additions to increase trail comfort?

What "low priced" modifications are necessary for superior trail use-never on pavement?

Larger foot pegs

Something other than the stock front tire. You will have to do some research, Tracy and I both use the Maxis, but it seems the particular model has been discontinued. The stock front tire 'washes out' easily.. If you are on the taller side, and/or annoyed by vibration, an alloy handlebar (taller) may make an off-road adventure more fun (comfortable). A seatpad for anyone with an older 'butt'. Many have found comfort with the Sterns seat pad. I am happy, but spent alot more when buying the Airhawk. Have fun, Gerrry

Cushioned motorcycle shorts http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/off+road/dual+sport+gear/klim_tactical+short?utm_source=gps&utm_medium=csn&utm_term=Tactical+Short&utm_campaign=off+road-dual+sport+gear

I second the ATV Seat cover http://www.walmart.com/ip/Stearns-Black-ATV-Seat-Cover/10727537

Kidney Belt Example http://www.leatherup.com/p/Protective-Body-Armored-Gear/Vulcan-NF-9709-Motorcycle-Kidney-Belt/138751.html

+1 on the wider footpegs

The spendy ones
http://compare.ebay.com/like/140476742324?ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&_dmd=Gallery&var=sbar&rvr_id=173906503928&crlp=1_263602_304692&UA=WXF%3F&GUID=9742efb31260a0269196dbc6fff4c2b5&itemid=140476742324&ff4=263602_304692

or the cheap ones

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360232669042&crlp=1_263602_304642&ff4=263602_304642&viewitem=&guid=9742efb31260a0269196dbc6fff4c2b5&rvr_id=173902221744&ua=WXF%3F&itemid=360232669042

If speed is no concern you could go one smaller on the front sprocket or a few larger on the rear.

http://shop.pbisprockets.com/category.sc;jsessionid=B3C057520F0E720B483E52D1C0F81D45.qscstrfrnt05?categoryId=5

Front Rear Ratio Torque Speed
14T 48T 3.43 -4.2% +4.2%
14T 49T 3.50 -2.0% +2.0%
14T 50T 3.57 STOCK SETTING
14T 51T 3.64 +2.0% -2.0%
14T 52T 3.71 +3.8% -3.8%
14T 53T 3.79 +5.7% -5.7%
14T 54T 3.86 +7.4% -7.4%
14T 55T 3.93 +9.1% -9.1%
14T 56T 4.00 +10.7% -10.7%
14T 57T 4.07 +12.3% -12.3%
14T 58T 4.14 +13.8% -13.8%
14T 59T 4.21 +15.3% -15.3%
14T 60T 4.29 +16.7% -16.7%
14T 61T 4.36 +18.0% -18.0%
14T 62T 4.43 +19.4% -19.4%
14T 63T 4.50 +20.6% -20.6%

I choose the IMS footpegs (U.S.A. made)......there was zero modifications in order to install the IMS pegs. Now,if one is on a fixed budget,don't get bummed out,get the china one's....you "might" have to do some modding......maybe not!....install and enjoy a better ride!.

Seat Concepts Seat. BIG help for those long rides.