Originally Posted by bduds65

I would agree with most of that. However, yeah, I would list the engine guard as last. I would also combine grips with the handlebars - just because you are already there. Everyone has their preference. Mine is the HD Get-a-Grip since they are ergonomic and rippled so you do not slip if you are caught in the rain. I have them on both of my bikes. Those grips were a deal-breaker for choosing my bars.

Other than slip-ons, I would say stage II or III would not make the list. Nothing is cheap and this is all about getting you down the road comfortably. Not sure about y'all but my bike came with some mods but I did the bars and grips before I took delivery. Last year was the engine guard and lights. This year will be the seat. Basically it's a 5-year plan for my essentials. I would guess an 8 year plan overall to get the bike I wish I would have found at the dealership.

Originally Posted by Black Ultra

I tend to agree with the engine guards for bikes that don't come stock with them, particularly for new riders. There are 2 kinds of riders, those that have layed a bike over and those that will.