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Mods for the Money

Discussion in 'Honda' started by smoothrideronli, Dec 19, 2006.

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  1. smoothrideronli Active Member

    What mods give you the best bang for the buck...and please nobody tell me the tornado....:D
    smoothrideronli, Dec 19, 2006
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  2. ND4SPD It's almost racing season!

    Bike(s):
    Honda VFR 800
    Mods for performance or looks?
    ND4SPD, Dec 19, 2006
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  3. quick26 New Member

    :naws:
    quick26, Dec 19, 2006
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  4. Bikerboy1974 New Member

    Tough question, but I've found gains from air filter upgrades, power commander and slip on, and simply shaving weight. I do most of my weight loss on the bikes myself. Bolt kits, things like that. That's just me, I know there are better things to do, but I am happy with what I get from stock, so anything else is an improvement.
    Bikerboy1974, Dec 19, 2006
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  5. smoothrideronli Active Member

    Oh sorry...I meant performance besides suspension.
    smoothrideronli, Dec 19, 2006
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  6. smoothrideronli Active Member

    Uh...noooo...I dont drag race even though that is the best bang for the buck.
    smoothrideronli, Dec 19, 2006
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  7. quick26 New Member

    all you said was biggest bang for the buck. :dunno: i dont know that there is 1 item that you can really get that would be you biggest bang for your buck. it would prob be a bunch of lower priced items that work in unison to make a defference to be your biggest bang for your buck
    quick26, Dec 19, 2006
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  8. smoothrideronli Active Member

    Well I mean things like headwork as compared to cams...sorry I wasnt more thorough.
    smoothrideronli, Dec 19, 2006
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  9. quick26 New Member

    i know that in messing with the atvs, portwork always made the biggest difference. then the addition of a cam, piston, and exhaust :woohoo: make me want to go home and ride just talking about it.
    quick26, Dec 19, 2006
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  10. HondaGalToo Active Member

    Bike(s):
    2001 Honda CBR 929RR, 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 600
    Sprocket changes!
    HondaGalToo, Dec 19, 2006
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  11. luvtolean Moderator

    :thumb:

    Not even close, a dropping a tooth on the countershaft is the biggest bang for the buck by a long shot.
    luvtolean, Dec 19, 2006
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  12. CBRVFR Banned from Political discussion by CBRVFR.

    Bike(s):
    RC-30, Triumph Speed Triple
    I agree on the gearing change..
    The fact is that the bike itself is a great bang for the buck, for which we can thank the guys that buy those VTX's and Shadows year after year.

    A better question might be, where do you feel the bike's performance is coming up short?

    I never modified a thing on my 954, performance wise.. I was the limiting factor.
    CBRVFR, Dec 19, 2006
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  13. smoothrideronli Active Member

    I dont really think that the bike is coming up short...but as a gearhead I always look to create a better machine.
    smoothrideronli, Dec 19, 2006
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  14. oldfogey Senior member

    I'm told that the most cost effective mod is getting the rider to lose weight! I'm sure that doesn't apply to you, just us middle-aged spreaders :).
    oldfogey, Dec 19, 2006
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  15. deftones156 New Member

    Don't worry, I'm continuing the lineage of being the limiting factor for ya!
    deftones156, Dec 19, 2006
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  16. CBRVFR Banned from Political discussion by CBRVFR.

    Bike(s):
    RC-30, Triumph Speed Triple

    I bet You'll have a better idea what you want to optimize after you take a track school..

    :twocents:
    CBRVFR, Dec 19, 2006
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  17. smoothrideronli Active Member

    Actually I am trying to lose about 7 pds...I am 6ft 215 and in pretty good shape...but I think that with some of those stickers that add 30 hp on the bike I can probrably get into the AMA
    smoothrideronli, Dec 19, 2006
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  18. smoothrideronli Active Member

    Funny you say that...I am taking one in March...but I want to get Ohlins front and rear...dont know if I can afford it though...
    smoothrideronli, Dec 19, 2006
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  19. Revvv www.GrudgeBike.com

    The Cheapest and safest Horsepower for the money would have to be a Turbo.
    Revvv, Dec 27, 2006
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  20. JH41 veinte siete

    Bike(s):
    2004 CBR600RR

    I think the ratio is.... Lose 8 lbs and gain 1 hp???

    So if I starve myself, I save money on food AND I can make my bike (and I) faster!!!!!!!!????:hyper: :woohoo:


    -jh
    proud supporter of getting my fat ass off this computer and onto the exercise bike.
    JH41, Dec 27, 2006
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