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.

tink

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.

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

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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Originally Posted by Exbmwrider

It's a disease.

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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!

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.

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

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

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

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

Only things so far are

1. Honda tall windshield
2. Honda LED cowl lights
3. centerstand
4. 12 volt acc. socket
5. Go cruise lock
6. Passenger backrest extension
7. Mustang seat
8. Bike came with rear rack and backrest.
9. Only thing on the wanted list is some highway pegs.

"fireybat"

All I have added to my 13 Black standard.I recomend them all as they work great.

Baggershield 19" vented windscreen
Kury mini boards
MP3 960 lights
Breakaway throttle lock
Black superbrace
MP3 luggage rack
Sat radio in left pocket
Honda marine voltmeter
Take off center stand
Baker hand wings

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Originally Posted by XKnight

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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Forgot to include these:

7. Black belly pan
8. National Cycle Wings
9. 12 volt outlet (not yet installed)
10. Batman logo badges by Hambly

Here's what I've added to my deluxe model:

Kissan headlight flashers (Safety)
EC rear light bar (Safety)
Brake flasher (Safety)
Highway pegs (convenience)
Stock Goldwing windshield with vent (convenience) (Big improvement)
Butler cup and holder (convenience)
Go-cruise (convenience)
Handlebar risers (convenience)
Belly Pan (protection)
Ram balls for radar detector and GPS (makes it easy to switch electronics between F6 and Wing)
Cables for GPS and radar detector
Interface for GPS/radar detector to intercom

1.. Centerstand!
2.. 12V outlet in small left glovebox
3.. Baggershield 19/11
4.. Rivco Aeropegs
5.. Kaoko Cruise
6.. Honda LED fog lamps
7.. Jumpdrive memory stick 8gig
8.. Hondaline luggage for F6B
9.. F6B trunk rugs
10. SoCal smoke turn lenses

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Originally Posted by edgeman55

All I have added to my 13 Black standard.I recomend them all as they work great.

Baggershield 19" vented windscreen
Kury mini boards
MP3 960 lights
Breakaway throttle lock
Black superbrace
MP3 luggage rack
Sat radio in left pocket
Honda marine voltmeter
Take off center stand
Baker hand wings

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Forgot that I have a black belly pan.Protection below and really helped with crosswind handling.

[QUOTE=Hornblower;53141]Not going to list all the added accessories but the most important ones for me are:
960 lower cowl lights
Flashing brake lights (TIR3 and Hyperlites)
Quick question, how are the TIR3 brake lites holding up? Went with Texas Cycle's and mine were damaged out of the box and never worked, little leery of reordering( those thin gauge wires were broken off at the back). Was the unit a perfect fit? Seems like the dimensions were slightly bigger than the reflector base, how'd you deal with the cast in edge around the OEM reflector for a clean mount? May give it another try depending on what yourself and others say, seems bright enough.

[QUOTE=fxdl2051;53272]

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Originally Posted by Hornblower

Flashing brake lights (TIR3 and Hyperlites)
Quick question, how are the TIR3 brake lites holding up? Went with Texas Cycle's and mine were damaged out of the box and never worked, little leery of reordering( those thin gauge wires were broken off at the back). Was the unit a perfect fit? Seems like the dimensions were slightly bigger than the reflector base, how'd you deal with the cast in edge around the OEM reflector for a clean mount? May give it another try depending on what yourself and others say, seems bright enough.

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The TIR3 light is high quality and is working perfectly. The fit also is perfect on the existing reflector base. You can either surface-mount it or, for an even better looking install, you can buy the "grommet" that allows a flush-mount. Either way looks factory to me. If you go with the flush-mount, be prepared to do some plastic cutting on the sub-structure. Here is a pic of my flush-mount:

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1. Lehman trike kit conversation (knee injury must have)
2. Fx-SERIES led lights with 15 colors = 120 lights
3. Mustang seat
4. center console cup holder.
5. High way pegs
6. heal toe shifter
7. klock werks windshield
8. bassani exhaust baffles cut some and custom tips
9. big bike works smoke chrome kits all except for saddle bags kit
10. rear passenger seat extension with 6 settings
11. smoke turn signals


wish list
1. led headlights with colored angel eye
2. custom paint
3. cruise control
4. upgraded speakers and amplifier
5. Helibars
6. New wheels
7. fork brace

