Medic Mike Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 This guy has WAY more time and money than I will ever see in my lifetime. Ultimate Farkle Link to comment
Guest Kakugo Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 And I thought I had thrown an insane amount of time and money at my Honda with Ohlins shock, reworked fork, OZ wheels, titanium bits, crash diet etc... Link to comment
Polo Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 This makes my planned power outlet modulator remote installation sound like picking your nose VS brain surgery. A bit of an overkill IMO, but he must have the time and money. Link to comment
Bmr Deacon Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Farkling can be addictive but I can see how being prepared could be very important for certain riders that may end up out in the middle of nowhere. Although one might get more out in the middle of nowhere on an adventure tourer... Link to comment
Medic Mike Posted February 4, 2012 Author Share Posted February 4, 2012 If you keep reading he goes on to explain why he is doing what he did and what else he wants to add. Those Wingers are an odd bunch, fun to be around but slightly off. Link to comment
Selden Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 I know a Norwegian who flew over a few years ago to buy a Gold Wing with a sidecar — fully enclosed, with an air conditioner and TV with VHS player, plus a trailer long enough to hold Dracula's coffin. I stored it in my garage for a few weeks, and counted 54 lights. Wingers can get a little carried away. Now, THIS is what I call ultimate farkling: Link to comment
texasaggie97 Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Wow, there should be a TV show like the hoarding show on AE that covers obsessive farkling. I would watch it to see the crazy stuff people do. Link to comment
Polo Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Wow, there should be a TV show like the hoarding show on AE that covers obsessive farkling. I would watch it to see the crazy stuff people do. Nooooo! Please no more of those shows. The Real wives of _________. Storage guys of ________. Repo gys of ________. (did you see the one about the big guy ) ad nauseam... Link to comment
ltljohn Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 You must admit it is a very clean installation. Link to comment
Polo Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 You must admit it is a very clean installation. No one could criticize it, it could be a bit smaller perhaps, but given the resources available it is a remarkable job. Perhaps just a bit over the top. Link to comment
Huzband Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Must be a commercial pilot. I've seen less complicated dash boards on video games. Link to comment
lawnchairboy Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 and here I was all this time figuring you for a rocker instead of a mod... Link to comment
Bmr Deacon Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 I was thinking the same thing. I would be too distracted and ride off into a ditch... Link to comment
SteveHebert Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 When I did the 100cc back in 2003 with the Motorcycle Touring Forum (MTF), I saw quite few crazy setups like this, although not as advanced. That group rides an insane amount of endurance events. The wingers and Valkyrie riders really took the cake on over farkling. You have to give the guy credit on his absolutely professional install no matter how over the top it seems. The FLIR Seems like a very reasonable option option for dtecting those back road critters. I have a picture of a 3 wheeler, 2 up front based on a BMW 1200 drivetrain. Think they are called Grimmel cars, and are a kit bike designed in the UK. I will try and find that and post it here. We saw 4 that met out at a resort in Gateway, CO. One was farkled similar to the GW in this post. Link to comment
Selden Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 and here I was all this time figuring you for a rocker instead of a mod... What do you think the drag coefficient is on that thing? Not to mention, no splitting lanes with a rig like that. Link to comment
Medic Mike Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 This guy has done a few IBA rides, including the cross country one. He added an extra fuel tank, but I wonder if all that extra stuff would decrease that. I am very impressed with this. Now way in hades do I have the where with all and technical skill this man holds. If I just had 1/16th of his time, resources and skill I would 1/16th more more time, resources and skill. Link to comment
frenchwv Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Makes me look like an amateur.... Link to comment
g_frey Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 You don't seem to have the "spinner" on your handlebars or the big foam dice, or the bobblehead yet. A hula girl would fit somewhere on here too. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Not that it matters much, I was just helping out frenchwv with his pic. I'd go off the road trying to operate all that gadgetry! I do like the hula girl idea though! Pat Link to comment
Fubar Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Must be a commercial pilot. I'm with you. I thought the trend was LESS switches/buttons/etc. on aircraft. The only thing missing is an artificial horizon. I wonder what the taxi weight of that Wing is. My favorite line in the whole thread was from the guy who said "I love the Goldwing simple." Ain't that a contradiction in terms! Link to comment
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