Greg Rice - Travel

My Favorite Farkles

I have added many accessories to my Gold Wing that help me be more comfortable and safe while out on the road. All of the accessories added are required for me to be able to ride endurance rides and rallies. This is a list of those items.

Motorcycle:
2012 Honda GL1800 with ABS

Lighting:

Low-Beam HID Conversion Kit - 35 Watt
High-Beam HID Conversion Kit - 55 Watt
LEDRider LR5's - High Output 5 XM-L Flood Light
Hella HID AUX 35 Watt Lights Mounted Under Mirrors
PIAA Mount Brackets
Big Bike Parts Fog lights - 70 Watt Bulbs
Kuryakyn 7513 LED Turn Signal Mirror Light

Fuel Capacity:
- 11.4 Gallon Total Capacity
- Tour Tank 5 Gallon with Internal Baffle, Extended Fill Neck and Vent Tube
- Range: 360/390/410 @ 80/70/60 average MPH. Farthest between Fill-up is 410

Navigation Equipment:
- Honda Built In Navigation with XM Radio, Weather and Traffic
  - Use While Moving Modification
  - VicTsing Navigator Sun Shade Glare Visor Shield
- Garmin Nuvi 2797 Modified For External Speaker and Microphone and Integrated into The Gold Wing’s Audio System with a Kennedy Microphone Integration Kit and a Hollsco Audio Input Device
  - Ram Mount Locking Case Cradle - Helps Make Waterproof
  - Bluetooth Connection to Samsung Galaxy S4 Active for Garmin Smartphone Link App for Real Time Weather, Traffic and Traffic Cameras
- Garmin 785T Integrated into the Gold Wing Audio System

Bluetooth Communications:
- J&M Bluetooth Integration Terminal with Bluetooth Connection to Samsung Galaxy S4 Active

Satellite Tracking:
- SPOT 3 Tracking Device Hard Wired To the Gold Wing
- Ram Mount RAM-HOL-SPO4U Plastic Cradle for SPOT 2
- Spotwalla Tracking Website

LEO Location Devices:
- Valentine 1 Radar Detector ( Programmed to Remove Filters ) with Remote Audio Device Integrated into the Gold Wing’s Audio System with Hollsco Audio Input Device
- Anti Laser Priority Device Integrated into the Gold Wing’s Audio System with Hollsco Audio Input Device

Hydration System:
- 1 Gallon Rubbermaid Jug Mounted On Right Passenger Floorboard in Aerostich Hi-Viz Tank panniers
- Hydrapak Hydrafusion Insulated Tube Kit

Video Camera
- Gopro Hero 4 Silver - See Below For Mounting
- Gopro Wireless Smart Remote
- Gopro Skeleton Case

Gold Wing Modifications:
- Kuryakyn 4073 Ergo II Cruise Mount with Mini Arms and Dually ISO-Pegs
- BeadRider Bead Seat Cover
- Laminar Lip

Tires:
- Front Bridgestone G709 with 24,000 Mile Life.
- Rear Tire
  - Everyday Use – Achilles ATR Sport 195/55R16 with 20,000 Mile Life
  - Competitive Rallying
    - Kumho Ecsta SPT XRP 195/55/16 RF with 17,000 Mile Life
    - Kumho PA31 with 17,000 Mile Life
- Ceramic Balancing Beads Front and Rear
- Stop-n-Go -Tire Plug Kit
- Truck Size Tire Reamer
- Air Compressor

Extra Luggage:
- Luggage Rack Bag
- Aerostich Hi-Viz Tank Panniers
- Hopnel Fairing Double Add-A-Pocket - Left and Right
- Hopnel Tank Pouch

Rider Gear:
- Nolan N104 Helmet
  - J&M Elite Headset
  - Silk Helmet Liner
- LD Comfort Gear
  - Long Sleeve Top
  - Tights
- Olympia AST II Hi-Viz Jacket
- Aerostich AD1 Pants
- TCX X-Five Plus Gore-Tex Boots
- Deerskin Gloves
- Gerbing Heated Gloves – G3
- Warm-n-Safe Jacket Liner
- ColdGear Heated Pants
- ColdGear Heated Socks

Other Equipment:
- Saeng Quick-Scans Mirrors
- First Aid kit
- Military Grade 12 Hour Light Sticks
- Back Off Wig Wag Brake Modulator
- Big Bike Parts Black LED Accessory Clutch Reservoir Switch
- Blue Sea Systems Dual USB Charger Socket
- Foam Grip Puppies
- Kuryakyn 3-Position Handlebar Risers
- Chrome Luggage Rack
- Ram Mount Cradle Holder for Universal X-Grip
- Save-A-Deer Whistle
- RAM Mounts Brake/Clutch Clamp Mount With 2 Balls - Left and Right
- Mag Instrument Flashlight Mounting Bracket Clamps
- USCG Approved SOLAS Reflective Tape
- Grabber Warmers

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My Farkles

These are the items I have added to my Gold Wing.