Here is a list of modifications made on the bike and a few comments on them.
When I refer to the TAT, it means the Trans-America Trail. This trail is quite difficult and taxing for the equipment. This part of the trip was done with two partners.
rear shock
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new valve and 0.76 kg/mm spring
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too soft
fork
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0.45 kg/mm spring (I think)
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rebound is still too high (re-valving?)
fuel tank
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Acerbis 25 litres / 6.6 gallons
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two petcocks
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each petcock has its own fuel filter (Procycle)
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locking cap
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indicator relocation bracket (Procycle)
standard SeatConcepts seat
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much better than OEM
countershaft sprocket seal
magnetic oil drain
skid plate
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already there when bike was purchased, unknown brand
headlight guard (Procycle)
Neutral Sensing Unit (NSU)
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Procycle kit
extended fuel screw (Procycle)
secondary air filter from Procycle
licence plate
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added a bottom screw
upper drive chain roller
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removed and replaced by screw
lower drive chain roller
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replaced by a better quality part
rim lock
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only one on the rear wheel - installed at 180°
Renthal Standard 7/8" handlebar - CR High
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Bikemaster riser (about 4 cm)
handguards
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Barkbusters Storm Handguards
OEM pegs
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too high for me, very bad
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trashed after the TAT
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replaced with Procycle pegs
Procycle pegs
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currently evaluating
SW-Motech centerstand
new mirrors
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KTM Military - 280 mm
tool box
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replaced OEM box with Procycle one
bypass sidestand switch
kept clutch switch
Happy Trail Teton 9" luggage system;
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with tail plate
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aluminum panniers without any coating)
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rack and tail plate seem very solid
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pannier quality is very good
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after the TAT, I think that the mounting bracket is weak; a system with bigger washers/plastic mounts would be better
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the rear/left bracket on the bike broke (Dec 2017). It has been welded and reinforced
voltmeter
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needed with heated grips, heated vest, headlight, and electronic gear recharge
GPS
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Garmin 276cx with AMPS mount
Inreach - satellite communication system
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with adequate mount
heated grips
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Bikemaster - 36 Watt
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works very well
SAE connectors for charging electronic equipment
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3x front (various fuse), 2x rear
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via a 30 AMP standard automobile relay
connector for the heated vest - proprietary
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via a 30 AMP standard automobile relay
headlight switch
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needed so that heated grips and vest can function at the same time
heated vest
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Venture Heat
Popular modifications I choose not to do:
no wind screen
OEM exhaust
no carburetor re-jetting
no engine guard
no automatic chain oiler
Spare parts:
clutch lever (2x)
front brake lever
rear brake lever
gear shifter lever
bulbs 1xH4, 1 flasher, 1 brake
regulator
pick-up coil (aka pulse coil)
standard front/rear tube
clutch cable
throttle cable
12V relay
fuel pipe
oil filters
Emergency Oil Cooler Bypass (Procycle)
remote choke (can be installed directly on carburetor)
Tires:
Dunlop D606
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at departure
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enduro tire not adapted to tar driving
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front gone after 1000 km (70% tar)
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rear good for 4000 km
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excellent on trails, but don't go on tar
Continental TKC 80
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rear tire - 5000 km
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excellent for off-road, average on tar
Shinko 705 (80%/20% dirt)
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(1st set) rear 12 000 km (with maybe 2000 km left)
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(1st set) front 12 000 km (only at 50%, I changed it way too early)
