Best first mod? - SV650.org

26-04-06, 12:29 PM

Hi All,

Sorry if this has been discussed before, but I did try a little search and came up empty... I have around £200 set aside and I'd like to hear your thoughts on what the best value for money mod is. I'd measure value for money in improved saftey, handling, performance and "smile-factor", with looks being the least important. Please vote for the ones I've listed and add your thoughts if you think I missed something.

Terence

26-04-06, 12:34 PM

forgot to add raising handlebars as an option...

Viney · 26-04-06, 12:36 PM

Viper can and a set of springs and oil. Should cost you £200 all in

rictus01 · 26-04-06, 12:48 PM

front springs & oil (£70), crash bungs (£80), anything left on a secondhand can.

Cheers Mark.

26-04-06, 12:57 PM

Crash bungs! Definitely a first mod consideration.

26-04-06, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rictus01

front springs & oil (£70), crash bungs (£80), anything left on a secondhand can.

Cheers Mark.

Ditto

26-04-06, 01:16 PM

Got to go with Rictus on this one

26-04-06, 01:39 PM

cool! This is great feedback guys (& gals)... keep it coming

northwind · 26-04-06, 01:46 PM

Crash bungs all the way, no contest. You're never more likely to drop it than in your first miles, and you'll never be more gutted if you do either. Then it's just personal taste, I'd put on a can but then I'd want to spend a bit more and get a Remus or maybe a Renegade.

Tigerrrr....... · 26-04-06, 01:52 PM

I agree about the crash protectors.

Then I'd forget all about a new can, etc, and put the money towards some advanced riding lessons, eg IAM.

That's the best mod you can make to increase your enjoyment and safety...in my opinion.

View Poll Results: What mod should I do first?
Rorty can!	30	60.00%
Suspension upgrades	13	26.00%
Double bubble	0	0%
Hugger and Fenda Extenda	2	4.00%
ScottOiler	1	2.00%
Something else... see my reply on the thread	3	6.00%
Raising handlebars	1	2.00%
Voters: 50. You may not vote on this poll

26-04-06, 12:29 PM	#1
Terence Guest Posts: n/a	Best first mod? Hi All, Sorry if this has been discussed before, but I did try a little search and came up empty... I have around £200 set aside and I'd like to hear your thoughts on what the best value for money mod is. I'd measure value for money in improved saftey, handling, performance and "smile-factor", with looks being the least important. Please vote for the ones I've listed and add your thoughts if you think I missed something. Terence

26-04-06, 12:34 PM	#2
Terence Guest Posts: n/a	Handlebars forgot to add raising handlebars as an option...

26-04-06, 12:48 PM	#4
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	front springs & oil (£70), crash bungs (£80), anything left on a secondhand can. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

26-04-06, 01:46 PM	#9
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Crash bungs all the way, no contest. You're never more likely to drop it than in your first miles, and you'll never be more gutted if you do either. Then it's just personal taste, I'd put on a can but then I'd want to spend a bit more and get a Remus or maybe a Renegade. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

26-04-06, 12:36 PM	#3
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Viper can and a set of springs and oil. Should cost you £200 all in

26-04-06, 12:57 PM	#5
Kate Guest Posts: n/a	Crash bungs! Definitely a first mod consideration.

26-04-06, 01:16 PM	#7
Swiss Guest Posts: n/a	Got to go with Rictus on this one

26-04-06, 01:39 PM	#8
Terence Guest Posts: n/a	cool! This is great feedback guys (& gals)... keep it coming

26-04-06, 01:52 PM	#10
Tigerrrr....... Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 155	I agree about the crash protectors. Then I'd forget all about a new can, etc, and put the money towards some advanced riding lessons, eg IAM. That's the best mod you can make to increase your enjoyment and safety...in my opinion. __________________ Be safe, be seen.