03-01-2008, 04:32 PM | #1 |
Trailer Queen
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Top 5 Mods for motorcycles
What in you opinion are the top five performance modifications for a motorcycle that are well worth the time and money that goes into doing em?
These are mods that are irrespective for make/model of motorcycle. For EXAMPLE: (1) Rider Training/ Trackdays (2) Tires (3) Suspension (4) Gearing (5) Brake Pads/Lines |
03-01-2008, 04:37 PM | #2 |
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training is a given, and the bar none BEST thing to improve a ride.
but strictly performance upgrades to the machine. Tires Brakes Suspension Exaust/Mapping Filters |
03-01-2008, 04:37 PM | #3 |
Hold mah beer!
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Honestly, your list is my list as well.
(1) Rider Training/ Trackdays (2) Tires (3) Suspension (4) Gearing (5) Brake Pads/Lines |
03-01-2008, 06:16 PM | #4 |
ICON FTW!!!
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1 Training & Practice (ie track days)
2 Tires 3 Suspension (but I personaly just tune the stock) 4 Gearing 5 Full Pipe & Filter w/ map of course! (Breath in and blow out have to go together!) |
03-01-2008, 06:19 PM | #5 |
Geek
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Practice
Tires Stomp Grip Tank Pad Battery Tender (for those of us that park it in the winter) That's all I did to mine. |
03-01-2008, 06:21 PM | #6 |
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03-01-2008, 11:50 PM | #7 |
Ride Like an Asshole
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Money is no object?
1) Tires 2) CF wheels 3) Stainless lines (unless you ride a Buell which comes with them stock :) 4) Suspension 5) Exhaust Money is an object? 1) No Fear stickers 2) Tire paint pen 3) Sparkly Gixxer hand grips 4) Hand polished frame 5) Fur |
03-01-2008, 11:51 PM | #8 |
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03-02-2008, 04:38 PM | #9 |
The Man
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1. Diet I lost 50 lbs since July; the bike rides, handles, accelerates and stops so much better without the extra avoirdupois. Looked in the mirror one day and asked myself "Self, what good is an ultralight bike if it's being ridden by a manatee?" Cost: saved me money on groceries.....
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03-02-2008, 04:48 PM | #10 | |
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Thats about the ideal list for top 5 right there.
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