Dale124 Posted February 7, 2013 Share #1 Posted February 7, 2013 Hello again. I was wondering what you guys have got for accessories and creature comforts for your ride. I've heard of some nice comforts such as heated vests, blue tooth communications, gps, etc. and wondered what you all like ( and dislike, for that matter). Thanks, Dale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wes0778 Posted February 7, 2013 Share #2 Posted February 7, 2013 1st things I put on mine was a Stebel air horn and a (30) LED tail light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playboy Posted February 7, 2013 Share #3 Posted February 7, 2013 My Ipod and my backrest Did you get the Ipod with your 2013 mounted in the saddle bag. Curious how it works through the control head ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayceesfolly Posted February 7, 2013 Share #4 Posted February 7, 2013 The first thing I put on was a Stebel horn and more LED lights. The stock horn on the older VR's is abysmal. I was embarrassed to use it. And only one taillight made me uncomfortable because I was waiting for someone to hit me in the rear. The more lights that are on the bike, the better I like it. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale124 Posted February 7, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted February 7, 2013 My Ipod and my backrest Did you get the Ipod with your 2013 mounted in the saddle bag. Curious how it works through the control head ? I am awaiting delivery of the bike, so I'm not sure yet. It looks to me like Canada only gets the iPod shuffle. I assume there is no control through the head unit, as it is only an aux input, which I think is audio only, no control function. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted February 7, 2013 Share #6 Posted February 7, 2013 You will never regret getting a drivers back rest... and ... a set of good riding foot pegs or boards These two items create the "ultimate comfort" ride on any RSV. Handle bar rizers may be an item to review for your personal comfort Installing a windshield vent really helps provide that "extra breeze" on hot days. Ipod / MP3 player for your personal sounds of enjoyment while riding GPS ...used only on those days when you know where you want to go. You may find changing the stock grips to an alternate type may also provide comfort. Or you can just get a GW... Oh believe me, the GW needs some help to in comfort also........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted February 7, 2013 Share #7 Posted February 7, 2013 My favorite accessory is my wife... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacheedah Posted February 7, 2013 Share #8 Posted February 7, 2013 Bob beat me to it with the wife, backrest deserves a mention, leveling links, handlebars and moving the trunk back an inch have all gone a long way in improving the bikes fit to me and the wife. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted February 7, 2013 Share #9 Posted February 7, 2013 Sorry Kevin! Gee, I've added soo many accessories it's hard to pick the best ones, so for my comfort it mwould be the backrest, the highway pegs, and the larger vented windshield. Keeps me warmer in cool weasther, and opening the vent in warmer weather helps. Also for cooler weather those knee lower fairing deflectors help out. For the wife her diamond R foot pegs help out and she uses them a lot! Also moving the trunk back gave her even more room. She loves her Carbon One arm rests and her king size stainless steel beverage holder. We both benefit from heated vests and the satellite radio. I'll be enjoying my Flanders handlebars with the heated grips this riding season. All those LED lights all over make us seen by traffic. The rest is safety chrome, GPS, and toys. I strongly urge you to first replace that totally inadequate horn with a Steibal or Wolo Bad Boy. It changes the horn from "excuse me please" to "HEY!!!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoneman1981 Posted February 7, 2013 Share #10 Posted February 7, 2013 Wife, Backrest, Flanders bars, Horn and 100 led tail light are my favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted February 7, 2013 Share #11 Posted February 7, 2013 Comfort wise I would have to say the drivers backrest and a pair of highway pegs I transfered over from the former ride. Risers for handlebars. I felt like I had to reach forward, so I moved them back a little. Safety wise I would say ditto on the stebel horn's (yes 2) and more lighting. I added the light bars across the back and recently I changed out the reflector on the side of the rear by the bags and have parts to do the ones on the front forks to amber. So all the lights will act as running and turn signals to help with being seen. Well I hope anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Posted February 7, 2013 Share #12 Posted February 7, 2013 Auxilliary Fuel Cell...and my wife rides her own bikes ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrycuda Posted February 7, 2013 Share #13 Posted February 7, 2013 I am just getting started so I have some catchin' up to do: 100 LED lights by custom dynamic Extra light bar by standard dynamics Kuryakyn highway pedals Lighted trunk strip ( whatever it's called) Utopia back