4.5 years on the road (117,000 km) — the gear that survived on our F800GS
We’ve been traveling full-time on our 2014 BMW F800GS since August 1st, 2021.
So far: ~117,000 km across 45 countries (not only by motorcycle, but mostly).
Over the years, we tested a LOT of gear… and honestly, most of it didn’t last.
Our bike (Falkor) slowly turned into a mix of solid gear, random fixes, souvenirs, and a few questionable aesthetic decisions 😄
Here’s what actually survived the journey 👇
Fuel range
– Camel Tank (7.1L): additional tank connected to our main tank, gives us close to 480 km (300 miles) range. Huge help in remote areas like Central Asia.
Luggage
– Heavy Duties panniers (2x 48L): massive capacity, super solid, great value.
We actually met the family behind the brand in Romania and stayed at their place.
– Zulupack waterproof bags: 60L rear + 2x ~20L side bags. Never had issues with water.
– Cheap straps (AliExpress): nothing fancy, just solid straps for under $10 that never failed.
Foot pegs
– Pivot Pegz: amazing off-road. They move with your feet and have great grip.
Tires
– Heidenau K60 Scout: riding 2-up, fully loaded, with a fair amount of off-road…
→ 0 punctures in ~90,000 km. Still don’t fully understand how 😅
→ Very long lifespan (~15,000 km per set for us)
Navigation & cockpit
– Carpuride W702 Pro + TPMS: probably one of our favorite upgrades.
7” screen, super easy to install, works with gloves, great visibility in sunlight, waterproof and heat resistant.
We’ve tried GPS units and phones on mounts before — this is by far our favorite setup.
The TPMS gives real-time tire pressure, temperature, battery info, even lean angle — way more useful than we expected.
Comfort & long distance
– Tall Touratech windscreen + cheap extension: absolute lifesaver on long days
– Touratech comfort seat 👍 Comfortable for sure, but the bike is a bit higher 😅
– Kaoko throttle lock: simple low tech gadget but perfect to rest your wrist on long straight roads
Maintenance & protection
– Scott Oiler to take care of our chain while riding
– Touratech headlight protection (plexiglass): pretty sure it saved our headlight multiple times
– QBag crash bar bags: 2x 32L waterproof bags for tools, tarp, maintenance stuff… basically everything we don’t mind smashing in a fall
Extras we love
– Cheap auxiliary lights (AliExpress): surprisingly powerful and reliable
– Insta360 mounts everywhere: handlebar, crash bars, random spots… makes filming super easy
And then… there’s Falkor himself 😄
Over time, the bike became something else:
souvenirs, small gifts from people we met, random lucky charms…
and a full white “fur” wrap with blue/pink highlights as a tribute to Falkor, the luck dragon 🐲
Not the most practical mod, but definitely the most important one 😜
Happy to answer any questions about the setup 👍
That's Falkor, our BMW f800GS from 2014
Overall front view of the bike and accessories
Overall back view of the bike and accessories (camel tank, panniers, tire, etc.)
Rear view with our duffle bag and panniers
The Kaoko throttle lock (low tech speed regulator)
