Bike mods for beginners: Difference between revisions
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==First mods that are a good idea== | ==First mods that are a good idea== | ||
* Flush mount front signals - Look better and lessen the possibility of the signal stalks punching a hole in the fairing. | * [[I want to put flush-mount flashers on the front|Flush mount front signals]] - Look better and lessen the possibility of the signal stalks punching a hole in the fairing. | ||
* Brake lights in pods and/or extra brake lights | * [[Lights & Bulbs|Brake lights]] in pods and/or extra brake lights | ||
* Seat - Spencer or DIY mods make distance riding way more comfortable and are pretty inexpensive. | * [[Bodywork & Frame|Seat]] - Spencer or DIY mods make distance riding way more comfortable and are pretty inexpensive. | ||
* Horn - Because the stock one sucks. | * [[I want a louder horn|Horn]] - Because the stock one sucks. | ||
* Taller windscreen - Considered by many to be a must for extended high-speed riding. | * [[I want a new windscreen|Taller windscreen]] - Considered by many to be a must for extended high-speed riding. | ||
* Gel grips - Reduce vibration from the bars; notice that doesn't say 'eliminate'. | * [[I want to get some new grips|Gel grips]] - Reduce vibration from the bars; notice that doesn't say 'eliminate'. | ||
* 15 Tooth front sprocket - Reduces cruising rpm and makes the bike more useful overall. | * [[I want to change my gearing|15 Tooth front sprocket]] - Reduces cruising rpm and makes the bike more useful overall. | ||
==Mods you should avoid until you know what you're doing== | ==Mods you should avoid until you know what you're doing== | ||