When is enough really enough?

[placidfemme]

No this has nothing to do with Density Cult...

I was wondering... When it comes to modifing/customizing your bike, where do you draw the line?

I always draw the line where the money runs out lol, but I still have a list as long as my arm that I'd like to do to my bike... Such as...

Install Oggy Bars
Get a new Paint Job
Install a fuel guage
Install a Visibike Kit
Install an alarm
Re-cover my seats
Install a tinted windscreen (not double bubble)
Have all my lines and tubes thingys the same colour
Install that light thingy that is tuned into your Rev's so the lights light up the faster you go or when you change up a gear (I dunno... but they look nice)

And a bunch more stuff that I can't remember right now... And as you can proberly notice all the things I've listed are cosmetic and not so much performance based...

With your bike is it performance based or cosmetic?

[F5 Dave]

Depends how ghey you are.

Questions:
How new/good are your tyres?
When was your suspension fluid last changed?
When was your rear suspension linkages last regreased & checked for wear?
Steering head bearings?

[placidfemme]

Depends how ghey you are.

Questions:
How new/good are your tyres?
When was your suspension fluid last changed?
When was your rear suspension linkages last regreased & checked for wear?
Steering head bearings?

*is VERY gay*

Um... dunno... My tyres are good I know that... as for the rest dunno... but it's had a full service and stuff done a few months back... so thats all good :)

[vifferman]

With your bike is it performance based or cosmetic?
Whether or not I can get it approved by the finance department, which means it has to be either something that improves safety, or something that is necessary and unavoidable maintenance.

If I could get whatever I liked for the VFR, I'd have the seat reshaped and recovered, and get a louder horn. Apart from that, the only thing I'm considering in the future is braided brake lines.

[XTC]

Depends how ghey you are.

Questions:
How new/good are your tyres?
When was your suspension fluid last changed?
When was your rear suspension linkages last regreased & checked for wear?
Steering head bearings?
And state of your motor?? Does it smoke? :)
I only do mods for practical reasons and only worth doing if you are going to keep the bike a long time as it's money you'll never get back. So far i've modified the exhaust (cost $0). Installed visibike kit ($65). Thinking of getting a bigger fuel tank ($300-$400). My bike has a rev counter so I don't need no fancy lights but then i'm not an extrovert either. At parties you'll find me in the corner not sure what to do. :no: Sad but true....

[justsomeguy]

No this has nothing to do with Density Cult...

I was wondering... When it comes to modifing/customizing your bike, where do you draw the line?

I always draw the line where the money runs out lol, but I still have a list as long as my arm that I'd like to do to my bike... Such as...

Install Oggy Bars
Get a new Paint Job
Install a fuel guage
Install a Visibike Kit
Install an alarm
Re-cover my seats
Install a tinted windscreen (not double bubble)
Have all my lines and tubes thingys the same colour
Install that light thingy that is tuned into your Rev's so the lights light up the faster you go or when you change up a gear (I dunno... but they look nice)

And a bunch more stuff that I can't remember right now... And as you can proberly notice all the things I've listed are cosmetic and not so much performance based...

With your bike is it performance based or cosmetic?

My current bike isn't worth modifying as I'm probably going to blow it up soon anyway with my 12,000rpm rides.... anyway I'd go for performance all the way:Punk:

... but for my next bike .......:devil2: ......lets see - ZXR400 or TRX850... both will be made tastefully faster:love:

[placidfemme]

I know my bike ain't perfect, but I'm not very mechanically minded, so aiming to improve the performance to me wouldn't be the best move, firstly because (I admit) I'm still a Newbie (and always will be) and I have a lot to learn... I'm getting the hang of controlling my bike at 100kph... I don't need my bike to be able to go 200kph... because the chances of me riding that fast wouldn't happen often if ever...

So I'd rather trick my bike out in other ways... if I was into racing it'd be a different story...

[Biff]

IMO it's best described this way me thinks:

:ride: + :love: + :Punk: + :drinkup: + :buggerd: - :nono: - :weird: - :puke: = :clap:

Less is best I d'reckon. Keep things to a minimum and the bike looking as stock as possible.

