Accessory List for Yellow Spot III

By the numbers.

Ranking for satisfaction and cost effectiveness is, of course, subjective and I’ve done my best to rank them in relationship to other accessories, or my pure enjoyment.  1 being the least, 5 the most.

For installation difficulty ranking I used:

  1. very simple plug and play, sticky tape or just a few nuts and bolts;
  2. simple plug and play but you must have reasonable mechanical and electrical skills and some parts may have to come off the bike;
  3. major body parts have to come off the bike to properly complete the installation or wiring is complicated; 
  4. more than body parts have to come off the bike or installation is very complex;
  5. major body and mechanical parts have to come off the bike and/or if outside services, other than paint or powder coating, are required.

Honda CD Changer

Accessory

6-Disc CD Changer

Manufacturer/Supplier

Honda

Part Number:

HO-6610521

Other Parts Considered

None

Satisfaction

4

Cost Effectiveness

2

Installation Difficulty

2

Instructions/Information

Installation
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Replacement Speakers

Accessory

Polk Front Speakers

Manufacturer/Supplier

Polk Audio

Part Number:

3102

Other Parts Considered

Diamond

Source

Electrical Connection

Source

Northwest Motorcycle Accessories

Satisfaction

4

Cost Effectiveness

4

Installation Difficulty

1

Instructions/Information

Alpine Installation

Accessory

Polk Rear Speakers

Manufacturer/Supplier

Polk Audio

Part Number:

3109

Other Parts Considered

Diamond

Source

Electrical Connection

Source

Northwest Motorcycle Accessories

Satisfaction

4

Cost Effectiveness

4

Installation Difficulty

3

Instructions/Information

Sony Explode Installation

Accessory

Rear Speaker Harness

Manufacturer/Supplier

Honda

Part Number:

3110

Source

Electrical Connection

Source

Northwest Motorcycle Accessories

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

4

Installation Difficulty

2

Instructions/Information

Sony Explode Installation

Accessory

Speaker Box Fill

Manufacturer/Supplier

Fabric Store

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

1

Instructions/Information

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Earbuds (in-ear speakers)

Accessory

Shure Earbuds

Manufacturer/Supplier

Shure

Part Number:

E-2C

Other Parts Considered

Koss

Source

Musician's Supplies

Satisfaction

6 - Really!!!

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

3

Instructions/Information

Forum Post

Accessory

Custom Ear Molds

Manufacturer/Supplier

Audiologist

Other Parts Considered

Foam Plugs

Source

Your Favorite

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

1

Instructions/Information

Forum Post

Accessory

Helmet Buddy or adaptor

Manufacturer/Supplier

Ed Sets

Other Parts Considered

Mini Auto Connectors

Source

Ed Sets or make your own.

Satisfaction

3

Cost Effectiveness

4

Installation Difficulty

3

Instructions/Information

Forum Post

Accessory

Aero Microphone

Manufacturer/Supplier

Ed Sets

Other Sources

J&M or J&A

Satisfaction

4

Cost Effectiveness

4

Installation Difficulty

3

Instructions/Information

Forum Post
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Honda CB Radio

Accessory

Honda CB Radio

Manufacturer/Supplier

Honda

Part Number:

HO-6610588

Other Parts Considered

bar mount Sierra or J&M

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

4

Installation Difficulty

3

Instructions/Information

Installation

Accessory

CB Antenna

Manufacturer/Supplier

Sierra Electronics

Part Number:

E-2C

Other Parts Considered

Honda

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

2
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Honda Passenger Audio Control

Accessory

Honda Audio Control

Manufacturer/Supplier

Honda

Part Number:

08E96-MCA-100G

Other Parts Considered

In-line control, Sierra or J&M

Satisfaction

2

Cost Effectiveness

1

Installation Difficulty

3

Instructions/Information

Installation

Accessory

Audio Controller Mod

Manufacturer/Supplier

Mouser Electronics

Part Number:

531-PC16DC-1K

Other Parts Considered

In-line control

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

3

Instructions/Information

Modification

Accessory

Rider Volume Control

Manufacturer/Supplier

Air Rider

Part Number:

03-04-24

Other Parts Considered

J&M

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

1
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GPS, Radar Detector, Satellite Radio

Accessory

Garmin Street Pilot III GPS

Manufacturer/Supplier

Garmin

Other Parts Considered

None

Satisfaction

4

Cost Effectiveness

4

Installation Difficulty

3

Accessory

Garmin 2730 GPS/XM

Manufacturer/Supplier

Garmin

Other Parts Considered

None

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

3

Accessory

XM Delphi Roady Radio

Manufacturer/Supplier

XM Radio

Part Number:

