Just pulled the trigger on a 2011 80GS.
Not a smoking deal at $11K, but it's clean and a done deal. I'm picking it up Saturday. I ordered Torklift tie downs, but I won't have them in time. I plan to attach it to the truck for the 100 mile t...
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On the water tank issue, if 10 gallons turns out to be not enough, after doing some measuring I see I can fit a 20 gallon tank with a little shuffling of components. We'll see.
I'm going to have to consider it. I'm going on a run in December. There are some ruthless long hills getting there. It's been OK with just the trailer, but I have a feeling the added weight of the camper is really going to slow me down.
Thanks. Some of the locations I go to can be a little rough getting in and out. I don't want it to be any more difficult then it needs to be. And then there's the fuel issue too. Lighter is better.
Vinsil wrote:
Also on the tuning...I know it sounds scary but with a good tune, the engine will run cooler, get better mileage and not work as hard. Really though, I understand not wanting to harm the transmission but you don't need to add a lot of power to have a good tune that will give you better drivability, i.e. Help with lower speed spooling!
I'm going to have to consider it. I'm going on a run in December. There are some ruthless long hills getting there. It's been OK with just the trailer, but I have a feeling the added weight of the camper is really going to slow me down.
goreds2 wrote:
Nice camper. Does not look overbearing etc.
Thanks. Some of the locations I go to can be a little rough getting in and out. I don't want it to be any more difficult then it needs to be. And then there's the fuel issue too. Lighter is better.
