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Offline Boonedawg

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What's the Best Investment you've made for riding
« on: September 14, 2011, 08:18:19 AM »
What's the Best Investment you've made for riding?  Not including you Concours...

Best riding investment AEROSTICH Two Piece!

I would say that so far I have (4) things I would not want to give up
(1) Aerostich two piece suit
(2) Sena SMH-10
(3) Russell Day Long Seat
(4) Bar Riser from Murph

I just got my XL Cal Sci installed, so far I really like it too...
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Offline Mister Tee

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Re: What's the Best Investment you've made for riding
« Reply #1 on: September 14, 2011, 08:45:25 AM »
Throttlemeister, so far.
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Offline DarrellB

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Re: What's the Best Investment you've made for riding
« Reply #2 on: September 14, 2011, 12:03:23 PM »
Until this morning I would have said my Icon boots. But after having to commute the whole hour in a steady rain I would say my rain gear.
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Offline roadie

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Re: What's the Best Investment you've made for riding
« Reply #3 on: September 14, 2011, 12:06:19 PM »
sheepskin pad on my seat to help prevent monkey butt.
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Re: What's the Best Investment you've made for riding
« Reply #4 on: September 14, 2011, 12:31:23 PM »
Beaded seat to also prevent monkey butt
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Jensen radio and speakers.  Not sure how I rode either tune free or with annoying ear peices. 
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Offline Conrad

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Re: What's the Best Investment you've made for riding
« Reply #5 on: September 14, 2011, 12:39:20 PM »
I'd have to say going from the stockers to the PR2's. After that I'd say the Tech Spec pads.
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Offline lt1

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Re: What's the Best Investment you've made for riding
« Reply #6 on: September 14, 2011, 01:00:45 PM »
Rider education - Keith Code, Jerry Palladino, David Hough, Nick Ienatsch, MSF - and practice.
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Re: What's the Best Investment you've made for riding
« Reply #7 on: September 14, 2011, 01:20:45 PM »
Quote from: Boonedawg on September 14, 2011, 08:18:19 AM
What's the Best Investment you've made for riding?  Not including you Concours...

(4) Bar Riser from Murph


AWEYEAH!  I made that.  Good choice.   :)


I don't have a Connie, but mine are:

HJC CL-14 (Fuse, red) helmet, I've had it over 5 years and there are still no problems with it.
Fieldsheer Mach 8 red/white/black. 
Joe Rocket sip up and velco boots, lasted over 5 years as well.
AXO KK4R Race gloves, they're so comfortable.
My knock off Trogg Toggs from Sam's Club, saved my ass on that one trip...

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Offline snarf

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Re: What's the Best Investment you've made for riding
« Reply #8 on: September 14, 2011, 01:38:18 PM »
1) hwy-pegs  ;)
2) Audiovoc CC
3) Corbin seat
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Offline Jim M.

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Re: What's the Best Investment you've made for riding
« Reply #9 on: September 14, 2011, 04:07:00 PM »
 Gerbings jacket liner. It changed everything about year-round commuting.
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Offline lolife

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Re: What's the Best Investment you've made for riding
« Reply #10 on: September 14, 2011, 04:19:34 PM »
1 - ear buds under helmet
2 - Aerostich Darien pants/jacket
3 - Gerbing heated gloves

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Offline connie_rider

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Re: What's the Best Investment you've made for riding
« Reply #11 on: September 14, 2011, 04:25:29 PM »
Throttle Lock
Corbin Seat
Riding gear for the wife!!! (If she rides with me,,,  I get to ride MORE OFTEN!!!!!!)

Ride safe, Ted
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Offline MrPepsi

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Re: What's the Best Investment you've made for riding
« Reply #12 on: September 14, 2011, 04:31:38 PM »
Arai Profile, wins hands down. Yes I had helmets before this, but with my misshaped head, I was not happy until I bought my Arai.
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Offline Cavediver

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Re: What's the Best Investment you've made for riding
« Reply #13 on: September 14, 2011, 04:50:38 PM »
GAS!

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Offline booger

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Re: What's the Best Investment you've made for riding
« Reply #14 on: September 14, 2011, 07:09:01 PM »
Basic Motorcycle Safety Course
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Offline redbarber

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Re: What's the Best Investment you've made for riding
« Reply #15 on: September 14, 2011, 07:50:32 PM »
My wife's Can-Am Spyder SE5.  Since we bought it, I virtually NEVER have a passenger.  Plus, she doesn't spend all of her time looking at the back of my helmet, so it's a win-win!  Without the Spyder, I'd still be riding my old Valkyrie and would never have gotten the C14.  Definately the best thing so far.
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Re: What's the Best Investment you've made for riding
« Reply #16 on: September 14, 2011, 07:54:15 PM »
1) Murph's handlebar risers
2) Lee Parks gloves
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Offline SteveJ.

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Re: What's the Best Investment you've made for riding
« Reply #17 on: September 14, 2011, 08:04:25 PM »
On my C-10

1)Audiovox CCS100 cruise control
2)SiSF Torque cams
3)Russell seat.

#2 and 3 are almost tied.
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Re: What's the Best Investment you've made for riding
« Reply #18 on: September 14, 2011, 08:21:37 PM »
I know we're on the "other" site, but no one's said "COG membership"?   ;D

This is kind of a tough question.  Various things I have bought and installed on the bike make riding better in some situations, but not in others.

When riding with my dad:  My Yaesu FTM-10R ham radio.
When riding on the slab:  Audiovox cruise control
When riding for more than an hour:  KneeSavers, risers, and Alaska Leather Sheepskin Buttpad
When riding in general:  Noise-isolating earbuds and an MP3 Player
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Re: What's the Best Investment you've made for riding
« Reply #19 on: September 14, 2011, 08:22:10 PM »
Heated grips, can't believe I rode without them for 25 years...  :nuts:
 
Never again!
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