CJ's economic recovery program

[cactusjack]

Being the patriotic American and former Marine that I am, I have been doing my duty to keep the aftermarket parts and accessories vendors afloat during these tough economic times. I was PMing with another member here and I made the comment "I buy so much shiny crap for my bike, it's hard to keep track (of prices)."

Here's a list of things I have bought for my 2007 Nomad, in no particular order:

1. Kuryakyn large ISO pegs
2. MC Enterprises front fender rail
3. Mustang 3 piece studded wide touring seat
4. Mutazu DMY trunk
5. Wompus rack
6. (2) Piranha red LED lights for Mutazu DMY trunk and wiring
7. Audiovox CCS100 electronic cruise control
8. Fire and Steel water pump cover
9. Chilhowee leather tank bib
10. Chilhowee leather lever covers w/fringe
11. (2) Chuckster's 7" backing plates (l and r)
12. (2) K&N 60-1320 7"x2" air filter assemblies
13. Chuckster's 3" risers
14. Chuckster's large lower wind deflectors
15. Cobra FI2000R fuel processor module
16. Centech AP-2 accessory fuse block
17. Generic 6 fuse accessory block
18. CWI Billet mount driving lights
19. Optronics 2" silver bullet driving lights
20. 3 piece 1-1/4" brackets for Optronics lights
21. Showchrome accessory handlebar switch
22. RAM mount w cradle for Microsoft Zune
23. Cobra saddlebag side rails
24. Cobra billet "Vulcan" license plate frame
25. (4) LED running lights to replace front/rear reflectors
26. Chuckster's trailer hitch assembly
27. Hoppy 46255 powered taillight converter
28. Emgo 12v accessory outlet/lighter
29. Flip-a-lever throttle lock
30. Kuryakyn ISO grips
31. Stebel nautilus air horn almost forgot!

I think that's all. The list didn't include the trailer I built, replacement of maintenance parts (tires, etc), tools for the Nomad (Idaho jack adapter, 22mm hex bit for front axle), clothing (helmets, gloves, jackets, t-shirts, boots, etc). Nor does it include stuff I've bought and no longer use or have sold.

I am afraid to put prices with these items for fear of what the total will be. ::)

Well, so much for that exercise...

[oldbikers]

I am trying to help out to CJ I just ordered the Phatt II risers a some progressive shocks along with all the rest of the stuff on my bike.

[blowndodge]

You have a bad case of OCBD.... Obsessive Compulsive Bling Disorder

I've only bought:

80/100 headlight bulb
Cobra rack
flip a lever
Edmond oversize lowers
Techlusion TFI
Continental Car tire
Grasshopper backrest
Battery tender & hookup
Bike cover
Leather T-Bag with roll and cover
saddlebag inserts
Disc wheel lock

[cactusjack]

Truthfully, my bike is now about as blinged out as it's going to get. The only other thing I might add would be a fairing, but I'm still on the fence about that.

I guess I'll have to pass the chromaholic torch to one of the new guys here.

[tazfl]

I was also planning on trying to help stimulate the economy. I bought the bike new a almost two months ago, about two weeks after that i bought my cobra "true duals" exhaust system and a chrome laydown tag holder.
I was going to order a set of either 1.25" or 1.5" diameter 16"ape hangers and extended cables. However, since i'm planning on riding to Sturgis I think my mod money is going to be reassigned

[taranis]

I'm pretty sure Netnorske has you beat... ;)

I have sent my agents to his house to slap him with a wet salmon or two, but frankly that plan backfired. So many cats have congregated at his door for the salmon that the man now has more pu**y than he'll ever need..

C'mon Kris, fess up! It's good for your therapy!

Edit: Now in all fairness I'll post up what I've done, which isn't much.

(Bike came with the V&H baggers and lightbar)

Kuryakyn Dually Pegs w/longhorn offsets
Kuryakyn ISO Grips
Saddlebag liners (forgot the site - not the Kawi ones)
Clearview 23.5" windshield
GPS mount
12v socket plug
Walmart License Plate Frame.

That's it. No credit card to my name though, so that makes impulse shopping a little more difficult.

