New guy needs accessory advice...
RE: New guy needs accessory advice...
Find what YOU like and put it on, dont let it being non-HD stop you. Its your bike enjoy it!
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Indianapolis, IN
RE: New guy needs accessory advice...
Hey fellow FXDC rider here
just a thought here as my dealer did the same for me....DONT FORGET THE INSTALL...remember, theyare not gonna put it on for free.....My bike left the door, with the riders essentials, chrome swingarm, chrome sproket cover, chrome lower belt guard, chrome, electric panel cover, chrome battery cover, chrome coil cover, chrome dash extension and a rain suit...my dealer gave me 20% off everything, and worked out a deal on the install since the rear end parts where able to be changed when they did the swing arm....also have added the diamond plate grips, front and rear pegs and shifter peg. Forward pegs, RUSH pipes!!!!(Well worth it), lay down chrome lisence plate, smoked lenses.....removed all the reflectors and the seat strap......I think thats all.....probably forgeting something though...Whatever you choose you will love it! Oh yeah got the windshield bag(a must have) and a helmet with face shield
just a thought here as my dealer did the same for me....DONT FORGET THE INSTALL...remember, theyare not gonna put it on for free.....My bike left the door, with the riders essentials, chrome swingarm, chrome sproket cover, chrome lower belt guard, chrome, electric panel cover, chrome battery cover, chrome coil cover, chrome dash extension and a rain suit...my dealer gave me 20% off everything, and worked out a deal on the install since the rear end parts where able to be changed when they did the swing arm....also have added the diamond plate grips, front and rear pegs and shifter peg. Forward pegs, RUSH pipes!!!!(Well worth it), lay down chrome lisence plate, smoked lenses.....removed all the reflectors and the seat strap......I think thats all.....probably forgeting something though...Whatever you choose you will love it! Oh yeah got the windshield bag(a must have) and a helmet with face shield
RE: New guy needs accessory advice...
Since it sounds like you are going to be doing a lot of riding two-up, I would look at the riders essentials kits. About $800, it has the windshield, sissy bar with backrest, luggage rack, and the quick detach sideplates. I would install it yourself though, as it is all bolt on and the dealer will probably charge you 2 hours labor which would eat up the rest of that money. If you are looking for the one, must have uipgrade, I say that is new pipes. The stock Harley pipes are crap. Everyone has their preferences, but my bike never left the dealership until there was Vance & Hines Big Shot Staggerds on it. What ever you go with, it will be money well spent as it is something that you would buy later anyways. Enjoy the new bike and ride safe.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: SW Ohio
RE: New guy needs accessory advice...
i would get the sundowner. awesome for 2-up riding.
some like mustang seats.sent my back. killed my a$$ .
sissy bar needed for sure.
most of all.the oem will kill your butt very fast.
please post pics when you get the new ride.
some like mustang seats.sent my back. killed my a$$ .
sissy bar needed for sure.
most of all.the oem will kill your butt very fast.
please post pics when you get the new ride.
welcome to the dyna riders . you made a good choice on the dyna .
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2006
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RE: New guy needs accessory advice...
What are all you guys talking about....pipes always come first! Buy some new pipes.
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RE: New guy needs accessory advice...
So here is what I ended up ordering w/the bike:
- Sissy bar w/detatchable side plates and pad
- Service manual
- Electrical TS manual
- Turn signal relocation kit
- Sundowner seat
- Second pair of detatchable sideplates
- new helmet
Total: 1096.65
I'm going to use the second set of side plates for one of Jackyl's tour-pak mounts. The turn signal relocation kit is for aftermarket bags and "looks cool" factor, and I do most of my own work on stuff so - the service manuals.
I'll pick up a windshield on eBay or somethin'. Never used one so I don't have an opinion either way (yet). No pipes - I'll figure that out later.
Bike is on its way to the dealer, should be in any day now. I'll post pics.
Thanks all!
- Sissy bar w/detatchable side plates and pad
- Service manual
- Electrical TS manual
- Turn signal relocation kit
- Sundowner seat
- Second pair of detatchable sideplates
- new helmet
Total: 1096.65
I'm going to use the second set of side plates for one of Jackyl's tour-pak mounts. The turn signal relocation kit is for aftermarket bags and "looks cool" factor, and I do most of my own work on stuff so - the service manuals.
I'll pick up a windshield on eBay or somethin'. Never used one so I don't have an opinion either way (yet). No pipes - I'll figure that out later.
Bike is on its way to the dealer, should be in any day now. I'll post pics.
Thanks all!