Your First Mod - Page 2

rogue · 02-15-2009, 02:05 PM

I just now remembered....the first thing I did was put frame sliders on mine.

I keep forgetting they're there. Doh!

marko138 · 02-15-2009, 04:25 PM

My Buell already had an exhaust. First thing I did was put frame sliders on it.

Mrs. Colleen · 02-15-2009, 04:28 PM

My post from the other thread...

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Originally Posted by Mrs. Colleen

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.

Phenix_Rider · 02-15-2009, 04:35 PM

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)

Porkchop · 02-15-2009, 06:30 PM

http://www.twowheelfix.com/showthread.php?t=5698

*COUGH*

Bassplayer · 02-15-2009, 06:32 PM

eh... oh well my bad for the repost... *cough*

Porkchop · 02-15-2009, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bassplayer

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.

racedoll · 02-16-2009, 10:13 AM

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.

unknownroad · 02-16-2009, 04:04 PM

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.

z06boy · 02-17-2009, 12:24 PM

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.

02-15-2009, 06:30 PM	#15
Porkchop 125GP Champion Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Worthington, OH Moto: Empty Garage Posts: 3,418	http://www.twowheelfix.com/showthread.php?t=5698 COUGH __________________ *Coming soon? 2010 Ducati Monster 696 - Sold 1984 Honda VF500F - Sold 1999 Yamaha R6 - Sold

02-15-2009, 06:32 PM	#16
Bassplayer No, I dont play drums too Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: East Bay, Cali Moto: SV 650 Posts: 608	eh... oh well my bad for the repost... cough

02-16-2009, 10:13 AM	#18
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	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.

02-16-2009, 04:04 PM	#19
unknownroad Guys... where are we? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Moto: SV650 Interstate, CX500 rat-bobber, whatever else runs. Posts: 784	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.

02-17-2009, 12:24 PM	#20
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	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.