01) 12v plug in left pocket
02) Tall windshield (19")
03) Kuryakyn rear light kit
04) Smoked front turn signal lenses and yellow bulbs
05) 2 banks of 3 electrical switches (one over each reservoir on handlebars)
06) I replaced the reflectors on front wheel with lights
07) Sirius satellite radio
08) A (switched) blue LED light inside left front pocket
09) A plug straight to the battery for the Battery Tender
10) Front fender extention
11) Kuryakyn long arm Ergo IIIs
12) A lightweight silver WingStuff cover
13) A push button switch for hidden garage door opener

Saving up for HeliBars... I know it would help with shoulder pain
Undecided on which fog lights to buy
Would like to see a couple different seats up close before buying
Last but not least... someone design a Cruise Control for under $1000

[QUOTE=Hornblower;53275]

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Originally Posted by fxdl2051

The TIR3 light is high quality and is working perfectly. The fit also is perfect on the existing reflector base. You can either surface-mount it or, for an even better looking install, you can buy the "grommet" that allows a flush-mount. Either way looks factory to me. If you go with the flush-mount, be prepared to do some plastic cutting on the sub-structure. Here is a pic of my flush-mount:

Attachment 9549

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I Really like what you did there, where'd you order the TIR3 and where'd you get the "grommet" (part #)? Was this from Texas Cycle or another supplier, have to try this again!

I bought the 6 in late June, 2014.

Here's the short list of what I have added.

1. Clearview Light tint 15" Shiela with vent.
2. Kury heel-toe shifter
3. Mustang seat
4. Kury mini boatds with comfort drop
5. Foam grip sleeves (I forgot what it was called)
6. Breakaway throttle lock.
7. Kury ergo2 highway pegs
8. Ordered n waiting for the Rocky's risers.

Things I wanna add in the future:
A. Roadsmith comfort controls
B. Helibars (ONLY IF Im not satisfied with risers...)
C. Fog lights.
D. Tinted taillight/ turn signal lens.
Along with turn signals as running light
E. Smoked front running lights/ turn signals.

Good thing that there are not many engine hop up parts available for F6B.
I'd be loosing sleep thinking/wanting engine up grade.
But at the same time, I'm pretty happy with the power/ torque of F6. :)

[QUOTE=fxdl2051;53401]

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Originally Posted by Hornblower

I Really like what you did there, where'd you order the TIR3 and where'd you get the "grommet" (part #)? Was this from Texas Cycle or another supplier, have to try this again!

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Order from Blackbetty12 on this forum. He will know the correct grommet to include.

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Originally Posted by BBB

Good thing that there are not many engine hop up parts available for F6B.
I'd be loosing sleep thinking/wanting engine up grade.
But at the same time, I'm pretty happy with the power/ torque of F6. :)

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I feel the same way. When I owned Harleys I'd spend thousands trying to get more performance out of the motor. With the F6B there is no need. While there are some performance options out there like a ECM reflash and torque loops, the gain in performance is minimal and not worth the cost or potential warranty issues.

I bought my F6B in late July....motorcycle number 17 ( over the last 50 years) and also the fastest, smoothest and best handling bike I have ever owned:yes:.....over 4500 miles in last 3 months before it started to snow this week.....:icon_frown:

favorite accessories
1. Mustang seat
2. Cobra 6 into 6 slip-on mufflers
3. Honda tall vented windshield
4. Kury mini boards w/ 3/4" drop mounts
5. Kury Ergo II highway pegs 6" arm and dually ISO pegs
6. Honda center stand
7. Kury stand rite HD chrome side stand
8. Kury ISO grips and matching throttle boss
9. Show Chrome rear chrome rack
10. Honda F6B full bike cover

want list includes 1. Kury handle bar riser kit
2. Show Chrome black belly pan
3. Kury rear brake pedal to match mini boards
4. fork brace...maybe

