The bike has 1800 miles on it. It came with Renthal bars, ProTaper grips, some Acerbis replacement plastics, and a IMMIX racing rack. It's sitting on Dunlop 606's. The only things I could find wrong with it were the dented muffler, bent brake levers, and missing oem mirrors.

I would appreciate some recommendations for these upgrades:

• Wide foot pegs
  
• Brake and clutch levers, I was considering these budget levers
  
• Better mirrors, I can't see a damn thing without crouching to one side
  
• Integrated tail light
  
• Upgrade to the headlight, either a drop in LED or a full replacement
  
• Low profile turn signals
  
• Bark busters, I was considering Acerbis Rally Pro X-Strong
  
  Any mandatory mods or other upgrades I should consider? I plan on jetting, 3x3 mod, and getting a full exhaust down the road some. I'm still using borrowed gear at the moment so I need to buy that before I get too crazy.

Yeah. It is possible to modify and fit Harley switches on any bike. The main problem you may face is that the Harley switches are made for a larger handlebar diameter - So, either you'd have to replace the handlebars for the larger ones, or use some kind of adapters/spacers.


Another option would be to use BMW R1100 or R1150 switches. These are costly (meanwhile, lots of cheap replicas of Harley switches). R1150 are very big and easy to press. The problem with these is that you need a more special flasher unit (while I think Harley does not). You press the button on each side to turn the signals on, and then press the third button to turn them off.


Personally, I think the Harley switches are actually more friendly to various modifications. The easiest way would be to fit a larger handlebar by using some handlebar risers that accept the larger handlebar (f.e. this).


Since I am a cheap person (and own a lathe) I'd probably do it this way: I'd make aluminium adaptor sleeves that would fit over the stock handlebar, and right under the new switches. I also have a knurling tool for the inside and outside, that'd make it grip well. I'd cut it in half with an angle grinder and use it between the new switches and the handlebar...

Woohoo! A fellow Space Horse rider!

My ride as of today: http://imgur.com/vruVzQu

Did a 17ish mile ride earlier from the most northern point of Manhattan, over the Manhattan bridge to my apartment in Gowanus, BK (my longest single, almost non-stop ride yet! ). It was great except for the fact that my Brooks needs to break in already. :(

One thing I will recommend is to replace the bar end caps, those cheap plastic ones kept on falling out. I got these Fyxation aluminum ones off Amazon and they are sweet.

Hope you like it as much as I do!

They look like either the Nitto - Mustache Bar, or the Origin8 Tiki Handlebar

Levers are very easy to replace. You can get:
OEM replacements from Partzilla, AVS or CRG RC2 levers from DROWsports, Steady Garage, Hard Racing etc.

I went with a cheap set off Amazon that someone had recommend on the HGN forum. The fit perfectly and work as you’d expect them.

Rain gear

Hydrate and trail mix

A throttle lock

https://www.amazon.com/Go-Cruise-Motorcycle-Throttle-Control/dp/B00TIEATVY/ref=sr_1_14?keywords=motorcycle+cruise+control&qid=1566491759&s=gateway&sr=8-14

Go around your bike and look at every fastener. Get the tool that is required and put it in your tool bag

A dry sack

https://www.amazon.com/Earth-Pak-Waterproof-Dry-Bag/dp/B01GZCUDC6/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=dry+sack&qid=1566491799&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExWEdHN1JXMjc3S1NUJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDY4ODExMjFEUTQxSEFXUU5OQyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMjE1MTQwMTFaNUFWOVBPVUs2RSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

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Attach it with Rok Straps

https://www.amazon.com/ROK-Straps-ROK-10050-Black-Reflective/dp/B00JAKIEAY/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=rok+straps&qid=1566491879&s=gateway&sr=8-3

A tire patch kit. Won't help if your tire is flat, an electric pump is nice, but room is limited for you. Hand pump?

https://www.amazon.com/Slime-1034-T-Handle-Tire-Plug/dp/B000ET525K/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=tire+plug+kit&qid=1566492644&s=gateway&sr=8-7

https://www.myrouteapp.com/routelab is a good way to lay out routes and download to a motorcycle specific GPS. You may not need this. When we do trips, I lay out the route and share the folder with friends and they can download from this site and upload to their GPS. Did I mention you may not need this.

