Cheap Yet Effective Mods?

jtemple · 06-12-2008, 05:49 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, 06:16 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, 06:18 PM

Sliders

NONE_too_SOFT · 06-12-2008, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by rider76

Sliders

oh, good call.

t-homo · 06-12-2008, 06:36 PM

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

fnfalman · 06-12-2008, 06:50 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.

dReWpY · 06-12-2008, 10:32 PM

20 gallons of gas?

jtemple · 06-12-2008, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by drewpy

20 gallons of gas?

I like the way you think.

jtemple · 06-12-2008, 10:35 PM

I don't have much numbness issues. My riding position is good enough that there is rarely much weight on my hands.

NONE_too_SOFT · 06-12-2008, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by drewpy

20 gallons of gas?

what do you do with the other five dollars ?

06-12-2008, 05:49 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, 06:50 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, 06:16 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, 06:18 PM	#3
rider76 Canyon Carver Join Date: May 2008 Location: St Louis Moto: looking for the next ride Posts: 448	Sliders

06-12-2008, 06:36 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, 10:35 PM	#9
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	I don't have much numbness issues. My riding position is good enough that there is rarely much weight on my hands.