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Old 04-06-2012, 10:00 PM
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However, NO POWER MODS

Sorry that is for every other thread. That is ok too and no doubt the #1 mod for those who do it.

I am looking for anything else that you really have gotten good use out of, improved the bike, made your riding time better etc. I also would like to know the good on paper but not so much mods.

I am being very careful not to spend to much. I am weighing all of the ideas and spending once.

This out to be fun!
 

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Old 04-06-2012, 10:43 PM
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Good= Bark busters , skid plate are essential in my book. New fork springs made a huge improvement.
Bad= I have a lot of aftermarket stuff on my bike but I can't think of any bad mods at the moment. hmmmmm
 
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Old 04-06-2012, 10:54 PM
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My favorite non-performance mod is my iPhone RAM mount.
 
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Old 04-06-2012, 11:14 PM
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Deej!
 
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Handlebars! Moose XC bend and Renthal CR High work with stock cables. Taller than stock.
 
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Old 04-07-2012, 12:11 AM
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Deej!

Funny guy.
 
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Old 04-07-2012, 12:33 AM
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favorite...steering damper and lift dog bones...15t front...mirrors below bars...in that order...

least...trying different top screwing replacement mirrors...airbox lid off or snorkel removal...
 
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Old 04-07-2012, 12:43 AM
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Good - Pretty boring; I installed a relay that switches off the headlight while cranking. Removes around 5 amps of current draw handy for hard starting issues.
My Borrego rack & Ventura Imola bag - no more having to wear a back pack while riding.
Not so good - Heidenau K60 rear tyre. Didn't meet expectations; makes the D605 look good on asphalt.
Installing a Speedo Healer; not being able to adjust stock speedo head for factory error.
 
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Old 04-07-2012, 12:52 AM
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As for non-power mods...

Favorite: Acerbis Uniko hand guards
Least Favorite: Motion Pro Vortex Throttle
 
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My fav 13t front sprocket. Cheapest power mod at the moment. Next is bash plate. Thats all for now.
 


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