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- First Name
- Anthony
- Last Name
- Martinez
Assuming our friends at the Department of Veteran Affairs decide to pay me sometime this century, I'm going to start the farkle process on my '06 FJR1300A.
I'm sure there are folks here that have added some of what I'm after to their bike, so give me some input as to what I ought to look for.
I'm also looking for a riding suit that'll cover my bases for my normal range (basically Houston + a 300mi radius) year-round. My Dad has a Tourmaster suit that he likes pretty well, and I'm thinking I may go that route - but I'm open to other suggestions. It needs to keep one fairly dry when the sky decides to open up. The need to pull over and quickly add a layer is not a deal breaker as I do that with my rain suit anyway. I'd like the ability to flow lots of air when the mercury rises (as it tends to do here), or to cut that flow off when it gets chilly.
Add helmet suggestions to the list. I need a new one, as mine is fairly old, and not particularly comfortable anymore. One that is quiet enough that speakers are actually useful inside would be great.
With that said, I'm going to get ready to saddle up for a nice lunch-time ride in this most excellent weather.
I'm sure there are folks here that have added some of what I'm after to their bike, so give me some input as to what I ought to look for.
- Audio system that will integrate an iPod, and on-bike/bike-to-bike communications (via FRS or CB)
- A top case large enough for a riding suit and helmet (or that at least has some provision for a helmet lock)
- Cruise/Throttle Lock options
- Maybe even heated grips
I'm also looking for a riding suit that'll cover my bases for my normal range (basically Houston + a 300mi radius) year-round. My Dad has a Tourmaster suit that he likes pretty well, and I'm thinking I may go that route - but I'm open to other suggestions. It needs to keep one fairly dry when the sky decides to open up. The need to pull over and quickly add a layer is not a deal breaker as I do that with my rain suit anyway. I'd like the ability to flow lots of air when the mercury rises (as it tends to do here), or to cut that flow off when it gets chilly.
Add helmet suggestions to the list. I need a new one, as mine is fairly old, and not particularly comfortable anymore. One that is quiet enough that speakers are actually useful inside would be great.
With that said, I'm going to get ready to saddle up for a nice lunch-time ride in this most excellent weather.