What motorcycle accessory / product would you rate a “10”?

[willowstreetguzziguy]

What motorcycle accessory or product have you used over time that you are absolutely thrilled with and would buy it again, again, and again?

PRODUCT / HOW LONG YOU OWNED IT /  WHY?

My Nolan N100-5 Modular helmet

Bought it last year June 2022

Fits perfect (after getting thinner cheek pads), love the quick released chin strap, drop down sun shade (1st time for me), flip-up chin bar, quality, finish, and graphics are top rate AND it’s made in Italy! Love it every time I put it on.

[Mayor_of_BBQ]

FUEL Sergeant riding pants. Pretty spendy (now up to $400ish) but they are the most comfortable riding gear I have ever owned. I have the originals, and they look, feel, and fit like brand new after 6 years.  Only gripe was minor (kneepad flaps) and that has been remidied with the second generation. Go great with red suspenders (guzzi content).

I would love to upgrade to the waxed version, but I have a feeling I will never wear out the ones I have.

[moto-uno]

  Koso Apollo heated grips  . Love the adjustment button on the grip . Peter

[AJ Huff]

Set of three small leather(ish) bags that fit on the inside of the windshield of my Ambassador. Perfect for wallet, keys, GARAGE DOOR OPENER, etc. Used to be would by National for their windshields. I believe NLA but there are probably universal one available.

Unfortunately not a Guzzi compatible product, but I have a garage door opener that fits where the clutch collar is on my Road King. Looks factory. Freaking genius. Wish someone made something similar for my Cal Spec.

-AJ

[AJ Huff]

Also add, Bagster tank cover and tank bag system on my Cali. Not sure if they are still around. A Google search does show products from European companies. May not have stock though. I replaced my tank bag just last year with one I bought off of eBay from England so that's always an option.

-AJ

[Perazzimx14]

In no specific order.

1. $30 chineasium phone mount w/ wireless charger - Owed 6 months, works great and didn't break the bank.

2. Hippo Hand, Alcans - 1+years Warm dry hands.

3. Grip puppies - 5 years. More comfortable, save the underlying grip from wear and work with heated grips.

4. Amazon LED light pods - 4+ years many versions. Work great proding extra light ast a very affordable price.

5. 1/4" Luan plywood for pannier false bottoms - 4+ year. Makes the pannier more versatile and cost almost nothing.

6. Titan E/H 1500lb motorcycle lift - 2 years. Makes working on bikes much less a chore and more a pleasure. Had a HF lift prior and while they are good the Titan is another level.

7. NoMar tire changer - 7+ years. Only tool that I own that makes beer. It has also save me a bundle of money changing my own tires.

[DougG]

Hi Willow,                                                                                 1-20-23

I have a RotoPax 1 gallon gas can in my pannier (Cali 1400 Tour).  I've used it twice...PHEEWWW!   

Also...I double down on the Koso heated grips.  My bike did not come with heated grips.

Be well, stay well,
DougG

[n3303j]

National Cycle Plexifairing 3. It has expanded the motorcycle comfort envelope more than any other single item I own.

[fotoguzzi]

Roadcrafter

I entered this video in a contest to try winning one of them, didn’t win.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YytH5xNOID0

[PJPR01]

Crampbuster - makes long rides effortless...no wrist tension.
River boots - all day comfortable for riding, resoled them with Vibran soles after the first soles wore out.
Shoei Neotec -  all the same features listed above in the first post...top quality, after 10 years with a Neotec 1, I just upgraded to a Neotec 2
Darien/Cortech Jackets - perfect fits, lots of pockets, all day comfort.
Hydroflasks - not specifically moto related, but I keep 2 of them on long trips, one for coffee and one for ice cold water.  Maintains temps all day long.
Ram Mounts/Quad Locks - Great for several types of devices
TomTom Rider/550
TPMS Steelmate - after market tire pressure monitoring system

[Huzo]

For me the standouts are..
The red Ortleib bag
Auxiliary spotlights


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Mivv muffler






This tracker is good too




A bit of sentimentality here, but this helmet and jacket

[Bulldog9]

Great question. I have a few, in order of memory.

