Modifications? What Have You Done?

[Kayoken]

Okay, so what have you all done to mod your bikes, anything counts new lights, new muffler, hell a new seat? I am looking to mod my Scooter and I would also love some ideas,

 

[Lurch]

HID fitted as the H4 was less than useless once it got dark.

 

[CBRHoonigan]

My 2 stroke i did everything from 144 kit, to knife edge crank to bigger carb and carbon reeds, to blanked open powervalve to working powervalve, then on my cbrs everything from exhausts to air filters to carbon parts to brake levers to double bubble screens

 

[Carmo]

The short list is; larger windshield on batwing, highway pegs, rider backrest & a guardian bell.

 

[chix]

Mostly exhaust and tank/engine protection on the street bikes.

 

[Lurch]

I got mine out the garage and rode it for the first time in nearly 4 weeks!

 

[T'Biker]

Loads of mods on mine; LED DRLs, reflective graphics, engine bars, pedal extenders.

However, I think the most important modification to my bike is Squish........

 

[malJohann]

Bike: KTM Duke 390

Added: Bigger Windshield, Aluminium Handguards, Heated Grips, Electrical Outlet Kit, Alarm System, Tank Protection Pad, Tank Grip Stickers, Crash Pads Front, Crash Pads Rear, Crash Bars, R&G Tail Tidy, Anodised Brake Reservoir Cap Front, Anodised Brake Reservoir Cap Rear, DNA Air Filter, PowerTronic Piggyback ECU, Philips MotoVision H4 Headlight, Single Seat Conversion, Reverse Retro Bar End Mirrors, LED Flexible DRL Strips

Deleted: Pillion Footrests, Pillion Grab-handles, Pillion Seat, Standard Mirrors

 

[roddenby51]

Only mod to my Vespa GTS 300ie is a Vespa Originale small sport shield / flyscreen. Looks good, and I get a couple extra miles per gallon.

 

[GixxersShadow]

Okay, so what have you all done to mod your bikes, anything counts new lights, new muffler, hell a new seat? I am looking to mod my Scooter and I would also love some ideas,

K5 GSX-R600

Hot Bodies Custom Undertail Body Kit
Steal Braided Break Lines
GPR Steering Stabilizer
XS Boost Performance built in fan
Flush Turn Signals
ASV Leavers
Double Bubble Wind Screen
Full Exhaust, now fitted with Shorty GP Exhaust (illegal for street)
Carbon Fiber Mirror Block-Offs

More work planned....

 

[Kayoken]

K5 GSX-R600

Hot Bodies Custom Undertail Body Kit
Steal Braided Break Lines
GPR Steering Stabilizer
XS Boost Performance built in fan
Flush Turn Signals
ASV Leavers
Double Bubble Wind Screen
Full Exhaust, now fitted with Shorty GP Exhaust (illegal for street)
Carbon Fiber Mirror Block-Offs

More work planned....

these are quite awesome, how much have you put into your bike mods?

 

[Kayoken]

Loads of mods on mine; LED DRLs, reflective graphics, engine bars, pedal extenders.

However, I think the most important modification to my bike is Squish........

HAHAHA, That is great!

 

[Kayoken]

Okay, I have been having issues with my mirrors on my bike, nothing is wrong with them they work fine, but if the bike so much is tipped over by some jerk or it lands the mirrors break off and I admit it has fallen twice once on gravel( I have gravel) and the other I thought my stand was down and it wasn't and it dropped (Yea, I'm dumb but my friend fell and I really wanted to make sure he was ok.) Does anyone have any good aftermarket mirror suggestions for a scooter?

 

[Marbro_za]

I fell, so i built a new headlight bracket thing, and mounted new lights.
I painted the bike
Took out the cat, (Didnt make much if any difference)

 

[CBRHoonigan]

I fell, so i built a new headlight bracket thing, and mounted new lights.
I painted the bike
Took out the cat, (Didnt make much if any difference)

Taking the cat out of a standard system mostly pointless, might make throttle responce smoother but thats about it. Same as when people only put slip on exhausts and expect power

 

[Marbro_za]

I know.
I had it off, and thought, fuckit, why not

 

[Lurch]

Can you increase the power of a bike by changing the exhaust? Or at least increase it to make a real difference?

I've always wondered in this day and age of manufacturers trying to compete on the numbers to sell the bike that as they spend millions on R&D to make these bikes they may have made it the best they can already, although they do have to comply with regional regulations on things like noise.

 

[malJohann]

Can you increase the power of a bike by changing the exhaust? Or at least increase it to make a real difference?...

An engine that breathes better (intake and exhaust) will always make more power with tuning. More air and more fuel per volume equals more power.

 

[Roaf Beast]

I changed my seat to a non-slippery one . I also removed the front indicators and wired them to the 2 smaller lights on the sides of the headlight.

That's all I am willing to do for something that breaks down every 20 days.

 

[Lurch]

I see the logic, although a lot of engines work better with done back pressure, just makes you wonder why the multi billion dollar manufacturers build what they build if it's thst easy to make an exhaust with less in it and therefore cheaper manufacturing costs.

Not calling anyone out, but is the gain that significant and/or is it partially emporors new clothes?