(05-09-05) What would you change on your bike? - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

**Louis** · 05-11-2005, 01:18 PM

What would you change on your bike?

trini0 · 05-11-2005, 01:19 PM

Wheels

**Louis** · 05-11-2005, 01:22 PM

Jesus, Trini, good thing you waited for me to post the poll

That was quick.

**Uncle Bob** · 05-11-2005, 02:19 PM

Windshield

Having a long torso, I haven't found one that really does the job well. I can raise the OEM to near the right height but then I get a bunch of air coming up from under it and over the tank !

I know install lowers......... Dam those things look cheesy.

Other than that I wouldn't buy a bike that required changing more than a $100 worth of stuff on, if you have to mod it out that much then you didn't choose the right bike.

Oh yeah ! I know, everybody wants to personalize it by putting all the same add-ons as everybody else ???????? I have about the most singular Volusia I've seen, because it's stock !!!!!!!!

**Uncle Bob** · 05-11-2005, 02:32 PM

Louis what's your answer ?

**Louis** · 05-11-2005, 02:41 PM

I chose other for:

I love my bike the way it is right and wouldn't change anything. (maybe the little clickety noise I'm having right noise...)

LayinLo · 05-11-2005, 05:13 PM

New sprockets and chain.

(for my 2nd gear wheelies)

And maybe an anti flip device if there is one out there ! U.B.

Gixxerdale · 05-11-2005, 07:55 PM

An Ohlin shock and forks would be a welcome addition.

Hayaboosta · 05-11-2005, 08:55 PM

A 300 series single sided swing arm wheel kit lol I'm happy wit it the way it is

advr4 · 05-11-2005, 11:10 PM

ohlins rear shock and forks

Gixxerdale · 05-11-2005, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Bob

Louis what's your answer ?

Louis said he checked "Other" and he'd change the rider, so I'll have the shipping company bring out here for me. Get up early Louis! They will be there at 5am!

trini0 · 05-12-2005, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Louis

Jesus, Trini, good thing you waited for me to post the poll

That was quick.

The wheels on the C50 are ok. I could live with them if there are no other choices.
I just wish the C90 wheels would fit on the C50.

**inspiron** · 05-12-2005, 02:44 AM

The first things that I changed were to add engine protector bars and to replace the stock mirrors with bar-end mirrors.

Ride-or-die · 05-12-2005, 05:44 AM

i went for tyres seeing as everything else that i have wanted to change, ie indicators i have done and i need new tyres as mine are now slicks.
ooooo noooo i have one wait someone change my vote mr moderator man, i would like to vote other, as the mirrors on the gsxr are ugly as, but i havent found any suitable replacements. suggestions would be great.

**inspiron** · 05-12-2005, 08:06 AM

Ask Dale to point you to the picture of his RED Gixxer with bar-end mirrors.

Gixxerdale · 05-12-2005, 08:14 AM

You might take a look at the mirrors in these pics. They actually work, you can see behind you! They don't vibrate. They have dozens of positions to set in and are easily repositioned on the go. Made by Napolean. $25.00 each, well 3 years ago. Maybe more today.

http://www.bikepics.com/members/gixxerdale/02gsxr1000/

**Freakinout** · 05-12-2005, 08:22 AM

I voted for passenger.... I could use a good passenger these days

Jammer · 05-12-2005, 08:29 AM

Chrome Wheels

stevie c · 05-12-2005, 08:31 AM

I went with other, I would like an undertray to tidy the back up.

simplegame · 05-12-2005, 08:41 AM

Bigger tank, hydraulic valves, and a horn that doesn't sound like a loud bee!

View Poll Results: What would you change on your bike?
Color	19	7.88%
Seat(s)	49	20.33%
Tires	21	8.71%
Grips	10	4.15%
Turn signals	17	7.05%
Passenger	11	4.56%
Shocks	17	7.05%
Windshield	20	8.30%
Oil	3	1.24%
Air filter	6	2.49%
Other (please specify)	68	28.22%
Voters: 241. You may not vote on this poll

05-11-2005, 01:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,655	(05-09-05) What would you change on your bike? What would you change on your bike? __________________ Louis

05-11-2005, 01:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,655	Jesus, Trini, good thing you waited for me to post the poll That was quick. __________________ Louis

05-11-2005, 02:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
Uncle Bob Site Admin & Squeegee Boy Joined: Dec 1969 Bike: 2003 Volusia SE Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada Posts: 107	Windshield Having a long torso, I haven't found one that really does the job well. I can raise the OEM to near the right height but then I get a bunch of air coming up from under it and over the tank ! I know install lowers......... Dam those things look cheesy. Other than that I wouldn't buy a bike that required changing more than a $100 worth of stuff on, if you have to mod it out that much then you didn't choose the right bike. Oh yeah ! I know, everybody wants to personalize it by putting all the same add-ons as everybody else ???????? I have about the most singular Volusia I've seen, because it's stock !!!!!!!! __________________ Yadda yadda yadda, whatever, they ain't going to listen anyway. Last edited by Uncle Bob; 05-11-2005 at 02:31 PM.

