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Old 02-15-2009, 02:05 PM   #11
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I just now remembered....the first thing I did was put frame sliders on mine.

I keep forgetting they're there. Doh!
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Old 02-15-2009, 04:25 PM   #12
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My Buell already had an exhaust. First thing I did was put frame sliders on it.
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Old 02-15-2009, 04:28 PM   #13
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My post from the other thread...

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My bike already had an aftermarket exhaust so that was something I did not have to do.

First thing I purchased was my Ohlins shock...but Mark would not let me put it on until I realized how awful the stock ride was.

By the time I got the Ohlins installed I already did my stars and my seat.
Why?...Ohlins rock, my seat sucked, and I love stars.
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Old 02-15-2009, 04:35 PM   #14
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Put some decent handlebars on it. Grip heaters at the same time. The stock bars were too "sit up and beg." Passenger grab bars- mainly to add tie down points.

The rest is mostly practical maintenance type upgrades. Removed the fork reflectors for easier stand/caliper access. Stickier tires, better brake pads.

At some point, I'll put on stainless lines and suspension upgrades. No blingy pretty nonsense for me. (The lines will be black or smoked with plain ends- purely functional)
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Old 02-15-2009, 06:30 PM   #15
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http://www.twowheelfix.com/showthread.php?t=5698

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Old 02-15-2009, 06:32 PM   #16
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eh... oh well my bad for the repost... *cough*
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Old 02-15-2009, 07:07 PM   #17
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eh... oh well my bad for the repost... *cough*
lol just fuckin with ya!!!

But to answer the question..... it will be braided lines and HIDs.
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Old 02-16-2009, 10:13 AM   #18
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I haven't done anything yet. I can't justify it when I need other things worse.

I would put on a steering damper. I think it would help the handling of the bike on the track.
I would also put on a different exhaust to make it louder. Anything to make myself more noticeable on the street.
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Old 02-16-2009, 04:04 PM   #19
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New seat! I bought it from a dealership a hundred miles out of town, and the first thing I did after riding it home was go inside, stand in front of the computer, and start researching seat options.
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Old 02-17-2009, 12:24 PM   #20
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My first mod on EVERY sportbike I've owned (8 I think) has been to dremel or take the ugly azz SS Enterprise rear fenders off !!!! I've always hated stock rear fenders.

The next mod was flushmounts.
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