[Ixion]

I know my bike ain't perfect, but I'm not very mechanically minded, so aiming to improve the performance to me wouldn't be the best move, firstly because (I admit) I'm still a Newbie (and always will be) and I have a lot to learn... I'm getting the hang of controlling my bike at 100kph... I don't need my bike to be able to go 200kph... because the chances of me riding that fast wouldn't happen often if ever...

So I'd rather trick my bike out in other ways... if I was into racing it'd be a different story...

Never see the point of paying lotsa money for go faster stuff m'self . Fine if it's a bit of a joke (how fast can you make a step thru go ? ), but otherwise - well, there ain't no substitute for cubes.

Sell bike, buy bigger one. Or buy one with more whizzy bits that go round and round and round and round and round and round and up and down and up and down and round and .. yeah well y'get the idea.

Or, if y' really want high performance, get a two smoker.

[surfchick]

I know my bike ain't perfect, but I'm not very mechanically minded, so aiming to improve the performance to me wouldn't be the best move, firstly because (I admit) I'm still a Newbie (and always will be) and I have a lot to learn... I'm getting the hang of controlling my bike at 100kph... I don't need my bike to be able to go 200kph... because the chances of me riding that fast wouldn't happen often if ever...

So I'd rather trick my bike out in other ways... if I was into racing it'd be a different story...

all just another way of saying IT'S ALL FOR LOOKS...ba ha :rofl:

[v.ros`]

I think you reach a stage where you just think bout your other expenses and prioritise your expenses...*gotta say i still have not reached that stage yet, though i have a feeling i very soon will*

There is soo much stuff in the market for the bikes. Ofcourse not as much as cars. Example for my bike, I really wanted a NOS bottle , then wanted to change the underlight / tail (but cant really do this as i cant find the tail with the decals already fitted), then comes the crash knob, alarm (got it, now saving up for the pager) , rims (mine is already polished, so thats good), clear taillight / indicators and ofcourse the exhaust.

Other then that, i guess the other mods you can do is with the performance and i think im just glad with the 600 at the moment.

[ManDownUnder]

When the money in the bank means more to you than the bit for your bike...

[XTC]

*is VERY gay*

Some of my best friends are...... aaaawww who am i kidding??? :spudwhat: I don't have any friends..... :cry:

[ManDownUnder]

Some of my best friends are...... aaaawww who am i kidding??? :spudwhat: I don't have any friends..... :cry:

meanwhile ... I've got all the friends money can buy!

[scumdog]

It's YOUR bike and YOUR money, do what YOU want but temper it with the knowledge of what comments are made by others about boy-racers doing parallel modifications to there Honda Civic/Misti Galant etc., what to you might same O.K. can seen OverTheTop and :puke: to other.

Having said that, don't hold back too much eh? :Punk:

[XTC]

meanwhile ... I've got all the friends money can buy!
Buy me buy me!!! :ride:

[justsomeguy]

I got a very loose/rusty nut on top of my bike - doing my best to tighten it *cough* him...... when I get that done I'll think about my bike..........

[ManDownUnder]

Buy me buy me!!! :ride:

ok dokes... and how mush for ze leddle gurl???

BWA HAHAHAHAHA!!!

Ahem I mean - sure!:whistle:

[Pwalo]

I'm with F5 Dave on this. When I have the cash it's braided brake lines, uprated brake pads, uprated suspension, and then new tyres when required.

You can have as much power as you want, or carbon add-ons, but it doesn't mean anything if you can't stop, go around corners, or get the power to the ground smoothly.

Mind you there's a nice Givi screen that I wouldn't mind adding for these cooler winter commutes.

[scumdog]

I'm with F5 Dave on this. When I have the cash it's braided brake lines, uprated brake pads, uprated suspension, and then new tyres when required.

You can have as much power as you want, or carbon add-ons, but it doesn't mean anything if you can't stop, go around corners, or get the power to the ground smoothly.

Mind you there's a nice Givi screen that I wouldn't mind adding for these cooler winter commutes.

