Bike stuff
By Sheen Kua
My bike
It’s a handsome bike, my Kuda (meaning horse in Malay): BMW F650GS Dakar, year 2006.
In my case, the modifications deemed necessary were :
- 1″ Koubalink to lower overall height of bike
- centre stand which is not stock supply
- adjustable pedal height for comfort
- homemade radiator guards
- Jesse panniers
On the other hand, below add-ons while handy are not really necessary. Can live without, but when the long distance rider’s folly strikes its hard to resist not going for these:
- toolbox in front of engine
- Hawker pure lead battery
- 25mm handlebar risers
- fuse panel box in bike’s glove compartment
- 12V cigarette socket on number plate
- 12V cigarette socket on handlebar
- hazard lights
- gps Zumo 550