2013 F6B - Looking for Touring Upgrade Recommendations

[AZCraig]

Hi !
I bought a 2013 F6B Standard (not Deluxe) with zero miles a few months ago. Still have less than 100 miles on it.
Right away I noticed the stock windshield needed to be replaced. So I added a 20" F4 Customs Clear w/vent installed. Made a world of difference in wind noise.
I'm 6ft tall with roughly a 32" inseam. I wear 36W x 32L Levi's.

I'd like to set the bike up for reliable and comfortable all day rides with or without a passenger.

So, if you would be so kind, please provide me some guidance on the upgrades I should make to the bike to accomplish that goal.
I'd like to keep the total upgrade investment under $5k.

Thanks !

Craig

[2wheelsforme]

The windshield is the only "must have" in my opinion. Lots of other things that make things nicer or better and a lot of that is someone's opinion. So just get on and ride for now and read this forum and make your choices and it will be your bike. You can also look at our forum sponsors web pages, some good stuff.

[VStarRider]

Yeah, its mostly personal. After you spend some time on the bike, or any bike for that matter, you'll start to notice some gaps in your overall level of satisfaction and then start closing those gaps with accessories.

For me, after adding a Madstad windshield, I added a Ram mount for my iPhone and ran the cords into the fairing pocket under the left handlebar. I like being able to make some changes without having to get off the bike and access the saddlebag (when connected in the USB).

Visibility / safety is high on my list of priorities, so I bought (but haven't installed yet) 3-n-1 LED fog lights/running lights/turn signals.

I recently added the foot wind deflectors from Wing Stuff because my feet would slowly get chilled on longer rides at temps below 60 F.

Baker wings and a Krako (sp?) throttle lock are next, and possible some sort of Aero peg setup so I can stretch the legs.

Oh yeah, I also want the remote control saddlebag release with fob...

Okay, this is turning into MY wish list...sorry...good luck

[JGF6B]

If it were me I'd start with a Russel Day-long seat and highway pegs (Ergo-IIIs for me). I regularly change my foot position between driver pegs, highway pegs, and passenger pegs. More options = better.

[crossbowme]

Be careful with windshields. I assumed the Honda "Tall" windshield would be be adequate for me. WRONG! I just bought a Clearview with recurve to replace it. If you're doing long distance, try out a few before you buy.

[Freddels]

Look into an aftermarket cruise control like Rostra. Maybe a backrest and heated grips.