The first (un)official Farkle competition!

[stefrrr]

I've seen photos of some seriously farkled bikes on this site. My SV isn't very farkled, but here's a picture.


That's before I got the GIVI rack & case.

Here it is with it.


I've just added barend mirrors, auxiliary lights (cheapos from autozone), a slightly worse for wear Yosh RS3, and a seat cowl.

Do you have the most farkled bike at STN? And remember...  

[stefrrr]

The lack of replies is starting to affect my sense of self-worth.  

[Mrs. DantesDame]

The lack of replies is starting to affect my sense of self-worth.  

 

[DogBoy]

The lack of replies is starting to affect my sense of self-worth.  

Thats because the serious farklers are out in the garage fabbing-up mounting brackets for laptops, and cappuccino machines.

[DCLXVI]

I like it, farkled but tasteful. I also like the 1000 you have for sale.

[R.Markus]

Thats because the serious farklers out the garage fabbing-up mounting brackets for laptops, and cappuccino machines.

I just don't have a picture of my dash...and I fell on and smashed my digital camera during my last ride (plus it really isn't that farkled).

[stefrrr]

Dammit. I know that we have some good examples.

This is CLAY's Bandit from the Bandit Thread.



It'd be great to see who has what on their bike and what they think about it.

[stefrrr]

I like it, farkled but tasteful. I also like the 1000 you have for sale.

How much do you like it? Enough to buy it? 

I just don't have a picture of my dash...and I fell on and smashed my digital camera during my last ride (plus it really isn't that farkled).

Excuses, excuses...

[DCLXVI]

I like it, I just don't know if I want to get rid of my Bandit. We have grown kind of close commuting every day.

[DCLXVI]

Truth be told I've kind of lusted after it since the last time you were selling it.

[R.Markus]

Apparently the camera still works, you just can't see what you're actualy taking a picture of until you put the SD card in the computer

GPS III+ with Touratech cradle and RAM arm
Heated grips
Wired for Gerbing
Awesome Walmart wristwatch
Emig Racing Damper and 20mm offset triple clamps
useless Acerbis mirror
Headlight cut-off switch (even though the low beam projector it's wired to doesn't work either way)
Cycra Probend hand guards
Touratech rear rack
Welding rod tool box



...and custom welded skid plate.  

[stefrrr]

Truth be told I've kind of lusted after it since the last time you were selling it.

I'll deliver.  

You probably don't want to PM me for the price, because then you'll REALLY want to buy it.

[stefrrr]

...and custom welded skid plate.  

Fancy!  

[atypical1]

Sorry Steff, no farkles on my bike.

james

[stefrrr]

I thought you customized the paint job at the national?  

[Ant]

I have a farkle in progress (that has now been relegated to a "winter project"). A custom designed ECU that will control the aux HID lights, the video camera and my iPod all from a small keypad. Not visually interesting but I think it would probably win "most pointless farkle" and maybe the "biggest overkill" award.  

[CLAY]

Dammit. I know that we have some good examples.

This is CLAY's Bandit from the Bandit Thread.



It'd be great to see who has what on their bike and what they think about it.

On there you see the Sirius Sat radio, thermomter/clock, GPS, custom (I made the mounts) mirror mounted fog lights and aftermarket mirrors.
OK- the rest:

  I enlarged the tank by cutting it in half and adding 3" to the height.
  I fabbed the engine guards/highway pegs from scratch
  I made a rack (basically a simplified sissy bar) to hold the luggage on the pillion seat
  Doesn't count for much, but I redid the pipe mounts to lower it a little to get the clearance beneath the GIVI.
  I had the "B12" stickers made for the bike and ditched the stock stickers.
  You can't see it, but there's a headlight modulator (put on two days ago) and a Stebel Nautilus horn.
   Throttle lock.
   
   I think that covers it.  

[scott19]

Apparently the camera still works, you just can't see what you're actualy taking a picture of until you put the SD card in the computer

Love the wristwatch on the master cylinder. I had a friend who kept complaining about wanting a clock on his bike, and was endlessly contemplating a $90 Formotion clock. I went to Wal-Mart, bought a analog, water resistant, glow in the dark wristwatch, and strapped it to my handlebar. Been working flawlessly for months.
Total cost: $8.00. Look on my buddie's face: Priceless.  

