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An enthusiast may be in the process of "farkling". The completed motorcycle would be all "farkled up". Radar Detector s, Global Positioning System receivers, heated grips, and Satellite Radio s are some of those farkles. Other accessories could be aftermarket seats or bar risers, which make the motorcycle more suitable for long miles. The term Farkle apparently originated among the ST1100 riders. It is an acronym: :F.ancy :A.ccessory :R.eally :K.ool & :L.ikely :E.xpensive From the 2 Wheel Innovations web site: :Farkle: ::N: An Accessory intended to improve or embellish the original system; opulent luxury item; ::V: to add pleasure or comfort; to strut about after adding additional items to stock unit thus improving value or performance, usually saying "whoo-hoo" loudly to yourself or your neighbors. As defined by the ST1100 owners' club, a farkle is: :1. (Noun) any modification to one's motorcycle. :2. (Verb) the act of modifying one's motorcycle in some way. Farkles may have functional or merely aesthetic value. To farkle is to expand one's connection to the motorcycle, to enhance its uniqueness, and provide a venue for personalization. EXTERNAL LINKS
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