If I Could Do It Again....
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If I Could Do It Again....
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I just put in the order for my 07 SG in cobalt. Since it won't be built until April and delivered (hopefully) in May, I have about a month to pick any factory/dealer installed options so that they get covered under the two year warranty. So my question is this:
I've got about $3000-4000 CAD (that's about $11 US)that the "aftermarket-installed counter-balance weight" (wife) has approved for me to spend. I don't want to burn it up on chrome that I can install myself, so I want to know what others have done, or wish they had, when they ordered theirs. For example, I don't want to be saying "I really wish I had the PCIII instead of blowing the cash on those flame grips and chrome primary cover." I'm sure I'll get around to all the dress, but what would you guys suggest for the initial order? Are there mechanical upgrades that should be done pre-delivery? This bike is for cruising/touring, not for speed or torque, so big bores and such don't really interest me.
Any help from those in the know?
Greg
I just put in the order for my 07 SG in cobalt. Since it won't be built until April and delivered (hopefully) in May, I have about a month to pick any factory/dealer installed options so that they get covered under the two year warranty. So my question is this:
I've got about $3000-4000 CAD (that's about $11 US)that the "aftermarket-installed counter-balance weight" (wife) has approved for me to spend. I don't want to burn it up on chrome that I can install myself, so I want to know what others have done, or wish they had, when they ordered theirs. For example, I don't want to be saying "I really wish I had the PCIII instead of blowing the cash on those flame grips and chrome primary cover." I'm sure I'll get around to all the dress, but what would you guys suggest for the initial order? Are there mechanical upgrades that should be done pre-delivery? This bike is for cruising/touring, not for speed or torque, so big bores and such don't really interest me.
Any help from those in the know?
Greg
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RE: If I Could Do It Again....
Maybe Cruise Control, Driving Lights, Front and Rear Docking kits for sissy bar and or a rear tour pack. Also, you have time after you buy the bike to add HD items and it will still be covered under warranty.
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RE: If I Could Do It Again....
I've got about $3000-4000 CAD (that's about $11 US)
Seriously, not sure aboutyour quote on the exchange, but the only thing you may possibly want to consider for an '07 is a stage I upgrade, and this is a "personal preference". Most would consider it "mandatory" but I beg to differ.The '07's are sweet right out of the box. With that said, a stage Ibuild is approx $1200-$1500USD +/- the dyno run.If you opt not to do a stage I thenChrome wheels are what I would suggest. A nice set of wheels can really add to the aesthetics of thebike.........second only to a custom paint job. Other than nickle and dimeing yourself on chrome trinkets.......these are the biggest costs you'll incur, that being since you do not want a big bore build.
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RE: If I Could Do It Again....
I was thinking the King Tour Pak andthe docking Two Up rack for starters. I think if the passengers were more comfortable, maybe disappearing on the bike when the lawn really needs cutting wouldn't be such a big deal. Do you find that the driving lights make that much difference?
What about mechanically? Are there certain things that a lot of guys are doing in the first year anyway?
What about mechanically? Are there certain things that a lot of guys are doing in the first year anyway?
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RE: If I Could Do It Again....
Stage I (Slip-ons, A/C and a Sert/PCIII). I would also suggest the Cruise Control. If you want the dealer to install, the look at all the things that you do not wish to do yourself, and that you want covered under warrenty. 
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Touring pak, grips, rider backrest, stage 1 kit (so it at least runs alittle bit),nice shiney rims, raer speakers(so momma can hear the tunes),floating rotors. thats a nice start!!
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RE: If I Could Do It Again....
I had considered new wheels (that's why I ordered it with the cast instead of stepping up on the wires), but I figured I could do that at any time. I'll have to look into the price of the driving lights since I am seeing quite a few bikes on the forum that have them. Must be a considerable improvement over the single light. The tourpak will be a go, and the pak, the rack, the pad and the install will run about $1500 up here. That will leave me about $2500 Canadian (approx. $2000 USD) to spend on the rest.
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RE: If I Could Do It Again....
Touring pak, grips, rider backrest, stage 1 kit (so it at least runs alittle bit),nice shiney rims, raer speakers(so momma can hear the tunes),floating rotors. thats a nice start!!
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RE: If I Could Do It Again....
I would only pay the dealership to do things you can't do yourself. If you're going to be touring, you will definitely appreciate the convenience and comfort of cruise control. But it's not the easiest of installs, so you might want to have it done by the dealership ... I would.
Should you decide you want a little better performance, if you go with a PCIII, then you can do the stage 1 upgrade yourself. Most of the other mods (chrome, tour pak, grips, highway pegs, seat, etc) you can do on your own, which will make you and the aftermarket-installed counter-balance weight happy ($$$).
Should you decide you want a little better performance, if you go with a PCIII, then you can do the stage 1 upgrade yourself. Most of the other mods (chrome, tour pak, grips, highway pegs, seat, etc) you can do on your own, which will make you and the aftermarket-installed counter-balance weight happy ($$$).