Top 5 Mods for motorcycles - Page 2

azoomm · 03-02-2008, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by NeonspeedRT

Thats about the ideal list for top 5 right there.

Except I'd change the order...

Training / MSF / Trackdays
Brakes (because even when you blow a tire, you have to stop)
Tires (because you only have two...)
Suspension (better handling = better handling)
Gearing

05svr650 · 03-04-2008, 07:45 AM

Training
Suspension
Tires
Brakes
Power Management

Most important should be learn what you ride and where you ride. I rode the hell outta my stock SV and put a lot of guys to shame on "real" sport bikes up at the Dragon. That's because I know what my bike is capable of and I know how far I can push it. I also have the rode memorized to where I can replay each run back in my head. Sometimes I'll spend all day just riding back and forth on a 2 mile section of rode, just so I can maximize my bikes potential in that section.

It's not what you ride, but how you ride it.

fnfalman · 03-04-2008, 08:58 PM

1. Training/Track Days
2. Wheels
3. Tires
4. Suspension
5. Exhaust/fuel mapping

I think that brakes can only be slightly improved because most factory brakes on sport bikes are awesome.

The wheels make for marked performance in acceleration, deceleration and maneuverability.

Tires...they speak for themselves.

Suspension set-up and/or replacement parts are a great way to aid overall performance of the bike.

Exhaust and fuel mapping makes for a smooth throttle response that's critical for fast riding. Not to mention great for lane splitting too. A herky-jerky throttle makes for some interesting rides during lane splitting.

And yes, losing lots of weights really help!!! I'm looking to drop another twenty pounds. I've lost 17-pounds and that really made a big difference. It's like dropping another set of stock exhaust and catalytic converter.

NONE_too_SOFT · 03-04-2008, 08:59 PM

wheels really that much a factor in performance? whats your logic?

03-04-2008, 07:45 AM	#2
05svr650 Supporting Vendor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Soon to be Temple, TX Moto: wide open throttle Posts: 108	Training Suspension Tires Brakes Power Management Most important should be learn what you ride and where you ride. I rode the hell outta my stock SV and put a lot of guys to shame on "real" sport bikes up at the Dragon. That's because I know what my bike is capable of and I know how far I can push it. I also have the rode memorized to where I can replay each run back in my head. Sometimes I'll spend all day just riding back and forth on a 2 mile section of rode, just so I can maximize my bikes potential in that section. It's not what you ride, but how you ride it. __________________ www.JandBcycle.com

03-04-2008, 08:58 PM	#3
fnfalman Europhile Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal Moto: Aprilia RS125, Aprilia SR50 Factory, Aprilia Tuono, BMW Rockster, KTM 990 Adventure Posts: 1,875	1. Training/Track Days 2. Wheels 3. Tires 4. Suspension 5. Exhaust/fuel mapping I think that brakes can only be slightly improved because most factory brakes on sport bikes are awesome. The wheels make for marked performance in acceleration, deceleration and maneuverability. Tires...they speak for themselves. Suspension set-up and/or replacement parts are a great way to aid overall performance of the bike. Exhaust and fuel mapping makes for a smooth throttle response that's critical for fast riding. Not to mention great for lane splitting too. A herky-jerky throttle makes for some interesting rides during lane splitting. And yes, losing lots of weights really help!!! I'm looking to drop another twenty pounds. I've lost 17-pounds and that really made a big difference. It's like dropping another set of stock exhaust and catalytic converter. __________________ *Cogito Ergo Vroom - I think therefore I ride*

03-04-2008, 08:59 PM	#4
NONE_too_SOFT Chopstix / \ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Akron OH Moto: 03 CBR RR Posts: 5,350	wheels really that much a factor in performance? whats your logic?