Spending Money! Help and Suggestions

Okay, so I have purchased a new bike. Now in the past I would have spent every last penny I owned on the bike. Then once I got it I would have enough to put fuel in it, put oil in sometimes etc, you get the idea. However this time I can actually buy some new bits. I want to get the right stuff first time, or more to the point abuse everyones knowledge of what I actually need and where to get it.

Firstly luggage, pretty set on buying a Kriega US 40 set up. Heard it's awesome etc but when considering I already have some luggage is it actually worth the money? I mainly like how neat it is, i.e no bungees etc which I currently need about six if to hold on my current set up!

USB, iPhone 5s holder etc. Any suggestions on best USB power adapter thingy set up? iPhone case (looked at "lifeproof"?) which is waterproof. Also mounts to put said iPhone on the bars? Oh and bluetooth things to listen to said phone? Intercomms?

Fairing protection? Where? How much etc. Only thing I have found is this:
http://chipguard.co.uk/motorcycle-pr...-full-kit.html which seems quite pricey. Any cheaper options which are neat etc?

Seats, have looked at Corben etc. But does anyone have any experience with a fitter taking current seats and putting Gel pads in them? How much does it cost if so?

Rearsets? Are chinese CNC cheap ones actually any good, or for that matter worthwhile putting on?

Lastly, and most importantly, opinions! I am highly considering changing the fairings to after market items straight off, to make my bike which looks like this:



to looking almost exactly like this one (cept my frame/swingarm is black):
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CBR-1000-R...item20f7760811

Anyone done the aftermarket fairing thing? Are they a nightmare to fit?

Any other suggestions welcome. Apologies for many questions but you dont have to answer em all. Basically I am too lazy to search, plus want up to date answers etc

Cheers

From reading many many threads on 600rr.net I have found that the vast majority of people who go for afternarket fairings report that quality and fitment are nowhere near oem.

Don't go cheap on a bike like that mate, rearsets I'd look at Gilles etc and not unbranded Chinese copies. I also recently invested in some Kreiga luggage and I'm really pleased with the quality.

Get yourself on 1000rr.net for some good advice first hand from fellow owners.

Fair point on the rearsets, cheers. They were a complete afterthought and way down the list anyways so I will likely just scratch that idea.

Yeah I expect the fairings to be a bit poor but hoping someone has gotten good ones from a certain seller at some point and might be worth a go.

[Nutsinatin]

These guys put memory foam in my SV seat, was very comfy for 20,000 miles, it's the bit I most want back most from my old bike, bit far away from you but they can do work by post. I've got a Kriega US10 which works great as a tank or tail bag and I'll definitely get some more of the modules when I need them, definitely better than using bungee cord and it doesn't rub on the paint like bungee either.

Cool, that's the sort of thing I am looking for. Yeah the Kriega kit is almost a certainty, just whether to buy new (bout £185) or try to grab second hand is the question! Love that it's modular, just add more later if needed.

[carelesschucca]

Why do you want to change so much on the bike?

I know it sounds daft asking but you haven't really ridden it yet, wait and see how you like it over a period of time before changing anything... Having said that what you should really buy is a trackday, preferably on the 16th July at Croft, then you can play with Ron and I...

To be fair apart from fairings it's mainly just little add ons, actual changes to it's equipment may (or may not) happen later. I do however need a decent run on it to see if it's comfortable etc before I spend on new seats and things.

Ooh trackday! which reminds me, crash protection! haha

[Nutsinatin]

Originally Posted by AJC

Cool, that's the sort of thing I am looking for. Yeah the Kriega kit is almost a certainty, just whether to buy new (bout £185) or try to grab second hand is the question! Love that it's modular, just add more later if needed.

Kriega is dear, but you do get a 10 year warranty when you buy new.

[Bibio]

AJ i know you like the look of the repsol but please consider that you will have to tell DVLA of the colour change and most importantly it makes it more of a target for the sticky fingered scrotes. i think your bike looks bloody lovely as it is.

if you want to spend money then do it where it matters, suspension work and servicing. forget about the bling bling that is like shiny stuff to magpies.

as for plugging USB and stuff in well you know my answer is going to be the Gizmo.. lol

Kreiga is nice kit but the liners dont come with the guarantee. i have the US10 and a 30L dry sack that i secure by using the US10 on top. the dry sack is not Kreiga and was about £30 IIR and its been 100% dry.

[Bibio]

AJ i know you like the look of the repsol but please consider that you will have to tell DVLA of the colour change and most importantly it makes it more of a target for the sticky fingered scrotes. i think your bike looks bloody lovely as it is.

if you want to spend money then do it where it matters, suspension work and servicing. forget about the bling bling that is like shiny stuff to magpies.

as for plugging USB and stuff in well you know my answer is going to be the Gizmo.. lol

Kreiga is nice kit but the liners dont come with the guarantee. i have the US10 and a 30L dry sack that i secure by using the US10 on top. the dry sack is not Kreiga and was about £30 IIR and its been 100% dry.