Your First Mod

No Worries · 02-15-2009, 12:15 PM

The first thing I did on my CBR was adjusted out the 1/4 inch of slack on the throttle cables. It seems that most bikes have that. The first thing I changed were the grips. The stock "waffle" grips were like holding ....waffles.

rogue · 02-15-2009, 12:47 PM

Aside from destickering my bike, I can't remember what the first mod was I done. Either a snorkelectomy or the yoshi slip on. Hell, it could have been aftermarket front blinkers. My ex did it all around the same time so I can't remember.

Yamerhaw · 02-15-2009, 01:55 PM

bought it used, already had exhaust, i adjusted my throttle cable slack, and adjusted some things, cant remember first thing i bought, either frame sliders or pazzoracing shorty levers

rogue · 02-15-2009, 02:05 PM

I just now remembered....the first thing I did was put frame sliders on mine.

I keep forgetting they're there. Doh!

marko138 · 02-15-2009, 04:25 PM

My Buell already had an exhaust. First thing I did was put frame sliders on it.

Phenix_Rider · 02-15-2009, 04:35 PM

Put some decent handlebars on it. Grip heaters at the same time. The stock bars were too "sit up and beg." Passenger grab bars- mainly to add tie down points.

The rest is mostly practical maintenance type upgrades. Removed the fork reflectors for easier stand/caliper access. Stickier tires, better brake pads.

At some point, I'll put on stainless lines and suspension upgrades. No blingy pretty nonsense for me. (The lines will be black or smoked with plain ends- purely functional)

Porkchop · 02-15-2009, 06:30 PM

http://www.twowheelfix.com/showthread.php?t=5698

*COUGH*

Moni · 02-17-2009, 02:09 PM

When I got my 08' 250r...the first thing I did was take off the ugly tag holder and customize it. Now it’s small and pretty.

fnfalman · 02-17-2009, 05:37 PM

My first mods are always the exhaust. It's not necessarily about "more power", I simply don't want my bikes to sound like the damn sewing machines. Gotta release some of that character.

deals gap dragon slayer · 02-19-2009, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by fnfalman

My first mods are always the exhaust. It's not necessarily about "more power", I simply don't want my bikes to sound like the damn sewing machines. Gotta release some of that character.

Judging from the list of bikes you have... they'll still sound like a sewing machine.. just one thats about to blow... lol

02-15-2009, 01:55 PM	#3
Yamerhaw Country Boy Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hicktown in NC Moto: 07 R1 Posts: 797	bought it used, already had exhaust, i adjusted my throttle cable slack, and adjusted some things, cant remember first thing i bought, either frame sliders or pazzoracing shorty levers __________________ “If trees could scream, would we be so cavalier about cutting them down? We might, if they screamed all the time, for no good reason.” It takes a big man to cry, but it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man.

02-15-2009, 06:30 PM	#7
Porkchop 125GP Champion Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Worthington, OH Moto: Empty Garage Posts: 3,419	http://www.twowheelfix.com/showthread.php?t=5698 COUGH __________________ *Coming soon? 2010 Ducati Monster 696 - Sold 1984 Honda VF500F - Sold 1999 Yamaha R6 - Sold

02-17-2009, 02:09 PM	#8
Moni Kawi FTW!!!! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Miami Moto: 08' Kawi 250r Posts: 115	When I got my 08' 250r...the first thing I did was take off the ugly tag holder and customize it. Now it’s small and pretty. __________________ http://www.marykay.com/monibarrios

02-17-2009, 05:37 PM	#9
fnfalman Europhile Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal Moto: Aprilia RS125, Aprilia SR50 Factory, Aprilia Tuono, BMW Rockster, KTM 990 Adventure Posts: 1,875	My first mods are always the exhaust. It's not necessarily about "more power", I simply don't want my bikes to sound like the damn sewing machines. Gotta release some of that character. __________________ *Cogito Ergo Vroom - I think therefore I ride*

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02-15-2009, 12:15 PM	#1
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	The first thing I did on my CBR was adjusted out the 1/4 inch of slack on the throttle cables. It seems that most bikes have that. The first thing I changed were the grips. The stock "waffle" grips were like holding ....waffles.