Need it or want it?
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Tourer
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From: Arkansas
Need it or want it?
It seems like the dealers can push a couple thousand dollars worth of add ons when selling a new stock bike.
In your opinion, what parts and accessories are actually "needed" on a new stock bike (either from the dealer or within the first few thousand miles)?
In your opinion, what parts and accessories are actually "needed" on a new stock bike (either from the dealer or within the first few thousand miles)?
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I've never had them offer me more than ZERO in return, accesorries at trade-in.
Don't let them sell you accesorries! Buy them yourself at a discount.
Road Master
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From: Charlotte NC
Ya need a Helmet, and mandatory fingerless gloves and azzless chaps.
Ya gotta have a backrest, engine guard, and cruise control.
Its simple math really - to be a real biker you need to have 50% of the bikes value in parts and accessories or you ain't happenin'.
Hope that helps. I learned it ALL on this here Forum. AND IT WAS FREE.
Pat
Ya gotta have a backrest, engine guard, and cruise control.
Its simple math really - to be a real biker you need to have 50% of the bikes value in parts and accessories or you ain't happenin'.
Hope that helps. I learned it ALL on this here Forum. AND IT WAS FREE.
Pat
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No needs, all wants.
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The only things I think are needed after getting a new bike are....
New seat
New handlebars
New pipes and high flow air cleaner
After this it's all becomes what you want.
New seat
New handlebars
New pipes and high flow air cleaner
After this it's all becomes what you want.
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Road Captain
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From: Desert Aire, Washington
I am a small guy at 5'6" and I needed aftermarket pullback handlebars and a lowered seat to make the bike rideable for any distance. Did I really even need the bike----well no-------but I sure did want it !
Tim
Tim