Motorcycle DIY

I'm not paying someone to do something I can do.
Yesterday I finished my motorcycle maintenance and fork upgrade. I started last weekend with an oil and filter change but when I started to tackle the fork upgrade, I noticed the springs Race Tech sent me were the wrong size. So with the correct springs in hand, I finished up the job. It was a pretty easy install.
I considered having a local suspension shop do the RaceTech emulator and spring install but when the gave me the $300 quote I was like, "Fuck that!!!" Off I went to Harbor Freight to buy a motorcycle lift and Lowes for some hand tools. I also asked my buddy, Nick if I can use his garage to which he obliged.
While I had the bike torn apart, I installed Touratech radiator guards and fork protectors. When I removed the original radiator "guards" I was surprised to find out how much they "guarded" the radiator. Basically, no protection except from the side. The radiator fins were out in the open. The new rad guards will protect the radiator much better. I don't know why BMW made the F650GS so lacking in what it needs to accomplish its dual purpose capability. Buy hey, it makes buying shit and installing it fun. Also personalizes my bike from others out there.
Now gotta save for some Jesse luggage and an Ohlins or Wilbers rear shock to match the new forks.