Cheap, can't-live-without accessories

[hulap0pr]

I went to an outlet mall today and bought a shirt, and put it under the cargo net on my bike. It got me thinking... That's the best $6 I've spent on a motorcycle accessory so far.
I'm wondering what you all consider to be your can't-live-without accessories, on the cheap side (say, $50 or under).

I'd also put my little Cortech tank bag on that list too. Can't live without it.

[scratch]

You spent $6 on a bungee net?! Jkidding!  I still have one since '88 (red, to match SRX250), but I can't remember how much (probably $3 back then). I had bought another one to replace it, but it's in a box still waiting to be used!

Edit: Holy cats! I just realized that that bungee net has outlived the motorcycle it was intended for! (14 years!)

[Roadstergal]

Tank bag and plastic-end bungees.

[Jeppy]

Bungie all the way....I use it almost everytime I ride....with the plastic ends of course.

[Frost]

tank bag...i can't even remember the day that i rode without it...

[My Name Is Dave]

My backpack. I got it in '98 for school and used it a lot. 7 years later I found it under my bed and decided to use it on the bike. Total cost to make it compatable with the GS5= $0. Lucky!!!

Dave  

[kvgs]

Backpack, i love it! $30.00 at nike outlet store. It's got the chest strap to keep her snug, perfect for riding.

[Dr. Love]

A watch and some velcro.  

[Chris.t.Collins]

I have to go with the back pack.  Ever try to fit a 12 pack of MDG under the bungee?  :lol:

[scratch]

In the bottles? Yes.

[Dr. Love]

Why not just carry it in your stomach?

[Roadstergal]

I have to go with the back pack.  Ever try to fit a 12 pack of MDG under the bungee?  :lol:

I've gotten a 24-pack case under the bungees, and 3 2-liter bottles at another time point.

[weaselnoze]

in about 9 months i went through 3 bungies.  different brands and bought from different places.  i use it so much that they get stretched out. :x

[Rema1000]

I put two strips of electrical tape across the top 1-inch of my visor.  Now I can tilt my head down a bit to block the sun.

For shopping, a tankbag and tailbag ($34 each, I think) are great:  I frequently fit two 1-gallon milk jugs in one bag.  Big cereal boxes, frozen pizzas and baguettes go in a large (but cheap) backpack.

For winter riding, a polar-fleece pullover and neck-gaiter were cheap must-haves.

I visited about 6 stores, trying on sunglasses (while wearing my helmet).  The pair that fit the best cost $6 at a Harley dealership.

[davipu]

the hwy pegs and the throttle lock.

[natedawg120]

backpack and metric tool kit, in the back pack.  There is still enough room to toss all kinds of misc stuff in there

[weaselnoze]

i'd have to say throttle lock and bungie.  fleace neck gator in the winter is great.  but ultimately the best of the best thing i have is my coolmax underwear.  i like it so much i bought more.  now i wear them for work too! no more swamp ass

[SuZuki10]

what a great ad for coolmax underwear...maybe you should write to them and let them know how they've changed your life.  

[hulap0pr]

I'm going to regret this, I know, but... Please define swamp ass...

[weaselnoze]

www.urbandictionary.com

1. swamp ass
An unfortunate condition in which the taint (the often hair-bespeckled, flrshy space between balls and ass) is wallowing in the depths of a vile, festering, putrid poo swamp. A generally uncomfortable, unwipable ass. The only cure is gold bond.



i always took it to be jsut sweaty down there.

EDIT: at work we use high powered air hoses.  just stick one in my pocket and ur good for 20 min or so on the hot days.  no gold bond for me.   :lol: