Category: Gelände Sport
This category is for all the posts related to my as yet unnamed 1995 Gelände Sport.
Hella Lights for the GS
calepwhoward
You can go a couple of ways with “hella.” You could go the way the young people use the word or you could simply accept this as the brand name. I think I’m going to ride the fence on this one and say that the Hella lights on the GS […]
Shake Down Ride – the GS
calepwhoward
The GS was ready to come off the lift so we went for a shake down ride! An Airhead friend near Vinland, KS spent minutes planning our impromptu ride. The weather was glorious (60 degrees in January – this kind of weather confuses me when it comes to global warming…) […]
Installing a Jesse Top Case
calepwhoward
Installing a Jesse Top Case isn’t difficult, but the complete lack of instructions means you have to think about how you’re going to make it happen. There were a couple of challenges for me with this installation. The first issue is the baggage porter (the official term for the luggage […]
Strix 2.0?
calepwhoward
I’m happy and sad to announce that I am planning on trading Strix for a 1995 R1100 Gelände Sport – a GS! Strix is a wonderful motorcycle but I cannot get comfortable riding him long distances. I’ve lowered the pegs and added a seat cushion but he still just isn’t […]