HO-6610521

Other Parts Considered

Sirius

Satisfaction

4

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

3

Accessory

Passport 8500 Detector

Manufacturer/Supplier

Escort

Part Number:

8500

Other Parts Considered

V1

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

2

Accessory

Electric Coffee Cup

Manufacturer/Supplier

Various Sources

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

1
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Farkle Mounting System

Accessory

RAM Mounts

Manufacturer/Supplier

RAM Mounts

Source

Cycle Gadgets or J&A

Part Number:

Various

Other Parts Considered

None

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

1
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Farkle-Voice Audio Integration

Accessory

GPS and Radar Sets

Manufacturer/Supplier

Kennedy Technology

Source

J&A

Part Number:

Various

Other Parts Considered

None

Satisfaction

4

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

3

Accessory

Mic Mutes

Manufacturer/Supplier

Morph Solutions

Other Parts Considered

Toggle Switches

Satisfaction

4

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

3
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Heated Clothing, Grips and 12 Volt Outlets

Accessory

Honda Heated Grips

Manufacturer/Supplier

Honda

Other Parts Considered

HotGrips

Satisfaction

3

Cost Effectiveness

2

Installation Difficulty

3

Accessory

Hot Grips

Manufacturer/Supplier

HotGrips

Other Parts Considered

Grip Heaters

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

3

Accessory

Clothing Outlet

Manufacturer/Supplier

Gerbings

Part Number:

BMW Style

Other Parts Considered

Various

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

2

Accessory

Clothing Temp Control

Manufacturer/Supplier

Gerbings

Other Parts Considered

Warm and Safe

Satisfaction

4

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

1

Accessory

12 Volt Outlet, Trunk

Manufacturer/Supplier

Electrical Connection

Part Number:

ELE-02205

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

2
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Volt Meter, Gear Indicator

Accessory

Acumen Gear Indicator

Manufacturer/Supplier

Acumen

Other Parts Considered

V&P Accessories Alt. Light

Satisfaction

4

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

5
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Tire Pressure Monitor, Electronic Deer Alert

Accessory

Smartire System

Manufacturer/Supplier

Smartire

Source

Wing Stuff

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

5 - unless you mount your own tires.

Accessory

Hornet Deer Alert

Manufacturer/Supplier

Hornet

Satisfaction

2

Cost Effectiveness

2

Installation Difficulty

1
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Map Light, Temperature Display Timer,
Garage Door Opener, Knight Lights

Accessory

Map Light

Manufacturer/Supplier

Avanti Terratrip Terralight

Part Number:

18"

Source

www.rallylights.net

Satisfaction

4

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

1

Accessory

Display Timer

Manufacturer/Supplier

J&A Accessories

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

2

Instructions/Information

Installation

Accessory

Garage Door Opener

Manufacturer/Supplier

Your Garage Door Company

Part Number:

Varies

Source

Rider Warehouse

Satisfaction

4

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

1

Accessory

Knight Lights

Manufacturer/Supplier

J&A Accessories

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

2

Instructions/Information

Installation
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Driving Lights

Accessory

Platinum Ion Fog Light Kit

Manufacturer/Supplier

Electrical Connection

Part Number:

Various

Other Parts Considered

V&P Fog Lights

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

3

Accessory

Headlight Modulator

Manufacturer/Supplier

Kisan Technologies

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

3

Accessory

PIAA 1100X Light Kit

Manufacturer/Supplier

PIAA

Source

Cycle Gadgets or Rider Warehouse

Part Number:

1100x - GL1800

Other Parts Considered

Fork mounted lights

Satisfaction

4

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

3

Accessory

PIAA 910 Lights

Manufacturer/Supplier

PIAA

Source

Cycle Gadgets

Part Number:

900 - GL1800

Other Parts Considered

None

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

3
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Trunk and Switchgear Lights

Accessory

Trunk Light

Manufacturer/Supplier

Electrical Connection

Part Number:

6001

Other Parts Considered

Honda Trunk Mirror/Light

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

2

Accessory

Trunk Inner Light Harness

Manufacturer/Supplier

Honda

Part Number:

HO-6610570

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

4

Installation Difficulty

2

Accessory

Lighted Switch Gear

Manufacturer/Supplier

Rivco

Part Number:

1100x - GL1800

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

4

Installation Difficulty

2
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Safety Lighting and Such

Accessory

Mirror Turn Signal Lights

Manufacturer/Supplier

Add On

Source

Northwest Motorcycle Accessories

Source

Most Motorcycle Dealers

Other Parts Considered

V&P Mirror Signal Lights

Satisfaction

4

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

3

Accessory

Outer Trunk Brake to Turn

Manufacturer/Supplier

V&P

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

3

Accessory

Rear Spoiler w/ Light

Manufacturer/Supplier

Honda

Part Number:

