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following on from Gregs thread, just wondering what peoples thoughts on modifying their bikes are really - whether they go for form over function or otherwise. what would you say (in your opinion) were the top 3 mods on your bike you either have done, intend to do, or would be likely to given the money; and what 3 mods would you see as a complete waste of time and money? Or do you intend to keep it exactly as the factory intended

i'd say on mine the most useful would be:
1)upgrading to 17" wheels, allowed me to fit decent tyres
2)upgrading from spindly front forks with crappy anti-dive to more modern usd adjustable forks
3)i'd like to upgrade to a decent rear shock at some point in the near future

can't see myself ever adding:
1)carbon fibre yoke covers, heelguards, clock surrounds or similar stick-on bits
2)rim tapes
3)colour coded anodised bolt kits

The only mods so far on mine are Mini LED indicators and a Scorpion carbon fibre race pipe. These mods are purely astheatic. The only other mod in intend to carry out is to chop the rear fender and fit a tail tidy . I do not feel the need to start getting involved in anodised bolts etc as they are chav-tastic.

TAZ

art pipes for noise...

tail tidy and mini indictors incl small plate.

ohlins shock(sold other one),sprint damper.

power commander II,BMC filter.

bt 014s ...my new 1000cc fav tyre......really soft and can melt on the road when pushed

GSXR front end for better breaks and better USD forks

Ohlins shock cause the SV rear suspension is worse then the front

Micron full system, re-jetted, ignition advancer, Stage 1 cams, modified air filter, tank riser (all count as a breathing mod IMO)

I normally only go for mods that improve a problem area on the bike or make it easier to ride. Hence the scottoiler, mirror extenders.
I also have a scorpion can as it would be rude not to

The rad cover and LED rear light are things I probably wouldn't bother buying, but it was part of the deal at a bargain price so I had them.

I might get a hugger, NWS silver ghost, as it serves a purpose as well as looking good.

I would never spend money on something that increases performance as I don't need it. I think if you need more power buy a more powerful bike

All the stuff for breathing (goggles, air tank, respirator)

USD's

Highlevel exhaust pipe

Maybe carbon hugger etc

Or i might just leave it as it is, probably leave it.

max power sticker and burberry cap... adds at least 100bhp!!

Best value - Airbox mod (free), the TRE (free), thermostat mod (app. £20), or +/- coil mod (app. £5).
For comfort, the flat bars (app.£50)
For performance - +1/-1 gearing (£80), Yosh headers (£75 s/h) and carbon cans (£100 s/h), PCII (£90 s/h), TRE (see above), HEL braided hoses (£?), MH Racing modified rotary damper (can't afford Ohlins/Maxton/Bitubo )
For looks - the TLR swingarm (app. £50), powdercoated wheels (£60), or undertray (£30)

It's all a question of personal taste really, some is practicality (bars, etc.,) some just makes the bike nicer to ride (suspension, PCII, TRE,....)and others more for looks than any performance gain (TLR s/arm, undertray,...)

I lied in the 'Pop at sportsbike', mods are on Tiger 955i:

MRA varioscreen

Hugger

That's it. It has everything else I want as standard equipment.

i am not going to even start - i'd fill the page...

but i love it...

chris_1127 wrote:
can't see myself ever adding:

2)rim tape

You know you want to really!

you're more likely to see me with stick on bunny ears on my lid Rob ;)

and go on sonic, fire away!!

Ive stuck on a Scorpion can, cause I could, I like the noise and who ever is behind me on Sunday will find out.
Came with a under tray, Plastic bits on the end of the Rad (Dont care what there called)
Would like a hugger.
Like Greg says Triumph come with the best bit fitted as standard. Fantastic brakes , ajustable suspension what ever thats for , dirt great tyres.

(Oh its not a sports bike, but I love it and cant keep off it)

best mods on mine were:

Airbox mod----free
TRE
Full yoshi system---noise purposes

and the wavy brakes and race pads!!! 136 bhp @ wheel later, its a V TWIN beast!!!

Actually it is a sportsbike, just no fairing and tuned for torque not top end.