Suzuki customisation continues

[Hitcher]

The GSX1250FA got another "to do" item ticked off this weekend.

Thanks to the ministrations of the inimitable Mac and Cherry at McDonalds Motor Trimmers in Tauranga, the Big Blue Bike now has a significantly modified and considerably more comfortable seat. It's lovely but still awaiting some pillionation.

And a great trip to and from was had. The FA is a veritable eater of highway. The 021s also got a chance to play on some wet roads between Turangi and Tauranga on Friday afternoon. They did OK. No nasty surprises or apprehensive angling around corners.

Modifications so far:

• Oxford heated grips
• Scottoiler
• Leo Vince SBK can
• Radguard
• Garmin zumo
• Rider seat

Modifications pending:

• Braided brake and clutch lines
• Grippier brake pads (I'm striving for the stopping experience I once had on an FJR1300T)
• Gruntier headlight low beam (highbeam is brilliant)

Possibles/maybe later list:

• Slightly taller screen
• Ohlins fore and aft.

After nearly two months in the Hitcher household, a 6,000km service is looming.

[NZsarge]

Not letting the grass grow under the tires.

[Tunahunter]

Got any photos of the new seat? - I'm considering doing the same to my bike - Cheers

[Maha]

There must come a time when enough is enough surely?
I cant get my head around the thought process that goes intp throwing good money at an otherwise rather perfectly built and structured bike.
All mine got was better that stock tyres within a month and a new can.
I haven't even been tempted to get heated grips.

[skinman]

That would be because you live in the winterless north i suppose

[Maha]

That would be because you live in the winterless north i suppose

They have heated grips on up this way, but mainly Buell/BMW owners...
That aside, I would probably get them if I really wanted to but....I just dont.

[Ronin]

There must come a time when enough is enough surely?
I cant get my head around the thought process that goes intp throwing good money at an otherwise rather perfectly built and structured bike.
All mine got was better that stock tyres within a month and a new can.
I haven't even been tempted to get heated grips.

Well, The Hitchers do a great many miles in search of the perfect Cafe and if I may be so bold I would say that he enjoys the process of upgrading. As we enjoy reading about it.

[Maha]

Well, The Hitchers do a great many miles in search of the perfect Cafe and if I may be so bold I would say that he enjoys the process of upgrading. As we enjoy reading about it.

Sure I understand that, what gets me is that you buy a bike thats worth $13-14K then end up spending $4-5K+ on extras and its still only worth $10K when you try to sell it. After spending a possible $18-19K on it.
The expenditure is just not warranted from where I sit, but hey, its not my money and who am I to have an opinion on the subject right?....

[Ronin]

Sure I understand that, what gets me is that you buy a bike thats worth $13-14K then end up spending $4-5K+ on extras and its still only worth $10K when you try to sell it. After spending a possible $18-19K on it.
The expenditure is just not warranted from where I sit, but hey, its not my money and who am I to have an opinion on the subject right?....

Same reason some people end up with a car that owes them $1000's I guess. And don't look at me. I can't afford to do it so that pretty much excludes any opinion I may have forming.

[skinman]

[QUOTE=Maha;1130016443]They have heated grips on up this way, but mainly Buell/BMW owners...

What are you trying to say, didn't 'mum' want a buell

[Eyegasm]

Sure I understand that, what gets me is that you buy a bike thats worth $13-14K then end up spending $4-5K+ on extras and its still only worth $10K when you try to sell it. After spending a possible $18-19K on it.
The expenditure is just not warranted from where I sit, but hey, its not my money and who am I to have an opinion on the subject right?....

I can understand where you are coming from, but in the end it is only money.

You can not take it with you when ya go, so spend it now and live in a bit more comfort.

I just wish I could spend more money on bikes... Plan for this year is to just get the 750!!! next year will come the upgrades

[Maha]

What are you trying to say, didn't 'mum' want a buell

Yes, and MOM probably would have ended up with heated grips...

I can understand where you are coming from, but in the end it is only money.

You can not take it with you when ya go, so spend it now and live in a bit more comfort.

I just wish I could spend more money on bikes... Plan for this year is to just get the 750!!! next year will come the upgrades

Case in point... some time ago, a new member posted his 4-5year old Red and Gold R1 on here fior sale. It was so blinged out that it must have felt like Liberace' the morning after a big night in Vagas. The chap was berated by some of the biggest bike blingers on here because of the value he put on the bike.

I mistakenly (looking back) put Ohlins front and rear on my old Sprint, was told at the time ''it will be like night and day'' ..well it was dusk at best...that $2.5K would have been better spent on a party.

[Tunahunter]

There must come a time when enough is enough surely?
I cant get my head around the thought process that goes intp throwing good money at an otherwise rather perfectly built and structured bike.
All mine got was better that stock tyres within a month and a new can.
I haven't even been tempted to get heated grips.

Well you'll have coldy woldy hands this winter!

[Maha]

Well you'll have coldy woldy hands this winter!

Real bikers grab hold of the engine when the chill sets in.

[Tunahunter]

Real bikers grab hold of the engine when the chill sets in.

Wouldn't people think you were giving it one?