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Old 21-01-09, 08:31 PM   #11
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R6 throttle
smaller sprocket on front
crach bungs
race can
fenda extenda
Where can i get some crach bungs

I haven't got any
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Old 21-01-09, 08:32 PM   #12
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Think it's got the fenda extenda, is it the black plastic bit on the back of the fender on the front wheel? I've been alright with the wrists and hands, have had a bit of a burning crampy type thing with the palm of my hand on the throttle grip though occasionally. I know you can adjust the reach on the front brake lever but can you do the same on the clutch lever? I don't mean move the biting point, that's fine, but the distance between the lever and the grip?
Heli bars can help with this, but I suppose it depends on your dimensions
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Old 21-01-09, 08:35 PM   #13
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longer dogbones with the hangers helps us big guys
You've got that the wrong way round surely

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Where can i get some crach bungs

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R&G - OK so you don't have to cut the fairing to fit them, but you still have to replace the fairing when they fail

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will the smaller sprocket affect insurance? - In theory yes, but don't be ridiculous What difference does it make? improves acceleration by increasing the revs for a given speed so it's at the cost of top speed. talking about 500rpm per tooth I think or 5-10mph top speed

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Old 21-01-09, 08:53 PM   #14
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Fender extender is #1
Crash bungs
Scottoiler
Handguards ('propa uns with the big bar down the middle)
Better seat
Hotgrips
Moh powah!! I'll just keep telling myself this. I'll believe it one day.
A fixer-peg under the seat
Spare levers if you don't go for handguards

I believe sprocket is a consumable so not as important to declare to insurers.
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Old 21-01-09, 10:30 PM   #15
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Fenda Extenda - keeps the muck off your bike

Double Bubble Screen - Reduces windblast on motorways
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R&G - OK so you don't have to cut the fairing to fit them, but you still have to replace the fairing when they fail
Crash bungs aren't designed to save the lower fairings.
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Old 21-01-09, 10:34 PM   #16
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Gotta be a topbox. Mine arrived today
So did mine-what one did you go for? I got the Suzuki 38L one from Robinson's Foundry and they sent me an extra (48L) by mistake!
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Old 21-01-09, 10:40 PM   #17
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PowerMadds do good hand guards, proper off road kinda things..

But i emailed the uk guy, and recieved nothing back..

So ordered DL handguards, £38..
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Old 21-01-09, 10:49 PM   #18
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Nah go for barkbusters or similar, they won't just demolish themselves.

I highsided and it landed on the top of the handguard somehow, scuffed it, did not break. Renthals did not bend either.
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Old 21-01-09, 11:08 PM   #19
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Crash bungs
Heated grips if you ride in winter
Crash bungs
Better screen
Comfy seat
Upgraded battery for the winter guys- never fear a cold start again
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Old 21-01-09, 11:17 PM   #20
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has anyone got pics of handguards on a pointy? Would have thought they'd look a bit odd?! I'll look into the motosliders instead if they are that much better.
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