Cheap Yet Effective Mods?

Dnyce · 06-14-2008, 12:43 AM

never bought a new bike from the dealer, i just kinda assumed when you spend 8-11k on a new bike, it came with it

i got one for my bike, it covers every nut bolt and wire, but i think its labeled owners manual.

either way u got 1 already

is your brake fluid dirty? how bout some new plugs?

jtemple · 06-14-2008, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Dnyce

is your brake fluid dirty? how bout some new plugs?

It's all good. The more we toss this around the less I think I need something.

OneSickPsycho · 06-14-2008, 08:19 AM

Gas. The single best thing you could ever buy for your bike is gas.

Dnyce · 06-14-2008, 07:20 PM

well if everythings good, put a gallon of race gas in it, start it up in the garage and enjoy the smell

jtemple · 06-15-2008, 10:28 AM

What about a super loud horn?

http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/2137/

azoomm · 06-15-2008, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by jtemple

It's all good. The more we toss this around the less I think I need something.

I have entirely too little money to buy cheap shit.

If you want to mod, wait... save... mod right. Until then, gas up and ride it.

Have a good stock of cleaning / maintenance items (chain clean, lube, fluids, etc..)

I'm always so confused by everyone's want for frame sliders. But then, I ride a bike that one would have to drill through the bodywork in order to put said frame sliders on. That, and I've seen them do more harm than good. The only ones I'd consider are the small mushroomed FRAME sliders that reside under the bodywork.

Mr Lefty · 06-15-2008, 04:16 PM

the reason is most damage comes from drops... not high speed slides... frame sliders help protect the body work and frame in low speed and parkinglot drops... they help in the higher speed but most I've seen they don't do much other than help keep the frame from being scratched.

I have to drill through the body on my bike to... and I'm going to... I've gotta replace the fairings on both sides already. the right side was broken when I had a flat and tried repairing it... and it fell over... had I had frame sliders there, I'd have saved $350 on a new set of rear sets, $150 on new levers, and $250 on the right side fairing. I also scratched up my exhaust (stock one). all that would have been elmininated if my $150 sliders had come in on time... or I had been smart enough to not chance that tire leaving

rider76 · 06-15-2008, 05:43 PM

Ebbs, is correct. I have had more sportbikes than I can remember and the first accessory I put on are sliders. They more than pay for themselves in the long run

PiZdETS · 06-18-2008, 12:19 AM

100 bucks could probably be better spent on something that doesnt go directly on the sportbike. suggestions; rear stand, some tools, cleaning supplies, scotts oiler, good grunge brush, some kerosene and quality lube, new brake pads. I hear good things about heli-bars which aren't too expensive used, great for adjusting quickly for twisties or urban riding.

OneSickPsycho · 06-18-2008, 09:45 AM

$100 is probably 5 tanks of gas... can't spend money better than that.

06-14-2008, 12:43 AM	#1
Dnyce flyin high Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: cali Moto: 10speed huffy w/cards in the spokes Posts: 2,318	never bought a new bike from the dealer, i just kinda assumed when you spend 8-11k on a new bike, it came with it i got one for my bike, it covers every nut bolt and wire, but i think its labeled owners manual. either way u got 1 already is your brake fluid dirty? how bout some new plugs? __________________ "Racing Is Life, Everything Before and After is Just Waiting" Steve McQueen

06-14-2008, 07:20 PM	#4
Dnyce flyin high Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: cali Moto: 10speed huffy w/cards in the spokes Posts: 2,318	well if everythings good, put a gallon of race gas in it, start it up in the garage and enjoy the smell __________________ "Racing Is Life, Everything Before and After is Just Waiting" Steve McQueen

06-18-2008, 12:19 AM	#9
PiZdETS ⎷⎛⎝ ⎝⏠⏝⏠⎠ ⎷⎛⎝ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: ⎷⎛⎝ ⎝⏠⏝⏠⎠ ⎷⎛⎝ Moto: ⎷⎛⎝ ⎝⏠⏝⏠⎠ ⎷⎛⎝ Posts: 990	100 bucks could probably be better spent on something that doesnt go directly on the sportbike. suggestions; rear stand, some tools, cleaning supplies, scotts oiler, good grunge brush, some kerosene and quality lube, new brake pads. I hear good things about heli-bars which aren't too expensive used, great for adjusting quickly for twisties or urban riding. __________________

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06-14-2008, 08:19 AM	#3
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	Gas. The single best thing you could ever buy for your bike is gas.

06-15-2008, 10:28 AM	#5
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	What about a super loud horn? http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/2137/

06-15-2008, 04:16 PM	#7
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	the reason is most damage comes from drops... not high speed slides... frame sliders help protect the body work and frame in low speed and parkinglot drops... they help in the higher speed but most I've seen they don't do much other than help keep the frame from being scratched. I have to drill through the body on my bike to... and I'm going to... I've gotta replace the fairings on both sides already. the right side was broken when I had a flat and tried repairing it... and it fell over... had I had frame sliders there, I'd have saved $350 on a new set of rear sets, $150 on new levers, and $250 on the right side fairing. I also scratched up my exhaust (stock one). all that would have been elmininated if my $150 sliders had come in on time... or I had been smart enough to not chance that tire leaving

06-15-2008, 05:43 PM	#8
rider76 Canyon Carver Join Date: May 2008 Location: St Louis Moto: looking for the next ride Posts: 448	Ebbs, is correct. I have had more sportbikes than I can remember and the first accessory I put on are sliders. They more than pay for themselves in the long run

06-18-2008, 09:45 AM	#10
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	$100 is probably 5 tanks of gas... can't spend money better than that.