Totally agree with everything Darrsi said - especially the V wipe.....a must have.
Another thing I sling under the seat or in the top box is a 2 piece cheap as chips waterproof oversuit. Yes I have spent hundreds on my Rukka Goretex gear which is totally waterproof but I rely on this if it starts to rain when I'm out.
I ride 365 to London and back. If it's raining before you leave then stick on the 2 -piece waterproofs. Far easier than trying to dry your sodden gear out for 8 hrs before you ride home again.
A 2 piece easy rolls up and fits under a Fazer seat. Do you look cool ?????, who gives a feck....it's raining.
Forgot to add - also means you don't have to wash your riding gear anywhere near as often to get rid of the winter crap and they retain being waterproof for longer.
Another thing I sling under the seat or in the top box is a 2 piece cheap as chips waterproof oversuit. Yes I have spent hundreds on my Rukka Goretex gear which is totally waterproof but I rely on this if it starts to rain when I'm out.
I ride 365 to London and back. If it's raining before you leave then stick on the 2 -piece waterproofs. Far easier than trying to dry your sodden gear out for 8 hrs before you ride home again.
A 2 piece easy rolls up and fits under a Fazer seat. Do you look cool ?????, who gives a feck....it's raining.
Forgot to add - also means you don't have to wash your riding gear anywhere near as often to get rid of the winter crap and they retain being waterproof for longer.
Those are my principles...if you don't like them I have others.