Advice for my wish list

[dustytrader]

I have the Ultimate King and you will not gain much more legroom. I would say less than an inch, but I also noticed that mine sat me up higher too. I like it much better than stock, except you can slide around on it a little because it is leather compared to that weird material on the stock seats. It was worth it for me, I really like it with the drivers and passenger backrests.

As far as windshield goes, I'm 6'3 and have a 19" slip streamer on mine and I get buffeting above my eyes at highway speed. I will be buying a 15" Madstad when I save up the moula.

One of the best things I bought was the electronic saddle bag release system with key fobs. Best $180 I spent. I can keep my bike running and get into my bags now without the key.

But to each their own, this is my 2 cents.

I have had my B for 2 weeks now and just joined the forum. Bike is amazing. But I am planning a month long trip through western USA this summer. At 6'5" and 260 lbs, and at an advanced age, I am looking to make this long ride as comfortable as possible. I am trying to prioritize my purchases. Here is my list, in a preliminary thought process:
1 Heli bars: I was thinking I could pull the bars back to relax the reach;
2 Ultimate seat (King): I know the RDL is much loved, but Ultimate is a 4 hour ride up 95 here in FL. The King moves me back an inch or two.
3 Ridesmith? or Kury mini boards?
4 Kury Ergo III or Rivco?
5 I have a Bagger shield, but think I need a bit taller for a long ride. Maybe Klock 16"?
6 A really hot chick to sit behind me and .....

All you guys with miles of experience on the B could really give me a sense of what and in what order. Help much appreciated!

[crossbowme]

I'm a short guy and I have done most of the items you reference. The Helibars and the Ultimate should be high priority. Over the last couple of years I have noticed a significant decline in the Kury quality. I went with other brands. Suggest you do some research on the board and see what others opinions are. Good luck!

[2wheelsforme]

I have to agree that needing a key to get into the bags is a pain. However the simple low cost key knob application works perfect and you don't even need a fob to open the bags up. Mine stays in the unlock position all the time and I only remove the knob if I want to lock them which is seldom. So one of those two mods I think would be high on a want list. My simple cup holder is high on the comfort list also.