I have a 2017, so when this vid popped up, I thought I'd see what you've farkled her up with. I'm shocked at all the negativity in the comments below. I pack like a mule myself. It's not ideal carrying all the weight, but I like to be comfortable when I'm moto camping. Last year I rode from Ontario out to the Yukon, Alaska, zig zagged across BC 3 times, south to the Olympic peninsula, WA, from Victoria, then inland and did the Idaho BDR before heading back east. Let me tell you, that bike was my "home" for 3 months. I used everything I brought, and what I didn't use often, I ended up shipping home from Vernon. My point is, Take what you think you'll need/want. If you aren't using it, you'll know soon enough. But I like to have what I need to be comfortable at the end of a long day. I used to have hard panniers, but I switched out to Mosko Moto Backcountry bags. I also use the same as you with the 35 litre drybag on the back seat with my tent, sleeping bag, air matress, etc in it. I kept my SW Motech topbox at the back though. Personally, I like your set up. Screw the naysayers! Heck, for all I know you may have a different bike by now anyway. I'm commenting on a 6 year old vid! Cheers!
do the crash bar bags create wind turbulence? I have the same Kriega bags, and the buffetting was terrible, plus it felt like it was trying to lift up my front end.
jasper lauwers I didn't. I put the 12v outlet on the existing wires under the fairing but I ran new circuits up from the battery for the heated grips and the gps. I've done a bunch of changes since this video and will be posting a new one once I get a chance.
Nice machine and setup, I like those switches and relays you've added. Have you had it on the scales with it fully loaded? I'm guessing just shy of 700 lbs depending what you have loaded in the boxes.
Robert DeMilo , I carry about 18lbs of tools, each side pannier is about 28lbs, and the top box is basically empty. The dry bag weighs about 12 lbs . I'll probably do a video of the load out as we load for a vacation later next week.
Not sure - never looked. The AT headlights are the best I've ever had on a motorcycle without any extra add on lights anyway so these are more or less for off road use or for extra visiblility for other drivers (be seen or be hit :)
Afrca twin 2017 - 45mm inverted telescopic fork; 9.06 in. travel Africa twin 2016 - Inverted Showa® 45mm fork w/ 8.0 in. travel; adjustable compression, rebound damping & hydraulic adjustable preload good morning, does this data above mean that the AT2016 has a lower suspension than the AT 2017? what are the differences between them. AT 2016 and AT 2017? biker greeting Miroslav
Captndarty . It looks like a lot but the top box is empty. I store my helmet in it. The side panniers are about half full each. I like to have extra space in case I need it.
You lost me with the fire extinguisher. But if you really use it all that gear no one can fault you. AND I am sure you have lots of enjoyment on your bike. I have on my manual Africa Twin: - Honda faring protectors/crash bars & Honda side cases. - I have a Alt-Rider rear rack added for any type of soft tie down bag. - I have wider foot pegs, - ordinary Wal-Mart elastic belt type tie downs with plastic hooks, - & lastly I have an aluminum radiator guard. Stock tires, stock bash plate, stock seat, & stock windshield. It is easy to change almost everything on a bike to customize it to "you". Knowing what is needed & what is not is also an important thing. BUT *the hardest part* is knowing when to stop. Stay frosty.
That looks amazing, but too much bags man...if i needed to take that much stuff I would just take the car hahaha, anyways check out my africa twin DCT and my other bikes on my channel if your free.
Mr Patek thanks for the comment. Good thing it's not your bike then. To each his own. I prefer to have what I need and be comfortable rather than lay in the dirt with the bugs.
I have a 2017, so when this vid popped up, I thought I'd see what you've farkled her up with. I'm shocked at all the negativity in the comments below. I pack like a mule myself. It's not ideal carrying all the weight, but I like to be comfortable when I'm moto camping. Last year I rode from Ontario out to the Yukon, Alaska, zig zagged across BC 3 times, south to the Olympic peninsula, WA, from Victoria, then inland and did the Idaho BDR before heading back east. Let me tell you, that bike was my "home" for 3 months. I used everything I brought, and what I didn't use often, I ended up shipping home from Vernon. My point is, Take what you think you'll need/want. If you aren't using it, you'll know soon enough. But I like to have what I need to be comfortable at the end of a long day.
I used to have hard panniers, but I switched out to Mosko Moto Backcountry bags. I also use the same as you with the 35 litre drybag on the back seat with my tent, sleeping bag, air matress, etc in it. I kept my SW Motech topbox at the back though.
Personally, I like your set up. Screw the naysayers! Heck, for all I know you may have a different bike by now anyway. I'm commenting on a 6 year old vid!
Cheers!
I only read comments for entertainment. To each his own.
Great fit out mate your wiring looks real tidy and clean and switch mount bar top idea welldone
Great video. Wicked mods. A friend of mine just purchased the AT. he loves it.
Nicely done, thumbs up!
Cheers from Langley, BC!
Thank you! !
a piece of art. well done bro. Drive safe
Great review. ...good looking, well sorted bike. Steve
Beautiful bike. Great job
Nice bike, enjoy! Safe travels!
Pistol Pete just finishing a 1200 km ride with part of it over the WABDR.
Awesome modification, Alist dream man
I have the dct version, and I like it.
Excellent aetup best Africa Twin moda by far
Noel Flores . Thank you!!
