what NOT to get

[livelyjames]

I had the Kury LED trunk trim on my 06 GW MT when I bought it.....some of the LED's failed right away...Kury replaced them under warranty....same thing happened again...removed them and put on plain chrome trim...I like the visibility of them but they were just not reliable...would not go down that road again.

 

[Casper]

Luggage rack, what a PIA to clean around....

 

[hbrogan57]

I have added my own LED's to mine as of late. Seems to be a much more inexpensive route to go. Here's what the rear of mine now looks like.....

And here's what it looks like from the side.....

I had the Kury LED trunk trim on my 06 GW MT when I bought it.....some of the LED's failed right away...Kury replaced them under warranty....same thing happened again...removed them and put on plain chrome trim...I like the visibility of them but they were just not reliable...would not go down that road again.

 

[hbrogan57]

Not only is the luggage rack a pain to clean around, but so is the trunk spoiler!!!!!

Luggage rack, what a PIA to clean around....

 

[bikerbillone]

All true, luggage rack, whoops, too late for me, it's there.

 

[hbrogan57]

Yup...mine too. It's a bit hard to fill those holes and get the color to match.....

All true, luggage rack, whoops, too late for me, it's there.

 

[livelyjames]

Those look nice!!!
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[livelyjames]

I have added my own LED's to mine as of late. Seems to be a much more inexpensive route to go. Here's what the rear of mine now looks like.....

And here's what it looks like from the side.....

Those look nice!

 

[hbrogan57]

Thanks...I like to be seen!!!!!

Those look nice!!!
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[plmath]

Centramatic Wheel Balancer -front wheel

Took mine off - they not only cause uneven pad wear and can cause the rotors to warp but they also reduce the 'slowing power' of the front brake.

(According to the Honda dealer so take this with a grain of salt) Kuryakyn fork braces are also hard on fork seals because they trap bug "remains" on top of the seals.

 

[bikerbillone]

Thanks for the centramatic comment. Wondered if I had made a mistake in not getting the Centramatic, instead using Ride On.

 

[Mick]

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Took mine off - they not only cause uneven pad wear and can cause the rotors to warp but they also reduce the 'slowing power' of the front brake. <br />
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(According to the Honda dealer so take this with a grain of salt) Kuryakyn fork braces are also hard on fork seals because they trap bug "remains" on top of the seals.</div>

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</div>Shame to hear about your centramatics. Ive got over 25,000 on mine and they're still working fine. I cant see how they could even warp rotors or cause pad issues the way they're set up. Usually you see warped rotors from either bad tire changes or the techs drop a wheel or it falls from being leaned against something in a shop. This sounds like this dealer is blowing smoke to cover his tail.

 

[Joltman62]

XM Radio

 

[saab9k]

I do not have any problems.

 

[Lakeman]

Use S-100, no problem cleaning with the luggage rack.

 

[turboman1354]

i really don`t have any thing on my trike that i don`t absolutely love.

 

[Texan]

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<div class="message">Although <u>I have never</u> used one, I have never understood the need for "cramp busters / throttle rockers" on a bike with cruise control. Why not just set the cruise, loosen your grip a little and wiggle your hand for exercise? Could someone please enlighten me. <img src="images/smilies/shrug.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Shrug" class="inlineimg" /></div>

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</div>Love my original Throttle Rocker. As far as using one with a cruise control, riding in a group in any position other than first it's hard to use cruise. <br />
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[bikerbillone]

<font size="3">Need that throttle rocker for traffic. </font>

 

[Lucky]

XM Radio

Just wondering what problem did you have with XM? RIDE SAFE

 

[captdanwh]

i would not waste my money on buying any of the so called fuel management tuners. they are a complete waste of money and do not work , period. i bought a f12000 power pro from Cobra and it was a total piece of s-it. go get your bike tuned with the TTS tuner and be done with it. your ride will perform like it is supposed to and you and your bike will both be happy.

 

[Ozarkryder]

Just wondering what problem did you have with XM? RIDE SAFE

I can't speak for Joltman62, but for me it is paying $14.99 a month ($179.88 per year) to listen to radio. There are many other free options - Pandora, Slacker Radio, IHeartradio, and a bunch of other apps for the phone. I have a card in my phone with 4500 songs for when the web-based stuff can't come in, and of course there is old fashion AM/FM radio.
When I got a new car 2 years ago it came with a 6 month free subscription to SirrusXM. I let it run out, and in a few weeks they called and offered another 6 months at $4.79/month. I cancelled the day before the discounted subscription ran out, and in a few weeks they called back and again offered 6 months for $4.79/month. Happened again at the end of that 6 months. Am planning on cancelling again in Feb. just before this offer runs out. I don't know how long they will play that game, but until they don't anymore, I'll keep it as long as it is under $5.00/month. I do enjoy the service and programming, just not enough to buy a radio for the bike and pay the $14.99 each month.

 

[Mr.Wizard]

Just FYI

If you call to cancel your Sirius or XM due to their pricing they will forward you to their account retention department. From there they will reduce the charge to a special just to keep you. The customer service people don't have the authority to down grade your billing or should I say didn't the last time I called. Works for me every time. It's not a secrete. When you are talking to them do NOT do the automatic renew. They will charge you the maximum amount next year and when you complain they will give you the new rate but you must wait for your refund.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCeeA8xFo0U

http://www.spoofee.com/how-to-get-a-discount-sirius-xm-radio-subscription/deals/732226

 

[Lakeman]

Don't listen to the radio while I am driving. Paying for radio is like buying bottled water, makes no sense to me, its just someone else's tap water.