Hi guys,
I bought a 1981 Suzuki GS1100, not a BMW 1100 :P and was wondering how much you guys usually spend on a well outfitted ride.

Here's my list so far:
-900$US for bike (I got a steal of a deal)
-1000$US for Jesse luggage (if he will make a left side without the exhaust cutout)
-250$US for extended swingarm, chain and brakeline
-200$US for frame struts and skidplate
-300$US for Dyna 2000 Ignition so that I can change ignition timing for <80 octane fuel, has rev limiter as well which is good
-500$US for extra fuel tank or bladder
-400$US for crankshaft and clutch basket mods
-GPS and mount but I plan to use Marco Polo map most of the time (Rand McNally has no idea whether Mexico even exists...)
-steering dampner if swingarm causes trouble

Okay, that's a total of 5000$US with minor cost overruns but does not include shipping or taxes.

What does everybody think? I figure I should spend 7000$US on the bike just to make sure it's ready. Where should I spent the other 2 grand?

The problem ofcourse is weight and I only have 250lbs to spare for a girl and our gear. Any more than that and I will be over the limit of the bike which is 1000lbs...that and I'd be rivalling Grant and Susan for the biggest overlander on the planet, OOPS

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