Supporting Member maximNikenGT Posted September 10, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted September 10, 2020 Where do folks go to get ideas on accessories for the Niken? Here in the US I generally turn to Revzilla, Twisted Throttle, or the Yamaha US site for ideas. I stumbled across this site in Japan that had access to stuff I've never seen before elsewhere. Webike: Motorcycle Parts, Accessories, Gears, OEM parts & Reviews World's largest online store of Motorcycle parts. Huge stock of custom... Any other suggestions? 1 2019 Niken GT "Motorcycles - the brand is not important, the fact that you ride is." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draco_1967 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Looks like tourandride.com has some Givi stuff for the Niken. Motostorm.it has a bit more. I have used Webike, and they are good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member maximNikenGT Posted September 11, 2020 Author Supporting Member Share Posted September 11, 2020 I have to say I'm very pleased that Yamaha was considerate enough to include both a radiator protector and a chain protector in the Niken GT. A lot of motorcycles generally don't include a radiator protector. 2 2019 Niken GT "Motorcycles - the brand is not important, the fact that you ride is." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member maximNikenGT Posted September 11, 2020 Author Supporting Member Share Posted September 11, 2020 Also - anyone ever try Grip Puppies and can comment on whether they're good for long distance touring? 2019 Niken GT "Motorcycles - the brand is not important, the fact that you ride is." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member maximNikenGT Posted September 11, 2020 Author Supporting Member Share Posted September 11, 2020 24 minutes ago, draco_1967 said: Looks like tourandride.com has some Givi stuff for the Niken. Motostorm.it has a bit more. I have used Webike, and they are good. Just ordered a Givi rack from Motostorm.it because they were all sold out here in the US. Good recommendation! Thank you! 2019 Niken GT "Motorcycles - the brand is not important, the fact that you ride is." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted September 11, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted September 11, 2020 Just now, maximNikenGT said: Also - anyone ever try Grip Puppies and can comment on whether they're good for long distance touring? A lot of riders swear by them. I tried them and personally didn't like them only for the fact that they made the grip diameter too large for my liking. They cushion the grips for sure but I like a 'sportier' feeling small grip diameter. ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member maximNikenGT Posted September 11, 2020 Author Supporting Member Share Posted September 11, 2020 20 minutes ago, betoney said: A lot of riders swear by them. I tried them and personally didn't like them only for the fact that they made the grip diameter too large for my liking. They cushion the grips for sure but I like a 'sportier' feeling small grip diameter. Did you end up keeping it stock or did you find an alternative? 2019 Niken GT "Motorcycles - the brand is not important, the fact that you ride is." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member maximNikenGT Posted September 11, 2020 Author Supporting Member Share Posted September 11, 2020 (edited) So first priority for accessory upgrades was a battery tender connector. Second for me is a waterproof and lockable hard case. After I washed my bike the other night the contents in my panniers were moist. No way would I put a laptop or tablet in there even if it were in a dry bag. Givi v47 Monokey top case, Monokey M9 plate, and Givi E134S Backrest Pad For V47 Top Cases on order from Revzilla. Carpimoto.it is supplying a SR2144 - Givi SR2144 Yamaha Niken GT Rear Rack specific for Monokey or Monolock Cases (works with M5, M9A, M9B, M8A, M8B, or M5M or M6M). For some reason the SR2144 is sold out everywhere in the US. I confirmed with Givi USA that this was the correct part. Third upgrade will be connecting a Neutrino power distribution module from Arboreal systems to handle my heated gear and temperature settings, in addition to future plans for wiring a Valentine One radar detector as well as auxiliary driving lights. Vehicle Power Distribution | Power Distribution Applications Our vehicle power distribution modules work for many applications... Fourth will be Barkbuster hand guards for winter riding. Fifth will be GPS and mount - most likely a Zumo. Edited September 11, 2020 by maximNikenGT Grammar correction 2019 Niken GT "Motorcycles - the brand is not important, the fact that you ride is." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted September 11, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted September 11, 2020 36 minutes ago, maximNikenGT said: Did you end up keeping it stock or did you find an alternative? Yes, I removed the grip puppies. If I didn't have the factory heated grips, I would replace the grips with something else but I live with them. ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member maximNikenGT Posted September 11, 2020 Author Supporting Member Share Posted September 11, 2020 1 hour ago, betoney said: A lot of riders swear by them. I tried them and personally didn't like them only for the fact that they made the grip diameter too large for my liking. They cushion the grips for sure but I like a 'sportier' feeling small grip diameter. Did you end up keeping it stock or did you find an alternative? 21 hours ago, maximNikenGT said: Where do folks go to get ideas on accessories for the Niken? Here in the US I generally turn to Revzilla, Twisted Throttle, or the Yamaha US site for ideas. I stumbled across this site in Japan that had access to stuff I've never seen before elsewhere. Webike: Motorcycle Parts, Accessories, Gears, OEM parts & Reviews World's largest online store of Motorcycle parts. Huge stock of custom... Any other suggestions? Has everyone with a Niken installed a tank protector? I'm not so sure I need one given the upright seating position on the Niken and the matte paint finish. My aerostich suit zippers have a cloth overlap in them that prevents them from rubbing against the gas tank. If yes what kind? 2019 Niken GT "Motorcycles - the brand is not important, the fact that you ride is." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member maximNikenGT Posted September 14, 2020 Author Supporting Member Share Posted September 14, 2020 Any opinion on whether these work? Buddy of mine swears by them and have them mounted on his truck bumper : Deer whistles. What's the consensus - life saver or snake oil? https://www.amazon.com/Living-Products-LLC-0001-Save-A-Deer/dp/B003XNGLJU 2019 Niken GT "Motorcycles - the brand is not important, the fact that you ride is." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted September 15, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted September 15, 2020 2 hours ago, maximNikenGT said: Any opinion on whether these work? Buddy of mine swears by them and have them mounted on his truck bumper : Deer whistles. What's the consensus - life saver or snake oil? https://www.amazon.com/Living-Products-LLC-0001-Save-A-Deer/dp/B003XNGLJU My vote is for complete snake oil. If there was a product (especially an $8 piece of plastic) that could save lives and prevent potentially millions of dollars of damage claims, I think insurance companies and auto manufacturers would have rallied to make them standard equipment decades ago. 2 ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 12 hours ago, maximNikenGT said: Any opinion on whether these work? Buddy of mine swears by them and have them mounted on his truck bumper : Deer whistles. What's the consensus - life saver or snake oil? https://www.amazon.com/Living-Products-LLC-0001-Save-A-Deer/dp/B003XNGLJU Probably snake oil... But if you mount them backwards I heard they actually call the deer TO you... 😀 😉 1 2 Blue Lives Matter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Heli ATP Posted September 15, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted September 15, 2020 Snake Oil... https://www.campanellas.com/car-tips/will-deer-whistles-work#:~:text=A%2012%20kHz%20signal%20is,They%20simply%20don't%20work. Deer Whistle Test Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member maximNikenGT Posted September 24, 2020 Author Supporting Member Share Posted September 24, 2020 Placed an order for SW Motech Kobra handguards after calling up Barkbusters and being told they currently do not have a handguard kit for Nikens. My KOBRA handguards, MV Augusta Brutal 800 - SW-MOTECH KOBRA handguards offer protection from weather conditions and falls and... hands were cold during an evening ride earlier this week and these should help fight that. 1 2019 Niken GT "Motorcycles - the brand is not important, the fact that you ride is." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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