Don't go full digital on anything. Maps etc. Buy an atlas, cut out the states you're going through and highlight your planned path. Now put states that are near each other on opposite sides (Kansas on one side, Missouri on the other side) and go to OfficeMax and laminate it. Make them a size that will fit in your tank bag map pouch.

There is no such thing as too much gas. There is such a a thing as too little. These don't suck.

https://www.amazon.com/Lixada-Outdoor-Camping-Kerosene-Alcohol/dp/B0116HTH18/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=gas+bottle&qid=1566492147&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyUTdCWU8yVU9JU1hWJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTIwNjQ5MlVRUEdBRjBGMDFEUCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTQ2MDA3MVVQNjFHVk9UWDJXQyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

Motrin on the regular

Alternate foot position! Highway pegs are great.

Start with brand new tires. Hopefully they will last the entire trip, because you're looking at about 4k or more miles.

Battery Brick

https://www.amazon.com/20000mAH-Portable-Comkes-External-Smartphone/dp/B07F2YPBD2/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=battery+brick&qid=1566492328&s=gateway&sr=8-5

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This is or something like it for the various stuff you may need to charge at night in the motel room.

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Charger-Foldable-PowerPort-Samsung/dp/B00VH8G1SY/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=USB+charger+multiport&qid=1566492374&s=gateway&sr=8-8

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Plan your stops and check out the reviews of the motels before hand. When I roll into a town, I pull over (when I have cell signal) and open Google Maps and type "motels in town X" and start looking at prices and reading reviews.

Before you pay, ask the rate and ask to see a room. If it's a dump, you don't have to get your money back. Ask me how I learned this was a good way to go.

Get an early start. Don't ride past dark. You better be riding in the warm, I assume you don't have heated gear. Colorado is cold at altitude, especially after dark, even in the summer.

Get a balaclava.

Ear plugs!!!!

So here is my 2018 MT-09 and the mods I have. Various pictures, at different stages.

Newer pics

Older pic

Mods:

akrapovic exhaust w/ ECU flashed by vcyclenut

MZS Bar End Mirrors (not put on yet)

MZS Short levers

Progrip 724BlackRed 724 Superbike Grips

Windscreen

K-Tech RCU Razor-R Rear Shock

TST flush mount turn signals

TST Fender eliminator

Blaster LED integrated taillight

T-Rex frame sliders

Red intake stickers

Auxiliary lighting

Switch for aux lighting

wiring harness for aux lighting

Radiator guard

Corbin seat

I just completed my list of aesthetic mods and I figured I'd share it with you all!

Since I bought my bike (09 SV650A) last May, I have made a few aesthetic mods:

• Black Bar End Mirrors
  
  
  
• Black Adjustable Levers
  
  
  
• LED Halo Headlight
  
  
• LED Turn Signals
  
  I feel the bike is much cleaner looking. The mirrors and turn signals especially were not the prettiest.
  
  Look forward to any questions you may have!

1" wont fit. Don't do it.

Use this instead:

http://www.amazon.com/Chrome-Racer-Clubman-Handlebar-Cb500/dp/B004PQHTIG

Between the brown and red leather grips, I'd go brown.

https://www.amazon.com/Cycra-Probend-Handguards-Handlebar-Black/dp/B004MEGFCC

Just picked these up and they are AMAZING. I had issues with the Tusk ones banging into the windscreen, these solved it.

Then what’s the point of them lol. Lots of
FJR1300 riders mentioned the atlas one.

ATLAS Throttle Lock - A Motorcycle Cruise Control Throttle Assist, TOP KIT https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07534F6R1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_8lGUDbGG8Z8FQ

Hey all, I know it's not much but I had to do something to clean up those ugly levers in the front so I figured I'd share a few photos in the process.

Levers

Swingarm Spools

Camel pack is almost a must in my book. Also I would highly recommend a CrampBuster. Rain gear, cold gear, sunscreen, chain lube.

