Greetings, folks...

I am curious as to what you fellow touring model owners considered to be necessary upgrades to your bikes...whether from a safety standpoint, longevity of parts, performance based, or creature comfort.

I own a 2005 Ultra Classic, and it has been suggested that I invest in a bagger brace (or equivalent), direct gears in lieu of stock cam chain tensioners, and several other tidbits.

I'd be interested in knowing what YOU considered "must have" upgrades to your bikes.

Thank you for your time.

~ Uncle_Dave

 

Better tunes... but be wary of that rabbit hole, it takes an infinite amount of $$.

 

Performance, ($2.3 K minimum) suspension ($1200)which needs completely replaced IMO, sound as in tunes like a good stereo ($1k minimum) and some cosmetic work depending on which way you go...

 

Stage 1 and suspension--progressive shocks of some kind.

 

Custom Dynamics LED brake/turn/running lights, LED brake/running luggage rack, and BAL 12 LED taillight, Vision X headlight and passing lamps. See and be seen.

 

A rider back rest.

 

Highway pegs,LED headlight, and pipes.

 

Exhaust, a seat. I called it a day.

 

The first thing I've done to my last three tour bikes was big sucker A/C, true duals exhaust, and a better tune. That usually gets the ball rolling and then it never stops...

 

Oh boy, let's see, when I got my '16 RGS, necessary for me was; (These may not seem necessary but to me, I wanted to do everything I wanted to the bike ASAP)

SE snorkel style intake
Rinehart Xtreme true duals
SE Pro Super Tuner (banned version)
12" Factory 47 Signature bars
C&C solo seat and passenger pillion
Cycle Smiths XL banana boards
Performance Machine grips, foot controls, passenger pegs, shift linkage
Custom Dynamics LED signals
Powdercoated my fork sliders, cowbells, hand levers, tank console
Flush mount axle
Ricor intiminators
Derby and points covers
Long Ride Shields 11" Stingray