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Long Distance Touring with the K1100LT |
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"I can see for miles and miles . . . "
| The 1997 K1100LTB, Mystic Red | ||||
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| My favorite shots... | ||||
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Part of the Crowd |
K11LT or Kiilt?? |
The Rest of the Crowd |
No, Its not a sled |
Cover Shot |
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Evening Cover |
Packed & Ready |
The Summer Home |
On the Kancamagus |
Behind my local LEO |
| Mileage Tracking 1997 K1100LTB, Mystic Red |
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| Year (Dates) | Starting Mileage |
Ending Mileage |
Total |
| 2009 - May 15 to November 8 | 71,496 | 73,854 | 2,358 |
| 2008 - May 2 to October 15 | 70,194 | 71,496 | 1,302 |
| 2007 - May 12 to August 28 | 67,085 | 70,194 | 3,109 |
| 2006 - May to October | 64,726 | 67,085 | 2,359 |
| 2005 - April 8 to September 8 | 62,068 | 64,726 | 2,658 |
| 2004 - May to October | 58,772 | 62,068 | 3,296 |
| 2003 - May 16 to October 13th | 56,648 | 58,772 | 2,124 |
| 2002 - February 23rd to October 13th | 43,840 | 56,648 | 12,808 |
| 2001 - April 13th - December 31st | 29,503 | 43,840 | 14,337 |
| - - - - Total Miles - - - - | 44,351 | ||
| Gearing Up for Touring Equipment and Accessories for the K1100LT |
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| BMW K-bike Tank Bag | An absolute must for touring. This has performed beautifully! | Local Dealer |
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| BMW Bag Liners | These are like my helmet and gloves. They keep me ready to go anywhere. | Local Dealer |
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| Russell Day Long | This Day Long custom seat was on the bike when I purchased it. It was customized for the previous owner, yet it has been very comfortable for me. All Day Long! My Recommended Seat! | Russell | ||
| AutoCom EuroCom System | Riding with my co-pilot isn't the same without being able to talk. Yelling over my shoulder gets old really fast. This unit, though a much older model, makes all the difference. Eventually, we'll upgrade it to use a better music system and inter-bike system. | AutoComm America | ||
| Apple iPod | After several CD/Radio players, this has it all. Volume continues to be a challenge though. | |||
| Kenwood UBZ-LF14B also Kenwood UBZ-LH14 |
FRS Radio for Bike to Bike communications -- Sold as part of BMW systems -- Chan. 1 and Chan. 8 the same as the Chatterbox freq. - - - Chan. 1: 462.6525 / Chan. 2: 467.6525 |
Dunbar EuroSports |
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| Cobra HH38WSXT CB Radio | CB Radio for Weather and Traffic listening. Very short range CB reception, transmission. I carry this as backup, but will likely never end up mounting it to the bike. A future comm system will have inter-bike communications and a connection to a weather enabled GPS system. | |||
| Garmin V GPS | GPS for Tour navigation and other uses - - Purchased new many years ago, its features are still useful, though connecting to updated maps have become a challenge. This has seen many miles on and off the motorcycle. The original GPS III+ this replaced was purchased through the IBMWR Marketplace. |
IBMWR Marketplace |
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| Schuberth Concept Helmet | Red, size Large... One of the first flip-up helmets on the market, the Concept has served me very comfortably and functionally. This is the second as an SUV ran over my first after I left it sitting behind my bike on a ferry terminal ramp. Crunch! Crunch! $400!! | Dunbar EuroSports |
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| Helen Two Wheels | Helen's packing system is a tremendous tool for LD Riding or even short trips! Waterproof, sized right, and the system works well. 7 plus years and still working well and looking good. | Helen 2 Wheels |
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| Dry Bags for Camping Gear | Have purchased various bags, straps, and velcro from RiderWearhouse, LL Bean's and EMS |
Evaluated | ||
| Metzeler LaserTecs | Late summer, 2007, I picked up a set of the Lasertecs. The K11 Owner's Group folks that were running them and recommended them. After several thousand miles, I have nothing bad to say about them. They feel good and run well. | American Mototire |
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| Michelin MacAdam 50 | Previous tire was a Metzeler 880. This was removed with ample tread for a set of MacAdam 50's. Love the MacAdams. | Tire Reference |
