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Question: What was the first thing you changed or added on your new motorcycle?
Added STN sticker(s)
Seat
Exhaust
Handlebar risers
Windshield
Gas tank protector
Grips
Luggage
Electronics (GPS, Radar, etc.)
Nothing, it's perfect for me the way it is

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« on: December 13, 2006, 03:08:29 PM »

Mine was the seat. I replaced it with a Corbin. My ass has been very happy ever since.  Thumbsup
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« on: December 13, 2006, 03:08:29 PM »

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« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2006, 03:28:32 PM »

ST.N sticker went on the DL650 before the warning stickers came off.
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« Reply #2 on: December 13, 2006, 04:06:25 PM »

I changed a lot of things at once, handlebars, seat, exhaust, mirrors and almost 20 years later added a Superbrace fork brace.
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« Reply #3 on: December 13, 2006, 07:02:35 PM »

Exhaust here...Needed to let the Duc sing!! Hail
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« Reply #4 on: December 13, 2006, 10:29:39 PM »

New front fender.
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« Reply #5 on: December 14, 2006, 12:38:01 AM »

I added a pair of crash-protection mushrooms.

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« Reply #6 on: December 14, 2006, 04:03:21 AM »

Mounted gps and radar.....and heated grips. The ST3 has the world's best saddle:D
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« Reply #7 on: December 14, 2006, 04:36:45 AM »

Installed a tail trunk rack on the XX for a Givi bag.
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« Reply #8 on: December 14, 2006, 05:33:38 AM »

suspension upgrade
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« Reply #9 on: December 14, 2006, 08:41:31 AM »

Helibars.  The SV's way too low without.
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« Reply #10 on: December 15, 2006, 01:07:29 PM »

Gas tank protector.  I didn't enjoy the bike until it had one.  I wasn't sitting on the bike in a natural position and the ergonomics weren't.  I added the rear tail trunk second and then finally changed the seat.
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« Reply #11 on: December 15, 2006, 02:30:15 PM »

Givi trunk



followed by STN sticker


and then windshield.
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« Reply #12 on: December 15, 2006, 10:29:03 PM »

ST.N sticker from a coffee meet.  Bigsmile
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« Reply #13 on: December 15, 2006, 11:06:21 PM »

When I bought my bike it had a corbin on it already.
I didn’t know they sold aftermarket windshields or exhaust nor that I wanted them.
Nobody makes luggage for it besides Triumph.

So it’s a tie between Grips and a Tank Protector

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« Reply #14 on: December 16, 2006, 06:36:25 PM »

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Cheap and easy protection
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« Reply #15 on: December 17, 2006, 10:36:57 AM »

I mounted my Starcom, and GPS/XM radio. Some things are essential to the riding experience.  Twofinger
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« Reply #16 on: December 17, 2006, 06:32:09 PM »

Ordered a Givi E460 trunk first.....  while waiting for that to arrive (4 weeks) I won a used Yosh bolt-on muffler on eBay.  Both items arrived the same day - exhaust went on first as it was the quicker install.

Needless to say I now have a different exhaust, but still got the E460 and it's probably the most useful item on the bike.
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« Reply #17 on: December 17, 2006, 11:20:15 PM »

Marchesini magnesium wheels... powder coated bronze until they look good enough to eat...
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« Reply #18 on: December 18, 2006, 04:43:29 AM »

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The electronics was the closest to what I did do.....I have an ST1300, I added some PIAA 004XT lights directly to the fork legs...man what a difference. Later I did install a blue sea fuse box for the other electronics I have since added.
I am seriously trying not to put a lot of extras on this bike....only thing I really want is a new seat....Corbin,Sargent, who knows but I need a different one for long distancec riding.....
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« Reply #19 on: December 18, 2006, 05:32:33 AM »

Seat, but not a replacement. I got a sheepskin to try it out.
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« Reply #20 on: December 24, 2006, 09:05:50 PM »

Givi trunk.
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« Reply #21 on: December 24, 2006, 09:30:17 PM »

Busa shock installed on the Bandit.  Have yet to try it out yet though.
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« Reply #22 on: December 27, 2006, 08:50:06 AM »

Gen-Mar risers on ZZR.  New seat and exhaust on the SV 650.
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« Reply #23 on: January 03, 2007, 06:55:30 PM »

Doesn't the ST.N sticker add at least 5 HP?   Headscratch
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« Reply #24 on: January 04, 2007, 06:52:08 PM »

Stickers are worth lots of power, but that I can't be trusted with that kind of thing. Squid

