I had my Silverado just the way I wanted it, and hated to part with it. But we couldn't afford the trike without trading both our rides. I did the pull back risers and cut the windshield down a bit to make it more comfortable. All the other things I did were because I could and wanted to, not because the bike needed it. I removed the AIS system. Changed out the pipes and had it jetted and tuned. I love the sound of a good rumble without being ear splitting Added the driving lights which made it look more like the old style cruisers and made me seen more as a bonus. Added a few other things here and there. I got pretty proficient on dropping the floor board and pipes a little to change the oil filter. Now and then the guy that bought it where I traded it in goes by. I am always tempted to track him down and see if I can buy it back . But truth be told, I don't think my knee and hip would let me enjoy it again. And I would probably forget to put my feet down at a stop . I hope your wife has lots of good times on her future rides and you have as much fun along with her.