Great topic Chris! My backrest is also a must have. However, there is also another “can’t do without “ that would surprise everyone. It’s “outdated” technology, but I just can’t do without my CB radio. On long rides across State lines, it’s very good to know I have instant contact without having to worry about recharging, or tower interruption because of loss of electricity. Every vehicle I drive has one in it. Thanks for sharing. Ride Safely!
Yeah the CB is old tech, but very reliable. On our long trips I always have mine on. I get info from the truckers about road and traffic jams, police speed traps etc.
Good video, good topic. I had to think on this one. I agree with everything you listed except the floorboars because I've never tried them. The thing I'd add is Bluetooth communication. Being able to talk to your companions while riding changes the whole experience. And when you're not riding with anyone, you are never bored. When I had to quit riding there was no such thing. I'm happy with and couldn't do without it.
Yup, love my backrest & floorboards on the Royal Star Midnight venture! I bet I have spent AT LEAST $4000 in the past 5 years just on bike & protective gear! Not near what you have spent, but I don't make all that much money either! hahahah! Good vid topic dude!
Hello Chris. Hope all is well with you and wishing mama a speedy recovery. Now for me I need my back rest, my highway pegs and just safety riding gear ( jacket, helmets, gloves etc).
Upgraded seat, backrest, highway pegs, heated gear and windshield are the ones that I count not do without. The additional lighting is a luxury but I could do without it. Great video Chris!!!
OOOhhh, Lets see. Backrest is my number 1.We love riding on loooong road trips and backrest just adds to our comfort. Highway pegs is a must, Yes Cruise control. Yup heater gear...I (Rich) have all First gear, Kake has Hot wire. Good topic. Also wishing the wife a speedy recovery. Roll safe.
Interesting topics and I ride a couple of standard/naked bikes so just a few standard upgrades such as Bluetooth and full size windshield for the Wing. Hope your wife has a speedy recovery.
Kury mini boards!, Ergo lll highway pegs, RDL w/backrest. SoCal LED lights, Wig Wag. Heated Jacket liner, pant liner, gloves, boot insoles. Perfect Ride hand guards. There are more but those make the difference between a nice ride and a great ride.
I knew I was in trouble when you started listing items. lol Now my must haves are GPS(easy now with cellphone), heated jacket, and heated gloves. As far as cruise control I don’t have issues as I’ve done iron butt rides without them.
Ok so, how is your wife now? I hope she made a full recovery. Knee replacement is no joke, and both of them? One thing I can't do without now are heated grips, I've been riding year round for quite a number of years and the bike I ride now is the second one with heated grips. I have never needed heated gear but the grips are very worth checking out. I layer up for the temp I'm riding in all the way down into the teens but my hands were always a problem.
I have a few "can't live without accessories" for the Vic, my Klock Werks Klip Hanger adjustable mini-apes and the Corbin Dual-Tour seat. Engine Stage-2 upgrade with Lloydz cams and a dyno tune. We don't talk about how much money I've spent on bike accessories over the years :-|
Great topic Chris! My backrest is also a must have. However, there is also another “can’t do without “ that would surprise everyone. It’s “outdated” technology, but I just can’t do without my CB radio. On long rides across State lines, it’s very good to know I have instant contact without having to worry about recharging, or tower interruption because of loss of electricity.
Every vehicle I drive has one in it.
Thanks for sharing. Ride Safely!
Yeah the CB is old tech, but very reliable. On our long trips I always have mine on. I get info from the truckers about road and traffic jams, police speed traps etc.
It may be out Dated but still important to have. Thanks My Friend for your Support.
Good video, good topic. I had to think on this one. I agree with everything you listed except the floorboars because I've never tried them. The thing I'd add is Bluetooth communication. Being able to talk to your companions while riding changes the whole experience. And when you're not riding with anyone, you are never bored. When I had to quit riding there was no such thing. I'm happy with and couldn't do without it.