[vitaminC]

 Won't the mirror work better if it's turned the other way?  

[Ant]

 Won't the mirror work better if it's turned the other way?  

Maybe it scares the deer?  

[Rincewind]

GPS, phone hook-up, CB w/PTT button, Ipod in Aquabox, Autocom...  Then on the bike, engine bars, Motolights, center stand, helmet guardian, givi V46, luggage rack, handguards.  

Let's see, I'd say that gives me 12 farkle points.  

 

[stefrrr]

Great pictures, everyone!

[R.Markus]

 Won't the mirror work better if it's turned the other way?  

  It's usually folded down out of the way. I only moved it because it was blocking my picture of the dash. It's useless either way and I only have it on there to keep it street legal.

[Ant]

That CB aerial (I assume) looks like you're trying to resurrect the sport of jousting!!    

[Mac]

I have aftermarket tires on my ST1300.  

[bluepoof]

The Beemer:

* PIAA lights
* HotGrips heated grips
* Touratech hand guards
* Bear bell (hey, it doesn't have to be electrical farkle!)
* Air temp thermometer
* RAM mount for GPS
* Fairing guards
* 3" PVC tool tube
* Fastway Evolution footpegs
* Gerbing jacket hookup
* Rick Mayer custom seat
* Scottoiler
* Givi E360 Delux tailbag
* Moto-Sport pannier racks




The XT:

* Turbo City windscreen
* Tusk D-flex hand guards
* RAM mount for GPS
* Bar risers
* Larger footpegs
* Happy Trails side racks
* Turbo City Borrego rear rack
* Mini foot pump
* First aid kit

[radman]

Franks Farkles

FendaExtenda
Wilbers Fork Springs
VStrom Handguards
D&D Risers
BMW Sport Grips
TopGun Bar Ends
VistaCruise
CeeBaily +4+4 Std Contour Clear Wind Shield
CeeBaily Headlight Guards
Hella FF50 Driving Lights
Garauld Brackets
GSG-Moto Framesliders
Baker Built Air Deflectors
LED Battery Volt Indicator
Bill Riley HiWay Peg mounts
Kuryakin Folding Highway Pegs
Dynojet Power Commander III USB with Custom Map
UNI Oiled Foam Air Filter
Holeshot Header
Audiovox CCS-100 Cruise Control
Garauld Padded Passenger Backrest
Wilbers 640 Classic Shock and Spring
Garmin Street Pilot III
Cycle Gadgets TechMount Stem Stand
XM Roady 2
Mix-It2
AllBalls Roller Neck Bearings
Stainless Speed Bleeders-Brakes and Clutch
Warm n Safe HeatTroller
Jastek Powerlet
Escort Passport 8500
Legal Speeding Clear Cover (Escort)
Skyway Detector Mount
Russell Daylong Seat
Alex’s Reflective Bag Decals
Electrosport High Output Stator
Bike Effects 90 deg Tire Valves
Superbrace Polished Fork Brace
R-1 Shift arm
Cox Radiator Guard

[Baron Samedi]

Is there such a thing as unfarkling? Like, no fairing anymore, no rear mudguard, half the side panels missing, console lost in the mists of time...

But it does have: oversize carbs, hotter cams, and straight through Armor pipes...and a lil clock and temp gauge.




Some might call it a wreck, I call it...interesting...

[Chriscb750]

GPS, phone hook-up, CB w/PTT button, Ipod in Aquabox, Autocom...  Then on the bike, engine bars, Motolights, center stand, helmet guardian, givi V46, luggage rack, handguards.  

Let's see, I'd say that gives me 12 farkle points.  

 

WOW!  Impressive, but with that kind of com farkle set up, work could get a hold of me.....no thanks!  

[ctbandit]

you guys are all farkled up!  

What...


Someone had to say it..

 

[leveredge]

Sorry I thought I was on the Goldwing forum.