rest Aux for iPod,or mp3 Came with clarion 6 disc CD player NOW I NEED THOSE HORNS !!!!! And more chrome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanOh Posted February 8, 2013 Share #14 Posted February 8, 2013 My Ipod and my backrest Did you get the Ipod with your 2013 mounted in the saddle bag. Curious how it works through the control head ? My 2012 came with Star branded IPod touch. Not real impressed with the interface, but it works. You need to pick your play list or put in on Random before plugging it in. The only control over the IPod from stock is to switch between it and radio etc. I can also hit the up and down buttons to skip to the next or previous song in the playlist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale124 Posted February 8, 2013 Author Share #15 Posted February 8, 2013 You guys are giving me some nice ideas! All in time, though, as I don't even have the bike home yet. One small step at a time. Thanks for the input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade 2000 Posted February 8, 2013 Share #16 Posted February 8, 2013 Nothing funner than spending other people's money:mo money: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacheedah Posted February 8, 2013 Share #17 Posted February 8, 2013 I need to talk to my wife and find out when she had time to jump on the back of all ure bikes. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ky. Rider Posted February 8, 2013 Share #18 Posted February 8, 2013 back rest, trunk rack, running lights and flying Old Glory on the trunk rack for two reasons; patriotic and attention getter for traffic from behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted February 8, 2013 Share #19 Posted February 8, 2013 Hi Bill!! Wow, I totally forgot the trunk rack is an accessory, it's been on the trunk so long I thought it came with the bike! I'm thinking it was probably the first thing I put on it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAmes Posted February 8, 2013 Share #20 Posted February 8, 2013 Totally agree with the wife being the best "accesory" on a bike however a few of you mentioned moving the trunk back an inch? Never heard of that. Where do I find the items needed to do this? For the new horn does that just mount to the same area as the old one then? Sorry for the silly questions but I am just getting on the Venture as well from a Vulcan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted February 8, 2013 Share #21 Posted February 8, 2013 You have to think real safety first. Wolo Bad Boy or Stieble horn and a lot more lights are the 2 biggest things that need to be done first. Then comes the comfort stuff like backrest, highway pegs. move the trunk, heated gear etc. Then comes the bling and toys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonc71 Posted February 8, 2013 Share #22 Posted February 8, 2013 I have moved my trunk back ( all you do is unbolt it and move it to the next set of holes) Luggage rack, trunk 3rd break light, Wife's arm rest (Kuryakyn With cup holder and pouch) Rack flag for ol glory, Led tail light and turn lights, Turn visors, Trailer hitch, slip on pipes, driver back rest, Air hawk seat pad, Barron flame floor boards,Kuryakyn flame handgrips with throttle boss, 10" smoke windshield, Windshield pouch, Leather tank strap, passing lamps with visors, Head light visor, Underbody LED's, 6 Strobe lights for escort (PGR) And I put a wire from the input port to the back seat so the Wife can use her IPOD as we ride she gets to play DJ. ANd need less to say wy greatest accessory is my wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted February 8, 2013 Share #23 Posted February 8, 2013 The only issue with moving the trunk back is coming up with some spacers for the rear holes as the rear of the trunk will now set on the trunk mount rack. What I did was to use bolts mounted upside down so they stuck thru the holes in the bottom of the trunk, and then used nuts to secure the trunk rather than running the bolts downwards. The bolts are inserted from the bottom of the rack and held by another set of nuts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowrollwv Posted February 9, 2013 Share #24 Posted February 9, 2013 I would have to say the HID headlight and the KURY Phase 6 LED driving lights. Saved a bunch on the charging system. The extra lights I put on the back doesn't hurt anything either. 4 tail lights, 6 brake lights, and 4 turn signals. I think I will be seen, except for the IDIOTS that just don't give a damn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted February 9, 2013 Share #25 Posted February 9, 2013 The only issue with moving the trunk back is coming up with some spacers for the rear holes as the rear of the trunk will now set on the trunk mount rack. What I did was to use bolts mounted upside down so they stuck thru the holes in the bottom of the trunk, and then used nuts to secure the trunk rather than running the bolts downwards. The bolts are inserted from the bottom of the rack and held by another set of nuts... There is a rubber piece stuck to the bottom of the trunk. Peel it off and move it back to where the trunk sits on the mount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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