Cheap Yet Effective Mods?

jtemple · 06-12-2008, 04:49 PM

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.

NONE_too_SOFT · 06-12-2008, 05:16 PM

steal braided lines

New brake pads

bmc race air filter/K+N filter

new levers (little more than 100, but eh)

new chain

new grips

tank bag/tail bag

rider76 · 06-12-2008, 05:18 PM

Sliders

NONE_too_SOFT · 06-12-2008, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by rider76

Sliders

oh, good call.

t-homo · 06-12-2008, 05:36 PM

Under 100 makes it pretty tough. Gearing would be the biggest difference i think.

fnfalman · 06-12-2008, 05:50 PM

Throttlemeister is more than $100 for the set. I like it though. The heavier weights help dampen the vibrations and the adjustable lock helps with hand fatigue on long cruises.

jtemple · 06-12-2008, 07:17 PM

I have sliders.

I'm up in the air about the throttle lock. Nice, but I don't really need it. It's rare that I break 200 miles in one day.

Do steel braided brake lines really make that much of a difference? I don't do a lot of heavy braking, either. This is the midwest.

Trip · 06-12-2008, 07:20 PM

What type of riding do you mainly do? Commuting, cruising around, etc?

jtemple · 06-12-2008, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

What type of riding do you mainly do? Commuting, cruising around, etc?

Probably about 2/3 of the miles I put on are twisties. Well, about as twisty as it gets around here, which isn't much. We're talking big, sweeping turns that can be easily taken at close to 100mph without dragging a knee. The other 1/3 is commuting.

Trip · 06-12-2008, 07:32 PM

throttle lock would probably be a waste. The puig might be a good investment since you get up to that type of speed to need it, it sounds like. It's only really useful at triple digits.

Are you having a lot of problems with your hands going numb? If not, I wouldn't waste the money on bar ends.

06-12-2008, 04:49 PM	#1
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	Cheap Yet Effective Mods? 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.

06-12-2008, 05:50 PM	#6
fnfalman Europhile Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal Moto: Aprilia RS125, Aprilia SR50 Factory, Aprilia Tuono, BMW Rockster, KTM 990 Adventure Posts: 1,875	Throttlemeister is more than $100 for the set. I like it though. The heavier weights help dampen the vibrations and the adjustable lock helps with hand fatigue on long cruises. __________________ *Cogito Ergo Vroom - I think therefore I ride*

06-12-2008, 05:16 PM	#2
NONE_too_SOFT Chopstix / \ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Akron OH Moto: 03 CBR RR Posts: 5,350	steal braided lines New brake pads bmc race air filter/K+N filter new levers (little more than 100, but eh) new chain new grips tank bag/tail bag

06-12-2008, 05:18 PM	#3
rider76 Canyon Carver Join Date: May 2008 Location: St Louis Moto: looking for the next ride Posts: 448	Sliders

06-12-2008, 05:36 PM	#5
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	Under 100 makes it pretty tough. Gearing would be the biggest difference i think.

06-12-2008, 07:17 PM	#7
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	I have sliders. I'm up in the air about the throttle lock. Nice, but I don't really need it. It's rare that I break 200 miles in one day. Do steel braided brake lines really make that much of a difference? I don't do a lot of heavy braking, either. This is the midwest.