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Top 10 (5) Accessories
I know this has been covered somewhat in about 1000 previous threads. And of course it is totally subjective and depends on riding style and expectations and for that matter if you start with a standard, or a deluxe and perhaps even in what country you purchased the bike.
I just remember when I joined this site about 12 months ago and people were in the process of making it their own their were the normal issues of finding items for a new model.
Now that we are into our third year of production and we have had a chance to try different products and in some case discard them I am wondering where everyone is in the accessories discussion.
I started with a standard model in Canada that came with linked antilock brakes and a tool kit. I have installed, not in any particular order of importance:
Center Stand - Great
Honda Touring Windshield - OK
12 V source in left cubby - Great but expensive...go aftermarket
Honda luggage rack and passenger back rest...works for me and for her
Kuryakan Passenger boards...good
Kuryakan Highway pegs...ergoIII I think...good
Bike MP3 960 Led cowl lights....great
Set of hardwired mike / speakers for the two helmets....wished I had gone Bluetooth...still might
Where is everyone else in the accessory discussion....I think if all the folk that are a year or two in here chip in like this it would be helpful for the people just coming online with Their F6B.
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My Top 6 Accessories:
1. Vstream Windshield
2. Helibars
2. Rivco Aero Pegs
3. Mustang Seat
5. Kury Fork Brace
6. Kaoko throttle lock
I've been through 4 other windshields and a set of MBL Risers. The accessories listed above are the ones that are staying put, at least for now. If a better windshield or low seat comes out I'll take a look at them. The Helibars, Kaoko, Rivco pegs and fork brace are staying put for sure.
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Mine are:
Baggershield windscreen: great
Brakeaway throttle lock: great
Kury mini-boards: very comfortable
Honda fog light kit: fantastic, but very pricey
Honda passenger backrest: kind of useless without an aftermarket extension, which now makes my wife very comfortable
Honda luggage rack: too small and crazy expensive for what you get (might sell it). I suggest the Show Chrome smoke chrome rack, much bigger and cheaper
Honda centre stand: an absolute must if you want to do any kind of maintenance, including just checking the air in the rear tire
SoCalMotosports LED kit: great if you hate incandescents like I do
Honda factory cover: fits perfectly (even has a cutout for the stubby antenna), looks great with the white "Honda" on the front and white "F6B" on both sides, and reasonably priced
To be added between now and Spring:
Healtech digital gear readout: I like to know what gear I'm in without having to analyze the tach and speedo
Healtech SpeedoHealer: my speedo is 6% optimistic. I like to know exactly how fast I'm going without doing mental subtractions on the go
Fenda Extenda: I'm tired of cleaning off the lower cowling and front of the engine after almost every ride
Kury fork brace: slowly coming up the sloped curb of my driveway puts an awful twist/bang through my handlebars. Hopefully the brace will fix this flaw
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Baggershield 19" windshield
Heated Corbin Dual Touring seat
Dale's (Hondabikepro) rear rack
Sirius/XM Radio in Cubby
Throttlemeister Throttle lock
This winter I'm going to do the whole shebang on lighting...HID's front and rear, Whelen TIR 3 Brake light, fog lamps,
Garmin Gps...then I'll be done........
Until one of you guys comes up with the next latest, greatest gizmo.
It's a disease.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
Exbmwrider
It's a disease.
It's called MAD (Merchandise Acquisition Disorder). There is no cure. You just have to let it run its course and hope your financial reality can cope...
My symptoms included:
Helibars (Sooo worth it!)
Madstad 13" Windshield (love it! have 2 others windshields I should probably sell)
Mustang Seat
Belly Pan
Kury Fork Brace
That's around $1800. Did the installs myself.
My Honda $1000 was:
Fog Lights
Luggage Rack
Accessory Socket
Tall Windshield
Glad I bought a Deluxe. I'm starting to really like the Heated Grips this time of year!
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Taller Windshield
Belly Pan
Grips
Highway pegs
Seat
Cowel Lights
Radio knob keys for console, gas tank and saddlebags
Luggage Rack
Turn signal conversion kit for more rear lights
Fork Brace
The brands are numerous and left to the descretion of the rider.
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I bought a standard
Aftermarket:
Helibars with mount for Zumo/Garmin
Kury Ergo IIIs
Kury ISO grips with Throttle Boss
Baggershield(free from a member)
Corbin dual tour with rider and passenger back rests upholstered in black velour(bought from another member for $450 shipped and included the OEM luggage rack and backrest mount plus brackets):icon_mrgreen:
MacGyver Belly pan
Kuryakyn center console with cup holder
OEM luggage rack, got in deal with Corbin seat
new Centerstand bought on Ebay from a trike conversion -$100
Honda accessories bought with $1000 at purchase
Chrome rotor covers
LED fog light kit
12 volt outlet in pocket
License plate frame
bag liners
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Ok, here are the results of my affection/affliction so far.
Baggershield
J&M speakers
USB in cubby
Honda LED foglights
Kury ISO grips
Kury fork brace
Kury glovebox cubby
Mustang seat
Rivco Aero Pegs
Zumo 390 GPS
Honda passenger backrest
Honda cargo rack
Bassani exhaust
Honda saddlebag mat set
Bestem saddlebag liners
Klockwerks Flare (in box awaiting winter project install)
Next in line:
SoCalMotoGear switchback front turn signals
SoCalMotoGear HID kit
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I think I'm done for a while,,,,,,
Fog Lights
Center Stand
Baker Wings under Mirrors
Luggage Rack
Passenger Backrest -- but removed and sitting in garage for future use
Handlebar Risers
Accy Socket in left cubby
Tall Honda Windshield----- but changed again to 15" Madstad
Go Cruise throttle Lock
Utopia Drivers Backrest
Kury rear fender LED Lights
Hyperlites LED Brake lights
Kury Ergo Pegs (Black)
RAM Mounts for GPS, cup holder and ez-pass
Keys mounted to Knobs for Cubby and Saddlebag Lock
Kuryakyn LED Battery monitor
LED lights inside the saddle Bags
Flat Black painted passenger pegs
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Not going to list all the added accessories but the most important ones for me are:
Center stand (came with the deluxe model)
Madstad windshield
Helibars
Ultimate Mid Rider seat
960 lower cowl lights
Flashing brake lights (TIR3 and Hyperlites)
Kumho Ecsta SPT rear tire (soon to be Falken 612)
Traxxion Dynamics forks
Fork brace
Rivco Aero's
Titanium peg pucks