Thinking over mods for my stock post 750

[DakotaKat]

I'd like to make my grey 2005 750 more fun to ride. It runs a little rough when cold and part throttle is spotty. I'm trying to build a bike that is reliable and driveable above all else. I've seen enough small block chevys with 750 double pumpers when I was a mechanic to last a life time.

Here's what I'm thinking:

Ignition advancer (signal trigger, not a Dynatech box)
Irridium spark plugs
Stock header clean up
Ivan's jet kit
K&N air filter (the one that fits the stock air box)
Yoshimura RS3 carbon fiber slip-on can (my only nod to style)
Adjust the valves
Synch carbs

Am I missing something? Any better alternatives? You guys helped convince me to buy the Katana and I'm glad I did. I hope you can help me get her buffed out now!

[il_ragazzo]

do the busa front end swap then get bst carbon fiber wheel for the busa. then swap out your swinger for a sick ducati single sided one or a late model gsxr swinger to make room for the 5.5 bst carbon fiber wheels. then throw a 1127/b12 motor in it with the FI mod. swap for HID head lights before you fender chop it. give it some nice lookin graffics n blinkers then call it done! .... um alil too much?

[DakotaKat]

I'm disappointed you forgot to recommend an ion drive and a plasma rifle

I forgot to mention better lighting. I'm clueless about upgrading that...

[il_ragazzo]

well there is a write up around here some where about HID headlights...

actually all of those mod mentioned there are possible...lol

[2wheelnPit]

i prob wouldnt go with the k&n filter, they're not to friendly around here...jus wait for it...you'll kno....you'll kno....lol

[Robgsxf750]

Dammit. I wanted to be the first to say something about K&N. All your other mods seem great. Get a shift kit off The Cyberpoet.

[2wheelnPit]

see i toooooooooold yooooooooou!

[md86]

I forgot to mention better lighting. I'm clueless about upgrading that...

http://katriders.com/vb/showpost.php?p=1681396&postcount=789

[Teh_K]

Here's what I'm thinking:

Ignition advancer (signal trigger, not a Dynatech box)
Irridium spark plugs
Stock header clean up
Ivan's jet kit
K&N air filter (the one that fits the stock air box)
Yoshimura RS3 carbon fiber slip-on can (my only nod to style)
Adjust the valves
Synch carbs

All that sounds good, except the K&N. The stock air filter breathes enough for Ivan's kit. Also, adjusting valves and sync'ing carbs aren't really mods... do 'em every 7,500 miles as maintenance ^_^

[Tmod]

I see all the engine mods but what about suspension and braking? Oh yeah forget the K&N idea (Bad idea)

Tmod

[Cheech]

Dammit. I wanted to be the first to say something about K&N. All your other mods seem great. Get a shift kit off The Cyberpoet.

Seconded. I had the oil pan off and figured I'd drop in that shift kit spring, shifting is a night and day difference.

I can't see any faults with the list you have posted, other than the K&N. If you are still wanting to put a K&N in after reading this thread : http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=9381

then lots of luck to you and your engine.

[scottynoface]

I see all the engine mods but what about suspension and braking?

Should be the first place to upgrade. I've had my bike over a year and STILL don't have the suspension set up correctly, close but not quite.

[DakotaKat]

I thought it was just the pod type k&n's that were bad but after reading the tear down of the 2 stroke I'll pass.

As far as brakes good they seem pretty strong, I might try some better pads and lines. The only complaint I have is they feel a bit spongy up front.

The suspension seems pretty good to me. I've dialed it in where it suits me. Could be better but for this year it's good enough. I think I'll spend the money on better tires first and then upgrade the suspension next year.

Like I said, I'm not trying to get gobs more power out of it - just really good driveability.

I know the valves and synch are maint. stuff, I just wanted to make sure I did all this in some kind of logical order

[md86]

As far as brakes good they seem pretty strong, I might try some better pads and lines. The only complaint I have is they feel a bit spongy up front.

Try some new fluid (should be changed every couple years anyway ) and HH pads . Makes a HUGE difference . But be careful your first time out before grabbing a fistful o' brakes , as what was once needed on a stock Kat WILL cause you to lock up or stoppie after these upgrades .

[katanawarrior]

HH Pads are a definite. Only problem they gave anyone was wearing you bike as a backwards hat (stoppie) or in other words, the do STOP so 2 fingers on the lever is all you need, no more fistfuls of brake lever .... a definite upgrade for any one that is the slightest performance minded and on a budget. :