@Marc Gerard it’s not about the size of the ride, it’s all about enjoying life!!

@Arlene Baratta i travel to work in NJ frequently. I would love to connect, ride and share experiences, if you are up for it.

If all you prefer is a change in exhaust tone, a slip on is the least expensisve option. Replacing the entire exhaust is for performance. Most exhaust replacments require some tuning, either carburetor or fuel injection to get the best out of them. Some states prohibit modifying or removing the catlytic converter.

Generally, the factory tune and exhaust setup is for overall rideability, reliability, emissions, and fuel economy. Changing the tune of a motorcycle can move it away from overall rideability. If all you want is better sound and a custom appearance, a slip-on is enough, and you generally do not need to change the engine tuning. For my '09 HD Sportster, just 100 USD on Amazon, some basic tools, and an hour transformed it from a wheezy Harley into a custom "rat rod" with a low grumble that seems to entertain young and old alike. At intersections, I get a lot of "thumbs up" often from the kids in the back seats of cars. It's not so loud that you cannot have a conversation with the admirers. If you want performance, on a motorcycle, even a few horsepower can feel significantly different. A few HP can be very expensive. So far on my Kawasaki Z900rs, a 10 hp increase has cost me 1000 USD. For me, that extra 10hp is worth it even though it can only be realized on a few isolated roads in the desert. It reduced my fuel range by A LOT! AZ does not currently enforce any emissions modifications on motorcycles and generally does not enforce most loud exhaust regulations. So, we have a huge range of options.

Here in AZ, I ride to Canyon Lake and Bartlet Lake, which have winding roads. I watch riders do that all the time while I am behind and keeping up just fine with my bum planted in the seat. The roads are slick as ice from oil. I prefer to have the maneuverability to avoid the oil slicks. Maybe they get ahead of me on a corner. I always catch up when they get stuck behind a tourist.

Always wondered how I would do in the moment. Turns out, training kicks in and ya just act.. if it’s helpful, we could use my experience to demonstrate how training and simulated practice works when it counts.

I bought tires for a Thruxton, Ninja, Z900 at Cycle Gear. Store Pickup or delivery. Also tubes for the Thruxton

CG also installs tire on the wheel. No complaints about my local CG. Recently bought a tire for my ‘09 Sportster from my local HD dealer. Price for the tire was comparable to online, HD branded or not. I got a HD branded tire and free install. HD dealer will install free on the bike or just the wheel.