She may just want to tootle along like a granny (or me!) and is quite happy with the factory power/steering/stopping?

[Ghost Lemur]

*is VERY gay*


:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

The moment I read his post I was waiting for that reply.

Classy. :Punk:

As for the topic. Somewhat sad that NZ doesn't have much of a Sportbike customizing scene. I don't like most of that American bling with the rediculously long wheelbases and totally unrideable. But a bit of personality put into one's machine has got to be good.

I suppose maybe it's because sportsbike riders don't plan on keeping their machines long in general, so it's not really worth doing too much to it expect for performance related mods.

[Lou Girardin]

Too much is not nearly enough for Harley owners, bless 'em.

[placidfemme]

Yeah... I know it looks like I'm just going for the image, but for now I am seriously happy with the power my bike puts out. Sure I'd love to brag that I rode 240kph on a lil 250... but I know I'd proberly kill myself (and/or others) even trying. I'm not willing to push myself beyond my limits, and risk everything for a number.

I'd rather have a bike that is "mine" in the sense that it's safe to ride, it's in good condition, and that I know I've put a lot of effort into it, even it's just cosmetic.

Because I don't know a lot about the mechanics of a bike (not that I'm not willing to learn because I am... and I'm trying) once I start to pick up on my mechanical skills (lol) it'll soon change to mechanical things that I want.

[Ixion]

Yeah... I know it looks like I'm just going for the image, but for now I am seriously happy with the power my bike puts out. Sure I'd love to brag that I rode 240kph on a lil 250... but I know I'd proberly kill myself (and/or others) even trying. I'm not willing to push myself beyond my limits, and risk everything for a number.
...

Very wise indeed. Would that more people (not just bikers) thought that way. :yes:

I am always inclined, when I hear of people spending much money on extra performance stuff, to wonder "Are your skills really so far in excess of the power you have at present , that lack of power is the ONLY obstacle to faster progress?".

The cheapest high performance add on is usually a more skilfull rider. :ride:

[Pwalo]

She may just want to tootle along like a granny (or me!) and is quite happy with the factory power/steering/stopping?

A granny on a ZXR 250!! Now that is something I'd like to see.

Come on I'm sure you've got all the 'Screamin Eagle' bits and tassled saddlebags. And that's just for the XN85.

[placidfemme]

A granny on a ZXR 250!! Now that is something I'd like to see.

Come on I'm sure you've got all the 'Screamin Eagle' bits and tassled saddlebags. And that's just for the XN85.

Just for that... next time I go see my Gran I'll put my jacket on her, make her hold my helmet and sit on my bike... take a pic and there you go :)

[scumdog]

Too much is not nearly enough for Harley owners, bless 'em.

Lou (and Pwalo) you should read the book hog HOG FEVER Travels on my Harley by Richard La Plante, quite funny and goes a long way to explaining Harley ownership!!

Having said that I did NOT plaster my H-D with golden eagle emblems! (unlike this author).
And I'm not big on saddle bags pwalo so I've only got a pair of NZ made cordura items (that let all the contents get good and wet).

Saved the tassles for my jacket :Punk:

[mikey]

Depends how ghey you are.


hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

it was placidchic who started the thread................

[Pwalo]

Lou (and Pwalo) you should read the book hog HOG FEVER Travels on my Harley by Richard La Plante, quite funny and goes a long way to explaining Harley ownership!!

Having said that I did NOT plaster my H-D with golden eagle emblems! (unlike this author).
And I'm not big on saddle bags pwalo so I've only got a pair of NZ made cordura items (that let all the contents get good and wet).

Saved the tassles for my jacket :Punk:

Good on you mate. If you can't needle the Harley boys what's left in life!!

PS Are you really serious about the tassles? Next you'll be telling me you've got leather chaps.

[sels1]

No this has nothing to do with Density Cult...


:rofl: I assume that was a deliberate spelling.... :rofl:

And bike decoration can be an art form.... go on, express yourself! (if your not worried about resale value...)

[scumdog]

Good on you mate. If you can't needle the Harley boys what's left in life!!

PS Are you really serious about the tassles? Next you'll be telling me you've got leather chaps.