[mtrider16]

Franks Farkles

FendaExtenda
Wilbers Fork Springs
VStrom Handguards
D&D Risers
BMW Sport Grips
TopGun Bar Ends
VistaCruise
CeeBaily +4+4 Std Contour Clear Wind Shield
CeeBaily Headlight Guards
Hella FF50 Driving Lights
Garauld Brackets
GSG-Moto Framesliders
Baker Built Air Deflectors
LED Battery Volt Indicator
Bill Riley HiWay Peg mounts
Kuryakin Folding Highway Pegs
Dynojet Power Commander III USB with Custom Map
UNI Oiled Foam Air Filter
Holeshot Header
Audiovox CCS-100 Cruise Control
Garauld Padded Passenger Backrest
Wilbers 640 Classic Shock and Spring
Garmin Street Pilot III
Cycle Gadgets TechMount Stem Stand
XM Roady 2
Mix-It2
AllBalls Roller Neck Bearings
Stainless Speed Bleeders-Brakes and Clutch
Warm n Safe HeatTroller
Jastek Powerlet
Escort Passport 8500
Legal Speeding Clear Cover (Escort)
Skyway Detector Mount
Russell Daylong Seat
Alex’s Reflective Bag Decals
Electrosport High Output Stator
Bike Effects 90 deg Tire Valves
Superbrace Polished Fork Brace
R-1 Shift arm
Cox Radiator Guard

 

[servicerifle]

I ride a 1200GS.  It has 750 watts of alternator power, full Ohlins suspension, Micatech cases, a 4 gallon aux fuel tank, GPS, heated grips, crash bars, throttle lock, Russell seat, and a shitload of other stuff.  I can light up half a mountainside, stay warm, and transmit signals to the Space Shuttle all while I am in total comfort, either riding for hours, taking sweet jumps over railroad crossings, or riding in the dirt.

[atypical1]

I thought you customized the paint job at the national?  

 

Actually only the heads were customized. Since then I have customized one at the track and the same one yet again on some crazy a$$ motocross trail that Miles took me on  

james

[atypical1]

Is there such a thing as unfarkling? Like, no fairing anymore, no rear mudguard, half the side panels missing, console lost in the mists of time...

But it does have: oversize carbs, hotter cams, and straight through Armor pipes...and a lil clock and temp gauge.




Some might call it a wreck, I call it...interesting...

Now that's a bike! Who needs all that crap on there anyway?

james

[JonS]

ProGrips
KTM hand guards
$5 compass
Marsee tank bag
switch / heated grip elements
Zero Gravity Double Bubble shield
Micro Edging
Dead sticker
Maps
Renthal bar
 



front fender extender
carbon fiber hugger
Rich's seat
Hepco Becker rack and top case w/st.net sticker
Arrows header
frame sliders
vented clutch cover
RKA saddle bags
Centrix fuse block
heated liner connector
cig lighter connector

[2WheelTiger]

1)Michelin Pilot SP2 tires F/R
2)Techmount device mounts – 2 each – one (1) dual panel FJR center mount, one handlebar mount.
3)Garmin Quest with modified automotive mount
4)Delrin frame sliders
5)Modified R1 handlebar end guards – delrin frame slider type
6)V-Strom handguards
7)Shaved brake and clutch reservoir caps
8)Burglar alarm blinkie
9)Waterproof custom cruise controller module
10)Heat-troller for heated hand grips
11)Heated hand grips.
12)Heat-troller for WarmnSafe electrically heated jacket
13)Special “N” sized jack and mount for #10 above
14)Wiring harness modifications to supply 30A to aux fuse box.
15)Aux fuse box.
16)Lockable tank mount for waterproof tank boxes
17)Lockable waterproof tank boxes
18)16x24 ABS flat load deck behind operator's seat
19)12V SAE socket
20)12V Cigarette socket
21)12V “N” socket for trickle charger
22)Reflective tape kit for saddlebags
23)Personalized license plate frame
24)Custom graphics on saddlebags
25)Verizon “Boulder” waterproof cell phone
26)Cardo Scala bluetooth headset in helmet
27)iPod Shuffle
28)Boostaroo amplifier
29)Custom molded in-ear speakers
30)Head mounted flashlight
31)Customized key for lockset, cable locks, and tank box
32)Garage door opener
Under the seat is:
33)“Slime” air pump and tire repair kit.
34)Factory tool kit with some additional hex keys
35)Extra fuses
36)Small first-aid kit
37)Large plastic sheet
38)3 glo sticks
39)Scorpio alarm system with perimeter sensor and transmitter/receiver.
40)Lint free towels
41)Rubber gloves
42)Plastic bags

[jsanford]

I'll bite:



Farkles for this day-rider:  tank bag, pillion bag, Garmin, heated grips, Ducati Performance touring seat, Termignonis, BMW power plug, LED brake strip transmitter.  Stebel Magnum horn, LED taillight.  Frame sliders, fork sliders.



