Farkle buddy

[mobilemike]

Oh, and as far as that "F" word in this thread title goes, look that word up in the Urban Dictionary. You won't be using it again. Unless you are HotRodZilla.

Urban dictionary def of Farkle:

farkle
accessory.
The word is generally accepted to mean a combination of "function" and "sparkle", hence, farkle.

Motorcycle enthusiasts may install accessories, called farkles (also spelled farkel), to customize their machine.

Uh, there is another definition for that word. And it ain't pretty.

From a personal stand point. I can not stand the word.

Mod. Or modification is what I will use.

 

[wheatonFJR]

The T-Rex cages look kinda cool.
Outta curiosity, for anyone who has either the T-Rex or the Canyon Cages and rides with a pillion, do the rear bars interfere with the pillion's legs / feet on the passenger pegs?

I've got Canyon Cages F&R...and for my wife's knee issue, we have the knifemaker floor boards to let her open up the knee joint a little bit.

She is 5'-3, has about a 29" inseam and size 8 boots...it all seems to work, even though I was not sure it would.

 

[SacramentoMike]

I'd look at Garauld's luggage rack options. Made to accommodate a back rest for the pillion. Also like the California Scientific (Calsci) large or extra large windscreen. I use the large year-round. In deference to Zilla, I'll let you take the research from here.

 

[BikerGeek99]

The T-Rex cages look kinda cool.

Outta curiosity, for anyone who has either the T-Rex or the Canyon Cages and rides with a pillion, do the rear bars interfere with the pillion's legs / feet on the passenger pegs?

I've got Canyon Cages F&R...and for my wife's knee issue, we have the knifemaker floor boards to let her open up the knee joint a little bit.

She is 5'-3, has about a 29" inseam and size 8 boots...it all seems to work, even though I was not sure it would.

Thanks, Mark. I appreciate it.

I've got the passenger floorboards on my bike as well and Sooze really likes 'em over the pegs.

I'm just kinda thinking ahead a bit for when I upgrade to a Gen IV.

 

[wheatonFJR]

Btw, I do like my Canyon Cages. Look nice and provide good protection for most situations...mirrors excluded.

 

[art miller]

Oh, and as far as that "F" word in this thread title goes, look that word up in the Urban Dictionary. You won't be using it again. Unless you are HotRodZilla.

Urban dictionary def of Farkle:farkle

accessory.

The word is generally accepted to mean a combination of "function" and "sparkle", hence, farkle.

Motorcycle enthusiasts may install accessories, called farkles (also spelled farkel), to customize their machine.

Thanks for that!! We are now informed and ready to take on the day!!!

 

[Redfish Hunter]

On one of the shows my 12 year old watches there is a kid named Farkle. Mrs. Redfish tells me, "That is a cute nickname. I like it."

I told her that I hate that word and will not use it.

I pulled up the Urban Dictionary and showed her the definition. She at first thought that was even better. Until...

If you keep scrolling down to #3 and below you will surely understand. The "farkle game" definition. There will never be anything remotely close to a "Farkle" anywhere around my motorcycle. YMMV.

 

[Fred W]

Nah. Even the mainstream bike rags are now using the word farkle instead of modifications or accessories.

The Urban Dictionary is just a bunch of Millennials and Gen Z's who have too much time on their hands and try to invent disgustingly obscene definitions for every word or phrase imaginable. If you were going to try and avoid saying anything they define as having a crude meaning you'd never be able to say anything.

If you don't like using the word farkle, that's all well and good, but those UD definitions (past the first two) are pure fiction.

The short list of "my required farkles" for my 2014 was:

#1 - Dual Russell Daylong saddle in full leather. Laam saddle would have probably been good too, but I have had only great experiences with Russell.

#2 - HeliBars Bridge Risers. Partly because of #1

#3 - SW Motech Sliders. Soon to be replaced (unused, thankfully) with T-Rex bar/cage protectors front and rear.

#4 - Larger Shield. I chose a Yamaha Touring for its reasonable price, but it is not quite big enough for the really cold weather when I have my windshield tuning spacers installed.

#5 - SR Rack to mount the Givi V46 I already had. Also a red color matched lid to swap out with the Bass Bote Blue one that was on it before.

#6 - Fendah Extenda

#7 - Snakeskin tank knee grip pads / protector

Other things I already had and moved over to the 3rd Gen from my prior old 1st Gen were a zumo 550 GPS, Bags Connection "City" Evo tank bag with Starcom1 Advance intercom inside, Home-brewed Frugal Yankee Power Distribution Box for powering heated gear from under the seat, Motopumps 12V air compressor and plug kit for under the seat.

I may be forgetting something small, but the big items are #1 - #4 for me.

 

[HotRodZilla]

Nah. Even the mainstream bike rags are now using the word farkle instead of modifications or accessories.
The Urban Dictionary is just a bunch of Millennials and Gen Z's who have too much time on their hands and try to invent disgustingly obscene definitions for every word or phrase imaginable. If you were going to try and avoid saying anything they define as having a crude meaning you'd never be able to say anything.

If you don't like using the word farkle, that's all well and good, but those UD definitions (past the first two) are pure fiction.

Haha...That's almost EXACTLY what I was thinking when I saw this thread highlighted. Short truth: The UD is stupid. I haven't looked at it for probably two years, and always at the prompting of someone. It is ALWAYS for the sexual enuendo of some random word or phrase. Other than the UD, I have never heard "Farkle" used in a sexual manner, and as often as I deal with dummies, you'd think I would have heard it by now.
Anyway, I agree with Fred on this one :help: . If you don't like it, don't use it; I dont. Not because it bugs me, I just don't think about it.

AND, I realized something: The Disney show RFH references is a girl show, Girl Meets World. I have seen it, enough to dislike it, because in have 3 daughters. RFH has ONE 11yo boy. Me thinks someone is staying up after his son's bed time and watching too much Disney.

 

[Redfish Hunter]

I do not know if the Urban Dictionary is correct or not. I do not know anyone in that lifestyle to ask about Farkeling. I was tipped to this definition by a forum member here and once seen it cannot be unseen. When I saw the title, "Farkle Buddy", that definition and that game popped into my head and made me queasy.

My now 12 year old son LOVES to watch Girl Meets World. The two young ladies that star on that show seem to fascinate him. That is a good thing. Personally, I like their Moms. T'panga is still pretty hot.

None of which does anything to help the OP. I am surprised this one did not head to NEPRT immediately since pretty much all of it has been covered before. I wish him luck making his modifications and installing his accessories.

 

[PhilJet09]

I farkle the **** out of my bike...so there.

 

[Redfish Hunter]

Good for you. You can farkle while I modify.