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Old Jul 4, 2010 | 09:40 PM
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1 comfort, backrest for driver 2 loose the cat and get a good tune , this will reduce heat a bunch(heat is the #1 killer of air cooled engines)and it will run sooo much better.
 
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Old Jul 4, 2010 | 10:22 PM
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Get rid of the catalyst in the head pipe. That is the #1 in my book. If you want info contact www.fuelmotousa.com. That's what I did, but, there are many other qualified shops across the country that can fix you up.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 06:55 AM
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what i'd do first with it, is ride the hell out of it. get used to it, and just figure out what you want to install through winter. you've got a great bike the way it is. it hurts to spend money twice to achieve what you want. i'm sure that's why you're in here asking what mods to make. just take your time and enjoy riding it until you're sure what mods you want to make. this comment is from experience with buying stuff twice, and no animals were harmed in this reply.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by emwolb
what i'd do first with it, is ride the hell out of it. get used to it, and just figure out what you want to install through winter. you've got a great bike the way it is. it hurts to spend money twice to achieve what you want. i'm sure that's why you're in here asking what mods to make. just take your time and enjoy riding it until you're sure what mods you want to make. this comment is from experience with buying stuff twice, and no animals were harmed in this reply.
I have to agree with this one. RIDE IT. My bike is basically stock I pull a large American Legend Trailer and go 20K+ a year. I can cruise at 90mph. Plenty of power, comfortable, just fine. You can go spend all you want, it isn't going to add a dime in value to the bike or let you do anything other than talk big at the bar you can't do right now.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by emwolb
what i'd do first with it, is ride the hell out of it. get used to it, and just figure out what you want to install through winter. you've got a great bike the way it is. it hurts to spend money twice to achieve what you want. i'm sure that's why you're in here asking what mods to make. just take your time and enjoy riding it until you're sure what mods you want to make. this comment is from experience with buying stuff twice, and no animals were harmed in this reply.
+ 2......RIDE. I made a lot of mods I love but many others I wish I had not getting swept up in the "problem of the month." No one to blame but myself. I just make sure I wait awhile now before pulling the trigger on something to make sure it is curing or upgrading an issue I have.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 09:19 AM
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For comfort, in order...rider backrest, highway pegs for you, cupholder!
 
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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 09:21 AM
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First thing I got was the tour pak rack, mirrors, air pump, AC, pipes, 2nd headset, cover, that was just to start with.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by photomandallas
Just got my 2010 Ultra, Red Hot Sunglo, and have only bought Kuryakyn Adjustable Passenger Pegs. The wife is only 5ft tall, so I made this purchase.

What are your top 3 changes or upgrades and why did you list the top one....Thanks
A blonde, a brunette, and a Washington Redskins flag would be the first 3 necessary add-ons.
 
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  1. Comfort
  2. Power
  3. Looks
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1. Can't ride much without comfort
2. Stage 1 will make the bike cooler (See #1) and more enjoyable to ride
3. Everybody wants their bike to look good.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 09:40 AM
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1.Ride 2.Ride 3.Ride a lot more, Then decide!
Yes, yes, yes.
 
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