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Old Feb 13, 2007 | 12:15 AM
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Default Your most important addition

When it comes to accessories that is?

While the drivers backrest adds comfort for my crappy back and ranks very high for solo riding it's not the most important.

While adding Vance and Hines Dresser Duals with Rush mufflers is music to my ears it's not the most important thing either.

The most important thing I've added to my Ultra was the George Anderson Tour Pak relocating kit. It allowed my to have that very important drivers backrest while still giving my wife enough room to enjoy the ride with me. Ole George gave me company on the road and there's nothing likea hug coming from behind to make my day.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2007 | 12:29 AM
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I think the rider's backrest did it for me. I did the Kuryakin tour pak bracket thing for my wife, but she doesn't ride that much with me. She also has the Kuryakin adjustable foot pegs, which she probably says does the most for her.

The least useful accessory has been the tour pak luggage rack. I seldom have to use it because everything I take with me fits easily into the tour pak and saddlebags. I like the looks though. Being an Ultra, I haven't found too many things to add. I have a windshield bag, LTR,RTL cam cover, windshield molding. I did do the Stage I air cleaner thing, and that was signifcant.[8D]
 
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Old Feb 13, 2007 | 12:31 AM
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I get the most out of my Cruise Control. I travel 50 miles each way to work so it is a real saver on the hands. All the other stuff is just cosmetic but just as important in making this bike mine.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2007 | 12:32 AM
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Default RE: Your most important addition

that's funny the relocator just arrived today from Anderson.

I also got the essentials kit for my Ultra on Saturday. And it contains the adjustable riders backrest. Hopefully i can use it while she's aboard, in conjuction with the relocator.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2007 | 12:50 AM
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I just can't decide! I guess the detachable backrest for my wife. She rode for 3 years with no back rest at all.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2007 | 01:17 AM
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Without a doubt its my Throttle rocker. Cheapest too! LOL
I do have cruise but in traffic you can't use it. Also greatwith starting off on a hill.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2007 | 02:40 PM
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So far, my Mustang Regal touring seat.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2007 | 02:43 PM
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Besides the wife I would have to say the Corbin seat, without it the ride was bad...
 
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My Corbin Classic Solo and backrest.
 
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