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First thing is to make your bike fit you. If you are not comfortable with the seat and the ergonomics (handlebars, mainly) and wind protection there are quite a few different things you can do to improve your riding position. Next, spoon on some good tires. Changing from mediocre, price-point rim protectors to some good sport or sport-touring rubber will make it feel like a new machine. After that, improve the brakes. Try some higher-grade pads and swap out the stock lines for some braided-stainless lines. If that's not enough, swap out the calipers like Crashtech and others (myself included) have done. Lastly, a good exhaust pipe and well-sorted jet kit will reduce weight (always a worthy cause) and smooth power delivery while yeilding a few extra horses. After you are comfortable and have heightened the performance and safety, take some good rider training. Some guys like track days, others think MSF courses are good, but the point is, making yourself a better, safer rider will greatly enhance your riding experiences. Once you have done all that, if you still want to personalize your bike even further, go for things that make you more conspicuous like the angel eyes you mentioned, or perhaps reflective rim stripes, additional running lights and a louder horn. Everyone likes to stand back and gaze at a beautiful motorcycle, but the best money is spent on making the ride better and safer.
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