, you'll probably hate it. |
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Yup, posted 4 pics.
Thanks for the confirmation. As far as the Corbin goes...I'm willing to try anything over the stock seat. I've done two long-ish distance trips with the Sprint, one was 900 miles, the other was 1100, (in less than 36 hours). The first trip was brutal a couple of hours into it. Seat was killing me. The second one I wussed out and bought a gel seat pad. That made all the difference in the world. So if the Corbin will work for long distance trips, I'm all over it. I started a thread on the Triumph Forums about choosing between the Corbin and a Russell Day Long. For the money, guys that had owned both reccomended going with the Corbin. Nick |
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BTW, thats a great ST1100, and a damn good price for what all it has on it and how low the mileage is.
Not too wild about the color, but I could learn to live with it I guess.....If I had to. Nick |
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Looks like you have the hitch too?
Late WWII/cold war era machine gun pintle. 10L Nato Fuel Can 5L Nato Fuel Can Spare Wheel/Tire Axe Shovel Mattock .50cal Ammo Can Garmin 2620 GPS RPD/DP-28/RPK Rope Come-A-Long Funnel Spotlight Brush Guards Blackout light covers http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e72/jfg_4/IMG_20110106_145833.jpg http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e72/jfg_4/bike/Ural/Dec2010/P1010034.jpg http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e72/jfg_4/bike/Ural/mounted2.jpg Mine is not so well farkled yet. I have my MG mount but have to install it. I am looking around for the black out and after I get the mount installed .....the pintle... gotta buy tires now though and the Heidenaus are pricey.. I have the faring/windshield for the bike and side car but I have only used them in winter really and in other states, might be good here for the dust though. The AK mount for inside the side car would be sweet, but im not sure they will be found at a realistic price either. all the Ural accessories ridiculously over priced.. the shovels and jerry can prices Did you spray yours with some milspec or other spray paint too? The camo it came in wasnt quite right I thought. All I have on below is the rack, spare, ammo can, spotlight, shovel and gas can. and whatever goodies are in the trunk at any given time. not too accessorized.. could use some tacticooling Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Got a new farkle on the way... should be in my hands on Wednesday... then I have to plan some time to do the install.
What farkle you ask? CRUISE CONTROL. No, not a throttle lock device, a real bona fide cruise control! I'm sure I will LOVE having it, especially on long trips. I've read a few discussions about it and everyone that has one really loves it. Cruise should be standard on any touring bike... I mean heck, it can't be THAT difficult to implement at the factory. |
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Um... a tank bag, and an H4 headlight conversion on my old ugly '81 Suzuki.
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Heated grips and removable luggage.
I dont really consider it to be a "farkle" but I switched out the rear sprocket for a 44T. It reins in the jerkiness of the paralell twin 650 and makes 1st gear actually usable. |
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ONly real notable is the homemade pannier rack and pelican mounting for my tigger.
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My 06 SV650 is 100% stock!
(Well, other than a TRE mod under the 'hood' and new tires of course.) |
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Love the speed triple! Mine is actually a street triple. I would love to get a speed triple with it's single swingarm goodness though! |
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I ride an Electra Glide Ultra, I didn't have to add anything. Its all there.
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My '03 DL1000 has the following... Power Commander 3 Suzuki center stand SV1000 slipper clutch SW Motech crash bars & removable racks. Kinetics dry cases & tool tubes. Top case...can't remember who the fuck made it. Renthal ATV bars Oxford Heaterz heated grips Centech AP3 fuse block Aprilla mirrors GIVI tall screen TT 920 GPS on a custom mount/ram ball setup Airhawk for the seat Touratech power meter I think that's it. http://www.localnumber69.com/temp/Vstrom_DirtRoad.jpg The top case looks like a Bestem. |
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Quoted: The top case looks like a Bestem. Yup, that's it. Kind of a chintzy case really, but I don't use it for anything useful mostly just to throw jacket liners or a helmet in, and for a backreast when the wife rides. 9 times out of 10 it's off the bike and I put a Dry bag across the rear end for camping/travel. |
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The top case looks like a Bestem. Yup, that's it. Kind of a chintzy case really, but I don't use it for anything useful mostly just to throw jacket liners or a helmet in, and for a backreast when the wife rides. 9 times out of 10 it's off the bike and I put a Dry bag across the rear end for camping/travel. I got one for Christmas last year. For about $70, it's hard to beat... the Givi boxes are $300+. Bestem has an LED brake light that replaces the whole red strip on the bottom of the case for $29. I'm gonna get that soon. Can't hurt to have more lighting on a bike! |
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I'd really like a motorcycle specific GPS... that doesn't cost $600+
When cheap yet functional units at WalMart cost less than $150, I don't think waterproofing and some external buttons should make the cost quadruple or more. I can do without the XM radio and bluetooth functionality... all I want is GPS navigation. I've tried to use my phone (Droid X), but the car mount I bought loses the power connection when it gets vibrated, causing the phone to freak out. |
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Looks like you have the hitch too?
