RideAbout65

Bikes and Gear

RideAbout2010 – Bike and Gear

Sep 25, 2010

2007 Ducati Multistrada 1100S

2007 Ducati Multistrada 1100S

MOTORCYCLE ACCESSORIES:

Windscreen: Zero Gravity

Cruise Control: Kaoko Throttle Lock

Driving Lights: PIAA 510ATP with Strada Avventurosa LM-1 Light Mount Kit

Security Lock: OnGuard

Saddlebags: Ducati Performance with Liners.

Tankbag: Ducati Performance

Bike Cover: Ultraguard

Tailbag: Dowco Fastraxx Sport Luggage – 50144-00

Hydration System:  Camelbak

Heated Grips: Ducati Performance.

 

RIDING GEAR:  

Helmet:  Arai RX-7

Jacket: Aerostitch Darien (purchased in Jan 1995 – almost starting to get broken in)

Pants: Aerostitch Darien (purchased in Jan 1995 – almost starting to get broken in)

Boots: Garne – G. King Aquatech Boots – waterproof

Gloves:  Fox and Joe Rocket

Heated liner & gloves: Warm & Safe/Firstgear

Raingear: Firstgear jacket, Frog Toggs pants

Raingloves: Alpinestar Drystar ST-1

 

ELECTRONIC and SOFTWARE (GPS, Phone, etc):  

Personal Locator: SPOT

GPS 1: Garmin Zumo 550 with Motonamics Mount

GPS 2: Garmin GPSmap 60CSx Handheld.

Mobile Phone: iPhone.

Laptop Computer: HP Mini.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RideAbout65.1 – Bike and Gear

Aug 10, 2012

2009 Ducati Multistrada 1100S

 

MOTORCYCLE ACCESSORIES:

Windscreen: Zero Gravity.
Cruise Control: Kaoko Throttle Lock.
Rubber insert footpegs from Yamaha FZ-1 installed.
Crash sliders installed on frame and axles.
Powerlet rear and handlebar outlets installed.
Powerlet jumper cables installed.
Voltmeter installed.
Driving Lights: PIAA 510ATP with Strada Avventurosa LM-1 Light Mount Kit.
Security Lock: OnGuard.
Saddlebags: Ducati Performance with Liners.
Tankbag: Ducati Performance with Powerlet wiring for iPhone.
Bike Cover: Ultraguard.
Tailbag: Dowco Fastraxx Sport Luggage – 50144-00.
Hydration System: Camelbak.
Heated Grips: Ducati Performance.

Rear Powerlet 12V outlet

Yamaha FZ-1 Footpegs

Kaoko Throttle Lock

Power wiring for tankbag

Charger cable for iPhone

Powerlet Jumper Cable Connection

 

RIDING GEAR:  

Helmet: Shoei Neotec.
Jacket-1: Aerostitch Darien (purchased in Jan 1995 – almost starting to get broken in).
Jacket-2: Joe Rocket Phoenix 5.0.
Pants: Aerostitch Darien (purchased in Jan 1995 – almost starting to get broken in).
Boots: Garne – G. King Aquatech Boots – waterproof.
Gloves: Fox, Joe Rocket, and Moose Off-Road.
Heated liner & gloves: Warm & Safe/Firstgear.
Raingear: Firstgear jacket & Frog Toggs pants.
Raingloves: Alpinestar Drystar ST-1.

Note – Sent Darien jacket home about half way thru the trip as the Joe Rocket jacket plus the rain jacket were more convenient
to use and more comfortable due to the heat. The Joe Rocket jacket was a mesh style.

ELECTRONIC and SOFTWARE (GPS, Phone, etc): 

Personal Locator: SPOT
GPS 1:  Garmin Zumo 550 with Motonamics Mount.
GPS 2:  Garmin GPSmap 60CSx Handheld.
Laptop Computer: HP Lenovo.
Mobile Phone: iPhone.
iPhone Apps: Trip Journal and Urban Spoon.

 

 

 

RideAbout65.2 – Bike and Gear

May 28, 2013

 

2009 Ducati Multistrada 1100S

2009 Ducati Multistrada 1100S

MOTORCYCLE ACCESSORIES:

Windscreen: Zero Gravity.

Cruise Control: Kaoko Throttle Lock.

Rubber insert footpegs from Yamaha FZ-1 installed.

Crash sliders installed on frame and axles.

Powerlet rear and handlebar outlets installed.

Powerlet jumper cables installed.

Voltmeter installed.

Driving Lights: PIAA 510ATP with Strada Avventurosa LM-1 Light Mount Kit.

Security Lock: OnGuard.

Saddlebags: Ducati Performance with Liners.

Tankbag: Ducati Performance with Powerlet wiring for iPhone.

Bike Cover: Guardian Traveler.

Top Case: Givi E460N

Mirrors: Replacements from Moto-Science.

Centerstand: Ducati Performance.

Tires:  Michelin Pilot Road 3.

Carbon Fiber rear splash guard and chain guard.

Heated Grips: Ducati Performance.

 

RIDING GEAR:

Helmet:  Shoei Neotec.

Jacket: Tourmaster Flex 3.

Pants: Aerostitch Darien (purchased in Jan 1995 – almost starting to get broken in).

Boots: Garne – G. King Aquatech Boots – waterproof.

Gloves:  Fox, Ducati branded Dainese DCP, and Moose Off-Road.

Heated liner & gloves: Warm & Safe/Firstgear.

Raingear: Firstgear jacket & Frog Toggs pants.

Raingloves: Alpinestar Drystar ST-1.

ELECTRONIC and SOFTWARE (GPS, Phone, etc):  

Personal Locator: SPOT.

GPS 1: Garmin Zumo 660 with Motonamics Mount.

GPS 2: iPhone.

Laptop Computer: HP Lenovo.

On-Board Video Camera: Contour +2

Mobile Phone: iPhone.

iPhone Apps: Trip Journal, Hotel and Restaurants, Contour Cam, Yelp and Urban Spoon.

 

RideAbout65.3 – Bike and Gear

Oct 25, 2013

 

2009 Ducati Multistrada 1100S

2009 Ducati Multistrada 1100S

MOTORCYCLE ACCESSORIES:

Windscreen: Zero Gravity.

Cruise Control: Kaoko Throttle Lock.

Rubber insert footpegs from Yamaha FZ-1 installed.

Crash sliders installed on frame and axles.

Powerlet rear and handlebar outlets installed.

Powerlet jumper cables installed.

Voltmeter installed.

Driving Lights: PIAA 510ATP with Strada Avventurosa LM-1 Light Mount Kit.

Security Lock: OnGuard.

Saddlebags: Ducati Performance with Liners.

Tankbag: Ducati Performance with Powerlet wiring for iPhone.

Bike Cover: Guardian Traveler.

Top Case: Givi TRK33N Trekker 33L.

Mirrors: Replacements from Moto-Science.

Centerstand: Ducati Performance.

Tires:  Michelin Pilot Road 3.

Carbon Fiber rear splash guard and chain guard.

Rear Seat Cover with tool compartment.

Operator Seat: Sargent’s Seats custom.

Horn: Screaming Banshee air horn and headlight flasher.

Rowe PDM-60 Power Distribution Module.

Heated Grips: Ducati Performance.

RIDING GEAR:

Helmet:  Shoei Neotec.

Jacket: Tourmaster Flex 3.

Pants: Aerostitch Darien (purchased in Jan 1995 – almost starting to get broken in).

Boots: Garne – G. King Aquatech Boots – waterproof.

Gloves:  Fox, Ducati branded Dainese DCP, and Moose Off-Road.

Heated liner & gloves: Warm & Safe/Firstgear

Raingear: Firstgear jacket & Frog Toggs pants.

Raingloves: Alpinestar Drystar ST-1.

 

ELECTRONIC and SOFTWARE (GPS, Phone, etc):  

Personal Locator: SPOT.

GPS 1: Garmin Zumo 660 with Motonamics Mount.

GPS 2: iPhone.

Laptop Computer: HP Lenovo.

Mobile Phone: iPhone.

iPhone Apps: Trip Journal, Hotel and Restaurants, Yelp and Urban Spoon.

 

 

RideAbout65.4 – Bike and Gear

Jun 24, 2014

2013 KTM 990 SuperMoto Touring (SMT)

2013 KTM 990 SuperMoto Touring (SMT)

 

MOTORCYCLE ACCESSORIES:

Crashpad Set Front & Rear Axles.

Crashpad Set – Front Lower Protector.

Crashpad Set – Front Top Protector.

Crashpad Set Passenger Footpegs.

Crashpad Set – Bar End Protectors.

Touring Windshield.

Trax Luggage – Right & Left with quick-disconnect mounts, liners, handles, and locks and keys.

Tankbag – KTM.

Swingarm Axle Covers.

PIAA Slimline Sports Horn.

Front and rear Powerlet receptacles.

Centerstand.

Corbin Custom Seat.

Heated Grips.

Kaoko Cruise Control Kit (throttle lock).

RIDING GEAR:

Helmet:  Shoei Neotec.

Jacket: Tourmaster Flex 3.

Pants: Aerostitch Darien (purchased in Jan 1995 – almost starting to get broken in).

Boots: Garne – G. King Aquatech Boots – waterproof.

Gloves:  Fox, Klim, and Moose Off-Road.

Heated liner & gloves: Warm & Safe/Firstgear

Raingear: Firstgear jacket & Frog Toggs pants.

Raingloves: Alpinestar Drystar ST-1.

ELECTRONIC and SOFTWARE (GPS, Phone, etc):  

Personal Locator: Delorme InReach.

GPS 1: Garmin Zumo 660 powered mount and weather cap.

GPS 2: iPhone and iPad Mini.

Laptop Computer: Asus UX301L.

On-Board Video Camera: Contour +2

Mobile Phone: iPhone.

Helmet speakers/communicator: Sena SMH10

iPhone Apps: Trip Journal, Hotel and Restaurants, Yelp and Urban Spoon, Earthmate, and Contour.

 

KTM 990 Mods for 2015

Feb 16, 2015

 

Right side 1

Intake & Exhaust System Modifications, new Sargent’s Modified Seat, new Givi Windscreen, Aux Lighting and new ASV levers – Luggage and Quick-Detach Luggage mounts removed for non-touring use. Note that you can now see all the way through the engine area now with the big OEM air box and plumbing removed.

 

 

 

Left Side 1

New set of Michelin Pilot Road 4 tires installed. 25 pounds lighter with Rottweiler Intake and Akrapovic Exhaust Systems installed.

 

 

 

 

 

Tom Carter
Franklin, Tennessee

Mechanical Engineering Consultant

Motorcycle Rider/ Racer/ Tester

Husband/ Dad/ Grandfather/ Great-Grandfather

Planet Earth Arrival 1947

First rode a motorcycle around 1958

Still riding today…