I'm just going to list a bunch of shit (that I like) and you can skip over the mods that either too expensive for you or mods that do not appeal to you. Note, the links provided are the cheapest I could find. However, I encourage you to do your own research. Ok here we go:

OES Frame Sliders

Akrapovic Carbon Full Exhaust

Motodynamic Tail Tidy

Sequential Tail Light

CNC Shorty Brake Levers

R6 Throttle Tube

K&N Air Filter

Ermax 39cm Wind Screen

or

Puig Naked Wind Screen

Shorai Lithium Ion Battery

LED Turn Signals

Pirelli Angel GT Tires

MT07 Radiator Guard

Maybe Nitto Mustache Bars?

Or Origin8 Tiki Bars

got a link to the specific ones you got?

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those are the ones I bought. $35 to my door. took 3 weeks to ship (longest. ship. ever.)

but they're awesome!!

you have to push the levers forward and go to whichever # you prefer....for me thats #4 on the brakes and #5 on the clutch. smooth clutch that has an easy feel and a stiff brake thats tactile I guess :P

also versys.....pretty sure thats basically the SV650 in a different frame IIRC...and looking it up you have nearly the same type of brake light actuator/whatever

also a quick google reveals no one else with a similair issue lol.

did you adjust your brakes themselves? I noticed after I bled my front brakes (loads of different feels!) that my brake light comes on the second I pull the lever in at all. heck I can't trail brake at all where theres no looseness of my front brake due ot how I bled it :P

Can't speak to asv, but I got these cheaper ones:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016BDYLKE

Had to grind them down 1-2mm to fit correctly (I guess that's the extra price you pay). However, 1yr on, and they still feel great.

You can get aftermarket levers that allow you to adjust where they rest. You can also adjust the friction zone of the stock clutch lever because it's a cable lever, but it's still going to rest where it does now, far from the bar. There's this type of lever where you turn the dial and it has a few settings that you can set it to, or this type that allows for more fine tuning as you turn the screw on those.

Picked up a bone-stock 2017 FZ-07 two weeks ago for an absolute steal. Have been steadily adding a few mods. Let me know what you think!

Motodynamic Integrated Taillight

Motodynamic Fender Eliminator

Motodynamic Flush Front LED Signals

Amazon Shorty Levers

Reflective Rim Tape

R6 Throttle Tube (Pending Install)

Akrapovic Titanium full exhaust (Pending Install)

Cyclops 7000 Lumen LED Headlight

Tank Pads

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Next up on the waiting list -

Fuel controller/remap/powercommander - still undecided which, let me know what you prefer!

x2 CRG Arrow Mirrors

Woodcraft Clip-ons

Here is a list of upgrades to the bike, and some of the gear I brought with me.

2001 Triumph Bonneville:

• TEC 2>2 Sprint Exhaust
  
• 135 main jets, 42 pilot jets, 1 shim on each needle
  
• TEC Triumph Chrome Luggage Protector Racks
  
• TEC Bonneville Center Stand Kit
  
• BellaCorse 1" Superbars
  
• Universal Black 3" Round Bar-End Mirrors
  
• Arkon iPhone Handlebar Mount
  
• SAE to USB Motorcycle Quick Disconnect Charger
  
• Omni-Cruise Throttle Lock
  
• BellaCorse Mini Rear Fender with LED Tail Light
  
• BellaCorse Motone Turn Signal Mounting Brackets (rear of frame version for the rear, front version fits under the rectifier)
  
• BellaCorse Cat's Eye Turn Signal Indicators (front and rear)
  
• 2014 Thruxton Flyscreen, sanded and painted semigloss black
  
• Airhawk 2 Medium Seat Pad
  
• Cycle Gear Bilt Explorer Dry Bag (large)
  
• MotoGear Motorcycle Saddlebags
  
• Bridgestone Trail Wing TW22 Enduro Rear Motorcycle Tire 130/80-17
  
• Kenda Kruz K673 Motorcycle Street Front Tire 100/90H-19
  
  Camping Gear:
  
  
• Helinox Chair One camping chair
  
• Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO) Junglenest Hammock
  
• Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO) Dry Fly Rain Tarp

I bought the $43 Adjustable "MZS Tuning" Levers from Amazon, and I have to say I'm pretty happy with them.