Hell yes!! Even Crissy-Bimbos jacket has them!
Missed out on the leather chaps at Porirua Cash Convertors, hummed and haa'd at the price and when I got back they were gone! Some other discerning gentleman must have snapped them up. :(

[placidfemme]

:rofl: I assume that was a deliberate spelling.... :rofl:

And bike decoration can be an art form.... go on, express yourself! (if your not worried about resale value...)

lol yeah it's spelt that on purpose :Punk:

Nothing has re-sale value anymore :) The way I see it... biking is my passion... if I'm going to buy a bike and worry about the "re-sale" price... then I'm obviously planning on selling it at a later date... if I plan to sell it then there means there is something wrong with it (not mechanically... just things like... too small... not the model I want e.t.c) to cause me to want to sell it... if thats the case then I might as well not buy it... and if I do buy it... then theres nothign stopping me making it into my dream bike... And no a 250 is not my dream bike... but for another 18 months it is...

*confuses myself sometimes... but it's ok I'm on my own planet and they know me here :)*

[Lou Girardin]

Hell yes!! Even Crissy-Bimbos jacket has them!
Missed out on the leather chaps at Porirua Cash Convertors, hummed and haa'd at the price and when I got back they were gone! Some other discerning gentleman must have snapped them up. :(

My interest being purely professional, from a marketing perspective, like.

Do you just wear the chaps? On their own? Sans jeans?. :cold: :rofl: :rofl:

[Biff]

Enough is enough.

[scumdog]

My interest being purely professional, from a marketing perspective, like.

Do you just wear the chaps? On their own? Sans jeans?. :cold: :rofl: :rofl:

Only if one intends attending a gay bar.... :whistle:

Normally over jeans (not that I have any chaps)

[placidfemme]

*sneaks back onto the topic*

One of the things I wanted to add to my bike was braided brake lines (heard a lot about them) and last night... I found out... that my bike already has braided brake lines... LOL yay me!

[XTC]

*sneaks back onto the topic*

One of the things I wanted to add to my bike was braided brake lines (heard a lot about them) and last night... I found out... that my bike already has braided brake lines... LOL yay me!
Cool! Double Yay 4 U. I've ordered a LOOBMAN for mine. Had a scottoiler on my VFR750FL and that was great but they are $239.00 and the loobman about $48ish. Only difference is that the loobman is manual (ya have to give it a squeeze before you ride) Think I can live with that.
www.loobman.com

[XTC]

Still waiting on a price for my 23litre Acerbis tank...... Then I should be able to go 350+ kms per tank...... Probably take about 3 months to get here tho :(

Should i get heated grips??? It's a bit cold at 5:30 am on the way to work. I reckon heated gloves witha small nuclear reactor in each would be the go, wouldn't want to crash in them tho :rofl:

[vifferman]

Just a word on placidfemme's "blinging her ride" - the blue light under the bike actually looks kinda kewl, and impressed my son when he saw it last night.

Now I've just got to keep him away from the VifFerraRi, before it ends up with blue neons in the fairing vents...

[placidfemme]

Just a word on placidfemme's "blinging her ride" - the blue light under the bike actually looks kinda kewl, and impressed my son when he saw it last night.

Now I've just got to keep him away from the VifFerraRi, before it ends up with blue neons in the fairing vents...

lol yeah you'll come home and your bike will be in bits with the wiring everywhere... *can see it now* "But dad... I was just trying to...." :rofl: And as much as he tries to justify it... you'll know its revenge for removing his fuses in the car lol

I only have one 20cm tube with 4 blue LED's in it under the seat, it's not very noticeable which is good as it shouldn't attract too much unwanted attention... I considered putting in a second tube to make the glow brighter but couldn't be bothered... now I'm used to it :)

XTC: Vifferman has grip warmers on his bike, so if you need any information I'm sure he'd be able to help you out on how good they are :)

I thought about installing a warmer thingymabob on my bike... but the only time it's really cold is in the mornings... and on a bad day it still only takes me 15 minutes to get to work... so I couldn't really justify it :whistle: Although I do try... hehe