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Over the years, for every bike I've purchased, I've had a pre-planned set of mods that I was going to do. I always do at least a Stage I on the engine, what can I say, I have the sickness.....
But for all the other stuff; seats, pegs, racks, grips, bags, etc, etc, etc..... I've rarely kept to my list/plan.... As I put miles on the bike, the priorities of some things has changed, some of the planned I've abandoned, and other things I didn't even consider became most important...
As you ride it, the bike will tell you what you need, and what you need first.....
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