Eric the Blue Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I've noticed that very few of us ride stock versions of our RTs. If you had to identify your single favorite farkle, add-on, doo dad, or whatever, which would it be? I'm guessing that a lot of the stuff we buy wouldn't even be in consideration for the top choice. My vote is for my +3 height CeeBailey windshield. --Eric Link to comment
Ken H. Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Serveral, but my current favorite is my Doran tyre pressure monitoring and alert system. Link to comment
Chuck U Farley Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Illium Sport Boards Link to comment
rickmoen Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Russell Day-Long seat. Link to comment
donkes Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 All of the above plus my Garmin. Link to comment
Danny caddyshack Noonan Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 The H&K MP5 strapped on for stupid cage drivers. Oh wait, that was a dream. Damn. Back to carrying extra pipe wrenches. HID and Hella Fogs. Link to comment
RBertalotto Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 GPS with XM Radio......... Link to comment
NonComp Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Kissan signal minder. Not just for the auto-cancelling (if I forget) but for the running lights and for the ability to cancel the signals by pressing the same actuating button (left or right) to cancel. I truly hated the BMW cancel button that forces you to lift your right thumb in an unnatural motion. Second choice is the delay relay mod for the ABS II startup. Link to comment
Jazzy Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 1. Escort 9500ix ------------ (worth its weight in $$$) ---------------------->| -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------> 3. Autocom Pro -------------> 4. UE-11 musician monitors. UE-11 -- 2. Sony Walkman X-Series MP3 Player --- (spanks the iPod sound) ---->| Jazzy. Link to comment
RBertalotto Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Kisan Signal Minder..... Man! Have you got that right. I just installed mine a few weeks ago and went on my first long trip on Tuesday. What a great improvement............ Link to comment
Mike05 Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Amber-colored, caliper-mounted MotoLights for front visability. Link to comment
SinNH Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Bicycle computer. As Marisa Tomai says "Dead on Balls" accurate for mph. Plus other stuff,temp,max speed,miles today,miles this year,,etc And you can take into your tent for time checks and morning alarm if you need one. Link to comment
TandemGeek Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Hmmmm. I'm partial to the glue that holds most of the electric farkles together: my Centech AP-1 and the nifty little conduit runs for the integrated Autocom, Garmin StreetPilot with MP3 Player & Bluetooth and Passport SR-1, as well as power for the Motolights and Gerbings. The Signal Minder is pretty cool too. Link to comment
Paul In Australia Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Unlimited FREE fuel and tyres best regards PCH Link to comment
NonComp Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Unlimited FREE fuel and tyresThat's not a farkle, that's a miracle. Link to comment
Paul In Australia Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 But it is definitely on top of my wish list. If they were paid for, i could get ALL the farkles!!!! best regards PCH Link to comment
Skywagon Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 I have many...but Zumo is favorite. Link to comment
effexer1 Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 My 5 gallon Big Mak tank bag. Well, everyone says it looks like a 5 gallon tank bag. Link to comment
Quinn Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 My $7.00 aquarium thermometer stuck on the dash with doublesided tape and the probe rum over to the side away from the engine heat. Probably my favorite because it works and wasn't overpriced. Link to comment
SageRider Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Me! Some guys are just too easy....... Link to comment
97oilhead Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Not a farcle on the R1200RT. I love the cruise control and use it more than I ever thought I would Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Me! Nice helmet... Link to comment
Gregori Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 It'd be REALLY tough to pick just one. But I'll narrow it down to just the four I "couldn't" do without: Ohlins Rick Mayer saddle Cee Bailey Windscreen (+7.5" Eurocut = Barn Door) ValentineOne Link to comment
lawnchairboy Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 prior to living in the "commonwealth", V-1. Now the RDL saddle. Link to comment
frenchwv Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 1. Escort 9500ix ------------ (worth its weight in $$$) ---------------------->| -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------> 3. Autocom Pro -------------> 4. UE-11 musician monitors. UE-11 -- 2. Sony Walkman X-Series MP3 Player --- (spanks the iPod sound) ---->| Jazzy. You actually have a pair of those UE-11 monitors? Expensive stuff. And you use them while riding? Link to comment
Jazzy Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Yes, and yes (+95% of the time it's under the helmet). Best $1250 I've spent on riding stuff. Fit and sound on mine are phenomenal over my three other customs. I had to redo them as they rejected the first impressions as "Not deep enough." Had to go to ear doc and get some hardened stuff by the eardrum dug out which hurt a bit. I've slept with them on in bed. No fooling. I put one drop some special recommended hearing-aid lube on them and wipe it off. When they seal, they feel cold for a bit. Whole process took me over 3 months to get them. Soundstage is spectacular with a good player like the X-Series and even better than the performer at times, imo. Can't beat two bass speakers (down to 10Hz), a mid, and a treble per ear and no booming or distortion when cranked way up or way down. I hate crappy sounding audio gear with a passion having had and spent a lot on it in the past. Cry once and buy the best as often you will -- sooner or late. You can get audiophile quality on a bike - but it'll cost you. Jazzy. Link to comment
NonComp Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Jazzy, I've bought a complete and running Goldwing and paid less than you've probably paid for your bike tunes alone... wow. Link to comment
11101110 Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 My $700 cruise control Link to comment
bakerzdosen Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Jazzy, If I could afford it, I'd be right there with you. (Though I'd probably go line-out from my iPhone into an external amp.) Link to comment
p_interceptor Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 ZUMO 660 Don't leave home without it!! Link to comment
beemerFROG Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 It has to be my customized tank bag that allows me to switch everything right where I need it. Link to comment
Nice n Easy Rider Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 It has to be my customized tank bag that allows me to switch everything right where I need it. This gives new meaning to the phrase "Don't leave home without it" (home that is!) Link to comment
Lynn Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I have two. My Alaska buttpad-I will never have a bike again without one (at least not for long). My headphones-Etymotic ER6is. Probably any noise reducing headphones would get the same reaction. I love, love, love my headphones. Best money I ever spent on the ride....and they work great on airplanes too! Link to comment
Dave39 Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 My humble little Nuvi. Link to comment
NonComp Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I have to double dip. Add my Throttle-rocker, AKA $15 'cruise control'. Link to comment
Turbosneeze Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 I added farkles as I over the years. My most recent will be my Autocom that is linked to my Zumo and iPhone. Never thought I can stay so connected while riding my motorbike. With my ER6i, I am in a world of my own. Don't worry, I still pay attention to all my surroundings. Oh, my caliper mounted motolights are great also. Link to comment
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