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2 years riding and still don't know much

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Hello All:

I have a couple questions. I want to really get the most out of my VTX. I've been looking into the following

LED Lights for the inside of the engine area (maybe elsewhere ideas?) I've already picked out what kit I'm going to be using, seems the easiest and simple to do. (Kuryakyn Super Lizard Lights)

Speakers Handlebar mounted (getting tired of ear buds) - I was reading on here about joes hidden speakers thing. Love to hear your ideas about that, Looking for decent quality, but doesn't make me completely broke

I want to get a fairing, but not yet dont' have the cash, where should I look when I'm ready? Best one to get, decent price, do i get one with speakers and a system in it? or buy one and get one later.

Seat- I want to get a more comfortable seat with a slight back rest for my lower back, any ideas there would be great.

any other ideas for lights, LED flashers, attention grabbers for night/day driving would be awesome. Right now, when I hit my brakes, it just flashes twice with a normal bulb. Not very attention grabbing On the tail, the center is solid but the turn signals flash when I hit my brakes. That normal?

Thanks for yalls time. I love this bike, its my first. When I moved from MD to FL, i was told I should sell her to have some money, but once you ride....you just cant stop.

Thanks!

JD

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If you know your way around a soldering iron, or think you can figure it out, you should find the thread about the homemade led kits. It's a lot cheaper and there's no limit to how many leds you can add. Learning how to use one is pretty easy if you don't know. Just youtube it, then practice.

If you're wanting a fairing, I'd say save your money on the handlebar sound system and wait. There's lots of good brands of fairings, Woody's, Extreme Revolutions, Wide Open Customs, etc. Just research the companies and figure out what you want. I love my Woody, but the mounting clamps have come to be a pita because of the recent fork issues I've had. It's no fun disassembling the fairing to remove those clamps multiple times. My system consists of a Dual XR4115 headunit, nitro 300w amp, Polk DB521 speakers, and a Sirius Onyx satellite receiver.

I too need a new seat. I'm holding out till I can afford the Ultimate 4 piece set... It's only $900 lol.
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