HO-6

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

4

Installation Difficulty

2

Accessory

Flashing Controller

Manufacturer/Supplier

Kisan Technologies

Part Number:

25LED-D

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

2
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Getting Wired

Accessory

ATM Fuse Blocks

Manufacturer/Supplier

Waytec

Source

Some electronics stores

Other Parts Considered

ATC Fuse Blocks

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

4

Accessory

Reservoir Switch Block

Manufacturer/Supplier

Add On

Source

Northwest Motorcycle Accessories

Source

Many motorcycle retailers

Satisfaction

1

Cost Effectiveness

3

Installation Difficulty

3

Accessory

Replacment Switches

Manufacturer/Supplier

Radio Shack

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

2

Accessory

Fuses, Wire, Relays

Manufacturer/Supplier

Waytec or Local Ships

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

2
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Ergonomics

Accessory

Utopia Backrest

Manufacturer/Supplier

Utopia

Source

Some electronics stores

Other Parts Considered

ATC Fuse Blocks

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

2

Accessory

Custom Saddle

Manufacturer/Supplier

Rich's Custom Seats

Other Parts Considered

Travelcade

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

4

Installation Difficulty

1

Accessory

Reg Bar-Risers

Manufacturer/Supplier

Reg Risers

Other Parts Considered

V&P, MBL

Satisfaction

4

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

1
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Windbender

Accessory

Electric Windbender

Manufacturer/Supplier

Fire Creek Accessories

Part Number:

HP short

Other Parts Considered

Cee Baileys

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

3
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Highway Pegs

Accessory

Highway Pegs

Manufacturer/Supplier

Kuryakin

Part Number:

4056

Satisfaction

4

Cost Effectiveness

3

Installation Difficulty

2

Accessory

Passenger Board Risers

Manufacturer/Supplier

Add On

Source

Northwest Motorcycle Accessories

Source

Most motorcycle retailers

Part Number:

ADD-18541

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

1
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Towing

Accessory

Trailer Hitch

Manufacturer/Supplier

Dauntless

Part Number:

D1800H

Satisfaction

4

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

4

Accessory

Trailer Relay Isolator

Manufacturer/Supplier

Electrical Connection

Part Number:

ELE-08009

Satisfaction

4

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

3

Accessory

Passenger Board Risers

Manufacturer/Supplier

Kuryakin

Part Number:

KUR-7658

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

1
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Trunk Storage

Accessory

Trunk Luggage Rack

Manufacturer/Supplier

Big Bike Parts

Part Number:

BIG-52610

Source

Most motorcycle retailers

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

3

Accessory

Star Washers

Manufacturer/Supplier

Big Bike Parts

Part Number:

501-11

Source

Most motorcycle retailers

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

1

Accessory

Luggage Rack Bag

Manufacturer/Supplier

Hopnel

Part Number:

020-1802

Source

Northwest Motorcycle Accessories

Source

Most motorcycle retailers

Satisfaction

4

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

1

Accessory

Trunk Organizers

Manufacturer/Supplier

Big Bike Parts

Source

Most motorcycle retailers

Satisfaction

4

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

1
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Fairing Bags

Accessory

Fairing Triple Pouch

Manufacturer/Supplier

Hopnel

Part Number:

H18AP-2BK

Source

Northwest Motorcycle Accessories

Source

Most motorcycle retailers

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

1

Accessory

Fairing Double Pouch

Manufacturer/Supplier

Hopnel

Part Number:

H18LP-2BK

Source

Northwest Motorcycle Accessories

Source

Most motorcycle retailers

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

1

Accessory

Fairing Pocket Snaps

Manufacturer/Supplier

Local Upholsterer

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

2

Accessory

Fuel Door Pouch

Manufacturer/Supplier

Hopnel

Part Number:

BIG-H18TPVBK

Source

Northwest Motorcycle Accessories

Source

Most motorcycle retailers

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

1
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BarPack

Accessory

BarPack

Manufacturer/Supplier

Rider Warehouse

Part Number:

KUR-7658

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

1
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Saddlebags

Accessory

Saddlebag Nets

Manufacturer/Supplier

V&P

Satisfaction

4

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

3

Accessory

Saddlebag Luggage

Manufacturer/Supplier

Hopnel

Part Number:

H18SL

Source

Northwest Motorcycle Accessories

Source

Most motorcycle retailers

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

4
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Cargo Bags

Accessory

Cargo Bags

Manufacturer/Supplier

Rapid Transit

Part Number:

