bryan217

When I got my 07 RWB last fall, I decided I was going to ride it for a full season before making any big changes to it. Though I did buy a Corbin seat with backrest (used) for the woman. Since then I bought a set of OEM luggage, grip heaters, new gel grips and a fuse block, all to be put on later this month (lousy weather and no garage). Exhaust wise, it's staying stock because I like the quietness of it, and I'm not very mechanically inclined. I've been thinking of the throttle lock, as mentioned. It would probably be a good time to get it, and put it on with the grips. As far as bar risers or windscreen, I want to ride it enough to determine whether I want/need anything them.

Cool find, Britt. I'll have to keep them in mind next time I change my grips. I've got a set of Driven D3 gel grips that I bought over the winter that I have yet to put on. Later this month I plan on a weekend of farkle installs. I've had my eye on the Drivens for a while, but I hear they wear out. When they do, I'll look into the BMW's.

Thanks Bonus. :goofy: I posted the question on the Zumo forum, also, and everybody there said the same thing, that it's not a problem installing it yourself. I just found the wording of that a little odd. I have Tightwad's fuse box that I need to install yet. I'm going to wire the Zumo to that. I'm also going to wire my grip heaters and heated jacket liner to it. I'm just waiting for the weather to cooperate.

I finally broke down and dropped the coin on a 550. Just got it yesterday and so far it's everything I expected. I haven't mounted it on the VFR yet b/c of the weather and not having a garage. But I have a question already. I was reading the manual (go figure) and it says something to the effect that if you opt for the bare wire connection, it has to be done by a professional who has knowledge and experience with automotive electronics in order to not void the warranty. What's up with that?! I planned on doing the bare wire rather than the power outlet but now I'm a little concerned. What do you guys think?

Welcome. My first inclination is to tell you to get the bike first, ride it as is and see what you like, or don't, about it. The only mod I knew I wanted to do before I bought it was the seat. I knew I wanted a Corbin seat with a backrest for the gf. Also a set of OEM hard bags. I've got less than 1k miles on it, but so far nothing is screaming for a mod. I did pick up a set of grip heaters and some new gel grips that I've had my eye on for a bit. But that's it. I'm going to ride it a lot more before I decide what to mod next.