April 29, 2014

Hi, I also own a 2012 G 650 GS and ride in the city. How are you doing with gas mileage? I usually get 100 miles before the reserve lights comes on? Also have you thought of changing the stock seat? The OEM is a real pain in the ass and I ordered and Airhawk but hate the way it looks and sending it back. Happy riding

April 29, 2014/ motech

I’m pretty sure this is the Martin I know with the red GS. sorry for the late reply.
I get around 120 miles in city driving before my reserve light comes on.
I can usually get another 40 miles out of it - but I tend to fill up after about 20.
I’ve gotten over 200 miles on a tank before - on a longer distance trip with mostly highway but some city.

The stock seat for me is fine for commuting but terrible for more then 2 hours of riding out. I’m thinking I’ll keep the seat original but on my next bike (F800GS?) I’ll go for the comfort seat option from BMW - if it fits me. Might be too high.

Happy riding!

April 29, 2014 April 29, 2014/ motech

"steelyelk said: Are you upgrading to something bigger? I thought I saw your bike for sale on Craigslist."

I have no idea how to reply to things on tumblr so I’m just making another post.

Good question.
I love my current bike. I would eventually like to get something bigger like an F800GS or similar. So I occasionally throw my bike up for sale to see if there are any bites.

I’m completely happy to keep riding this bike for a long time though.

April 28, 2014 April 28, 2014/ motech

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Just another day in NYC as an AV guy on a motorcycle.

April 26, 2014 April 26, 2014/ motech

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GLEN SPEY, NY - Twisties.

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April 25, 2014 April 25, 2014/ motech

Ordered these Kevlar jeans a few days ago from Jane Motorcycle in Brooklyn. They had the same pant in a different style in stock that I got to try on. Kind of excited not to have to have to wear over pants in the summer. These look perfect for me. Get to a client - pull out the knee pads. Get back on bike - put knee pads back in. I’ll post a little review after I get them.

April 25, 2014 April 25, 2014/ motech

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Rode 250 miles yesterday. My ass hurts.
Went to a client 3 hours away and back.

April 20, 2014

Finding Chezz

April 20, 2014/ motech

Good read. Kid documented his cross country trip while trying to figure out what to do for a living / what to do with his life.

Finding Chezz

April 19, 2014

REI Flexlite Chair, GSI Outdoor Bugaboo backpacker cookset

April 19, 2014/ motech

Also in these photos - REI Travel sack sleeping bag, and Sea to Summit Delta plates. Here’s a few photos of those items opened up and put together…

April 19, 2014 April 19, 2014/ motech

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With and without top case. Maybe I should have gotten the 60” rok straps instead of the 40”.

April 16, 2014

ALPS Mountaineering Velocity Queen Air Mattress

April 16, 2014/ motech

Ordered this ALPS air mattress from REI on special last week. I was going to get something smaller that fits in my side case but for the same price i could get something a lot more comfortable, that a 2nd person can use with me as well. Its going to get packed right behind me on my bike, above my dry sack.

It came in today so i got to test it out. I’m going to post a few photos, since when i searched online i could not find anything on it…

It comes in a nice sack, i feel like it could take less space if tied up correctly. It also comes with a rechargeable inflator / deflator pump. Inflating took under 2 minutes. I ended up deflating manually as it was too easy not to. I’m sure when packing up at the end of camping, it will be nice to suck ALL the air out to make pack up easier.

I checked before i bought it, and the measurements showed it would fit in my tent. When i inflated the mattress i started doubting myself. I built my tent and put it in just to double check. Fits perfectly.