Screen of life...

So now its come down to this.. deciding on a bigger and broader windshield. Granted the standard stock windshield looks "cute", but as most reviewers out there have said, it provides very little function when it comes to wind protection on long tour trips, even after adjusting the height setting.

As an alternate, there are many OEM windshields to choose from for the Versys 1000, which comes in various shape, sizes and even colours. Some of the populars ones are Puig , Givi, Powerbronze, Ermax & MRA.

                                                      Puig - 5999H model

                                                                Powerbronze windshield

                                                                 ermax windshield

                                                                      Givi - windshield

                                                                MRA - windshield

So what is it going to be? Tough choices. Any Comments? or advice if you already have changed your windshield? I am looking more towards the Puig or the Givi as they are easily available here in Malaysia.

Reviews

Interesting review : 

Versys vs BMW GS vs Tiger

Flat Foot

Yup, that's what its called a "flat foot" and as the name suggest, its suppose to give your bike standard stand the much needed extra foot spare it requires for better stability if you are parking the bike on sandy or uneven grounds. Bought a locally designed one which cost no more then USD15 and its a pretty easy fit. 

Power Up!

Time to power up those gadgets on the go.. For that have installed a waterproof power socket for the versys 1000. Point to note, is when installing the power socket, you need to run the wires all the way to the battery points under the seat, instead you can use the readily available spare power connector points below the instrument cluster. 

It's time to bring out the horns...

It's time to bring out the horns... 

The stock horn which comes with the bike cant even be used to wake up a light sleeper, let alone to be used to warn off traffic. Hence its time to upgrade the stock horns to something a bit more ommppphh! Yes, time to get those dual tone hella horns in. Used this twins when i was riding my Vulcan, so decided to stick back to something which works.

Installation on the left side top faring of the bike. 

After installation the horns remains hidden behind the faring

but still delivers the powerful twin ommph!

Note: the hella twin tone set, comes with its own relay. 

Accessories Part 1 - Cont

Versys 1000 Tank & Knee Pad + Headlight Protector
Finally arrived from Cradley UK (www.cradleykawasaki.co.uk). 



After installation 

Headlight Protector from AMHP - Australia (www.amhp.com.au)
the same headlight size as the Versys 650 - 2010 model onwards

 

Accessories - Part 1

Here it comes.. now with bike on hand, its time to start looking at all the necessary accessories out there in the market. Here are few items which I have already purchased for the bike.

1. K&N Air Filter
2. Power Socket
3. Tank & Knee Protectors
4. Headlight Protector from AMHP

Will post the pictures once I get them installed