[Riceburner74]

Hello Everyone! I just got my 2006 VTX 1300C about 2 weeks ago, then I found this site. I've already got a few hundred miles under my belt (mostly back and forth to work), but looking forward to logging some recreational miles REAL SOON! I'm already looking into lots of accessories that I'm going to "need" to get to make my travels more practical so you guys should keep an eye open for questions from me about product feedback! I've seen some great bike pics on here, and look forward to meeting some of you.:cheers:

 

[G3Truks]

Welcome from Nashvegas. Stop on by sometime.

 

[BigBoreVTX]

Glad to have ya. I have fam in Ocala and get visit sometimes.ride safe

 

[mooneydriver]

Welcome to Tennessee and wishing you a super great day. atriot: I really have enjoyed my "C"!

 

[showmevtx]

hello from the showme state.

 

[Riceburner74]

Hey mooney....even though yours is a 2009...it's the same color as mine! I see from your profile pic that you have 2 of the first accessories that I'm looking for. The highway bars, and the windsheild. If you don't mind me asking... what brands did you go with, why, and any feedback on them? I'm driving 50 miles one way to work, and it's mostly interstate speeds....(70mph +/-). The wind is brutal once your get past 60mph! Does the windsheild help?

 

[lamaybl5711]

Welcome to the cafe from Moyock, NC. Although I'm on an S, IMHO yes, the windshield helps alot. I ride through some countryside on my way to work and the number of bugs I clean off when I get to work makes the windshield worth while to me. I'm running a Memphis Shades Fats.

 

[Riceburner74]

Thanks lamay...but are there any negative (or noticably negative) effects such as drops in gas mileage, buffeting, cross winds, etc?

 

[Bassdude404]

Fuel mileage will increase...With a naked bike, you have the "human parachute" thing going on at highway speeds..Adding a windshield improves the aerodynamics of the bike, and when I switched from the windshield to the fairing, it increased my fuel mileage even more...I consistantly get to 160 miles on the trip meter now before having to switch to reserve...

 

[Riceburner74]

Thanks for the input bass! These are all things that I need to consider... Well guys...I'll be back on later... Off to the grind for now!

 

[GerTXr]

Welcome aboard from SE Texas! :cheers: If you're interested check out the following thread. It would be a good way to meet another Cafe member.

http://www.vtxcafe.com/showthread.php?t=27950

 

[dio 65]

Welcome to the cafe from Hawaii

 

[Bart1300]

Welcome from Daytona Beach. I also run with a Memphis Shades Fat, and although I like the looks of the bike without a windshield (I have a Retro), the ride with a windshield is MUCH MORE COMFORTABLE. :beer:

 

[-AJ]

welcome bud

 

[wanderingbear]

Welcome to the cafe from Florida.

 

[HamrOfDon]

If your looking for cool add on items, one that I have found and love, especially since summer in Phoenix makes you pay attention to temperature, was this custom Dipstick with Oil temp gauge... No I am Not affiliated with this site, But awesome add on because this is the only one I have found in Fahrenheit.. http://www.cycletocycle.com/vtx.html

 

[ashop1al]

Welcome to the Cafe from Spring, TeXas. :cheers:

 

[fmyers007]

Welcome from Wesley Chapel, Fl...

 

[marose63]

Welcome to the CAFE from Louisiana. :mosh:

 

[glennt269]

welcome from tampa bay area florida, alot of great great people on here, also a great group of us in florida here, check out central florida rides, we have a tect session coming up next month, hope to see you there