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The lines of this seat are quite different than the stock unit.  Where the OEM seat is actually wider than the frame, and overhangs the bike on both sides, the Corbin hugs the contours of the Raider.  The rider portion is significantly flatter than the sharply sloped stock seat, allowing the pilot to easily move front and back to find the ideal riding position.  The seat height for the rider is lower than stock, while passenger ride height is slightly higher.  We ordered the seat with what Corbin calls a "nose job" - a no-charge custom option where they narrow the front portion of seat a bit, offering an easier reach to the ground.

The passenger section is significantly more accommodating than the stock seat, offering the same support and comfort as the rider, as well as increased room.  The overall profile of the seat changes the look of the bike somewhat, as can be expected for any two-up long-distance saddle.  The Dual Tour uses the stock mounting brackets and lock, so it's very easy to remove and replace with a solo seat when you want to return to the low-profile chopper look.

Custom Dynamics LED License Plate Frame

We used the LED illuminated frame from Custom Dynamics in our rear fender clean-up.  The black frame matches the bike perfectly, and the LED lights take the place of the bulky stock lighting.  Quality is great, and installation was a snap.

Performance Edge Side Mount License Bracket

This is the first side mount plate bracket designed specifically for the Raider.  Unlike generic brackets which must be jury-rigged to fit (usually somewhere on the swingarm), Matt at Performance Edge designed this part to bolt directly to the frame of the Raider using existing holes and stock bolts.  Instead of a thin piece of stamped metal, the Performance Edge Bracket is laser-cut from a single piece of 10 ga. steel, then powder coated wrinkle black to match the frame perfectly.  The result is a quality piece of incredible strength and durability. 

Installation is simple, and took about 5 minutes.  We also installed the LED license plate frame that we had used previously (also available from Performance Edge), which completed the modification, and illuminates the entire swingarm at night.

Performance Edge Integrated Tail Light/Turn Signals

We used this part for our Stage 2 rear fender clean up.  In conjunction with their side-mount license bracket, the rear of the bike is completely cleaned up.  While there are similar assemblies on the market, Performance Edge is the only company that uses the stock, OEM tail light assembly, assuring original brightness, water tightness, and reliability.  PE adds a circuit and wiring for the turn signals to the brake light, adding a load equalizer to maintain the stock blink rate.

Jardine Billet Grips

It's a bit of a downer, but Jardine has discontinued making these awesome grips.  Often imitated, each one is carved from a piece of billet aluminum (other brands are plated plastic), with flat rubber O-rings for grip and comfort.  We had a pair on the Mean Streak, and loved the stylish impact and comfort they provide.  On the black and chrome Raider, they're perfect.  Several catalogs still have them, we got ours from J&P Cycles .

Memphis Shades Pop Top Windshield

We originally installed a Deflector windshield from National Cycle, which while good for short, solo rides, didn't offer enough protection for longer trips, particularly at higher speeds with a passenger.  To meet these new requirements head-on, so to speak, we upgraded to a Pop Top windshield from veterans Memphis Shades.  The Pop Top is the smallest of Memphis Shades' Sportshield line, and while it offers a seriously sleek and sporty appearance, at 18" wide and 16" from the headlight cutout to the top of the screen, it provides plenty of protection at highway velocities for both rider and passenger.  Taller riders might consider the other Sportshield models, ranging all the way up to the 20" tall Big Shot, which offers the same sporty profile. 

Trigger-Lock hardware, closed & locked

Hardware shown unlocked

With the windshield off the bike, the hardware is very unobtrusive and offers a clean appearance.

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Our Pop Top was installed with M.S. own no-tool, quick-release Trigger-Lock hardware, which we found much easier to use than the previous hardware we had on the bike.  Rake and Height of the screen are all adjustable to find the ideal protection for your height and riding position.  Another feature we liked is that the entire installation of the hardware and windshield, as well as all adjustments are accomplished with one included Allen wrench.  Memphis Shades actually sends two wrenches - one large T-handle for the garage and a small pocket-sized for the road.

Cobra Bungee Knobs

Well-designed, unobtrusive, nicely chromed knobs that provide attachment points for bungee cords while protecting the rear fender from scratches.  We installed these in under 5 minutes, replacing the stock fender strut bolts with their included hardware.  As shown in the photos, they are barely visible when viewed from the side, and do not obstruct the lines of the bike at all.

Tourmaster Cortech Sport Tail Bag

Working in perfect combination with the Bungee Knobs, the Tail Bag provides an excellent, stylish alternative to saddlebags, or simply strapping something to the rear seat.  While it works equally well with the stock passenger pillion, or an aftermarket seat like our Corbin, the bottom of the bag includes a neoprene pad, so it could be used on the bare fender with the pillion removed as well.

Low & Mean Chin Spoiler

Introduced here at RaiderPerformance.com, this high-quality fiberglass chin spoiler/fairing compliments the aggressive lines of the Raider, and adds stylistic impact to the front end of the bike.  A side benefit of the fairing is that it protects the oil filter from road debris.

Shown here unpainted, we sent it off to paint to match the Raven color of our bike, and we'll post more photos as soon as we get it back.  The spoiler is one of our exclusive parts and is for sale here

Cycle House Shift Linkage Rod

 

 

A small part that makes a major visual statement and installs in about 5 minutes, this shifter rod replaces the generic linkage dowel on the left side of the motor.  Manufactured exclusively for the Raider and available only from Direct Line Parts - more info on our Marketplace page here.

The Rod coordinates with Cycle House's soon-to-be-released brake and clutch levers and kickstands.

 

 

 

Striped Wheels

Inspired by forum member BusaJack, we decided to add a stripe to our wheels, adding some subtle but serious attitude to the bike.  Instead of using pinstripe tape, which limited our color selection, we used a brush and painted the rims by hand, using a GM automotive color called "Sunset Orange Metallic", which will work well with our future paint plans for the rest of the bike.

Arlen Ness Rad III Mirrors

These mirrors add some serious style to the handlebars, and compliment the Jardine grips.  We opted for the Rad III's over the Rad II's due to their larger size and increased viewing area.  Instead of using metric adapters, we used the Harley-type bolts that came with the mirrors, running them through the stock mirror mounts and fastening them from the bottom for a clean installation.