The cost of mods. - Page 3

G-Rex · 07-28-2009, 10:32 PM

Back when I had my old '91 GSX-R 750 about 9 years ago, I kept a running total. There came a point when it made me cry to look. I spent more than I ever should have on that bike and it pisses me off to this day.

I do have a mental running total for the Busa and TLR, and I'm sittin' pretty on both. I picked up the TLR for dirt cheap, so even with all the goodies I have on it, I have less in it than what I new one would have cost at the time.

Antwanny · 07-28-2009, 10:53 PM

TLR havent put shit into it but new mid pipe left side custom pc map and levers now. still in it cheap as hell seeing as a guy i know just bought an 03 with 6k miles for 8k(lol)

Kawi i started to keep track and just found myself too sad to keep up. Spent way too much and i wanna do more.
paid 5000$ 2004 zx10r black

CRG shorty levers black 200$ diy install
Windscreen ZG Dark smoke 75$ diy install easiest shit in the world and some how i managed to scratch the damn windscreen putting it in.
PCIII (came with bike)
YOSHI slip on Exhaust came with it
fork seals and oil (100$) don't buy factory seals too expensive (putting in another left seal). diy.
Ohlins Rear 300$ susp. (guy threw in hotbodies fairing which i sold for 350)
Sato Frame sliders not installed free
SS front brake lines free diy install
Ohlins steering damper 300 (fully adjustable not the shit one) diy install
set of michelin pp2cts 270$ not including install (30$ each tire off the bike) which one shop scratched my rim, another shop scratched my rim on the tl. (sore subject may get a tire changer since no one can fucking put a tire on)
change oil dunno 40$ including filter i think. diy
changed brake fluid front and rear dunno maybe 30$ diy
changed coolant 25$ diy
smog block off plates got free gave away free

needs
gonna put k&N air filter on 50$
brake pads front and rear within 2k miles

wants
nissin front calipers in the future off a crashed newer zx5 or 14 the tokicos for the zx10s are spongy (fact of life all of them are that way supposedly)
black rearsets probably vortex or gilles later
racefit growler look it up sexy pipe with db killer i don't need more conversations with police.
custom mapped pc
barnett clutch kit

all in all its a sexy bike but its among my first major purchases and i want it to be mine though i wont see the money again, its only money right.

marko138 · 07-29-2009, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Dnyce

i always keep receipts filed, but i havent added em up recently.

Same here. I keep reciepts for all work pertaining to the bike, less fuel receipts. I should add them up.

Gas Man · 07-29-2009, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple

I'm waiting for a string of dry days, so I can get it washed, waxed, and ready for photos.

I believe I could renovate my home for what you've spent on a motorcycle.

True. And I did and did. Then traded the bike in.

Particle Man · 07-29-2009, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple

I'm waiting for a string of dry days, so I can get it washed, waxed, and ready for photos.

Shit, I've been waiting for that all freakin' summer.

If you get it, send some this way.

Hey, how hard was that throttle cable to do?

Particle Man · 07-29-2009, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple

Couldn't tell you, I'm still using my originals. Trusted others who said they were necessary (they aren't), so I ordered them before I had everything reassembled.

If you go with handlebars rather than just higher clip-ons, you will need longer cables, however. Preferably, you will buy mine.

How much you want for 'em?

MikeSP1 · 08-05-2009, 12:38 AM

Just to add to my list of mods: a complete fork rebuild/respring (x2) and a new front brake master cylinder and braided lines.

Mrs. Colleen · 08-05-2009, 01:27 AM

Each one of our vehicles has a spreadsheet with $$$, dates, miles, etc. Mark and I even each have a gear spreadsheet attached to our respective bike's sheet.

Particle Man · 08-06-2009, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple

$20 and I'll cover shipping. Just verify they are the same parts that fit the 650 before you decide you want them.

lemme see if I need 'em first when I do the conversion and if you still have 'em I'll ping you

and nice bike.

101lifts2 · 08-09-2009, 12:46 AM

I used to, but for what reason....

07-28-2009, 10:32 PM	#21
G-Rex Where to next? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OK to the C Moto: TL1000R, Hayabusa, R1150RT Posts: 1,333	Back when I had my old '91 GSX-R 750 about 9 years ago, I kept a running total. There came a point when it made me cry to look. I spent more than I ever should have on that bike and it pisses me off to this day. I do have a mental running total for the Busa and TLR, and I'm sittin' pretty on both. I picked up the TLR for dirt cheap, so even with all the goodies I have on it, I have less in it than what I new one would have cost at the time. __________________

07-28-2009, 10:53 PM	#22
Antwanny WERA White Plate Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,047	TLR havent put shit into it but new mid pipe left side custom pc map and levers now. still in it cheap as hell seeing as a guy i know just bought an 03 with 6k miles for 8k(lol) Kawi i started to keep track and just found myself too sad to keep up. Spent way too much and i wanna do more. paid 5000$ 2004 zx10r black CRG shorty levers black 200$ diy install Windscreen ZG Dark smoke 75$ diy install easiest shit in the world and some how i managed to scratch the damn windscreen putting it in. PCIII (came with bike) YOSHI slip on Exhaust came with it fork seals and oil (100$) don't buy factory seals too expensive (putting in another left seal). diy. Ohlins Rear 300$ susp. (guy threw in hotbodies fairing which i sold for 350) Sato Frame sliders not installed free SS front brake lines free diy install Ohlins steering damper 300 (fully adjustable not the shit one) diy install set of michelin pp2cts 270$ not including install (30$ each tire off the bike) which one shop scratched my rim, another shop scratched my rim on the tl. (sore subject may get a tire changer since no one can fucking put a tire on) change oil dunno 40$ including filter i think. diy changed brake fluid front and rear dunno maybe 30$ diy changed coolant 25$ diy smog block off plates got free gave away free needs gonna put k&N air filter on 50$ brake pads front and rear within 2k miles wants nissin front calipers in the future off a crashed newer zx5 or 14 the tokicos for the zx10s are spongy (fact of life all of them are that way supposedly) black rearsets probably vortex or gilles later racefit growler look it up sexy pipe with db killer i don't need more conversations with police. custom mapped pc barnett clutch kit all in all its a sexy bike but its among my first major purchases and i want it to be mine though i wont see the money again, its only money right. Last edited by Antwanny; 07-28-2009 at 11:15 PM..

08-05-2009, 12:38 AM	#27
MikeSP1 Perpetual trouble Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: at the base of the Alps Moto: VTX 1300C, RC51, CBR600RR, CBR929RR Posts: 715	Just to add to my list of mods: a complete fork rebuild/respring (x2) and a new front brake master cylinder and braided lines. __________________ "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in one pretty and well preserved piece, but to skid across the line broadside, thoroughly used up, worn out, leaking oil, shouting GERONIMO!"

08-09-2009, 12:46 AM	#30
101lifts2 WSB Champion Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Moto: 2009 Kawi ZX6R Posts: 5,570	I used to, but for what reason.... __________________ Train Hard Ron Paul - 2012 Mark of Excellence GM Last edited by 101lifts2; 08-09-2009 at 12:52 AM..