Ver y nice combinación! Full equiped!
Nice bike.
Beautiful go Enjoy 😉
Awsome machine
Those are the voyages of starship enterprise... lol
do the crash bar bags create wind turbulence? I have the same Kriega bags, and the buffetting was terrible, plus it felt like it was trying to lift up my front end.
Mr. K I didn't have any issues. But I don't super fast either.
how did you wire all the electrical gear on one accesory port behind the front fairing? nice set-up!
jasper lauwers I didn't. I put the 12v outlet on the existing wires under the fairing but I ran new circuits up from the battery for the heated grips and the gps. I've done a bunch of changes since this video and will be posting a new one once I get a chance.
You forget to mention that Ram moumt on the crashbar. Is it for gopro? I have too much vibrations for camera on my Givi on AT.
Sasa Djuric they ae for gopro but I didn't use them last year as the gopro battery was shot.
I really like the modifications.
Sharp looking bike.
Do you still own it?
No. It was sold a couple of years ago.
Can you post a link to the 12v accessory outlet socket that you bought?
Warren Anderson Foxnovo Portable Universal 12V-24V Waterproof Marine Boat Car Motorbike Cigarette Lighter Power Supply Socket Outlet Adapter Plug (Black): Amazon.ca: Electronics
www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B00TALKX98/ref=mp_s_a_1_3/145-1672947-2787611?ie=UTF8&qid=1521852066&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=12v+waterproof+accessory+outlet&dpPl=1&dpID=41GMZYLxspL&ref=plSrch
Nice machine and setup, I like those switches and relays you've added. Have you had it on the scales with it fully loaded? I'm guessing just shy of 700 lbs depending what you have loaded in the boxes.
Robert DeMilo . About 610lbs loaded. Not including me😎. Thanks for the comments!
That's really not to bad. I was watching Leo's Steiner's channel and I think he mention his gear load for his Inuvik trip was around 140 lbs.
Robert DeMilo , I carry about 18lbs of tools, each side pannier is about 28lbs, and the top box is basically empty. The dry bag weighs about 12 lbs . I'll probably do a video of the load out as we load for a vacation later next week.
What part of be are you in? I'm in fernie and considering one of these bikes
Peter Sterling . I'm in Kelowna.
Cool stuff. Did you install radiator guard?
Oren B I did. It's an R&G unit that fits under the plastic one.
Oren B I installed an R&G unit that fits under the plastic oem one.
Can you pick it up if it goes over.... ?
justgjt . Yep.
Are the extra lights really driving and fog lights in one ?
Chris Hart . One is fog. One is driving.
I suppose the headlights on the AF only operate one at a time anyway
Not sure - never looked. The AT headlights are the best I've ever had on a motorcycle without any extra add on lights anyway so these are more or less for off road use or for extra visiblility for other drivers (be seen or be hit :)
lemmon pledge hey?
consuela rides AT it seems
Don't knock it till you've tried it! And not the cheap Walmart kind either go big or go home lol!
Afrca twin 2017 - 45mm inverted telescopic fork; 9.06 in. travel
Africa twin 2016 - Inverted Showa® 45mm fork w/ 8.0 in. travel; adjustable compression, rebound damping & hydraulic adjustable preload
good morning, does this data above mean that the AT2016 has a lower suspension than the AT 2017? what are the differences between them. AT 2016 and AT 2017?
biker greeting
Miroslav
I would say that based on your info provided the 2016 has less travel than the 2017. I only had the 2016 so I have no real comment on the 2017.
Looks nice but way too much gear...
Captndarty . It looks like a lot but the top box is empty. I store my helmet in it. The side panniers are about half full each. I like to have extra space in case I need it.
Probably now as heavy as a honda civic
Chris Hart . About 630 loaded.
You lost me with the fire extinguisher. But if you really use it all that gear no one can fault you.
AND I am sure you have lots of enjoyment on your bike.
I have on my manual Africa Twin:
- Honda faring protectors/crash bars & Honda side cases.
- I have a Alt-Rider rear rack added for any type of soft tie down bag.
- I have wider foot pegs,
- ordinary Wal-Mart elastic belt type tie downs with plastic hooks,
- & lastly I have an aluminum radiator guard.
Stock tires, stock bash plate, stock seat, & stock windshield.
It is easy to change almost everything on a bike to customize it to "you".
Knowing what is needed & what is not is also an important thing.
BUT *the hardest part* is knowing when to stop.
Stay frosty.
That looks amazing, but too much bags man...if i needed to take that much stuff I would just take the car hahaha, anyways check out my africa twin DCT and my other bikes on my channel if your free.
Mr Patek thanks for the comment. Good thing it's not your bike then. To each his own. I prefer to have what I need and be comfortable rather than lay in the dirt with the bugs.
Oh my God , buy a truck
Thanks for your input 👍😎
Why have you painted them red. Don't fit the bike at all.
Because I like them red. And I think it looks great. If you don't like it make sure not to do it on yours :)
You should just buy a Jeep! You’ll need a crane to pick the bike up!
Fluid film stinks something awful lol
Only if you dont like the smell of sheep lol. I'm going to try heavy gear oul this year as it's much cheaper.
I dont like it at all. Sorry. Less is more, keep it simple!
Sorry to hear that. I like it a lot. I've switched to soft bags and have everything I need to camp comfortably.