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Specifically, I bought the more "squared" design because I think they look better with the aggressive and hard angles of the FZ-09's styling, over the smooth and rounded levers. MZS makes both styles at about the same price. You can see how the squared design looks installed on my 2017 FZ here.

I went with these levers over the more expensive options because I wanted to try out short levers, but I didn't want to invest a lot of money in a "good set" then end up not liking shorties.

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So here is my opinion/review of the cheap MZS levers:

• Machining quality is satisfactory. I don't really have a good basis for comparison, but I can tell you there are no imperfections, burrs, or sharp/rough edges on the levers I received. Yes, you can see some tooling/bit marks from the machining process, specifically on the flat areas, but it really doesn't affect the use of the levers at all, only the looks. I would by no means consider the tooling marks to be "rough."
  
  
• When setting the lever reach/distance adjustment, the "dials" click in place firmly and I don't see them getting knocked out adjustment by accident. This was a big concern for me because I figured if there was anywhere the "cheap levers" would fall short, it would be failing to retain their reach/distance setting under normal use. This, so far, has not been a problem at all.
  
  
• The finish on them seems to be of good quality. They definitely DO NOT have that cheap keychain anodized color look to them. The black and red coloring is nice and deep. Only time will tell if the colors hold up, so I currently cannot speak to the longevity of the finish.
  
  
• I have been using them for about a month, and overall I have no complaints. If I really wanted to point out a negative, I'd say the hard angle design of the levers can make your fingers a bit sore after a long day of riding. However, wearing gloves alleviates this entirely so it's really not a problem at all. This should specific to the style/design of the levers I chose and has nothing to do with the quality of manufacturing.
  
  
• Installation was really easy and straightforward. No, they didn't come with any instructions, but if you're concerned about that there are a few different videos on YouTube showing you how to do it. Specifically, I followed this video. The whole process took me less than 30min and I have never changed motorcycle levers on anything before. The hardest part was making sure I adjusted the clutch cable slack correctly, and that was more to do with me not having much experience than the bike/levers themselves.*
  
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  Let's be honest, these are levers, they serve a pretty simple purpose. Unless you install them incorrectly, there's not a whole lot that's going to go wrong with them.
  
  I personally find it hard to believe that the more expensive levers function any better than these do. Style and range of adjustment may be a different story, but that comes down to personal preference.
  
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  TL;DR:
  

  I highly recommend the MZS levers, if you are on a budget or just wanting to try out short levers without spending too much money, you can't go wrong here. They work great and I think they look great.*

These are the one i used - https://amzn.com/B008GSTWRA They went on easily and cause no issues for me. I have put about 2000 miles on them. Good luck!

I picked up these a about two months back. No complaints, super easy install. They look really nice and are a lot more comfortable than the stock ones on my 300F.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MBDM430/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Tingling comes from gripping too hard; ease up on the grips and consider getting a Cramp Buster Throttle Assist. Great for long rides. Best part is that it's removable, so you can take it with you on just about any bike.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00SWU3M6O/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Easy as hell to install to. I hated the OEM ones these are alot better in my opinion.

I was trying to figure out where I knew your youtube from and saw the cheap cruise control video a while back.

After a lot of research I came across this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07534F6R1/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

I use this. Requires my hand to be on the throttle otherwise it will disengage. It just makes it so that I don't have to grip, but my wrist controls speed for hills. I take it off when I'm not on the freeway.

I have these on mine and they work great. just had to tighten some of the bolts on the levers to prevent them from shaking around. Install takes 10 mins tops.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O8AKBUM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Not $20 but i have these and they're great

Short Brake Clutch Levers for SUZUKI SV650/S 1999-2009,DL650 V-strom 2004-2010,GSXR600 92-93,GSXR750 89-95,KATANA600/750 98-06 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SWU3M6O/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_g6dLwbACF6XSJ

I bought this. There is a Motion Pro one also that has no grip included. I think they're the same thing. You have to file down part of the cable routing thing I think around 1/8'' to be able to open the throttle 100%. I just matched it up to the old tube I pulled off.


The grip that comes on the one I linked is a piece of shit and made my hand fall asleep in like 10 minutes, even with a fairly light grip.