My Friend, you have got to try those Mini Boards. They bring a totally different ride to the Bike. Thanks.
@@christophersmith5116 BTW, Best wishes to your wife for a speedy recovery.
Yup, love my backrest & floorboards on the Royal Star Midnight venture!
I bet I have spent AT LEAST $4000 in the past 5 years just on bike & protective gear! Not near what you have spent, but I don't make all that much money either! hahahah!
Good vid topic dude!
Thank you Brother...
Chris I will take a look at those mini floor boards. Great Video
Mount them and then aim them down 1 notch. You will love them. Thanks for your Support.
Hello Chris. Hope all is well with you and wishing mama a speedy recovery.
Now for me I need my back rest, my highway pegs and just safety riding gear ( jacket, helmets, gloves etc).
Thank You Melvin for your Comments and Support.
Upgraded seat, backrest, highway pegs, heated gear and windshield are the ones that I count not do without. The additional lighting is a luxury but I could do without it. Great video Chris!!!
Thanks MR. Hanesworth! We got a lot of the same Upgrades.
OOOhhh, Lets see. Backrest is my number 1.We love riding on loooong road trips and backrest just adds to our comfort. Highway pegs is a must, Yes Cruise control. Yup heater gear...I (Rich) have all First gear, Kake has Hot wire. Good topic.
Also wishing the wife a speedy recovery.
Roll safe.
I agree, Back rest has got to be #1.And Heated Gear. Thanks for the Wishes of my Wife.
Interesting topics and I ride a couple of standard/naked bikes so just a few standard upgrades such as Bluetooth and full size windshield for the Wing. Hope your wife has a speedy recovery.
The Windshield was a must for me as well (Just to many to list LOL ... ) Thank you for the Comment of my Wife. She is doing Very well!
Kury mini boards!, Ergo lll highway pegs, RDL w/backrest. SoCal LED lights, Wig Wag. Heated Jacket liner, pant liner, gloves, boot insoles. Perfect Ride hand guards. There are more but those make the difference between a nice ride and a great ride.
No Words for this LOL... You have everything LOL''' How you liking that F6B? Great to hear from you! Good Friend from WD40.
@@christophersmith5116 Took me a long time to complete the heated gear collection! Love the F6B, been riding it a lot. You going to WD42?
I knew I was in trouble when you started listing items. lol
Now my must haves are GPS(easy now with cellphone), heated jacket, and heated gloves. As far as cruise control I don’t have issues as I’ve done iron butt rides without them.
"G" I'm telling you, That Heated gear is the Sh:t. Make the smooth ride of the GoldWing even Smoother...
Ok so, how is your wife now? I hope she made a full recovery. Knee replacement is no joke, and both of them? One thing I can't do without now are heated grips, I've been riding year round for quite a number of years and the bike I ride now is the second one with heated grips. I have never needed heated gear but the grips are very worth checking out. I layer up for the temp I'm riding in all the way down into the teens but my hands were always a problem.
Wife is still recovering but doing so really well. The heated gear has spoiled me. It just makes the ride so much comfortable and extends your ride.
@@christophersmith5116 Glad to hear your wife is recovering well. Heated gear would be nice.
I have a few "can't live without accessories" for the Vic, my Klock Werks Klip Hanger adjustable mini-apes and the Corbin Dual-Tour seat. Engine Stage-2 upgrade with Lloydz cams and a dyno tune. We don't talk about how much money I've spent on bike accessories over the years :-|
Sounds like a Bunch of Monies My Friend! Good to hear from you.
@@christophersmith5116 ...I've been in the woods... LOL
CHEAPER THAN A THERAPIST...LOL.....I KEEP PONDERING ABOUT HEATED GEAR.....LOVE MY BACKREST...!
The Backrest is a most... Buy the Heated gear once and don't worry about it later LOL... Thank You for watching and Supporting.
Good to hear from you.
Mp3 player on my gl1800
Yep... Gotta have the music!!! Thanks for watching and Commenting.