How much $$$$ into aftermarket and mods?

**bugjuice** · 11th December 2006, 14:44

Originally Posted by Cajun

Your orange is bit like my yellow, they are bright and stand out, and alot of people really like it, would not admit out loud, but they tell you personally that looks good, and just they wouldn't own a bike that colour. I get that all the time with mine.

lol.. yeah, i do get that.. and those that knock it want it really

i love the orange. to the point that any bike i own, I'll get it resprayed orange. Definitely a race bike..
and yes, i guess i'm obsessed..

**Bonez** · 11th December 2006, 14:46

As little as possible. Would rather spend the dosh on petrol, oil and maintenace. I generally just replace things as they wear out.

**bladez** · 11th December 2006, 14:53

Originally Posted by MattRSK

I spend more money on keeping my bike road worthy.

i know the feeling engine up spec and rebuild so lots and still havent done all the bike yet

**slowpoke** · 11th December 2006, 16:38

It's impossible to buy the bike I would buy if I had unlimited funds...it doesn't exist.
A Macintosh Suzuki gets the juices flowing but I've a feeling it would be cumbersome with shite brakes compared to modern stuff.
An RC30 would be close to the top of the list, but it's got that wonky wheel size and that tragically stifling exhaust.
A Britten is a rolling wet dream, but you can't ride the bugger on the road
...and so on with ANY bike you care to mention, hence the temptation to modify....

Every bike I buy is just a rough approximation of what appeals to me at the time and I then go about refining it to something closer to my ideal, budget permitting. Of course it will never actually BE ideal 'cos my needs, taste, intended use, cash available, weather, roads, ideas, etc change on a daily basis.
I'm not talking big stuff necessarily, it may just be those monstrous indicators on your RC45 or that huge plow-like rear guard on your Gixxer, the wrist killing bars on your 998, the snatchy fueling on your SP1 etc, there is always something to change.

The perfect bike has never and will never be built.
If you think YOUR bike is perfect then you either set incredibly low standards or you are totally unimaginative.
Nup, my bikes are not new, won't win any show and shine's or even be the best looking things in the car park, but they are slowly getting closer to what I'd like them to be.

Now, if I can just sell my "spare" kidney I should be able to afford those keihin FCR41's I've been hankering for...............

**scracha** · 11th December 2006, 17:00

A better question would be to ask what percentage of your bike's value would you spend on accessories during a year?

**TLDV8** · 11th December 2006, 17:56

Originally Posted by slowpoke

If you think YOUR bike is perfect then you either set incredibly low standards or you are totally unimaginative.

Some folk regard perfect and boring to be one and the same.A bike without character is just that,boring.
My TL has what i need for what i am looking for and that is to be reliable and cover distance in some comfort.Crap suspension will soon wear the rider out so it has a reasonable amount of money spent in that area.
Peoples idea's of mods vary.
Would i waste my time on tiny indicators when my life may depend on them,no,or remove the stock rear undertray so the Ohlin's and engine get hammered by stones,rain and other debris,no again.
It all come's down to personal choice.
Ohhh,and the Corbin seat and full Yoshimura system

**R1madness** · 11th December 2006, 18:00

Ahh the joys of mods. Yea i love carbon fiber and annadised aluminium. Trick pipes (for the sound), flash brakes (for the pose value), under tails, coloured headlight bulbs (yes they are illegal), Yamaha tuning fork valve caps (just because noone else has them), the list is endless.
Jap bike riders are starting to catch on that its not only the Hogs and Guzzis that can be customised. In the USA a lot of custom shows are now being taken out by Jap bikes.

**pritch** · 11th December 2006, 18:42

Originally Posted by Big Dog

If you have to mod a bike you probably bought the wrong one.

Wouldn't agree with that.

I bought CRG levers - love at first sight.
I imported Sato framesliders to protect the bike.
A flyscreen to protect me (just a little), same for the heated grips.
Imported after market horns 'cause the OE item was crap.
Then an almost brand new all singing, all dancing, Ohlins shock turned up on Trade Me.

Oh and there is the Power Commander... Advice received said it was the best single mod I could do.

Haven't done any of that before, don't know if I'd do it again, but the bike suits me fine as is.

**ceebie13** · 11th December 2006, 20:10

Originally Posted by imdying

+1 on that!!! I hope they're taking them off the bike, disassembling, stripping, painting, reassembling, and putting them back on the bike for ya!!

pretty much, except for the removal from and re-fitting onto the bike.

Silver, by the way.

**slowpoke** · 11th December 2006, 20:43

Originally Posted by scracha

A better question would be to ask what percentage of your bike's value would you spend on accessories during a year?

What's the point....I'm gonna spend it anyway.....

**BarBender** · 11th December 2006, 21:04

Plus $1500
Why? - Important to individualise and because I couldn't stand it if I saw another bike exactly like mine.

**Richard Mc F** · 11th December 2006, 22:24

24......soon to 25 year old Ducati.............only $1500............i fucking wish....and as for the hours spent.......

**orangeback** · 12th December 2006, 06:00

Originally Posted by Richard Mc F

24......soon to 25 year old Ducati.............only $1500............i fucking wish....and as for the hours spent.......

not everybody got a money pit ducati
i know what you mean as i got 21g in on the SD ive got, over 11 years , and id probly see 8 1/2 for it, (not for sale ever)

**Dave C** · 12th December 2006, 09:44

My SV-S is well tarted up - full fairing, tinted screen and light covers, rear hugger, integrated tail / indicator unit, etc...all of which makes her stand out from the crowd without looking like a bling-fest. Performance mods are limited to Micron pipes and a K&N hi-flo filter. Some remapping and suspension tweaks are also on the agenda, but if I was really serious about wanting more grunt then I'd be looking for a new bike. I bought the bike with all the fruit already on it - paid about a $1000 premium (compared with what I could have paid for a 'stock' bike with no mods and similar k's / condition.) To buy all the add-ons would set you back about $4k, so I was pretty happy with the deal.

**FilthyLuka** · 12th December 2006, 10:45

gn400 mag wheels $200 (that was a deal)
Gn400 rear swing arm $250
aftermarket pipe $65 (thankyou motomail)
Straight bar $55
hacksaw to cut the old muffler, i stole that one (thanks dad!)
tyres, they dont count, i think i need those to ride in the first place so not considered aftermarket

new jets for carb... crap, cant remember!

thats $570... on a 1990 gn250...
f#ck you guys! i love the bike anyway!

denden

p.s: sprocket with extra tooth (front) is coming soon, thatll be between $25-$35