Motorcycle
The BMW F 800 GS (2025) and everything around it: protection, luggage, navigation with DMD2, power, cameras, riding gear – and how I plan my trips.
BMW F 800 GS (2025)
Equipment
64 kW (87 hp), 895 cm3, blue (metallic). Equipment: hill start assist, electric starter, catalytic converter, LED headlight, metallic, screen, cruise control, …
Modifications before delivery
Tall white windscreen with height adjustment (original BMW), navigation mount relocated behind the windscreen by Wunderlich
Protection
When I decided to ride more offroad, the bike obviously needed protection. And I didn't want to do the rider safety training without it either …
Luggage
How do I carry stuff on the bike? My first approach was the BMW cases, since I already have the Vario racks on the bike. Top case: so I first bought a …
Navigation, iPhone and Communication - First Version
As an old IT nerd, it's obvious I can't leave things stock. So the first thing I needed was a CarPlay-capable display. The iPhone as a navigator, that …
Insta360 GPS Preview Remote
Since I knew from the start that I wanted a 360-degree camera, I decided to buy everything from one brand, Insta360. First …
Cameras and Drone
For action cams I rely on Insta360 devices, following my philosophy of using hardware for a task from a single manufacturer whenever possible. …
Riding Gear
My first stop, even before the BMW was delivered, was Louis in Aschaffenburg. There I bought the only suit before winter that wasn't black …
Phone Mount on the Tank Bag
Mounting the iPhone on the handlebar with Quadlock is very prominent and I don't like the look. It isn't necessary for operation either, since …
Controls
On the very day of delivery, my bike fell over and I snapped off the clutch lever. The replacements are now the TECTOR levers from probrake …
Charging 2x 100 watts via the Hex ezCan
The drone and all the other equipment are coming along on the tour. Since we probably won't have power on the road, everything has to be charged …
Navigation Option 2 - DMD2 Nor7e
With CarPlay and its apps I kept having trouble operating things while riding. Control via the Wonder Wheel never worked in a way that felt comfortable …
Summer Riding Gear
Leatt Kit ADV 9.5 Carbon with 4.5 Iris Goggle. The helmet also gets a very special communication setup as a dual vlog configuration. Leatt …
Tyres
Today the bike got new tyres: Heidenau K60 Scout
Silverfox H1 plus - a game changer for handling
Until now I always had to tap the touchscreen to operate the DMD2. I did have the BMW Wonderwheel via the BMW syncbox, but that …
DMD2 Remote - BMW Sync box & Silverfox H1
DMD2 docs remote controller, Silverfox H1 plus game changer, navigation option 2 DMD2 Nor7e. I am writing this article in two languages because …