Recon Platoon Tail Bag

Source

Seattle Cycle Center

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

3

Accessory

T-Bag

Manufacturer/Supplier

T-Bag

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

1
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Pocket Key

Accessory

Radio Knobs

Manufacturer/Supplier

Big Bike Parts

Part Number:

ELE-08009

Source

Most motorcycle retailers

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

2
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Aesthetics

Accessory

One Piece Frame Covers, Painted Black

Manufacturer/Supplier

Kuryakin

Part Number:

KUR-3910

Paint

Road Trip Essentials

Source

Northwest Motorcycle Accessories

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

1

Accessory

Passenger Floorboard Side Cover, Painted Black

Manufacturer/Supplier

Honda

Part Number:

HO-6652325

Paint

Road Trip Essentials

Source

Northwest Motorcycle Accessories

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

1

Accessory

Side Panel Scuff Guard, Painted Black

Manufacturer/Supplier

Honda

Part Number:

Stock Piece

Paint

Road Trip Essentials

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

1

Accessory

Meter Panel, Painted Black

Manufacturer/Supplier

Honda

Part Number:

Stock Piece

Paint

Road Trip Essentials

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

2

Accessory

Front Lower Cowl, Painted Hot Rod Yellow

Manufacturer/Supplier

Honda

Part Number:

Stock Piece

Paint

Road Trip Essentials

Source

Northwest Motorcycle Accessories

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

2

Accessory

Exhaust Pipe Guards, Painted Hot Rod Yellow

Manufacturer/Supplier

Kuryakin

Part Number:

Stock Piece

Paint

Road Trip Essentials

Source

Northwest Motorcycle Accessories

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

2

Accessory

Passenger Floorboard Bottom Cover, Chrome

Manufacturer/Supplier

Big Bike Parts

Part Number:

BIG-52626

Source

Most motorcycle retailers

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

1

Accessory

Swing Arm Pivot Cover, Chrome & Rubber

Manufacturer/Supplier

Big Bike Parts

Part Number:

BIG-52640

Source

Most motorcycle retailers

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

1

Accessory

Knee Pad Scuff Protectors

Manufacturer/Supplier

Odd eBay Item

Satisfaction

4

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

1

Accessory

Passenger Floorboards and Mounts, Foot Pegs and Mounts, Valve Covers, Timing Cover, Brake and Shift Lever, Powdercoated

Manufacturer/Supplier

Olympia Powdercoating

Part Number:

60% Gloss Black

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

2
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Finish Protection

Accessory

Belly Pan

Manufacturer/Supplier

Tulsa

Part Number:

Tulsa U1800

Source

Northwest Motorcycle Accessories

Satisfaction

3

Cost Effectiveness

3

Installation Difficulty

2

Accessory

Front Fender Extension

Manufacturer/Supplier

Bushtec

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

1

Accessory

Front Fender Filler, Painted Black

Manufacturer/Supplier

V&P

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

1
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Suspension Round One

Accessory

Tapered Steering Head Bearings

Manufacturer/Supplier

All Balls

Part Number:

ALL-221037

Source

South Sound Honda

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

4

Accessory

Fork springs

Manufacturer/Supplier

Progressive

Part Number:

PRO-11-1521

Source

South Sound Honda

Satisfaction

4

Cost Effectiveness

4

Installation Difficulty

4

Accessory

Rear Spring

Manufacturer/Supplier

Progressive

Part Number:

PRO-01-1179B

Source

South Sound Honda

Satisfaction

4

Cost Effectiveness

4

Installation Difficulty

4

Accessory

Rok Brace

Manufacturer/Supplier

Superbrace

Part Number:

SUP-2318W

Source

South Sound Honda

Satisfaction

4

Cost Effectiveness

4

Installation Difficulty

2
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Suspension Round Two

Accessory

Traxxion Suspension Upgrade - Front & Rear

Manufacturer/Supplier

Traxxion Dynamics

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

5

Accessory

Traxxion Vesrah Brake Pads

Manufacturer/Supplier

Traxxion Dynamics

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

4

Installation Difficulty

2
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Longer Legs

Accessory

Quicktank Fuel Cell

Manufacturer/Supplier

Quicktank

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

4

Installation Difficulty

3

Instructions/Information

Installation

Accessory

Fuel Line and Fittings

Manufacturer/Supplier

Holly-Earls

Source

Summit Racing

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

4

Installation Difficulty

2

Accessory

Bulkhead Fitting and Dry Quick--Disconnects

Manufacturer/Supplier

Sampson Sport Touring

Satisfaction

5

Cost Effectiveness

5

Installation Difficulty

2
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