nakkers
Junior Member
OK Folks. Pulled the trigger and got the Roadster. She is pure stock, no mods.
Took her out for a little boot to get used to things and a few mods will definitely be in order.
Gonna need a backrest and seat for the missus. She is a bit nervous as the stock seat doesn't hold her in close like my old Sporty 2 up seat did.
Doing things in stages so, do I go for the backrest with stock seat first and then seat or seat first? Likely looking at a Mustang Wide Touring one piece unit. Do any seats place you a little farther back? With the mid controls, I find the stock seat has me about an inch too far forward. I want to sit a little bit on the ridge of the stock seat back.
Backrest, does anyone really detach the backrest? Or am I just cutting corners looking for a unit to install and leave it?
Recommendations for backrest that are comfortable and look good? Some are short and small and may keep her from sliding off but, are they worth it? Just bite the bullet and get something a little taller to help with comfort?
Of course budget will be a consideration. If it wasn't, I would have got something else a little more suitable.
Lastly, the mid controls are fine but, I'd like to get forward foot rest and leave the mid controls. Pros/Cons? Would it be better to get a highway bar and some foot pegs?
My 2001 Custom had forward controls and worked great. I'd rather keep what I have and work with it instead of swapping things out. Recommendations for forward pegs that don't include controls?
The suspension is going to need an upgrade during the winter. Front and rear. For now, just swapping out the fork oil and living with things.
Did I mention I'm working on a budget?
Anyways, your input and help are appreciated.
Cheers!
Sean
PS. I'll also be keeping an eye open for some screaming eagle slip ons too.
Oh boy! So it begins!!!! lol
Took her out for a little boot to get used to things and a few mods will definitely be in order.
Gonna need a backrest and seat for the missus. She is a bit nervous as the stock seat doesn't hold her in close like my old Sporty 2 up seat did.
Doing things in stages so, do I go for the backrest with stock seat first and then seat or seat first? Likely looking at a Mustang Wide Touring one piece unit. Do any seats place you a little farther back? With the mid controls, I find the stock seat has me about an inch too far forward. I want to sit a little bit on the ridge of the stock seat back.
Backrest, does anyone really detach the backrest? Or am I just cutting corners looking for a unit to install and leave it?
Recommendations for backrest that are comfortable and look good? Some are short and small and may keep her from sliding off but, are they worth it? Just bite the bullet and get something a little taller to help with comfort?
Of course budget will be a consideration. If it wasn't, I would have got something else a little more suitable.
Lastly, the mid controls are fine but, I'd like to get forward foot rest and leave the mid controls. Pros/Cons? Would it be better to get a highway bar and some foot pegs?
My 2001 Custom had forward controls and worked great. I'd rather keep what I have and work with it instead of swapping things out. Recommendations for forward pegs that don't include controls?
The suspension is going to need an upgrade during the winter. Front and rear. For now, just swapping out the fork oil and living with things.
Did I mention I'm working on a budget?
Anyways, your input and help are appreciated.
Cheers!
Sean
PS. I'll also be keeping an eye open for some screaming eagle slip ons too.
Oh boy! So it begins!!!! lol
