Mods necessary?

[nurider]

Ok, so here's my question:

If I'm the only "mod" / addition to the bike, does that make me any less appreciative of the bike or of riding? 8)

[The CyberPoet]

Re: Mods necessary?

No... It just means you haven't been bitten by the mod bug yet... might take a couple years to hit (or may never hit -- but that's rarer). Many people get started when it's time to replace something that has worn out through normal use or through damages... chain and sprockets are a common starting point; tires is another.

Q: Will you always keep your bike 100% stock? It's a good way to help maintain peak-reliability, but odds are at some point you'll opt for some aftermarket product that is cheaper than OEM, better than OEM or both.

Cheers
=-= The CyberPoet

[nurider]

Actually, the original owner NEVER replaced the tires in the 7 years he had the bike. I did!

Guess that was the first, and only (thus far) mod by me.

There's stuff I'd like to do, but conflicting priorities define the direction of the greenbacks.

[jp1]

Re: Mods necessary?

Many people get started when it's time to replace something that has worn out through normal use or through damages... chain and sprockets are a common starting point; tires is another.

^
I needed new sprocket/chain set.... oops, +2 sprocket in the back, I need a new motor....oops, looking to do a gsxr750 swap. While the bike sits in the garage I look at it daily going: hmmmm, black or silver mesh mod?, hmmmm, solo cowl or no?, hmmmm, hugger? and on and on (granted I have $ for none, but the list is growing, sort of a like a cancer

it'll hit ya eventually... hanging around these guys doesn't help

[ZukiFred]

If your Kat is the way you want it then there is nothing wrong with leaving it the way it is!!!!!!!!
By looking at your profile pic I wouldn't blame you for not changing a thing, You have a great looking Kat there!!!

[WildKat]

Mod'n is strictly personal preference. Some people like the way certain mods look and others dont, so they just dont do them. Its all in what you want, if u like it, thats all that matters. There's something to be said for a stock bike thats taken care of and well maintained as much as a tricked out ride.

But most people, once u do one mod, they are definately contagious, and there is no cure!

[zleviticus]

Yeah it is contagious... ok only one more mod ends up being 3... I am close to getting my bike the way i want it... like new pipe after the gap, a hugger so i can chop the shovel.. and i will be close to being done.. except for the painted mirrors, solo cowl, new sprockets, brakes, tires, gear indicator, illumiglow guages, cf tree cover, some vinyl, then i might do some performance mods.. addicting not at all... i dont think i have a problem...

wait until you start buying "extra" parts to get them chromed...

[Skydvr]

.. addicting not at all... i dont think i have a problem...

+1

[Jax]

I guess the worst part is having all the mod parts and no time to put them on....new barends, grips, rear hugger, and swingarm/top tripple/wheels/misc other parts that need to be chromed...also the access to a machine shop and a professional sheetmetal mechanic/die tool maker (my dad) to help me make the custom parts....but I need more time in the day to do it....that is what really sucks...

[Badkitty]

the first weekend i had my bike i ; Changed the grips , painted my windscreen gloss black , peeled off ALL the stickers off the body, cut off the rear fender plastic and replaced blinkers with LED blinkers and last but not least i changed headlights to hyperwhite lights.

[nurider]

If your Kat is the way you want it then there is nothing wrong with leaving it the way it is!!!!!!!!
By looking at your profile pic I wouldn't blame you for not changing a thing, You have a great looking Kat there!!!

Thanks!

[zleviticus]

I equate modding the bike as making it my own... Kind of like putting steps on my truck or a new sound system. I think "modding" is a loose term. Accessorizing is what i do. Braada Jim, Letsride, Special K, Sweet Lou and others mod.

[mx916]

Most important mod you ask? Get that odometer reading a shigh as you possibly can!!!! In other words ride more than you mod.

[nurider]

Most important mod you ask? Get that odometer reading a shigh as you possibly can!!!! In other words ride more than you mod.

Timing is everything. Just got an odometer reset knob (thanks, Special K).

[meanstrk]

I use to have a Honda SuperMagna. I NEVER touched anything on that bike. Only reason I even did the paint job is because the stock rear fender was fading and even then I went with close to a stock look. I loved that bike the way it was and would buy another in a freakin heartbeat. (and fully intend to one day)

Could be that you feel the same way. There is nothing wrong with that