Richard Thomas Posted July 5, 2020 Report Share Posted July 5, 2020 I don't see too many Versys 650 locally on the SOCAL fire/forrestry roads and single track trails with it's limited suspension travel and the 17" wheels. It does fine with the other heavy ADV bikes. Bike Armor: T-Rex Racing - Engine Guard Crash Cage T-Rex Racing - Skid Plate T-Rex Racing - Center Stand T-Rex Racing - Fork Axle Sliders Radiator Guard -Stainless Steel frame and aluminum black mesh Barkbuster - Hand Guards with VPS Shields w/ DRL & Indicator LEDs Luggage: Givi - XS320 Tanklock Tank bag/ Givi BF26 tank mount Givi - Top Box Brackets (SR4114) Dynamic - Brackets and Long Rack Top Case Mount (13"L X 10.5"W) - Givi MonoKey top box & RotopaX mount compatible Givi - Outback Trekker 58L top box (aluminum color) Givi - Side Case Racks (PL4114CAM) Givi - Outback Trekker 37L side panniers X2 (aluminum color) Other: Rear wheel inner fender mud guard hugger Rear Fender Double Sided Splash Guard composite plastic and CNC cut steel plate Tool Tube - 4.25"D X 12.5"L RotopaX - 1 Gal. gas tank with LOX pack mount (lockable), can be mounted onto top rack. Seats: Sargent Seat (WS-613) Terry's Custom seat Suspension: Öhlins STX46 STREET shock absorber (KA 713) Wheel and Tire - I have two sets of OEM wheels for Road Tires and ADV Tires Road Tires: Wheel set #1 Front Tire: Pirelli Angel GT 120/70ZR17 58W Wheel set #1 Rear Tire: Pirelli Angel GT 160/60ZR17 69W ADV Tires: Wheel set #2 Front Tire #2: Continental Conti Twinduro TKC80 120/70-17 Wheel set #2 Rear Tire #2: Mitas E-07+ Dakar 150/70-17" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Hall Posted July 7, 2020 Administrators My Rides (3) Report Share Posted July 7, 2020 Brave man! I'd be scared of bottoming that thing out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Thomas Posted August 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 I've had a Yamaha Tenere T700 on order since June. I was hoping to have it for this trip, but it looks like mine won't be delivered until Oct. So, it looks like I'm taking the Versys. Mitas rear looks thin, will probably have to get a fresh rear for the trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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