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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 07:38 PM
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I have only been a Harley owner for about a week and have yet to purchase so much as sticker or T-Shirt, little own something for the
bike, so much to choose from. Just wondering What others riders first Accessory purchase was?? Maybe add in you last purchase also!
 
Old Nov 8, 2006 | 07:40 PM
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the first mod i bought for my RK was a pair of mufflers.....
 
Old Nov 8, 2006 | 07:41 PM
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2007 Ultra - XM radio and TourPak rack with bike purchase, 1st after bike purchase, rider backrest and highway pegs.
 
Old Nov 8, 2006 | 07:42 PM
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Depends on your riding style. I prefer a windscreen, passing lamps, a sissy bar, luggage rack, engine guard and highway pegs. Other folks like the stripped down look of a bike.

You may also want to pick a theme for your bike and add chrome accessories like the flame, skull or live to ride collections. Go to the Harley shop and get a copy of their big accessory book. That'll help.
 
Old Nov 8, 2006 | 07:48 PM
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my first was a license plate ring
 
Old Nov 8, 2006 | 07:51 PM
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My first for my heritage was a new passenger pillion for the wife-- After that the list is loooooooooonnnnnnnnnngggggggggggg.
 
Old Nov 8, 2006 | 07:53 PM
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Little paper, disposable oil funnels so I don't pour the crap all over bike, pipes, floor, boots, cat. 50cents!
 
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The PC-III and detachable sissy bar showed up on the same UPS truck, so I guess it's a tie...
 
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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 08:04 PM
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Stage 1(sert, intake and pipes), then windshield then sissy bar. List goes on after that.
Clothing- Half helmet, got to hear the bike, noticed my hands get hot on the grips a lot so i got the half gloves, eyes watered a lot on the highway so i got the Wiley-X's, then it got cold so i got a black leather jacket, then chaps, got colder (missouri) then gaunlet gloves, then FXRG.
Yes, i went to the dealer so all is black. Lots of Christmas ideas.
 
Old Nov 8, 2006 | 08:22 PM
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ORIGINAL: Mathews2

My first for my heritage was a new passenger pillion for the wife-- After that the list is loooooooooonnnnnnnnnngggggggggggg.
Same here. I wanted to make sure she knew I was thinking of her when I bought my bike!
 



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