coderiver!
Congratulations on your new bike! This machine is so under appreciated by the motojournalists out there but those of us who 'ignored' them and bought a DL 650 just smile and shake our heads. You have one heckuva moto coming!
To answer your question.... yes, the center stand is probably the most important add-on you can have...I had one 'thrown into' the deal when I bought my bike last April, it's a Suzuki center stand, and it came in a week later and I installed it myself in about an hour. Pretty easy, really..but did have a neighbor come by when it came time to 'mount' the springs. Having a spare set of hands helped out.
I'd also recommend brush/knuckle guards too. Helps keep hands warm and dry. I also opted for the OEM ones because they had them in stock. No complaints.
My wife surprised me this Christmas with electric grips..and although the install was a PITA because you have to take off your gas tank to do it, I thank her every day for them in this cold weather. Put those on your wish list for later on.
Two other add-ons I've added are off road foot pegs, made by Fastway. A little pricey, but they come with both 10mm and 12 mm 'studs' so you can customize the heights of them for max comfort and utility. Made here in the US, with excellent customer service backing them up. The OEM foot pegs pretty much suck, and these are so solid it's like standing on granite. They are also large enough to allow you to move your feet around in several positions to maintain comfort. Put these on your wish list too.
I have the Evolution 3's, in 'silver'. Look great and feel even better!
http://www.promotobillet.com/p-18295-footpegs.html
There is hardly any storage on this bike so a tank bag is probably in your future too. I opted for the Givi 15 liter tank lock system. Best tank bag I have ever owned, period. (And I have owned a LOT of tank bags-strapped, magnetic, etc). I opted for the smaller of the three offered because 1) you will NOT honk your horn when you move the handlebars to the far left. 2) Most folks opt for larger bags but a) if you have the room, you DO throw in a lot of stuff you do not NEED, hence, increasing your top-weight. Stay a little smaller, your bike won't weigh as much and you are not hauling around a bunch of junk you probably don't or won't ever use.
http://www.giviusa.com/givi-products/soft-luggage/tanklock-system/xs307-15ltr-tankbag-detail
And if a top box is in your future, the Bestem is a very good deal...around 44 liters, around $88.00 delivered, and pretty easy to install. Plus, it is VERY easy to take off....and mine is off more than it is on..... I just prefer being lighter and not having stuff rattle around in the box behind me. Again, YMMV... but a very good box for the money.
I am still trying to find the best crash guards...and haven't figured that one out yet. Still considering it..... but it's on the back burner for now. Too many threads about vibrations, harmonic 'humming", etc.... steered me clear of them, at least for now. Same with the engine guard...lots of choices out there.... but personally, I haven't fond the "right" one yet....and since I only do dirt or gravel roads only occasionally (and no stumpy trails, etc) I don't worry much about something clobbering the oil filter or exhaust pipe.
As for oil....that is a can of worms with a huge amount of posts and opinions....but I did convert over to Motul full synthetic oil at about 2400 miles at the urging of my favorite independent motorcycle shop that specializes in V-Stroms (both for the serious enthusiasts AND serious racers). They have extensive experience with these engines and trannies and strongly recommended synth oil. Plus, it will also make a very smooth transmission shift even better after a couple of hundred miles. Plus, if most of your riding is on pavement where there isn't much crud, you can go a long time between oil changes.
Enjoy the motorcycle you have coming. It is one of the best on the planet for what it is. I promise you that you will have a smile on your face every time you go out on it. Of all the bikes I have owned, and with just a hair over 400K on two wheels, this bike ranks right up there with the best I have ever, ever owned.
Cheers!
Enjoy that new ride! :mrgreen:
Pat