With the exception of the Kury fork brace (just installed), I've close to 20,000 miles on my F6B with these accessories.
ACCESSORY LIST:
15" Cee Bailey Windscreen (Good quality, but wish I had ordered more height)
Kuryakyn Mini Boards
Kuruakyn Aux LED Tail/Brake light (Failed during a ride in heavy rain but Kuryakyn replaced it with no problem)
Belly Pan (Actually second one as I semi-destroyed the first with a dispute over right of way with a groundhog)
Honda Luggage Rack
Kuryakyn Fork Brace
Ram Mounts for GPS & Drink Holder
12V Accy Socket in Left Cubby
Omni Cruz Throttle Lock
Hopnel Saddlebag Liners
WISH LIST:
MRA X-creen Windscreen Extension
Handle Bar Risers (Helibars if the risers don't give me what I want)
Driver's Backrest and/or Seat (Not totally unhappy with stock but always open to a better seat)

In order of best

1. Clearview Dark Tint with Vent
2. TIR3 flashing Brake Light, came with all grommets.
3. Go Cruise and Cramp Buster
4. Belly Pan
5. Ram Mounts for Phone
6. DC outlet left cubby
7. Bluetooth Receiver in Left Cubby
8. Baker Shields
9. Convex mirrors
10. MP3 Luggage Rack

to do list -

1. MP3 960 Lower Lights
2. Voltmeter
3. TPMS
4. Heated seat maybe..

Of Course :postpics:

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Originally Posted by Fla_rider

to do list -

1. MP3 960 Lower Lights
2. Voltmeter
3. TPMS
4. Heated seat maybe..

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#4 in Tampa FL?

I guess where I live and ride I should have a Herman-Nelson fired up on my luggage rack:

http://www.hermannelson.com/Product.aspx?prod=32

'freezing-cold' 'cold'


There's Florida winter cold, and then there's COLD.
I live in such a stupid place that for 4 months of the year it's colder outside than it is in the freezer part of your refrigerator. My grandparents were idiots for immigrating here.

When I lived in South Florida the temperature rarely dips below 60. Here in Tampa this winter had plenty of nights in the 40’s. Grip heaters are fine for short rides but warming your bottom on the longer trip would be nicer.:moon:

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Originally Posted by Fla_rider

When I lived in South Florida the temperature rarely dips below 60. Here in Tampa this winter had plenty of nights in the 40’s. Grip heaters are fine for short rides but warming your bottom on the longer trip would be nicer.:moon:

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Plenty of nights in the 40's.
'pussy" Sorry, I couldn' tresist :icon_laugh:

I'll blame Phantom for including that emoticon in his bag of fun stuff!

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Originally Posted by Fla_rider

When I lived in South Florida the temperature rarely dips below 60. Here in Tampa this winter had plenty of nights in the 40’s. Grip heaters are fine for short rides but warming your bottom on the longer trip would be nicer.:moon:

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Used to live in Tampa by Wesley Chapel. 60F and I thought I had ridden into a glacier, now in Seattle I'm happy when it's 60. Still can't get used to these locals walking around in short and t shirts in the 30s... Swedes.

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Originally Posted by Fla_rider

When I lived in South Florida the temperature rarely dips below 60. Here in Tampa this winter had plenty of nights in the 40’s. Grip heaters are fine for short rides but warming your bottom on the longer trip would be nicer.:moon:

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Originally Posted by bigbird

Plenty of nights in the 40's.
'pussy" Sorry, I couldn' tresist :icon_laugh:

I'll blame Phantom for including that emoticon in his bag of fun stuff!

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:shock:

.angel'

Top 10 (5) Accessories

01.) Kaoko Throttle Lock
02.) E-Z Touring Motorcycle Cover
03.) Hambly Badges
04.) Assortment of Windshields
05.) Whelen TIR3 tailight (recessed) & LED Light Rings
06.) OEM Centerstand
07.) OEM Heated Grips tied with Mustang Seat
08.) Rivco Hitch w/Quick Detach Rack
09.) 1911 w/extra mag
.. and last, but most important
10.) Hondaf6b.com forum membership