Late WWII/cold war era machine gun pintle. 10L Nato Fuel Can 5L Nato Fuel Can Spare Wheel/Tire Axe Shovel Mattock .50cal Ammo Can Garmin 2620 GPS RPD/DP-28/RPK Rope Come-A-Long Funnel Spotlight Brush Guards Blackout light covers http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e72/jfg_4/IMG_20110106_145833.jpg http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e72/jfg_4/bike/Ural/Dec2010/P1010034.jpg http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e72/jfg_4/bike/Ural/mounted2.jpg Mine is not so well farkled yet. I have my MG mount but have to install it. I am looking around for the black out and after I get the mount installed .....the pintle... gotta buy tires now though and the Heidenaus are pricey.. I have the faring/windshield for the bike and side car but I have only used them in winter really and in other states, might be good here for the dust though. The AK mount for inside the side car would be sweet, but im not sure they will be found at a realistic price either. all the Ural accessories ridiculously over priced.. the shovels and jerry can prices Did you spray yours with some milspec or other spray paint too? The camo it came in wasnt quite right I thought. All I have on below is the rack, spare, ammo can, spotlight, shovel and gas can. and whatever goodies are in the trunk at any given time. not too accessorized.. could use some tacticooling http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp159/isenhelm/IMG_0758_2.jpg Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Good looking rig you have there! I would love to get a toolbox tank for mine some day. I did spray mine with Krylon OD paint.think it came out great for a rattle can job. I do have the hitch on there as well. You are right on the accessory prices... But I did bite the bullet and took off all my NATO crap (ammo can and fuel cans) and replaced it with good quality Russian gear :) |
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I couldnt resist either a bought the ammo can n mount, ill probably get the first aid box too :p
nice exhaust! I must have one, better clearence and it looks sweet. I wish someone had come out with a r75 style 2 to 1, just like everyone else I guess I didnt notice your tank was different, howd that happen? The box will fit a pocket pistol like an LCP, maybe even a makarov :) I had gas in my Ural fuel can the weather changed from hot to cold and copressed it.... I should have kept the lid less sealed tight or something, oops just a heads up unless they are now vented. I suppose i can pop it out the same way though.. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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I'd really like a motorcycle specific GPS... that doesn't cost $600+ When cheap yet functional units at WalMart cost less than $150, I don't think waterproofing and some external buttons should make the cost quadruple or more. I can do without the XM radio and bluetooth functionality... all I want is GPS navigation. I've tried to use my phone (Droid X), but the car mount I bought loses the power connection when it gets vibrated, causing the phone to freak out. I use a car gps and carry plastic bags and a couple of the wifes/kids pony tail bands in my tag bag in case it rains. |
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I'd really like a motorcycle specific GPS... that doesn't cost $600+ When cheap yet functional units at WalMart cost less than $150, I don't think waterproofing and some external buttons should make the cost quadruple or more. I can do without the XM radio and bluetooth functionality... all I want is GPS navigation. I've tried to use my phone (Droid X), but the car mount I bought loses the power connection when it gets vibrated, causing the phone to freak out. The Garmin Nuvi 500 (and 550?) are both waterproof, dust proof they're only missing Bluetooth and you can pick them up for around $200 I use one for both of my motorcycles which both see plenty of very rough dirt / gravel roads and water crossings. |
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I have a Nuvi 205w. I also just picked up a Nuvi 765T about a month ago for under $200. Its definitely nicer than the 205. The traffic feature doesn't really help me around here but on trips it might be nice. The blue tooth is cool but I don't really use it. I got it because it actually has a headphone plug so I can plug it in to my bikes sound system like I did with my old Mio. If you plan on using it on the bike and want to hear your directions look for one with a headphone plug unless you plan on using bluetooth.
