V-Twin FTW

[fnfalman]

Originally Posted by marko138

Agreed.

Like, say, in a V-Strom that actually has offroad suspension and semi-knobbies.

[FT BSTRD]

Originally Posted by fnfalman

Like, say, in a V-Strom that actually has offroad suspension and semi-knobbies.

The V-Strom is the ugliest, soulless piece of crap I've ever had the displeasure to ride.

[Particle Man]

Originally Posted by FT BSTRD

The V-Strom is the ugliest, soulless piece of crap I've ever had the displeasure to ride.

then you weren't riding it correctly...

[FT BSTRD]

Originally Posted by Particle Man

then you weren't riding it correctly...

No, I'm pretty sure I was riding it just as it was intended to be ridden.

It was like straddling a Frigidaire with handling to match.

[OneSickPsycho]

Originally Posted by drewpy

i know what you mean about feeling slow compared to the I-4 it takes a lil getting used to, but i think the power all over more then makes up for the lack of a huge 185+ top end

I got over that as I had unintentional wheelspin rolling out of the parking lot at work tonight...

[Antwanny]

yes be prepared to get angry when the retards say hey nice gixxer do you stunt?
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[TommyHotWheel]

Oh boy...welcome to the dark side. Start with...airbox mod, charging system mod, fan switch mod, I went 16 front and 40 rear sprockets...gotta check for sure, 520 conversion, have the suspension set up for you, Yosh full exhaust, smart TRE, pair valve mod, power commander, 98 Dodge Caravan Fuel Pump(trust me...remember this!) and I think you can drain the stock fluid from the steering damper and run 2.5 oil in the stock damper is pretty good. Here are some sites. I went with PM Chicane wheels on mine...trust us...get lighter wheels.

http://chucksirois.com/TL1000/FAQ.htm

http://www.tlzone.net/forums/homepage.php

[OneSickPsycho]

Originally Posted by TommyHotWheel

Oh boy...welcome to the dark side. Start with...airbox mod, charging system mod, fan switch mod, I went 14 front and 22 rear sprockets...gotta check for sure, 520 conversion, have the suspension set up for you, Yosh full exhaust, smart TRE, pair valve mod, power commander, 98 Dodge Caravan Fuel Pump(trust me...remember this!) and I think you can drain the stock fluid from the steering damper and run 2.5 oil in the stock damper is pretty good. Here are some sites. I went with PM Chicane wheels on mine...trust us...get lighter wheels.

http://chucksirois.com/TL1000/FAQ.htm

http://www.tlzone.net/forums/homepage.php

Jesus fucking christ... let's start by walking me through the cheap/free mods....

[TommyHotWheel]

I'll see if I can find the links when I get home. The free mods are Airbox...charging system is cheap, just wires and a fuse...pair valve mod needs some block off plates fabbed...maybe Leon or someone has some or can get some?...fan switch is cheap....and the steering damper is under $20. The sites I listed have everything and parting out a few bikes, take a look around and see what tickles your giblets.

[TommyHotWheel]

And if ya really want to do a quick, cheap mod...drill out the rivets and remove the baffling in your stock cans, you can even cut them down and paint or coat them. I have seen this done with good success and it looks cool with the engine paints on the shelves today.