What mod makes the biggest improvement to a bike.

[Usarka]

My 750 isn't a top spec supersports - it's ok but I'm wanting to get more confidence out of the handling. No specific issues as such but if i had to list: Front end is a bit soft, back end is a bit unsettled on bumpy roads or pushed hard, brakes are average.

What's the lowest hanging fruit, the best bang for buck, the mucho goodo chango?

Which one first:

Front springs
Rear shock
Better brakes
Brake lines
Exhaust
Power Commander

etc etc.

[Usarka]

Do a search you moron.

[scumdog]

Generally I find twisting the key and pushing the starter button make the biggest improvement to my bike.

But that's just my opinion.

[mstriumph]

rider confidence and experience?

[NighthawkNZ:Me]

mods to the actual rider make the most improvement I think

[Cajun]

more details of bike might help, aka model/year/mileage?

But personally suspension makes a huge difference, and if you have issues with handling that good place to start.

brakes are pretty simple and not large cost to improve, new pads/fluid/lines[note you don't have to go braided, i have got some new lines made up by local brake hose place, these are low expansion, so i am lead to believe sit between stock and braided, it cost me $90 for two new lines going from m/c down to each calpier]

[jrandom]

An odd fellow you are indeed, replying to yourself. Nothing wrong with this as a topic of current discussion.

First thing to do is get your suspension set up for you, get your brake lines bled, check your discs and pads are all in good fettle, and get your throttle cable adjusted. (I'm not kidding about the throttle cable, it makes a difference to the ease or otherwise of controlling a bike in corners.)

Once you've ridden on that setup for a little while, you'll be able to describe what feels 'lacking' in the bike, and an aftermarket suspension supplier should be able to start recommending component upgrades to your forks and/or rear suspension.

Does your bike have a steering damper fitted?

[Fooman]

other stuff to add to the list:

Maintenance (e.g. lubing, greasing, replacement of consumables)
Tires

[Mikkel]

I guess the answer would be Joni, but I haven't met any of the other mods so it's a bit of a guess really.

Otherwise I'd say tyres and brakes are the most important. Then I guess comes suspension. Most bikes are per definition fast enough - although they can be made faster and thus more fun.

[jrandom]

Most bikes are per definition fast enough...

Nonsense, anything less than 150hp at the rear wheel is positively anaemic.

[Mikkel]

Nonsense, anything less than 150hp at the rear wheel is positively anaemic.

Oh please, don't corrupt or mock us innocent, poor, unknowing learners.
Or do you have a 250 cc that can pull 150 bhp@rw? If so, I think I'd like to try it - just to make sure you're right of course.

[Sanx]

My 750 isn't a top spec supersports - it's ok but I'm wanting to get more confidence out of the handling. No specific issues as such but if i had to list: Front end is a bit soft, back end is a bit unsettled on bumpy roads or pushed hard, brakes are average.

What's the lowest hanging fruit, the best bang for buck, the mucho goodo chango?

Which one first:

Front springs
Rear shock
Better brakes
Brake lines
Exhaust
Power Commander

etc etc.

Turbo-charger. Definitely...

[judecatmad]

What's the best bang for buck, the mucho goodo chango?

If the bike's a GN250, then a new bike is probably the best mod to be made

[Pancakes]

Depends on the bike but a lightweight wheelset will reduce overall weight, rotating mass and unsprung weight so this will help any bike.

Suspension tune or replacement and steering dampening.

Dyno session with someone who knows you and your bike type?

Track day with a coach following you taping you so you can review then head out again?

[jrandom]

Rider training.

Respectfully disagree. I would not want someone to start advanced training on a large-ish powerful-ish motorcycle until I knew that the suspension was set to an appropriate starting point.

It's amazing what a difference it makes to the way a bike feels and the way a rider gets his head around controlling it on the road or track at a decent pace.