What will you modify over the off-season? - Page 2 - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

**Freakinout** · 11-25-2006, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by spok

I just got my latest platform at the end of August, just got it past the 1000 mile break in point and have finalized my list of things to do first.

being a "smaller" guy, i need a new set of bars that come back to me, risers are no good on a V2k...

I need a good seat, looking mutang with backrest

have already added engine guard and ISO grips....

Git.

spok · 11-25-2006, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Freakinout

Git.

that and more

kyro2000 · 11-25-2006, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

Year-rounders need not reply.

Not very nice of an admin to single out an entire group of people

But on a real note I'll be going with the routine oil change, tighten chain, change all fluids, oil filter, air filter, etc, and do a general check to make sure everything is tight and secure.
I'm going back to school and moving in January so I'm not sure how much ridin' I'll be doing.

SVZuki · 11-26-2006, 11:07 PM

wish I could ride year around...

chadrob30 · 11-27-2006, 11:08 PM

Hmmm, I'm in the middle of the tach relocation mod right now, will be getting some Arlen Ness mirrors, some lowering bones from DLP, some Kuryaken pegs, and that's about it for now...

ZukiChaos · 11-30-2006, 10:38 PM

I'm looking into adding highway bars & an extra large sissybar touring bag. But, man I'd love to add driving lights...and heated grips now that it's winter.

sunny · 12-02-2006, 07:55 AM

before march i should be doing the chain conversion, modifying the swingarm brace, and getting a new larger rear tire.

sunny · 12-02-2006, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Ext1jdh

I wanna take the pipes off and paint them black, all except for the muffler and the heat shield sections. Just to match the M50's aesthetics.

have you looked into black header wrap?

Ext1jdh · 12-02-2006, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by sunny

have you looked into black header wrap?

I have, it's the first thing I thought of, I don't want to get the little white threads sticking out though as it ages.

Its a hell of a lot easier to do header wrap than paint, so I'll probably end up doing that anyway.

sunny · 12-03-2006, 02:11 AM

i've had the header wrap on for about a year and no white threads yet. it has greyed, but then my bike is always out in the weather.

FoxyRoxie · 12-28-2006, 12:32 PM

This Off Season Im goin to overhaul one of my Katana's. The poor beast has lost second gear. The ferrings are in rough shape & I want to atleast upgrade my carbs to a stage 2 with the 4 cone K&N air filters. The only thing it doesn t need is tires I got some really nice Conti Attacks late in the season. They are great tires for a desent price.

View Poll Results: What type of mods will you perform this winter?
Paint, bodywork, or other aesthetic	23	34.33%
Tires, chain and sprockets or belt	9	13.43%
Major engine work	4	5.97%
Touring gadgetry, luggage and wind management	14	20.90%
Routine maintenance and cleaning	41	61.19%
Power mods (head work, cams, induction, exhaust, electronics)	11	16.42%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 67. You may not vote on this poll

11-27-2006, 11:08 PM	#25 (permalink)
chadrob30 Sprocket Pilot Join Date: May 2005 Bike: 2008 B-King Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas Posts: 874	Hmmm, I'm in the middle of the tach relocation mod right now, will be getting some Arlen Ness mirrors, some lowering bones from DLP, some Kuryaken pegs, and that's about it for now... __________________ 2008 Suzuki B-King. Two Brothers Racing pipes, Pazzo levers, carbon turn signals

12-02-2006, 07:55 AM	#27 (permalink)
sunny Leaned over, knee down Join Date: Nov 2004 Bike: '97 suzuki savage, '90 honda shadow, '75 kh400, and a broom Location: fort worthless Posts: 4,678	before march i should be doing the chain conversion, modifying the swingarm brace, and getting a new larger rear tire. __________________ "blah blah blah, the world revolves around me, blah blah blah, your perception of events can't possibly be valid, blah blah blah, i wasn't there but i know everything about everything, blah blah blah." - 95% of the male population. you WISH this post was brought to you by rum.

12-03-2006, 02:11 AM	#30 (permalink)
sunny Leaned over, knee down Join Date: Nov 2004 Bike: '97 suzuki savage, '90 honda shadow, '75 kh400, and a broom Location: fort worthless Posts: 4,678	i've had the header wrap on for about a year and no white threads yet. it has greyed, but then my bike is always out in the weather. __________________ "blah blah blah, the world revolves around me, blah blah blah, your perception of events can't possibly be valid, blah blah blah, i wasn't there but i know everything about everything, blah blah blah." - 95% of the male population. you WISH this post was brought to you by rum.

12-28-2006, 12:32 PM	#31 (permalink)
FoxyRoxie Where Am I ? Join Date: Apr 2006 Bike: Suzuki GSX600F Katana Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 49	Full overhaul This Off Season Im goin to overhaul one of my Katana's. The poor beast has lost second gear. The ferrings are in rough shape & I want to atleast upgrade my carbs to a stage 2 with the 4 cone K&N air filters. The only thing it doesn t need is tires I got some really nice Conti Attacks late in the season. They are great tires for a desent price. __________________ Roxie

11-30-2006, 10:38 PM	#26 (permalink)
ZukiChaos Kickstand Operator Join Date: Aug 2005 Bike: '05 BlacknBlue C50 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 284	I'm looking into adding highway bars & an extra large sissybar touring bag. But, man I'd love to add driving lights...and heated grips now that it's winter.

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