 It all adds up
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I'm at $961 and I haven't even considered luggage racks and windshields, yet. Where do you start? Where do you cut?  All prices are aproximate and include shipping. KBC FFR Modular helmet - $225 Frog Toggs rainsuit - $70 Nitro Motion Mesh Jacket - $123 Nitro Motion Mesh Pants - $103 Joe Rocket Atomic 2.0 Gloves - $42 Vista Cruise control - $45 Throttle rocker - $13 JCWhitney Driving Lights - $26 Headlight modulator - $100 Taillight flasher (2) - $99 EV disk brake lock - $43 Mastiff chain cinch loop & lock - $72
He was fun while he lasted.
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Re: It all adds up
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Check Pants
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Check Pants
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Shoot! $961 is just a good start! I'd hate to say out loud what I spent on this($), that($$), and the other thing($$$$$). Hanging around this site is not for the financially "feint of heart", it does slow down after the first couple of years, kinda'  But it's all worth it, IMO  jh
"It's not what I say that's important, it's what you hear" Red Auerbach
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Learned Hand
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Personally.
I would ditched the modulators.
And the disk brake lock ( I don't live in a high crime area. Heck I leave the key 99% of the time)
Last edited by Dill; 06/25/2007 3:31 PM.
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Monkey Butt
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I listed what I don't have and stay pretty happy. Its all your happy spot, buy it if you must but none of it is a must. its all up to you.  KBC FFR Modular helmet - $225 ----------Don't have one Frog Toggs rainsuit - $70 ----------I just get wet Nitro Motion Mesh Jacket - $123--------Makes sense Nitro Motion Mesh Pants - $103--- no way would I buy them Joe Rocket Atomic 2.0 Gloves - $42---Good idea Vista Cruise control - $45-----good idea Throttle rocker - $13----great idea JCWhitney Driving Lights - $26--cheap enough Headlight modulator - $100--- waste of money Taillight flasher (2) - $99---bigger waste of money EV disk brake lock - $43---no way would I own one, I get insurance instead Mastiff chain cinch loop & lock - $72---- no way
I try to aggravate one person a day. Today may be your day.
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Frog Toggs rainsuit - $70
 Here's your first cut. My Frog Toggs lasted about a month. The fabric gets torn up by the plastic part of the Velcro! Try another brand.
Steelheart- '03 Speedmaster Black/Yellow
The Hayabusa Killa
16" Shorties/140 mains/Airbox drilled
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3/4 Throttle
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I gotta agree with Brian T, my Frog toggs lasted maybe two times. Also you look like a silly colored parachute going down the street. And if you try to put them on in a hurry...well, just forget it. There are much better products out there to keep you dry....just my humble two cents worth.... ride safe...Gordon
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Learned Hand
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My wife has the tourmaster 2 piece suit great but pricey at over 100 bucks. I use cheap walmart fishing pants 8 or 10 bucks? And a military surplus gortex windbreaker (free from a family member in the military) both much larger than normal and I stay pretty dry.
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You need, in order of importance:
Bike
Phone
Credit Card
sometimes, I leave the phone...
I never wanted to lead, and I never wanted to follow.
I just wanted to ride.
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Fe Butt
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I use an armored master padlock for my rotor lock when I feel I need it (not often) cost $12 if I remember. The rest except the throttle rocker is a waste of money in my opinion. (driving lights are nice but not the JC lights)
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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I have put 127 miles on the TBA, had the nerves stripped off in the 60 mph breeze, and revised my list.
KBC FFR Modular helmet - $225
Throttle rocker - $10
It subtracts nicely, too.
He was fun while he lasted.
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Worn Saddle
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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I hate adding things up because I've spent a small fortune on (and because of) my bike.
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Loquacious
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I think lots of us could have bought a Harley after we add up all the "stuff" we added,modded,et al to our Speedies and Americas. 
"Proud to be an Infidel" ... "100% pure American Jingoist"
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Worn Saddle
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I think lots of us could have bought a Harley after we add up all the "stuff" we added,modded,et al to our Speedies and Americas.
Well I suppose that's true but then I'd have a naked Sportster and I'd have to start spending all over again to make it fit me...
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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I think lots of us could have bought a Harley after we add up all the "stuff" we added,modded,et al to our Speedies and Americas.
Well I suppose that's true but then I'd have a naked Sportster and I'd have to start spending all over again to make it fit me...
+1 (except insert bagger for sportser)
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Check Pants
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Check Pants
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Taillight flasher (2) - $99---bigger waste of money
No way...It was one of the better items I added. I notice a difference in how many people tailgate...I mean dont tailgate any longer.
SOLD: 07 Black BA, 39mm FCRs, TPUSA stage 1 head, TPUSA 813 cams, TPUSA 10.8:1 pistons, TTP #3 igniter, Specialty Spares Long Cannons, Tsukayu Hard Bags. 82HP/55tq
NEW: 19 Goldwing Tour DCT
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3/4 Throttle
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I read the average biker spends $1,000 each year on accessories. My wife thinks that is low.
Redbike7
2006 America
No amount of skill can overcome gross stupidity. Ask me how I know...never mind, I forgot...
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Worn Saddle
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You call that a list?? Is this meant as humor or what? How many of us here have many times that in just one part? Then we buy even more, and more and more.... The other posts are right, this list is just the beginning of a long wonderful relationship with the parts guys and Brent. 
A word to the wise is not necessary. It is the stupid ones who need the advice.
Pat
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I read the average biker spends $1,000 each year on accessories. My wife thinks that is low.
Purchased used '04 America May 5th, so far well over $1k in "improvements" and it's only July 1st.
Tell your wife she is correct 
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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IMO, as far as rain gear, I've never had a set that I liked, If it looks like rain and I gotta be there I will probably take the Jeep, if traveling, and I cant help but to get wet, I keep a couple of trash bags in my saddle's. A couple of slits with the switchblade, and instant rainwear. But, as quick as you get wet, when you get out of the rain, the sun and wind will dry you back out.
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