In 2017 I bought a used BMW F800GS and started work to make it a long distance touring machine capable of handling South America’s most remote regions. While it wasn’t the perfect bike, the trusty BMW survived everything I threw at it.

2009 BMW F 800 GS

  • Touratech “1,000 km” 20L Fuel Tank

  • Woody’s Wheel Works Front Rim

  • Rear Rim sealed for tubeless by Woody’s

  • Pro Taper Evo Handlebars

  • HDB Bar Mounts

  • Barkbuster Hand guards

  • Seat Concepts Low Seat

  • RaceTech fork springs/oil, SKF fork seals

  • Touratech Aluminum Panniers (31/38L)

  • “High fender Modification”

  • Touratech headlight guard

  • Twalcom Rally Skidplate

  • Fastway Evolution 4 Footpegs

  • Puig Touring Windscreen

  • Center Stand

  • BestRest Shock Bolt Support

  • DID Gold Chain

  • Uni Air Filter