Top 5 Mods for motorcycles

logan1 · 03-01-2008, 05:32 PM

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

NONE_too_SOFT · 03-01-2008, 05:37 PM

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

Trip · 03-01-2008, 05:37 PM

Honestly, your list is my list as well.

(1) Rider Training/ Trackdays
(2) Tires
(3) Suspension
(4) Gearing
(5) Brake Pads/Lines

vabarber2 · 03-01-2008, 07:16 PM

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!)

jtemple · 03-01-2008, 07:19 PM

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.

NONE_too_SOFT · 03-01-2008, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vabarber2

1 Stretched swingarm
2 crash cage
3 neons
4 chrome
5 huge rear tire

You've gotta be kidding me

OneSickPsycho · 03-02-2008, 12:50 AM

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

Mr Lefty · 03-02-2008, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NONE_too_SOFT

You've gotta be kidding me

wadda expect from a renowned busa lover

OTB · 03-02-2008, 05:38 PM

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.....

NeonspeedRT · 03-02-2008, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trip

Honestly, your list is my list as well.

(1) Rider Training/ Trackdays
(2) Tires
(3) Suspension
(4) Gearing
(5) Brake Pads/Lines

Thats about the ideal list for top 5 right there.

03-01-2008, 05:32 PM	#1
logan1 Trailer Queen Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tulsa Moto: 07 GSXR 1000 Posts: 42	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

03-02-2008, 12:50 AM	#7
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	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, 05:37 PM	#2
NONE_too_SOFT Chopstix / \ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Akron OH Moto: 03 CBR RR Posts: 5,350	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, 05:37 PM	#3
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	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, 07:16 PM	#4
vabarber2 ICON FTW!!! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA, but currently in the sand Moto: 00GSXR6 Posts: 1,380	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, 07:19 PM	#5
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	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.

03-02-2008, 05:38 PM	#9
OTB The Man Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CrabTown USA Moto: 00 Bimota DB4 Posts: 823	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.....