BMW with aux lights.  It's only mid-October and these things have proven their worth in spades. LED taillight, Stebel Magnum horn, Garmin port, rear brake reservoir guard (this is a "joke farkle"), Givi universal topcase mount, frame sliders, fork sliders, rear final drive slider.

I think we should get extra points for working around CANBUS.

[ksann]

1)Michelin Pilot SP2 tires F/R
2)Techmount device mounts – 2 each – one (1) dual panel FJR center mount, one handlebar mount.
3)Garmin Quest with modified automotive mount
4)Delrin frame sliders
5)Modified R1 handlebar end guards – delrin frame slider type
6)V-Strom handguards
7)Shaved brake and clutch reservoir caps
8)Burglar alarm blinkie
9)Waterproof custom cruise controller module
10)Heat-troller for heated hand grips
11)Heated hand grips.
12)Heat-troller for WarmnSafe electrically heated jacket
13)Special “N” sized jack and mount for #10 above
14)Wiring harness modifications to supply 30A to aux fuse box.
15)Aux fuse box.
16)Lockable tank mount for waterproof tank boxes
17)Lockable waterproof tank boxes
18)16x24 ABS flat load deck behind operator's seat
19)12V SAE socket
20)12V Cigarette socket
21)12V “N” socket for trickle charger
22)Reflective tape kit for saddlebags
23)Personalized license plate frame
24)Custom graphics on saddlebags
25)Verizon “Boulder” waterproof cell phone
26)Cardo Scala bluetooth headset in helmet
27)iPod Shuffle
28)Boostaroo amplifier
29)Custom molded in-ear speakers
30)Head mounted flashlight
31)Customized key for lockset, cable locks, and tank box
32)Garage door opener
Under the seat is:
33)“Slime” air pump and tire repair kit.
34)Factory tool kit with some additional hex keys
35)Extra fuses
36)Small first-aid kit
37)Large plastic sheet
38)3 glo sticks
39)Scorpio alarm system with perimeter sensor and transmitter/receiver.
40)Lint free towels
41)Rubber gloves
42)Plastic bags

My vote for the next Arctic Crossing.



ken

[Hardware]

you guys are all farkled up!  

What...


Someone had to say it..

 

Shut the farkle up!  

[Hardware]

Actually, I'm not much of a farkler.  The only stuff I've added:

My RT:

Hardwired Garmin mount for the Zumo;
BMW topcase;
New bungee net (I often remove all hardcases and just bungee a gymbag to the pillion/rear rack); and
Some reflective tape on the side cases & mudflap.

Her GS:

BMW optional higher windshield; and
JR tailbag (that she "inherited" from my Hayabusa).

I am not worthy in the presence of you farkling Gods!  

[duckbill]

Love the wristwatch on the master cylinder.  

  The KTM 640 already has a clock display on the speedo. Why do you need two?

[blueridgerider]

Well - I ain't got no pictures of my farkling, but I got this handy dandy piece of velcro I bought at the Lowes for about $2.00.  I put one part on my tank and one part on my celliophono machine.  

It's fancy and high tech.  

Then on the handlebars I have a ram mount for my GPS - but the cradle is broken so I have a bunch of rubberbands to hold it.

[Dr Gil]

Me, I ride a Moto Guzzi.  Guzzi =  minimal electricity = few farkles.  

This gentleman sets the bar for farkles though and is the standard to which all farklers can aspire.  

He is the anti-Guzzi.

[2RR2NV]

farkles. hmm... G2 throttle cam, custom ID mount (for goin onto base), & dirt.

i have a tankbag, but don't use it since i have hardbags.  

someday, i shall have many more, but money is tight currently.

