busflyer
03-16-2016, 01:16 PM
A couple of things that I want to do to the new ride that I am seeking input on. Let me start by saying that I know a lot of this is personal preference, but my questions are more about fit, finish, reliability and placement more than anything else.
1) Passenger floorboards -- My wife is pretty much insisting on floorboards. I don't really care one way or the other. I have seen "mini-boards" that are ~ 5.5 x 4 and regular boards that are ~ 8 x 4. The caveat to both is that they "may not" fold without getting in the way of factory parts. Is this truly an issue? If not, I would assume the smaller boards for the back would look less obtrusive.
2) XM/Sirius -- Which brand of radio seems to be most reliable? Where is the best place to permanently mount the antenna? The last one I had, the antenna had to be mounted to metal somewhere -- not sure if that is still the case.
3) passenger intercom pigtail -- where is the best way to route this? is it standard routing and length?
4) 12VDC outlets -- I know there is a pre-wire for one in the left glove box. Is there a standard place toward the back of the bike for an outlet as well?
5) LED headlights -- I've seen these advertised on here. How hard is the install for a complete and total mechanical novice?
Thanks,
Blaine
1) Passenger floorboards -- My wife is pretty much insisting on floorboards. I don't really care one way or the other. I have seen "mini-boards" that are ~ 5.5 x 4 and regular boards that are ~ 8 x 4. The caveat to both is that they "may not" fold without getting in the way of factory parts. Is this truly an issue? If not, I would assume the smaller boards for the back would look less obtrusive.
2) XM/Sirius -- Which brand of radio seems to be most reliable? Where is the best place to permanently mount the antenna? The last one I had, the antenna had to be mounted to metal somewhere -- not sure if that is still the case.
3) passenger intercom pigtail -- where is the best way to route this? is it standard routing and length?
4) 12VDC outlets -- I know there is a pre-wire for one in the left glove box. Is there a standard place toward the back of the bike for an outlet as well?
5) LED headlights -- I've seen these advertised on here. How hard is the install for a complete and total mechanical novice?
Thanks,
Blaine