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| Street Atlas USA | Mapping software from DeLorme, Yarmouth, ME. Good all around. Like the interface to the GPS. | DeLorme | ||
| R-A-M GPS Mount | The GPS V has been mounted and direct wired to the bike on a RAM-B-149Z-GA2 handlebar mount. Some photos of the mount. Love the mount, it has worked great for many years now! | RAM Mounts | ||
| GPS Direct Power | The GPS direct power cable has been installed in the fairing and leads to the handlebar, ready to plug into the Garmin V GPS. | Garmin | ||
| Widder System 2 | A requirement for extended riding seasons. Now have the vest, leg & arm chaps, and gloves. Though gloves are too small. A great group of folks! NEWS: I just discovered that Widder Enterprises has retired and closed the business! A great loss to the riding community! My co-pilot has been using a Gerber heated jacket for the last two years and loves it. So, Gerber it is for future heated gear. | Widder Enterprises |
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| Accessory Lighting | Will be doing a CATZ lighting solution similar to that done by Karl Rosenbaum on his '94 K11LT. The CATZ XLOs mounted on Top of The Line light mounts. Unfortunately, I've discovered that Maine makes mounting driving lights above the line of the headlight illegal. So, at some point I'll have to remove the brackets and find another solution. | |||
| Joe Rocket Phoenix Jacket | Have purchased 2 Phoenix jackets to date. Both wear well. Protection is always a debated matter of the opinionated.. This has all the padding, is said to be made of Kevlar threaded fabric and is very cool in all ways. A bit of a racing look, this jacket is very cool in warm weather and I feel like I'll have some protection in a get-off. | |||
| AeroStich Roadcrafter Suit | This one-piece fits great and really makes a difference. Especially in the cooler weather. The full suit is important for me as I use the bike to commute to my clients each day. Rolls up to fit in the TopBox ! | Rider WearHouse | ||
| Parabellum Windscreen | Purchased a new windscreen that is +4" in height and +2" on each side in width over the stock windscreen. This has eliminated the buffetting at highway speeds. It hasn't been too warm in the summer and makes for a much quieter ride. Mounting was a simple task. | Parabellum | ||
| BMW 35 litre TopBox | Purchased used off the IBMWR Marketplace. Added hinges and lock. The fit is perfect for my briefcase or my 'stich. | IBMWR | ||
| Michelin MacAdam 50 & 50E | Front and rear tires. Prefer these over the Metzler. I love them. Really run well and smooth. | Tire Reference |
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| Garmin GPS V | The GPS V is the latest. Some additional functionality over the GPS III+. I've been using the GPS V for years now. | Advanced GPS |
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| Bel 940 Radar Detector | Purchased Bel 940 Cordless. Got a good deal at a TA truck stop! Supplemented this with a used Valentine One last year. This serves full time in my F150. Works well. | Beltronics | ||
| Auxiliary Fuel Cell | Found a used and ready fuel cell with cover, pumps, etc... Purchased with a rare Reynolds rack and brackets. | IBMWR List | ||
| Car*Mate 7'x12' Trailer | Enclosed trailer to haul/store the BMWs when needed. Spurred by a winter trip to South Carolina and Daytona for Bike Week. Electronic brakes, ramp door, side door, supports, wheel chocks, tie downs, etc... Dwarfed my F150 ! This trailer came in handy on many occasions. If you HAVE to trailer a BMW, this is the way to go! | Bill's Trailers | ||
| Top of the Line light mounts | These mounts are custom designed for the K1100LT. They install behind the stock mirrors on the fairing. | Top of The Line | ||
| CATZ XLOs driving lights | St. Andres was slow delivering and resonding. The lights still aren't mounted yet, but reports are strong. | St. Andres (defunct) |
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| Custom accessory shelf | Working on building a custom accessory shelf for the dash of the LT. I'll use this to mount my GPS V, Valentine One, and EasyPass. | Ron Ayres' example |
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| Valentine One Radar Detector |
Purchased used from another BMW rider. This has served well in my MX6 and will be mounted in its own case on the coming accessory shelf. | Valentine One | ||
| Helpful BMW Shops | ||||
| Max BMW Motorsports North Hampton, NH |
Dunbar EuroSports Brockton, MA |
Bob's BMW Jessup, MD |
California BMW Mountain View, CA |
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