05-11-2005, 02:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
Uncle Bob Site Admin & Squeegee Boy Joined: Dec 1969 Bike: 2003 Volusia SE Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada Posts: 107	Louis what's your answer ? __________________ Yadda yadda yadda, whatever, they ain't going to listen anyway.

05-11-2005, 01:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
trini0 Needs an Identity Joined: Jan 2005 Bike: Bad C50 blk Location: Ft. Lauderdale FL, USA Posts: 436	Wheels

05-11-2005, 02:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,655	I chose other for: I love my bike the way it is right and wouldn't change anything. (maybe the little clickety noise I'm having right noise...) __________________ Louis

05-11-2005, 05:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
LayinLo Flipper ( Don't Ask ) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Crunchy 02 GSX-R 750 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,936	New sprockets and chain. (for my 2nd gear wheelies) And maybe an anti flip device if there is one out there ! U.B. Last edited by Uncle Bob; 05-11-2005 at 06:25 PM.

05-11-2005, 07:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
Gixxerdale Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst. Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: 02 GSXR 1k Location: The warm and twisty roads of SoCal Posts: 3,028	An Ohlin shock and forks would be a welcome addition. __________________ Proud Father of a U S Army Soldier... The key to life is to die young...at a very old age... Ride like you own the road...and...someday the road will own you.. My Favorite Ride? Tomorrows!

05-11-2005, 08:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
Hayaboosta Clunked into first gear Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2005 GSX1300R Hayabusa Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 203	A 300 series single sided swing arm wheel kit lol I'm happy wit it the way it is

05-11-2005, 11:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
advr4 Seat Tester Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 64	ohlins rear shock and forks __________________ "Driving fast is all about maintaining the highest possible level of acceleration in the appropriate direction." - Ayrton Senna

05-12-2005, 02:44 AM	#13 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 11,947	The first things that I changed were to add engine protector bars and to replace the stock mirrors with bar-end mirrors. __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

05-12-2005, 05:44 AM	#14 (permalink)
Ride-or-die Petrol Taster Joined: Oct 2004 Bike: 2000 GSXR-600 Location: ESSEX, England Posts: 751	i went for tyres seeing as everything else that i have wanted to change, ie indicators i have done and i need new tyres as mine are now slicks. ooooo noooo i have one wait someone change my vote mr moderator man, i would like to vote other, as the mirrors on the gsxr are ugly as, but i havent found any suitable replacements. suggestions would be great. __________________ Both knees are good friends with Mr Road. they play everyday!!

05-12-2005, 08:06 AM	#15 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 11,947	Ask Dale to point you to the picture of his RED Gixxer with bar-end mirrors. __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

05-12-2005, 08:14 AM	#16 (permalink)
Gixxerdale Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst. Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: 02 GSXR 1k Location: The warm and twisty roads of SoCal Posts: 3,028	You might take a look at the mirrors in these pics. They actually work, you can see behind you! They don't vibrate. They have dozens of positions to set in and are easily repositioned on the go. Made by Napolean. $25.00 each, well 3 years ago. Maybe more today. http://www.bikepics.com/members/gixxerdale/02gsxr1000/ __________________ Proud Father of a U S Army Soldier... The key to life is to die young...at a very old age... Ride like you own the road...and...someday the road will own you.. My Favorite Ride? Tomorrows!

05-12-2005, 08:29 AM	#18 (permalink)
Jammer Sprocket Pilot Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: 2004 GSXR 750, 2003 Kawasaki Mean Streak, 2007 Susuzki DRZ400s Location: York, Pennsylvania Posts: 868	Chrome Wheels __________________ 2004 Gixxer 750 2003 Mean Streak 1500 2007 DRZ400S Location: York, Pennsylvania

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05-12-2005, 08:22 AM	#17 (permalink)
Freakinout Tire Eating Moderator Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: 2001 Suzuki TL1000S Location: Texas Posts: 2,611	I voted for passenger.... I could use a good passenger these days __________________ Freakinout

05-12-2005, 08:31 AM	#19 (permalink)
stevie c Sit speling cheker Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: GSX-R 600 K1 Location: Northants,UK Posts: 1,631	I went with other, I would like an undertray to tidy the back up. __________________ Stevie C '02 Gixer 600 K1,Yellow and Black (fastest colour!), always beats red ones!! Why put off until tomorrow what you can get someone else to do for you today.

05-12-2005, 08:41 AM	#20 (permalink)
simplegame In Training Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 137	Changes Bigger tank, hydraulic valves, and a horn that doesn't sound like a loud bee! __________________

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