[borto1990]

Hey don't forget about the new guys here lol. CJ.. the showchrome acc switch you bought.. is that the one with 2 black buttons on it? what is that runnin? also your acc blocks.. I think yours were centech. Are different ones of different quality. I have not done much research on them yet.. I think gadget has a link to something beaver.. big beaver.. bald beaver.. I can't remember.. something beaver. Just don't know the opinions if one is better than others for whatever reason..

[cactusjack]

Originally Posted by borto1990

Hey don't forget about the new guys here lol. CJ.. the showchrome acc switch you bought.. is that the one with 2 black buttons on it? what is that runnin? also your acc blocks.. I think yours were centech. Are different ones of different quality. I have not done much research on them yet.. I think gadget has a link to something beaver.. big beaver.. bald beaver.. I can't remember.. something beaver. Just don't know the opinions if one is better than others for whatever reason..

"eastern beaver".

Yes the Showchrome switch with 2 black buttons and 2 red indicator LEDs. I paid around $80, I think they are closer to $90 now. I don't know that one accessory block is any better than the next. I liked the AP-2 from Centech, so that's what I used.

[Cajunrider]

I'm sure that many have me whipped on bling. Here's what I've done so far not in order:

1. Kuryakyn Dually Iso Highway pegs with offsets
2. Saddlebag top rails
3. Saddlebag bottom rails
4. Valkyrie exhaust tips
5. BrakeAway throttle lock
6. Chuckster trailer hitch
7. Hoppy 46255 tail light converter
8. Alumalite Super Sport trailer
9. Dobeck TFI fuel processer
10. Self-made trunk bracket ($135 chrome job)
11. Mutazu DMY trunk pewter pearl color with top rack and wraparound backrest
12. Kuryakyn Triple Whammy Run / Turn / Brake light kit
13. Kuryakyn Deep Bezels for front signal lights
14. Passenger floorboard extensions
15. Rider and passenger seat modifications by Mean City Cycles

As CJ said, my list doesn't include normal maintenance and replacement items such as tires, etc. I'm sure my list totals up to well over $2,000. I'm not that curious to add all of the receipt up.

[ponch]

I am pretty much the anti-bling guy. The only things I have added are a mustang seat, PH Customs tank bib and a rudimentary cup holder. I never liked chrome as you always have to polish it and as far as gadgets go, it more to keep on top of and more that comes out of my penurious pocket. As far as stimulating the economy, I bought a Suburban last weekend. That has more gadgetry than I care to talk about. The funny thing is I work in IT. You'd think I'd love the stuff. :)

[jamiep24]

I said before I bought my bike the first of March that I wouldn't add any modifications to it. Man, was I dreaming. So far I got
1)Saddlebag top rails
2)Kury ISO flame grips
3)Kury large highway pegs
4)Vista Cruise
5)Chrome Nomad emblems
6)Edmonds' larger lowers
7)Chrome Southern Cruisers tag holder
8)Chrome Kruzer Kaddy (cupholder, mainly sunglasses holder)
9)Cell phone holder
10)Garmin 500 with RAM mount
Hey, what can I say? I'm just a beginner!

[ringadingh]

All that bling add up in a hurry, but its so much fun getting it and installing the stuff. I think Ive run out of stuff to do, although Ive been thinking of adding a set of gauges in the fairing.

[rickyboy]

Hey ! I thought I might have a problem buying bling. Geeze I'm not even close to you guys. A lot of mine has been 2nd hand. Hey netnorski {Kris} you can come out now. You really don't have a problem compared to some of these guys.

[borto1990]

+1 ringadingh. I put a lot on in my first month and it was great.. beer fridge was a rockin! Some late nights, some D'OHS, some quick posts for conformations from you all here, some more time in the beer fridge.. Friends stoppin by. good thing the weather was not the best in april. spent more time wrenchin than riding. I think mine is about done for the summer though.. Last thing I am working on is bending up my own trunk bracket to I can use my hand rails.. will be black for now, but I'll get it chromed in the off season. anyone here chromed their rims?? back to the topic though, it was definately fun buying, shoppin, bidding and installing everything. Plus, this site and the people on it make it even that much better..

[nomad561]

I admit I can't leave anything stock so I just don't think about everything I have done to my Nomad.