Cheap Yet Effective Mods?

[nhgunnut]

Originally Posted by jtemple

I'm in the mood for a cheap but effective mod, costing < $100. Any suggestions? Here's what I've come up with:

Manic Salamander or Throttlemeister Throttle Lock/Bar End Weights (can anyone suggest one of the two?)

PUIG DB Screen (I can't decide if I want smoke, color, clear...I'm thinking clear is the safest bet). Do these really help w/the wind? I guess I don't really have a big gripe about the wind when I ride. It doesn't really bother me.

My bike is pretty much stock, except a tank pad, Stomp Grip, and a homemade fender eliminator.

I'm not interested in cosmetic stuff, including anything that changes the sound of the bike. I want functional, useful stuff.

Not sure where you live but here in New England one of the cheapest mods that can extend your riding season and riding times are the $30 dollar heated foils that go under your stock (or for that matter custom grips. The down side is the kit only comes with a High Low and Off switch. If you spend another $50 you get the dial that lets you control it more precisely

[jtemple]

I just placed an order for the Manic Salamander Throttle Lock (gearing up for Sturgis). When they come and and get installed, I'll report!

[Phenix_Rider]

Originally Posted by nhgunnut

Not sure where you live but here in New England one of the cheapest mods that can extend your riding season and riding times are the $30 dollar heated foils that go under your stock (or for that matter custom grips. The down side is the kit only comes with a High Low and Off switch. If you spend another $50 you get the dial that lets you control it more precisely

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[jtemple]

I installed the bar ends over lunch today. Bar vibration is all but gone and the throttle lock seems pretty slick. I'll get pictures up as soon as I can.

[jtemple]

It turns out that the throttle lock doesn't have enough spring power in it to keep the throttle open. It needs a stronger spring. I emailed Manic Salamander to see what they suggest.

[rider76]

Originally Posted by jtemple

I just placed an order for the Manic Salamander Throttle Lock (gearing up for Sturgis). When they come and and get installed, I'll report!

Your taken a Ninja to sturgis?

[Mr Lefty]

I would... if it wasn't for my ex living in Lead (about 20 min from Sturgis)...

from what I've heard... Sturgis is quite calm anymore... doubt all the Dentists and lawyers are gonna risk legal problems by starting fights

[jtemple]

Originally Posted by rider76

Your taken a Ninja to sturgis?

Yep! Riding there and camping out in the company of a bunch of friends on cruisers (mostly Harleys).

[Dnyce]

Originally Posted by jtemple

Yep! Riding there and camping out in the company of a bunch of friends on cruisers (mostly Harleys).