Heated grips: luxury or necessity?

Figured this crowd would have strong feelings.

Buy the history, not the bike.

This thread is going to cost me money.

Wash it, ride it, repeat.

Cheaper options exist if you shop the off-season.

The dealer network saved me on a trip once.

Hard disagree, but I see where you are coming from.

Chain love is cheap insurance.

Value is not the same as cheap.

Do not skimp on tires or brakes, full stop.

Pinlock or fight the fog forever.

From over here it looks very different.