Recent content by Jim R

Web ke? Also, I just realized the what the most indispensable accessories would be: Dispensers for caltrops, oil slicks, and smoke screens of course. Kinda shocked nobody has said that already.

Spare tire holder This one’s not really for me, but for all your customers who imagine themselves crossing Africa or Mongolia or whatever… some of those hard core adventure dudes seem to have the need to care a spare tire or two with them. I could also see an ADV tour operator bringing an ADV1...

Maybe because if you chose an S10, you prioritized utility and durability over the highest performance runway fashion model. And the ADV1 suits the type?

Tony, I also love the S10. Picked up my 2018 fully kitted out a couple years ago. In my view, compared to a used GS, you get 90% of the performance at 60% of the price. Plus you get Yamaha reliability, a final drive that never fails, and lower ongoing cost of ownership. Even if they cost the...

With my initial question, I was wondering if it makes sense to add a little more weight up front when using an axel mounted hitch. I was thinking that you would just be adding more weight to the rear tire without stressing the suspension and that would provide more traction for acceleration and...

$20+K bike, $2K+ panniers, $7K trailer, and you’re waiting for an igloo cooler to go on sale to finish your setup. I think it’s funny, but I also do the exact same thing. I pay for premium items when they are durable, high quality, and clearly best-in-class (And I really, really want it). At...

I don’t have my ADV1 yet, but I do intend to use it for with my wife as a passenger. I plan to remove the top box but keep the panniers on the bike and then use 4 soft panniers on the ADV1. Reasons for this are: Top Box - I’m tall and take up a lot of space and sit pretty far back. When she’s...

Do you still follow the 10 to 15% rule for tongue weight with the Pasq? For a hitch setup like on the Super Tenere, I’m wondering if the fact that the weight is unsprung weight changes anything? Or do you still stick with the 10 - 15% rule?

Random thought to consider: Maybe create a distinction between “On-road only” accessories and “ADV accessories”. For example, I would use a long box on top, or a cargo basket on the sides for running errands or a road trip that had smooth, paved roads only. I wouldn’t take them where I would...

Sweeeeeeeet!

Well, they say that when brainstorming, there are no bad ideas. I just might prove that what they say is wrong with my next ideas... 5. Wheelbarrow handles! Either detachable or fold down at the front near the hitch. One use would be to easily move it around the garage or from the driveway...

Hi Rod To be honest, the only one of these I’m confident I would purchase would be the 5 gallon bucket holder. I’d probably buy 2. The cargo basket would be my second most likely purchase. However, I would argue for full length, not 3/4. For me, I would use it when I’m doing local trips and...

Hi Rod, Here are some accessories that either I would be interested in or I think others might be interested in. A couple I mentioned in another thread, but I thought it might be useful to add them here: “Roof top” cargo box. Similar to the roof rack cargo carriers on cars and SUVs but...

Thanks Tony! So I have 42” on top and need about 50.5” for the golf bag travel case. I think my driver is 48” so I can maybe save a few inches if I go with a different solution. I’ll probably just have them hang over the front and back a bit. And maybe elevate the back so the signals are...

How long is the top platform of the ADV1? The only thing I’ll carry that I don’t have a plan for are golf clubs. I’m thinking of just lashing one of these to the top: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007VNZDG/?coliid=I3KG7TG5JMJAJR&colid=3967PQGD74ZRJ&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it