Accessories

Pinstriping --- A good job by Ray Herro. This is an individual taste thing.
Kuryaken highway pegs --- A little bit of a wide stance, but it does give me the opportunity to move my feet around some on the long trips.
XM Radio --- Well now this is a great addition to the Wing. I have not quite found a good place for the antenna, but right now I have it on the bottom right of the windshield and it works great...just looks a little funny. On the first trip with it (5600 miles in the western states) it worked very well. About the only time I lost signal was going through tunnels, in the canyons with a wall to the south and in the tall trees in the national parks. Even then it would come and go.
Trunk rack --- Big Bike Parts made it. It was cheap and looks good. I also installed the handle. I only had to drill the holes once and it still fit.
Hondaline CB --- For those of you that read the message boards you already know that some riders have been less than happy with the factory CB. For those of you that haven't I will say that there have been problems with the squelch needing to be set to a very high level, especially on channel 19 or other high traffic channels. This is more of an annoyance than a problem. For those of you familiar with sun spot cycles you know that we are in a very active period with lots of "skip". I would prefer to be able to squelch out all the signals I don't care to hear, but on all but the noisiest days it is OK. The modulation is also a little low. You must talk close to the mic. There is an internal adjustment for the mic gain, but for the price of the radio it should be ready to go from the factory. I would give it a 7 on a scale of 10, if only because it is integrated into the rest of the sound system.
Windshield Extensions --- These are also Hondaline. Very pricey! Nearly $200.. I think I should have waited and bought aftermarket. They do deflect some wind, probably help the passenger more than the rider.
Honda Fairing side air deflectors --- Honda's price on these is over $300..WOW is all I can say. I'm pretty sure these were not worth the money. They do change the air pattern somewhat, but if I had it to do over I would check with some of the aftermarket alternatives.
Honda Foglight set --- If you have a need to see in the area between the front wheel and the engine I guess they will light that area. They do, however, make you more visible to oncoming traffic, so I guess that would make them worth the nearly $300 that Honda lists them. Again, I would go aftermarket and save some bucks.
Honda passenger audio controller --- I haven't connected this yet, but will soon. It is in the package behind me on the shelf. I have read mixed reviews on it. Some say it works fine, others say it has very little control. Not sure on the list, but I gave $112 on Ebay.UPDATE --- It is installed. It works.
Honda Chrome front fender extension --- Well, it is chrome. It works better if you cut a piece of rubber and add it to the bottom of the extension, otherwise it will only extend about an inch below the original fender. Lists for $85. Probably an aftermarket alternative out there.
Honda 12 volt DC accessory socket kit --- As with all Hondaline electrical accessories it will plug right in. That, to me, nearly made it worth the $28 I paid for it. List is about $36. It does what it is supposed to do. It mounts inside the left fairing pocket. It is plastic so you cannot use it to light your cigarettes.
Honda Rear spoiler with brake light --- Finally something I consider equal to the cost. Looks good and fits well. I would have preferred it to have running and brake light instead of just brake light. Lists for over $275 for the red, less for the others.
Honda Chrome trunk moulding kit --- Chrome and shiny...easy install. List for about $50.
Honda Chrome saddlebag moulding kit --- A match for the above trunk mouldings. List for about $60. Aftermarket has them with LED lights. Might be a better buy depending on your tastes.
Honda Chrome front lower cowl --- On the shelf in the garage. May be too much chrome, but I am going to install it soon. Lot of chrome for less than $100.UPDATE --- Well, it does look pretty good..I installed it today. Life was a lot simpler before motorcycles were made out of plastic. I suppose that there is a proper way to take that thing off and reinstall without any complications, maybe I will find it next time...lol
Honda Chrome passenger floorboard cover --- A little bit of chrome to dress up the area behind the passenger boards. Eay install. Less than $50.
Honda Chrome front fender rail --- Looks nice, installs relatively easy. Aftermarket will probably beat the $135 list price.
Honda Chrome sidestand --- Just like the original, only chrome. About $50. Simple install.
Honda Rear speaker set --- Good quality and waterproof, plug and play. Some aftermarket out that claim to be better. List about $140.
Honda Chrome side fairing accent --- More chrome that matches the chrome for the trunk and bags. Stick-on and easy install. List is about $100. I think there is some aftermarket available now.
Headlight Modulator --- Not installed yet. Seems you have to take the whole damn bike apart, but am going to try it soon. Bought off of Ebay, about $70.UPDATE --- Well after a couple hours of messing with this thing I threw it in the drawer. I guess my hands are too big to install this through the fairing pockets. I have read that this is possible. Not for me it ain't! I even took the top cover and instrument cluster off.
Spoiler LED controller --- Not installed yet. It will let the LED be a running light as well as a brake light. Instructions show it to be a fairly easy install. Another Ebay buy.UPDATE --- Better luck with this one..it was an easy install. I hated to skin back the stock wires, but a little solder and some tape and all is well.UPDATE...This gave me some problems so I took it off.
Swingarm cover --- Another small piece of chrome. Eay install. Ebay was about $20.
Garage door opener switch --- This I put on the panel with the suspension adjustment. I just took apart the garage door opener and wired the switch to it. Works great. Radio Shack parts, about $5.
Bushtec trailer hitch --- Typical Bushtec quality. I have to jack it up a little higher to change the rear tire. I also used the plug and play trailer wiring isolator from Bushtec. I think the whole thing was about $350 or so. Maybe a little more. Takes an afternoon to install. Be careful with those little bolts that go into the very back. 5mm I think. Easy to strip the threads if not just right.
Larin lift --- I suppose it is OK. I have used it a couple time without incident, but it does not inspire confidence. $119 with universal adapter (adapter is worthless, too tall to fit under bike), bought at Sams club.
Utopia Backrest --- This is great. I had one on my Valkyrie and did not hesitate to get one for the Wing. It takes a little nerve to cut that hole in the seat, but with the good instructions all comes out well.
Butler Cup Holder --- This is another item that is hard for me to do without. At about $50 bucks it seems a little high priced for a drink, but couldn't do without it.
Garmin GPS III+ --- This is not something I couldn't do without, but it has come in handy more than once. When the speedo sticks on those hot days I can still tell my speed. It has a very accurate speedometer function. With the maps it is good for navigating thru those towns that have lots of turns. Even if you make the wrong one you can look to see if you are heading in the right direction to get back on the right road. Maybe I couldn't do without it..lol
More as I get it.