Heres a list of mods and aftermarket replacements I have done (with pictures of what I can show)

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Sargent touring seat(with home made seat heater)

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Short Windscreen(prefer smooth air to turbulent)

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BMW style side view mirrors

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ravetech skid plate

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Crash bars

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Cycra Handguards

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Handle bar risers and Protaper handlebars

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Oxford heated grips

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Aftermarket Fork Brace(cannot recommend this enough for improved handling)

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Home built Short front fender (basically just a bent and cut supermoto fender) attached to the fork brace

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aftermarket 2 bros Exhaust (sv650 slip on muffler with sv650 collector pipes)

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LED head and tail light replacements

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Tail light flasher unit

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home made Wireless charging Ram mount

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Now to the GOOD stuff..... Engine and performance modifications

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swapped the camshafts for 2nd gen SV 650 camshafts for a small HP gain

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Swapped to high flow K&N air Filter

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More Free Flowing exhaust

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Re-mapped the Fuel map using BAZZAZ unit.

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Added Dealer mode switch, Fuel map selector switch and ABS Switch to the dash.

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Raised the rear end by 2 inches using adjustable links.

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Changed out the progressive fork springs for straight rate with 10w fork oil(looking into gold valve emulators next)

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Made some home brewed Pelican case knock off side bags(pictures soon)

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Added skull cupholder for maximum beverage badassery

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Here are some shots from a motocamp trip to Central PA

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She's taken me all over the place, I went from NYC -Austin TX in march, and I only had minor issues.

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Looking at the clamps you are looking at, they are different than the ones I have. Mine are the protaper universal ones (with 3/4" lift that you are looking to avoid).

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Mine have two bolts that go into the top of the triple tree not the one bolt like the ones you linked. Which reminded me that the SM has the upside-down forks which must have a different triple tree. When I pulled that part number, it was for a DRZ400SM though.

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Last random link for ya, this is the post I used while shopping that RAM mount, they all say its M8 here too.

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I think you are right (we're talking different bolts) , my S doesn't have a removable lower bar clamp like the SM; which makes sense, upside-down forks vs conventional so the upper triple isn't the same. This also explains why it's so dang confusing to pick out a scott's steering damper!

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Anyway, good luck with the new bike! This is my first season on my DRZ400s and I love it so far. Huge upgrade over my xt350... haha

Risers? Just cheap ones I found on Amazon. First time I stood up on the bike the bars felt short, so I bought these (https://www.amazon.com/Kawasaki-Aluminum-Handle-Risers-inch/dp/B008GSTWRA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1497301478&sr=8-1&keywords=klr+handlebar+risers) because they were so cheap

I have something similar to this. I have carpal tunnel issues and i need to get my hand off the bars now and then and can set this and take it off long enough for feeling to come back to the carpal half of my hand (thumb, index, middle and half the ring finger) It's helped me a lot. It doesn't help in the curves but on the straights it's been wonderful.

The bar ends that come with most handlebar wraps tend to fall out, so I bought some quality ones that tighten in the handlebar so they are sure to hold. these

Bar ends prevent you from taking a core sample of you or anyone else if you have the misfortune of crashing.

Simple mod is an R6 throttle tube. https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-5SL262400100-Grip-Assembly/dp/B005C5AMQ0

With some ingenuity you can go for a DIY fender eliminator. Looks real sharp. Guide: https://plus.google.com/photos/112703784529139043406/albums/6030360174284969649

Edit: Also forgot the TRE mod: http://www.svrider.com/tips/retard.htm

Just standard clubman bars.

http://www.amazon.com/Racer-Clubman-Handlebar-CB500-CB650/dp/B004PQHTIG

IIRC, cruise control was an option on the 1200S.

If not: https://smile.amazon.com/Go-Cruise-Motorcycle-Throttle-Control/dp/B00TIEATVY/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=go+cruise&qid=1562718025&s=gateway&sr=8-6

A throttle rocker can be useful if you’re on the highway mainly : https://www.amazon.com/Monster-Motorcycle-Throttle-Cruise-Control/dp/B06XJT94KJ/ref=asc_df_B06XJT94KJ/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309830501429&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2483569911710470574&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9003603&hvtargid=pla-568982119907&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=57212496130&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=309830501429&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2483569911710470574&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9003603&hvtargid=pla-568982119907