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Puddle Jumper
Posts: 30
Atlanta, GA | All,
I could use some shopping advice! Very good friend of mine and I always exchange Christmas gifts and they're usually bike related gifts.
He just got a 2009 Vision this past summer. It's pretty much stock with no add-ons or other extra farkles.
So, the question is:
What's a good Christmas present for him to put on or use on his Vision?
(Budget is sort of open at this point, so suggest away.)
Thanks for any ideas! |
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Iron Butt
Posts: 752
Broken Arrow, OK | If it's stock, lower wind deflectors, if it fits the budget.
http://www.amazon.com/Victory-MotorcyclesBlack-Lower-Air-Deflectors...
for much less, a shock pump
http://amzn.com/B001F212OK
Edited by okie vision 2015-11-12 11:19 AM
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Cruiser
Posts: 196
Asheville, NC | Try Witch Doctors, everything from Victory home wall clocks to LED running board turn signals. Get him a Vision - Riders hat and shirt from this site. I have both and they are excellent quality. Allow 3 to 4 weeks for shipping/delivery.
The shock pump is a good one and easy at $25
Edited by j.wales 2015-11-12 11:29 AM
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Visionary
Posts: 8144
New Bohemia, VA | About 10 fill-ups of fuel and a good 4 day weekend. |
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Visionary
Posts: 1308
Sand Rock, AL United States | My favorite thing is Darryl Wrays cargo rack (BigD's Custom Racks on facebook)
or a dragon-bobs dashbag
or I 2nd the deflectors suggestion or
rider highway pegs or if he frequently has a passenger, the passenger armrest with built in cup holder.
https://www.facebook.com/BigDRacks/
http://www.dragonbobdesigns.com/
the highway pegs or distributed through Gonzo's Garage I think. the armrests or Victory accessory.
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Cruiser
Posts: 190
| I'd suggest a bike cover. My son bought me one that should fit a Gold Wing but is "just" a bit tight on the Vision and all that dust bugs me. |
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Cruiser
Posts: 62
Eagan, MN United States | I agree with what has already been said
1) lower wind deflectors
2) Luggage Rack from CycleOps http://cycleopsusa.com/store/index.html (I have a black winged v, looks great)
3) Highway pegs/nubs from Gonzo Garag https://www.facebook.com/theGONZOgarage/?fref=ts
4) air shock pump is a good idea mentioned too
5) Dragon Bob dash bag http://www.dragonbobdesigns.com/
6) Travel Cover
7) Storage Cover
8) Cup holder
9) Trunk Mirror |
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Cruiser
Posts: 119
CASTRO VALLEY, CA United States | Get the 1/4 turn throttle ring for $20. Cheapest performance mod to get. Your friend will think you gave him 20 more horsepower.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJwhR4XNKvw |
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Iron Butt
Posts: 691
Manchester, CT | K and N Filter
Timing Gear
Driving lights
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Iron Butt
Posts: 804
Perry Hall, MD | All good suggestions. Lower deflectors are a no-brainer #1, particularly when living in a southern state.
Other ideas would be a hitch, wiring harness with issolator if he happens to have a trailer, think about a replacement windshield (choose stock, shorter, taller), and a beaded seat cushion.
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Visionary
Posts: 1350
| Don't know if Tri-City, UT still makes them but I love my highway "pegs" from them. Love the "V" cut in them.
Gas card for a Speedpass.
Old type Ipod that works with your model.
On long trips I love my Victory passenger seat bag. I carry up to 12 days of clothes in it. original manufacturer sells them for less.
cellphone tire pressure units.
Power outlets for the trunk |
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Cruiser
Posts: 196
Asheville, NC | I have the hitch and the rack from Big D, got them installed in Maggie this fall. Great stuff but if you spend that much on a friend for Christmas, we need to meet  |
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Visionary
Posts: 1308
Sand Rock, AL United States | j.wales - 2015-11-13 7:12 AM
I have the hitch and the rack from Big D, got them installed in Maggie this fall. Great stuff but if you spend that much on a friend for Christmas, we need to meet
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Puddle Jumper
Posts: 30
Atlanta, GA | Great list of possible presents!
Thanks everyone for the excellent suggestions.
Time to go shopping...
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Visionary
Posts: 1308
Sand Rock, AL United States | if he is a traveler (odds are he is if he bought a Vision) and it's pretty much bone stock, first addition for me was the heel addition to the shifter , a Victory accessory. The next thing I would have to buy (it came on mine, I bought used) a luggage rack for the top of the trunk lid. Highway pegs, dashbag, evolution of fully accessorized Vision can go in any number of directions after this. Trailer hitch/cargo rack from big D's is great on trips. Armrest are significant if he has a significant that rides significant. |
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Visionary
Posts: 1308
Sand Rock, AL United States | WingMan71 - 2015-11-13 7:17 AM
Great list of possible presents!
Thanks everyone for the excellent suggestions.
Time to go shopping...
Thank you for your service to our country. |
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Visionary
Posts: 2027
Brighton, TN | cams and fuel controller from lloydz, really makes the bike say hello, QUICKLY! |
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Visionary
Posts: 4278
| Lloydz ATS wheel install in 20 minuets |
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Puddle Jumper
Posts: 30
Atlanta, GA | OK... I've narrowed it down to the Dragon Bob's dash bag. Nice product!
(He's a real pack-rat and takes lots of electronic devices and other junk with him all the time that he wants within reach while riding.)
Need advice on which one to buy: The MARINE GRADE VINYL one, or the LEATHER one?
Does the leather one look nicer than the vinyl one? There's not a good pic of the leather one on his site.
(Note that he does ride in bad weather a lot.)
So, which one to get?
Edited by WingMan71 2015-11-20 8:53 AM
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Visionary
Posts: 1308
Sand Rock, AL United States | I have the vinyl and love it. I can't speak for the leather version, I have no experience with it. But I've had mine for at least 3 years and 100,000 miles and ride 6 days a week, 12 months a year and it still looks and works great.
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Cruiser
Posts: 115
Katy, TX United States | If he rides in bad weather, I would get the vinyl. That is what I have and it works great. |
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Puddle Jumper
Posts: 30
Atlanta, GA | Thanks JimTom and BashCars!
The picture really helps and he does ride in bad weather all the time.
So... the vinyl one it is!
Gonna go order it right now.
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Tourer
Posts: 341
West Salem, WI United States | I just showed the picture above to my wife and told I'd like one for christmas, she said order it! Merry Christmas to me ;-) |
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Visionary
Posts: 1308
Sand Rock, AL United States | awesome! Merry Christmas!  |
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