What motorcycle product or accessory would you rate a 10?

[willowstreetguzziguy]

In your years of riding, besides a particular motorcycle, what product or accessory have you used that has performed so well that you would rate it a 10 on a 1 to 10 scale? Be specific with brand and model names so as to be helpful to others. I'll start...

Aerostitch Roadcrafter 1-piece suit - bought it in 1989 and used it on several long trips and whenever needed. The best!

Oxford Heated Grips- Installed at the beginning of this year and have performed flawlessly! Very well designed.

Hepco & Becker rear rack and 40 liter trunk - Bought the rack new and the trunk used, both are fantastic, trunk is easy on and off when needed!

[twowings]

Tire patch kit.

[wrbix]

Foam ear plugs.



Huh? What?

[Aaron D.]

Bike to bike intercoms.

[AH Fan]

HELD quattrotempi 4 gauntlets with Kangaroo palms......... the absolute best gloves ever in my many years of riding.

Ciao   

[stevet]

Kuryakyn Universal Throttle Boss.  It's not a throttle lock, but a palm rest to keep the throttle open and let you relax your grip.  Unlike the velcro versions out there that tend to move out of position, this one stays in place.  And it won't transmit buzz/vibration like the hard plastic paddle devices I've used.  A great product for little cash.

http://www.kuryakyn.com/products/262/universal-throttle-boss

Steve.

[Zoom Zoom]

Aerostich Darien jacket/pants in my case. Fantastic products!

Sidi boots. They have performed flawlessly for many years.

I bought a pair of BMW gore-tex lined gloves last year.

Combined, the above stuff keeps me completely dry and warm when needed!

Also having owned various brands of heated clothing, they have all performed well when needed.

Arriving at a destination without feeling you have been beat on all day really makes a difference. The above items do just that.

John Henry

[guzzisteve]

BUB PIPES

[sturgeon]

Heated jacket and glove liners plus heated grips. I live in Canada. It's 3C today, quite balmy for late November.

[calfruit]

Ditto to the Roadcrafter, bought mine in 1997 and believe it or not--still fits. Often said that if all moto gear was lost, this would be the first thing replaced.

[flip]

The Givi Tanklock tankbags and mount system.

[wrbix]

BUB PIPES

Huh? What?

[LowRyter]

beyond  ATGATT (including ear plugs)

the answer is:  TANK BAG   

[fotoguzzi]

Aerostich COMBAT BOOTS! and Roadcrafter 2 piece..Airvantage electric liner, mine has inflatable bladder to fit the heat tight (don't see anymore in the Stich catalog) everything else is 9 or lower..

[Sheepdog]

+1 on Aerostich Darien. I have two jackets and one pair of pants that make travel much easier. Expensive, but superb. Also, my Ikon 7613 alloy rear shocks have been flawless...and were a great value.

[Matteo]

Givi wing racks, with trekker bags.

[Triple Jim]

Acerbis Uniko ATV Handguards

My Mille doesn't have enough alternator output for heated grips or gear, and I wasn't crazy about my National fairing's wind noise, even after experimenting with the windshield height.  After looking around, I decided these handguards that mount only in the handlebar ends were worth a try.  Sure enough, when combined with good gloves, I had no problem with cold hands.  A Joe Rocket Survivor suit and an Alpinestars balaclava take care of the rest of me.

They mount very easily and have very well made, strong brackets.  In the spring, it took about a minute and a half to use an Allen wrench to remove them.  They'll be going back on shortly.

[Air-Cooled]

Passenger backrest/top box. 

[John A]

GuzziDiag 

[Sasquatch Jim]

 Built in tazer in the saddle as an anti theft device.

[creaky99]

The rider of course! 

[kingoffleece]

Custom fitted seat.  If you're not comfortable none of the other things matter.
After that, proper rain gear.  No going due to weather is not an option.

[guzzisteve]

Huh? What?

Yep, only one making pipes, not just mufflers in early 80's. Euromart first in 80 on mine.
Then the Rennsport and Staintune came along. D&D in the 90's.
ALL a 10 over stock.

[Beerman]

Riderscan 180 degree mirror.

Beerman

[oldbike54]

 Staintune mufflers , and the Q-grip .

 Dusty

[guzzipete]

Langlitz Leathers

Purchased in the 70's and I am still using them today.

[Huzo]

Arai Vector helmet and Tom Tom rider.

[Tom]

Have to say the aftermarket windshields and fairings have a large impact on riders.  They extended the riding season and gave more protection from the weather.  Everything else is fluff.

[Arizona Wayne]

Langlitz Leathers

Purchased in the 70's and I am still using them today.

Good leather but too heavy for me.

Rev-Pack products!   Cottage industry in soCal.   I've used Jim's products for over 20 years and they have a lifetime warranty - Saddlepacks, Excursion bag, Map holder, Seat bag, + other accesories.  Best soft luggage you can buy.  :1:

Also love my Throttle rockers to save my right wrist on straight roads.

Tour Master tri bag - 2 tank bags in 1 or separate and TM summer jacket w/rain liner.

[SmithSwede]

Aerostich!!!  Makes just about any weather condition rideable.

Sidi waterproof boots, which are no joke waterproof. 

Heated electric vest.   I used to mock the idea of electric gear.  Until I got a vest for Christmas.