[chromekid01]

Ok since a couple other Ducati's joined in and well another Multistrada I'll play along.....

I have:
Laminar Touring screen
DP Handguards
DP heated Grips
DP GPS
DP Hard Bags (All 3)
DP Hyper Motard pegs
West Marine WP 12v accessory outlet

I am sure I am missing something but if you see it let me know  

[R.Markus]

  The KTM 640 already has a clock display on the speedo. Why do you need two?

That way I can use the dash trip meter for resets and use the watch for transit times.

[rgbeard]

Me, I ride a Moto Guzzi.  Guzzi =  minimal electricity = few farkles.  

This gentleman sets the bar for farkles though and is the standard to which all farklers can aspire.  

He is the anti-Guzzi.

Being a Jaguar kinda-guy you'd think I would appreciate the "wood trim like substance".  But this is very    

[bomber]

it's teh purple that's putting you off

[jwhite518]

Well I don't have any real good pictures of any of it, since I never tried to document my farkles, but my RS had:

Cockpit
Zumo 550
Garmin 2610 (yes, two GPSes)
V1 radar detector with remote audio adapter and visual display
Aquarium thermometer
Datel voltmeter
Heat Troller dual permanent mount (2 knobs installed in my Tupperware)
Big Mak hinged tank bag
MixIt audio mixer
12V power inside the tank bag for cell phone charger

Lighting
Motolights mounted down by the brake calipers
HID aux lights mounted up high by the headlight.

In back
Aeorstitch soft panniers
1 gal thermos for water
Custom 5 gal aux fuel tank by BLM Accessories
Pelican 1550 case used as a topcase
Star-Traxx satellite position transponder (from the pre-SPOT days)
Hyperlites brake light LEDs

Underneath
Highway pegs on the valve covers
Ohlins shocks front and rear

[ctbandit]

You look a little...um...dirty  

Getting a closer look at the the scenery of the track?

[chromekid01]

You look a little...um...dirty  

Getting a closer look at the the scenery of the track?

Nope those were borrowed leathers I cringe when I think what the Multi would look like from a highside

[tjhess74]

Well I don't have any real good pictures of any of it, since I never tried to document my farkles, but my RS had:

Cockpit
Zumo 550
Garmin 2610 (yes, two GPSes)
V1 radar detector with remote audio adapter and visual display
Aquarium thermometer
Datel voltmeter
Heat Troller dual permanent mount (2 knobs installed in my Tupperware)
Big Mak hinged tank bag
MixIt audio mixer
12V power inside the tank bag for cell phone charger

Lighting
Motolights mounted down by the brake calipers
HID aux lights mounted up high by the headlight.

In back
Aeorstitch soft panniers
1 gal thermos for water
Custom 5 gal aux fuel tank by BLM Accessories
Pelican 1550 case used as a topcase
Star-Traxx satellite position transponder (from the pre-SPOT days)
Hyperlites brake light LEDs

Underneath
Highway pegs on the valve covers
Ohlins shocks front and rear

you have the ultimate farkle that no one can go out and just 'buy'...and thats the number on your odometer!  congrats, very nice milestone.

[bomber]

Farkles –

Givis and removable mounts
TT HID aux lights
Switchbox for Aux lights and 4-way flashers
Garmin 2610 and shopbuilt mount
Aux12volt outlet for radar detector
SHop made mirror extenders
Shopbuilt Chainguard (the OEM was stylish but useless)
Triumph Aux outlet
Triumph front and read fender extenders
Triumph Handguards (now with shopbuilt extensions
Tooltube holding tier repair kit, 12v airpump, and first aid kit


oh, and a gremlin bell ;-}

[VIVID1]

My most farkled bike is the 954RR

- Shnitz adjustable lowering link
- Remus titanium slip-on exhaust
- Fender eliminator kit
- After market signals
- Zero Gravity dark sport-touring screen
- Converti-bars
- GPS hard wired to battery
- Dual-Star heated grips
- Scott steering damper
- Electric accessory outlet
- Deer whistle
- Velco mount for lipstick camera under front fairing
- Frame sliders
- GIVI monokey rack and E36 top case
- RAM mount for GPS & camera
- Red Bull stickers
- 13 oz. bar-ends
- Gel grips
- Imitation Carbon Fiber tank pad

[squeezer]

I'll try to edit in some decent photos later.

