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Experienced riders: which Moto accessories should a new rider get?

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I'm curious about the accessories that you experienced riders actually use and think are worth the money. Should I buy a rear stand and some tools first so I can do basic maintenance? Should I get a bluetooth headset so I can get turn by turn directions (and so my wife can reach me if she's wondering where the heck I am)? Should I get a disc lock, a phone mount, frame sliders, etc? I can see the upside and the downside (will I actually do my own maintenance?) of all these things.

I know we're all different and use our bikes differently, but I'd love to know what you think are the first few things, one should get.
 
Im not that experienced but,
Are your tires in good shape?
If so, time to keep the accessory between your ears sharp:

Sport Riding Techniques: How to Develop Real World Skills for Speed, Safety and Confidence on the Street and Track: Ienatsch, Nick, Roberts, Kenny, Morgan, Tom: 9781893618077: Books - Amazon.ca

Sport Riding Techniques: How to Develop Real World Skills for Speed, Safety and Confidence on the Street and Track: Ienatsch, Nick, Roberts, Kenny, Morgan, Tom: 9781893618077: Books - Amazon.ca
www.amazon.ca
 
Look for an inexpensive stand on Kijiji.
Unless you are on the track, they don't get used very often but are good to have.
You do not need a new one for $500.
You can get a crappy tire model they used to sell years ago (yellow for $100 retail) for $50 of Kijiji.

Basic tools are good.
Some specialty tools may be expensive and not used often enough.
You can also try to borrow something for a specific project.

Rain gear is good to have unless you are mostly riding close to the city and do not venture out for several hours at a time.

Disc locks. Depends where you live and where you park your bike and also which bike you have.
If you have an ugly bike that no one wants, don't worry about the lock.
If you have a baller bike than you may want one.
 
bigpoppa said:
Im not that experienced but,
Are your tires in good shape?
If so, time to keep the accessory between your ears sharp:

Sport Riding Techniques: How to Develop Real World Skills for Speed, Safety and Confidence on the Street and Track: Ienatsch, Nick, Roberts, Kenny, Morgan, Tom: 9781893618077: Books - Amazon.ca

Sport Riding Techniques: How to Develop Real World Skills for Speed, Safety and Confidence on the Street and Track: Ienatsch, Nick, Roberts, Kenny, Morgan, Tom: 9781893618077: Books - Amazon.ca
www.amazon.ca
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No mod like the driver mod to make your bike faster, handle better, and keep you alive/able.

Classes are more expensive than books, but you can do them again on your own for free if you remember all the exercises.



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oioioi said:
Look for an inexpensive stand on Kijiji.
Unless you are on the track, they don't get used very often but are good to have.
You do not need a new one for $500.
You can get a crappy tire model they used to sell years ago (yellow for $100 retail) for $50 of Kijiji.

Basic tools are good.
Some specialty tools may be expensive and not used often enough.
You can also try to borrow something for a specific project.

Rain gear is good to have unless you are mostly riding close to the city and do not venture out for several hours at a time.

Disc locks. Depends where you live and where you park your bike and also which bike you have.
If you have an ugly bike that no one wants, don't worry about the lock.
If you have a baller bike than you may want one.
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Rain Gear and cold weather gear is great for extending your riding season and increasing your seat time.

And tools for doing regular maintenance is not just a huge money saver, it's a chance to get to know all the parts of your motorcycle and how they affect handling and performance.

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Wanna spend money, buy good quality protective gear, for you and your wife (consult Motocap or Sharp). And that's it.
If you are mechanically inclined, basic tools are all you need (and hopefully the bike's centre stand) for basic maintenance stuff.
 
Frame sliders might be good.
I've always found a trunk to be handy.
 
Spend first on premium protective gear. Second on simple tools to do basic maintenance like oil/filter chain tension etc. and maybe riding instruction. Beyond that.... it's whatever you value most and adds the most to your riding experience.
 
Training should not be an "accessory".
 
None of the things you mentioned. Spend your money on the best protective gear your money will buy. If an air jacket or vest fits that budget, great.
No bling, just safety.
 
oioioi said:
Look for an inexpensive stand on Kijiji.
Unless you are on the track, they don't get used very often but are good to have.
You do not need a new one for $500.
You can get a crappy tire model they used to sell years ago (yellow for $100 retail) for $50 of Kijiji.

Basic tools are good.
Some specialty tools may be expensive and not used often enough.
You can also try to borrow something for a specific project.

Rain gear is good to have unless you are mostly riding close to the city and do not venture out for several hours at a time.

Disc locks. Depends where you live and where you park your bike and also which bike you have.
If you have an ugly bike that no one wants, don't worry about the lock.
If you have a baller bike than you may want one.
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Thanks for the honest opinion. Much appreciated!
 
N234 said:
Rain Gear and cold weather gear is great for extending your riding season and increasing your seat time.

And tools for doing regular maintenance is not just a huge money saver, it's a chance to get to know all the parts of your motorcycle and how they affect handling and performance.

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Thanks for the insight. Rain/cold gear is indeed a good idea to extend the riding season
 
Basic kit:

  • Service manual for your bike.
  • Oil change kit. Wrench, filter wrench and pan.
  • At pressure guage.
  • Metric Allen Keyset tor remove plastics necessary for accessing bulbs, coolant.
  • Good quality phone mount.
  • Pretty Blonde pillion rider.
 
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