The first modification was a remap.  I didn't like it, so the stock map is back in.  The next mod was getting the stock suspension set up right.  Then a set of Michelin Pilot Powers after the OEM tires bit the dust.  Then a set of track plastic.  That is it so far, besides taking off the goofy looking reflectors on the front forks.
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« Reply #25 on: January 05, 2007, 07:27:46 AM »

 Tank protector then side bags, corbin seat,windshield. Next maybe some handlebar risers. The bike came with a micron pipe on it when I had bought it.
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« Reply #26 on: January 05, 2007, 07:39:48 AM »

After the break in period on my Sprint(500 miles) I added the Triumph Off Road Exhaust, 3 piece hard luggage, taller windscreen, throttlemeister, and Aerostich heated grips. Before I picked up my Thruxton I had the TOR exhaust, "stiffer" Icon springs on the front, and Ohlins rear suspenion installed.
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« Reply #27 on: January 05, 2007, 10:50:28 PM »

Immediately installed the Muzzy titanium on the ZZR.

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« Reply #28 on: January 16, 2007, 02:24:59 PM »


Mine was the seat. I replaced it with a Corbin. My ass has been very happy ever since.  Thumbsup


Yeah, my girlfriend said her ass has been happy ever since.

Wait....we're talking about motorcycles aren't we?

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« Reply #29 on: January 16, 2007, 07:19:40 PM »

I couldn't resist an exhaust mod on my Buell.... but where's a boy supposed to get an S-T.N stiquer??
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« Reply #30 on: January 17, 2007, 02:06:05 PM »

Let's see....
Windshield was stock... happy with it...
Used cheapo film that works fine for now as a gas tank protector
Luggage (side bags) was stock...
Added Grip Puppies, but still waiting on the 'lectric ones.
Risers will be done this winter/spring...
Haven't decided what to do about the seat... the long furred sheepskin works for now.... Smile
Don't know if any electronics will be add other than some outlets....
Stock exhaust is fine.
STN sticker is on the helmet!  Bigsmile
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« Reply #31 on: January 22, 2007, 06:12:32 PM »

I did a bunch of stuff to my Concours.  I raised the handlebars, added a fork brace that made a tremendous difference in the bike's handling.  I put a taller, flatter windshield on it, a "back-off" brake light modulator.  I also added a huge Givi E52 tour pack.  And I also installed an electronic doohickey that makes the fuel guage read more accurately.  My next project is to install my XM satellite radio on the bike, but first I've got to install a power outlet.      
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« Reply #32 on: January 27, 2007, 12:32:42 PM »

The oil and spark plugs
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« Reply #33 on: January 30, 2007, 09:44:49 AM »

Added a power outlet in the shteering head along with grips and throttle lock.
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« Reply #34 on: January 30, 2007, 09:57:06 AM »

For the B12:

First came the OEM engine case guards.
Then the ST.N Sticker
Then the Powerlets
Then the GPS
Then the Givi cases
Then the Zero Gravity windscreen
Then the Pro-oiler
Then the used Holeshot can/midpipe
Then the RADAR detector

Never bothered with the seat, because the stock Bandit seat has never really bothered me.  I had Progressive springs on the front, but botched the installation and took them out again (hoping to have enough $$ after taxes to have the forks done professionally).  I may get a topcase/backrest before too long, but by and large I'm done with mods.

On the B6 the first thing replaced was the seat, traded out for a Suzuki gel seat (for height and comfort).  That didn't lower it enough, so a pair of Holeshot reversible dogbones were installed (later flipped around to bring the rear back up, as she had become a much more accomplished rider and needed the ground clearance back).  Then came a Givi V46 topcase (thanks to Cossi).  Somewhere in there a Powerlet for the electric vest was added too.

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« Reply #35 on: January 30, 2007, 11:09:13 AM »

Mods on the 640:

Front fender removed for Supermoto one...change required new brake lines and modifying fork guards.

Toolbox mounted under rear fender where evap cannister was

Acerbis Rally Pro handguards

Roadbook carrier with Touratech Quest MVG mount (since removed and sold)

Rear Touratech rack.

Dual Star heated grips

Heat troller

Headlight cut off switch wired in.

Touratech headlight guard

Superflow exhaust (along with racing airbox cover and carb mods)
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« Reply #36 on: January 30, 2007, 01:25:09 PM »

When I bought my ST, risers, cruise pegs and top box were already installed, so my first real mod to the bike was the staintune pipes.
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« Reply #37 on: April 19, 2007, 11:19:02 AM »

I cut a custom windscreen, added a rack and a top box, wired a garage remote to the headlight switch all before rolling over 4k miles. I broke out the drill before 2k...
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