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I couldnt resist either a bought the ammo can n mount, ill probably get the first aid box too :p nice exhaust! I must have one, better clearence and it looks sweet. I wish someone had come out with a r75 style 2 to 1, just like everyone else I guess I didnt notice your tank was different, howd that happen? The box will fit a pocket pistol like an LCP, maybe even a makarov :) I had gas in my Ural fuel can the weather changed from hot to cold and copressed it.... I should have kept the lid less sealed tight or something, oops just a heads up unless they are now vented. I suppose i can pop it out the same way though.. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Mine is a 2005 Patrol - no toolbox. The exhaust, bench seat, crash bar, and bumpers with skid plates are part of the "Adventure Package". It was an add on that they brought about 3 or 4 of into the country back in '07 or '08. I managed to grab one. The exhaust is a 2 into 1 which I do enjoy. I figured that sinch it crossed into one I would do away with the crossover pipe. I got some j pipes off a 650 and had them ceramic coated. Been working well ever since. Ive been keeping the gas cans pretty full trying to avoid the cracked cap or the bulged/sunken cans. Thanks for the heads up. I cant wait to get back on the road this weekend and enjoy this weather! J |
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I'd really like a motorcycle specific GPS... that doesn't cost $600+ When cheap yet functional units at WalMart cost less than $150, I don't think waterproofing and some external buttons should make the cost quadruple or more. I can do without the XM radio and bluetooth functionality... all I want is GPS navigation. I've tried to use my phone (Droid X), but the car mount I bought loses the power connection when it gets vibrated, causing the phone to freak out. I use a car gps and carry plastic bags and a couple of the wifes/kids pony tail bands in my tag bag in case it rains. I'll probably end up doing that. I don't really need one at the moment, but next year, I may end up doing a long trip, so it would be nice to have. |
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I got a Garmin 26xx (or maybe it is a 27xx) which is a weather proof unit. I picked up a refurb unit on ebay for $100. Then got the motorcycle kit for another 30 or 40. It may not have the bells and whistles of the new ones but it suits my needs (ie cheap).
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Quoted:I use a car gps and carry plastic bags .
That's my plan. Ziploc bag and a rubber band. |
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Quoted: Quoted:I use a car gps and carry plastic bags . That's my plan. Ziploc bag and a rubber band. That's what I do. I found a TT920 on fleabay for $100 that's got all the same features as the Rider unit (bluetooth, mp3 player, turn-by-turn), etc. You think those features aren't that special, till you have them. Having the ability to listen to some tunes and then have your directions spoken (instead of looking at the GPS) is pretty damned nice when travelling. TomTom's are much nicer units than Garmin as far as the GUI and routing, but they do have an annoying downside which is the screen isn't super bright can make it hard to read in real bright sunlight. As for map updates, well, there are ways to get stuff. |
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http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w303/theoneandonlyhoppy/securedownload.jpg KISS. EBC brake pads and stainless steel lines with a set of cartridge emulators controlling bounce and whoa. Suck, bang, blow supplied by an SE intake under a stock cover, lightly cammed 103ci through SE slip-ons with Hard Krome Quiet baffles. Ergonomics are handled by a Mustang to sit on, forward controls to rest my feet and stock Standard Softtail bars to hold on to. A set of cheap, faux-leather bags, lay-down license plate mount and a little bell given to me by someone that gives a fuck fill out the list. For traveling the rear bags come off and a detachable sissy bar/ back rest and large T-bag are fitted (Half-assed phone pic taken a couple of hours ago. ) teeheee... you said t-bag That is a sweet looking ride. Like you said - nice clean and simple. I like the wheels! |
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http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w303/theoneandonlyhoppy/securedownload.jpg KISS. EBC brake pads and stainless steel lines with a set of cartridge emulators controlling bounce and whoa. Suck, bang, blow supplied by an SE intake under a stock cover, lightly cammed 103ci through SE slip-ons with Hard Krome Quiet baffles. Ergonomics are handled by a Mustang to sit on, forward controls to rest my feet and stock Standard Softtail bars to hold on to. A set of cheap, faux-leather bags, lay-down license plate mount and a little bell given to me by someone that gives a fuck fill out the list. For traveling the rear bags come off and a detachable sissy bar/ back rest and large T-bag are fitted (Half-assed phone pic taken a couple of hours ago. ) teeheee... you said t-bag That is a sweet looking ride. Like you said - nice clean and simple. I like the wheels! Stock wheels with a little TLC. |
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I had all kinds shit for staying gone a year.
I used all but the tools....for the most part |
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Farkle (fahr-kull)
-adj. , n. The act of sprinkling glitter dust in ones asscrack and passing gas, creating a fart sparkle cloud. "Joe passed out so I dropped my pants, dusted my ass with glitter and farkled him in the face." |
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