1. First gear Kilimanjaro jacket. A great jacket that can be worn in three if not four seasons comfortable versatile and durable. I also have a First Gear Scout brown leather riding jacket that I've had for 35 years. A fantastic weather riding jacket with multiple vents and scoops. First gear has proven itself with durability and value and is always where I look first when looking for new riding jackets or pants or boots.
2. Oxford grip heaters. Direct connect to the battery with movement sensing and voltage sensing provide safe reliable and excellent heat. I've added to every motorcycle I ride.
3. TPMS system - will never ride without one again. Takes so much worry out of the ride especially when varying road conditions makes you think you might be low on tire pressure.
4. LED head and tail lights. Saves on precious amperage long lived and increases visibility. I don't personally see value in LED directionals, especially when you have to add resistors or a special relay.
5. Augostini or Mistral exhausts.
6. Beetle Map and Guzzi Diag - not sure this would qualify as an accessory but I have maps on three of my five bikes and they have all benefited tremendously, and the software is the bomb.
7. StopnGo plug kit. The absolute best plug kit I've ever used. I have a kit in each of my vehicles four and two wheeled.
8. AGM battery - Again, not sure that this is an accessory but I have found that AGM batteries last longer and provide more reliable power than any other battery to include the view times I've used a lithium ion.

That's about it for now. I'm sure there are others, but these are ones that I will always use while riding whenever possible.

[kballowe]

This little Honda accessory is GREAT !

You can be friendly, and keep both hands on the handlebars, all at the same time !

[Huzo]

This little Honda accessory is GREAT !

You can be friendly, and keep both hands on the handlebars, all at the same time !

I’ve seen that before and I laugh every time…!

[Tom]

LED bulbs. 

[LowRyter]

uuuhm, no

[Tom]

You wouldn't say "No" on an older SP with a weak charging system or the bikes that have halogen bulbs.  I prefer to ride during the day with the lights off however.

[Don G]

Factory Polizia Buffalo fairing, appropriate seat and floor boards to go with. Best accessories bar none.  DonG

[chuck peterson]

ATGATT…

[Scout63]

1. Batterytender 4 lead charger
2. S100 Motorcycle cleaner
3. Aerostitch Transit jacket
4. Any motorcycle lift

[bobrebos1]

12 volt charging usb unit for me to plug in gps, phone whatever to keep the devices charged.  I rely on GPS and need my phone charged also.  Simple but a required item for me.  Also can plug in 12 volt pump etc if needed. 

[kingoffleece]

My custom earplugs.  Not that stuff the sell at motorcycle shows.

[Moparnut72]

What motorcycle accessory or product have you used over time that you are absolutely thrilled with and would buy it again, again, and again?

PRODUCT / HOW LONG YOU OWNED IT /  WHY?

My Nolan N100-5 Modular helmet

Bought it last year June 2022

Fits perfect (after getting thinner cheek pads), love the quick released chin strap, drop down sun shade (1st time for me), flip-up chin bar, quality, finish, and graphics are top rate AND it’s made in Italy! Love it every time I put it on.

I am on my second. Between the two I tried Neotech ll and a Schuberth, due to reviews and higher cost I thought they would even be better than the Nolan. They fit well but very noisy compared to the Nolan especially the Neotech.

My Oxford grip heaters have been fantastic. My Vanson jacket has been great but took quite a bit of time to break in but no surprise due to the heavy leather used to make it.
kk

[Rebochi]

  Heated gear, makes winter touring pleasant.

[9fingers]

Yes heated gear is a game changer. No more getting cold and staying cold........just turn up the heat! Other than that I love my Agostini pipes and my First Gear yellow air jacket, for Summer of course


3 sided coin
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Scott

[guzziart]

Roadcrafter

I entered this video in a contest to try winning one of them, didn’t win.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YytH5xNOID0

I liked the video!  I'd no sooner get the Roadcrapper on and I'd have to take a dump.  They're nice but not for those blessed with the occasional irritable bowel, imho.

Oh, and I don't think any of my mc related stuff I have rates a 10...even on a sliding scale/curve, it's all crap!

Art

[willowstreetguzziguy]

My 25 year old Kerr leather jacket would be definitely number one on my list because it has served me well and has many many more years left in it.

A very close second would be my Hot Wired heated jacket liner. It makes riding much more enjoyable when the weather starts to turn cold.

[Gusable]

For me it was a my first brand new Corbin seat for my bmw R1150r. Best 650 I’ve ever spent on a motorcycle. Shoulda kept that bike

[Joliet Jim]

Ventura rack system for the Centauro, Sport 1100, and Daytona. Really well made.

[blu guzz]

"throatcoat" velcros to helmet base and shields throat.  Bought in 1982 and though a little tatty, is still in use today.
bmw zippered 3 season riding jacket - bought in the last century, still the most versatile piece of gear I own, has shrunk a little but still going strong.
my kerr (made in the usa) leather jacket - bought in the last century, shrunk a little so my son wears it now.
puig flip up windscreen visor/deflector.  on it's 4th bike now.
alaska sheepskin - bought in the early 2000s and still in use on its 7th bike.