Seats and screens are probably the first two to get looked at, then handlebar position, lights, audio upgrades etc.

 

Added lights both front and rear seem to be something a lot of us have added. There are too many options (Clearwater, Denali to name a couple) to list here but using the search engine will get you going.

After market seats too. Russel Day Long, Corbin, Sargent etc.

 

+1 @Arizona Jim , When/if I get another bike as soon as I get it home, the #1 Safety Modification/FARKLE will be to add high powered LED running lights WITH amber lenses on the front and something like a Clearwater Billie Brake light will go on the back.

WRT to safety, my biggest worry riding is someone else NOT seeing me. My above recommendation alleviates that worry as much as possible!

Duane

 

+1 @Arizona Jim , When/if I get another bike as soon as I get it home, the #1 Safety Modification/FARKLE will be to add high powered LED running lights WITH amber lenses on the front and something like a Clearwater Billie Brake light will go on the back.

WRT to safety, my biggest worry riding is someone else NOT seeing me. My above recommendation alleviates that worry as much as possible!

Duane

Like this?:

Just ignore my sexiness.

 

Seat and lighting aside, I think two of the best looking mods (even though they are lighting) are the Clearwater Betsy turn signal mod and the Schroedie roundel lights.

 

I just want to say thanks for all the comments so far guys. I'll look in to extra lighting beyond the extra lights that the bike came with.

Any real preference on crash bars? Ilium works seems easiest for one stop ordering as long as they are quality. If/while I'm shopping there what else should I add the the cart?

 

Ilium is good. I also got grip puppies, adds a lot of comfort and the grip heat works pretty well with them on. I find the stock grips too small in diameter for me. Also they are probably the least expensive farkle I have🧐

 

I bought the AltRIder's crash bars. Fixed the Amber Clearwater to them as well as the AltRiders foot pegs. Sticks our far enough for my long legs to stretch along side of the faring and the pegs have an aggressive grip that sticks to my boots. Very functional set up for me.

 

I second what many have recommended. This is the order for installation

1. Engine protection bars and pannier protection bars. You will drop the bike! I have AltRider Engine bars on the front and Illium rear panniers bars.
2. Power distribution system to avoid the CANbus faults. I have the PDM60.
3. Lights. First replace the headlight bulbs with the LEDS recommended by Top_Speed
4. For additional lights, my recommendation is the very expensive Clearwater solution. I have the Clearwater Ericas and Darlas, and the Billie brake light all connected to the CANopener 4 so they are controlled through the Wonderwheel
5. Horn. I have the Stebel Nautilus

Now ride a few thousand KMs and decide if you need a new seat and windscreen.

I rode 80K miles on my OEM sport seat before replacing it with a slightly used Sargent seat. I still use the very low sport windscreen.

 

Bren Tune!

 

RDL seat!

 

If you don’t have already.... consider personal comfort and protection. We have Sena intercoms and love them. Also last year bought a Helite airbag vest for solo riding ‘with the guys’ when you tend to push a bit more. It fits so well and not a bother that I wear it on all rides now.

 

Thanks, I have Sena systems in all our helmets. I much prefer listening to music/podcasts through it than speakers and the intercom saves me from many head slaps or laser stares if she's in the sidecar.

I've looked at the vets and will pick one up when I see a good sale.