The farkles, moving from front to back:

- Motolights (caliper mount -- and redid their wiring harness to use a panel mounted, lighted rocker switch)
- Headlight protectors
- Philips +80 headlight bulbs
- V-Stream shield and spacers
- Baker Air Wings
- In-dash mount for battery tender pigtail (see pic)
- Three RAM mount balls (one on the steering stem nut, one in each of the unused mirror mount holes) for various gadget farkles.  The zumo 550 is the most used one.  The second most used is a bicycle style water bottle cage (I find the bottles much more convenient than the Camelbacks or other hydration systems that use hoses).  I've hooked a cb, mp3 player, and radar detector to these at various times but rarely use any of those now.  
- Panel mounted lighter plug
- Handguards
- Throttlemeister throttle lock
- Grip Puppies
- Insulation blanket under gas tank
- Tip Over Guards
- Highway pegs
- Rick Mayer saddle  
- Helmet lock
- Heat shields on pipes to prevent boot melt
- Givi 52 top box
- And, of course, a Top of the Bell Curve Rally Team sticker on the right saddle bag and a No Pickle sticker on fender.

Had a Fenda Extenda but lost it.

Sitting in a box for winter install:  stainless steel brake and clutch lines

the Battery Tender pigtail:


the No Pickle sticker (thanks DavidLSI):


The Air Wings:

[RickC1957]

2005 ST3

Dual Star Heated grips
GPS RAM Mount and 2610
Escort X50 and Ram mount
Camera Ram mount....absolutely unless, used once, who and hell want to take pictures of their rides  
Powerlet mounted in tankbag, with mini compressor
Givi 46 Liter top case.

[twist]

I don't have any farkles on my bike, BMW's already come with damn near everything, including a big alternator.

[twist]

farkled up!  

.com

[panther289]

Just have the wingrack II with three boxes and a tank bag. Need to install a 12 volt outlet for the phone charger. I still use the paper thingys with the squiggly lines on them

[2WheelTiger]

I don't have any farkles on my bike, BMW's already come with damn near everything, including a big alternator.

Then I guess farkledup dot com is a gag site?

[twist]

Then I guess farkledup dot com is a gag site?

No.  It's for other people who are interested in farkles.

[mxvet57]

you have the ultimate farkle that no one can go out and just 'buy'...and thats the number on your odometer!  congrats, very nice milestone.

in 600 miles I'll have the big 1 with 5 zeroes after

[jsanford]

I don't have any farkles on my bike, BMW's already come with damn near everything, including a big alternator.

Touratech would say differently.    

[evilmedic13]

 Hmm,



VStrom Handguards
D&D Risers
BMW Sport Grips
Throttlemeister throttle lock
CeeBaily +4+4 tinted Wind Shield
CeeBaily Headlight Guards
Hella FF50 Driving Lights
Garauld Brackets
Framesliders
Kisan tailBlazers
CustmLED programmable flasher relay
Dynojet Power Commander III USB with Custom Map
Garmin Zumo 550
XM antennae
Cycle Gadgets TechMount Stem Stand
Stainless Speed Bleeders-Brakes and Clutch
Dual Star heated grips
Warm n Safe HeatTroller
Jastek Powerlet
Blue Seas Fusebox
Galfer SS brake lines
license plate mounted helmet locks
Starcom Advance comm system
Alex’s Reflective Bag Decals
Electrosport High Output Stator
Bike Effects 90 deg Tire Valves
Corbin heated seats, front and rear
Corbin Smuggler
Cox Radiator Guard
OSRAM night breakers
 Russel seats coming soon......

  Holy crap that's a lot of stuff! I swear I did everything to it, just can't remember spending that much time on it. Other than the brakes , that was a whole different monster.



 
 

[photomd]

The anti farkle:

[Baron Samedi]

The anti farkle:

I wouldn't go quite that far but..

[ol Rocket]

Farkles?  I just figured out my transmission has more than four gears.

[R Doug]

This is the best picture so far.  It captures the essence of farkled-up!  

[sagerat]

Dr. Gill gave me a tankbag for my Breva, other than that it's bonestock.