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  • #1

    modding on a budget

    most of us (especially the married ones) have a limited budget for mods. what things have you done on the cheap? I know the mesh mod is probably the cheapest thing you could do, but what other things have you done without spending a lot of money? I check with ebay regularly (just scored a tinted windscreen ) the $100 wileyco has been my favorite mod. I also painted my grab bar black. new grips were cheap. someone had already chopped the shovel so I did not have to do that. the only things I have planned for now are some chrome bar ends and having some chrome gsxf decals made. and I'll probably go with the gold chain when I order my chain and sprocket set.
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    Has anyone ever cut the airbox on a pre98 (I don't know what the 98+'s look like) to see if it helps any? I always wanted to chop that damn thing open and see if it helps as much as I think it might.
    Less weight is more power!!

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    • #3
      What's a budget?
      TiM

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      • #4
        ignition advancer, new windscreen, mesh mod, K&N air/oil filter , new gel grips, CF bar ends and clutch/brake levers, solo cowl, just to name a quick few.

        and you never know what you'll find on ebay for a song if you really hunt for it.

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        • #5
          Remove pin-strippng, gel hand grips, K&N air/oil filter, replaced turn signals and mirrors.

          Wildcat says the truth about eBay, you have to hunt. It may take awhile but eventually you will find it.
          I don't know how fast my bike goes, I've never stopped to find out.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by gsxr6racer
            Has anyone ever cut the airbox on a pre98 (I don't know what the 98+'s look like) to see if it helps any? I always wanted to chop that damn thing open and see if it helps as much as I think it might.
            No, I'm pretty sure you need that as is..

            All my mods have been on the cheap...
            I think my most expensive one was the SS brake lines..
            Everything else was under $40.. or free..

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            • #7
              I'd say it depends on what you're hoping to accomplish . Modding just for the sake of making something different seems foolish to me . But if you're looking to make it more comfortable/utilitarian/faster/prettier , THEN we'll talk .
              I am a fluffy lil cuddly lovable bunny , dammit !



              Katrider's rally 2011 - md86

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              • #8
                The for sale section here is also great . I picked up clear fronts signals,clear taillight and rear signals, tinted screen and a cowl all from "those guys" that upgraded to triumphs lol.
                Kyle

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                • #9
                  tuning on the cheap.

                  5 degree advancer. then buy the washer kit at radio shack and shim the needle - cut the stock slide spring down 1". tighten up the slack in the throttle cables. remove the slag from the headers and adjust the valves then resync your carbs.

                  tim

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by trinc
                    tuning on the cheap.

                    5 degree advancer. then buy the washer kit at radio shack and shim the needle - cut the stock slide spring down 1". tighten up the slack in the throttle cables. remove the slag from the headers and adjust the valves then resync your carbs.

                    tim
                    WOW...

                    that is cheap..

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