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Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer - Honda's biggest Adventure Tourer => Crosstourer accessories, parts and home brew => Topic started by: JosepM on March 22, 2016, 20:55:25

Title: Some CT additions
Post by: JosepM on March 22, 2016, 20:55:25: Hello friends,

last December, when I bought my DCT Crosstourer, I knew I wanted her to have a taller screen (Honda) and a foot gear switch. I am happy with both additions.

Later, I decided I needed a more comfortable seat, so I had it refurnished with the addition of some gel padding. So far I am happy too with this, but the final word I will tell you in Winterberg ;D ;D

But there were some further additions I wanted.

First, a set of SWMotech handlebar risers. Great for short (armwise) riders like me ;D . As you can see, the cables needed to be replaced not to be too tight.
(http://usuaris.tinet.cat/crull/crosstourer/031601.jpg)

Then, as the original handguards are merely decorative, I had some Givi extensions installed
(http://usuaris.tinet.cat/crull/crosstourer/031602.jpg)

Also from Givi, after the top case holder came the panniers holder
(http://usuaris.tinet.cat/crull/crosstourer/031603.jpg)

And here she is, almost ready to go anywhere (well, there's just one more part to be installed one of these days)
(http://usuaris.tinet.cat/crull/crosstourer/031604.jpg)
(http://usuaris.tinet.cat/crull/crosstourer/031606.jpg)

BTW, if someone wants, my original unused panniers are still for sale ;)
(http://usuaris.tinet.cat/crull/crosstourer/valises1.jpg)(http://usuaris.tinet.cat/crull/crosstourer/valises2.jpg)

Greetings,

Josep
Title: Re: Some CT additions
Post by: MrKiwi on March 22, 2016, 22:05:03: Nice. I've puts lots of farkles on my CT. Enjoy...
Title: Re: Some CT additions
Post by: MartinDT on March 22, 2016, 22:18:14: Joseph, how do you find those Givi hand guard extensions. Are they doing a noticeably better job?
Title: Re: Some CT additions
Post by: Jyrays on March 22, 2016, 23:04:41: I had 35 mm bar risers but original cables... it was tight but worked over one year without problem. same ones in AT now, no problem again...

Good luck for selling the panniers, they are not the hottest article to sell. I sold my damaged pannier for 100 € though VCIF_ThumbUp
Title: Re: Some CT additions
Post by: JosepM on May 09, 2016, 22:35:45: Finally the last addition is installed!

(http://usuaris.tinet.cat/crull/crosstourer/parafang.jpg)

History. The first day I rode in the rain, I realized the bike was sending a dirty water jet stream upwards, straight to the top case handle and lock area.
Of course, the reason was a very nice minimalist mudguard, perfect for sunny days.

Looking for solutions, one was the one I finally had installed: a Touratech aluminium extender.
Then I thought: 30some € is ridiculous por a bent piece of black aluminium, but what the hell! After 28 years and 500000 km on trail bikes it's about time I have something labeled Touratech on my bike! ;D

We'll see how it works these next few days.

Greetings,

Josep
Title: Re: Some CT additions
Post by: zebulon on May 10, 2016, 09:18:21: Quote from: JosepM on May 09, 2016, 22:35:45
We'll see how it works these next few days.

Greetings,

Josep

Sure you can test it; think rain is for today in Germany ... :-\ VCIF_salut
Title: Re: Some CT additions
Post by: zebulon on May 12, 2016, 10:14:31: I'm interrested on utility, I tinkered something with what I have in the garage, but not enough protective ... :-\
Title: Re: Some CT additions
Post by: Danielo on November 18, 2018, 00:23:28: Hello Josep, do you still have a pannie for crosstourer? Please. Let me know. Also my email dan.lason@gmail.com
Thank. You a lot
Title: Re: Some CT additions
Post by: zebulon on November 18, 2018, 13:34:23: We havn't seen him since beginning of January , but we can expect ... 8)

Sure it will be nice if you do a presentation here (https://honda-adventure-riders.com/index.php?board=6.0), and present you bike
VCIF_salut
Title: Re: Some CT additions
Post by: zebulon on November 26, 2018, 15:28:01: @ Danielo: or you can perhaps try to send him a mail ... 8)
Title: Re: Some CT additions
Post by: Jyrays on December 04, 2018, 19:08:08: As far as I know he sold the CT...