What's Your Best Mod - Page 3

Downs · 05-04-2011, 07:24 PM

My bobblehead Bender

achesley · 05-06-2011, 04:17 AM

After trying out a 22" National Cycle windshield, putting my Zero Gravity/Laminar Lip combo back on the bike sure made me move it up in grading my modifications to my Bandit.

A3klus · 05-08-2011, 01:46 PM

The new progressive rear and fork springs.

Fittysom'n · 05-08-2011, 02:42 PM

Ahhh! "Purple Perfection" Hyperpros..... I put those on my BMW 8 years ago.

Shotrod · 05-09-2011, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A3klus

The new progressive rear and fork springs.

That looks like something I'd really be interested in.. found a website that sells front and rear for $289 combo, (including oil)
How do you like the ride now ?

Downs · 05-09-2011, 08:26 PM

OH Oh I've got a new one.........A Ford Taurus added to the front forks

A3klus · 05-10-2011, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shotrod

That looks like something I'd really be interested in.. found a website that sells front and rear for $289 combo, (including oil)
How do you like the ride now ?

The ride is much better. The high speed corners are easily and the comfort on a bad road is much much better. That kind of roads do we have here plenty.

Shotrod · 05-10-2011, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeepinbanditrider

OH Oh I've got a new one.........A Ford Taurus added to the front forks

ouch !! you OK? If its a newer model..the suspension is lots better than the old

Downs · 05-10-2011, 11:40 AM

04 Model. We'll see it's at the shop should know more by the end of the week about possible steering head damage if any.

René Alexander · 08-07-2011, 09:05 AM

Hmm... the best mod for me so far would be the superbike handlebar (ABM), the little optional flip up screen (MRA) i mounted and my Yoshimura oval. A little titanium here and there for the looks (spares i had from my former bikes) and some other things like bellypan (Puig) and cox radiator gard.

The gel cushion isn,t bad either. The garmin 220 helps find my way in Europe.....

BlueStreak · 08-07-2011, 10:12 AM

Spencer seat mod. I wouldn't be able to spend as much time riding without it. Next is the set of Rox Risers.

achesley · 08-08-2011, 04:15 AM

Pondering on the question. Again! I'm thinking that, for me, there was really no BEST MOD. It was a combination of mods that transformed my Bandit into the mile eating machine I have today. Seat, windshields, rox risers, footpeg rotation, sheep skin.
And, of course, having my '00 KLR back has really cut into Bandit time locally.

bushmaster · 08-09-2011, 11:32 AM

1. taller windshield
2. sheepskin seat cover
3. hand guards from the suzuki storm

Captain Moron · 08-09-2011, 09:21 PM

Those who have flipped the footpegs and shortened the shift lever ( Achesley ?? ) is there any downside to shortening the shift lever such as too much extra effort required due to shorter lever etc. ?

Probably my favorite mod is either the Sargent seat or the MRA Vario Screen for comfort and the Bags Connection Daypack tank bag ( mounted to fuel filler, no contact with paint ) for sheer convenience.

achesley · 08-09-2011, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Moron

Those who have flipped the footpegs and shortened the shift lever ( Achesley ?? ) is there any downside to shortening the shift lever such as too much extra effort required due to shorter lever etc. ?
.

After cutting about an inch off the shift lever and adjusting it so my foot would fit better. It was no extra trouble at all. You get used to it in a hurry. Course Metric can build you a shorter better looking one.

Captain Moron · 08-09-2011, 10:34 PM

Thanks Achesley - I've picked up a spare lever which I plan to shorten by about 20mm (3/4") to see if it works for me - maybe I should go a full inch ?

If I can get a good result that looks OK I'll leave it be but if the end result works well but looks bad I'll contact Scott to make me something professionally.

achesley · 08-10-2011, 07:40 AM

Heck, try the 3/4 " , may work for you. I had drilled a small hole at the 3/4 and 1 inch marks and inserted a nail through them to see what it would do with my size 12 riding books. The 1 worked out better. Then I cut the lever, drilled and tapped the hole at 1" , dressed out a bolt and re-installed, re-adjusted. That was pret near 40,000 miles ago.

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oh yes, I got the idea from Scotty ( Metrick Metal ) . Think he was the first to do this footpeg lowering mod.

PR_Portugal · 08-29-2012, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A3klus

The ride is much better. The high speed corners are easily and the comfort on a bad road is much much better. That kind of roads do we have here plenty.

Hi,

Considering progressive springs for my bike.
Can you please develop a little how the ride as improved?
Thanks.

Ross.Moorhouse · 09-01-2012, 06:23 AM

Took the awful fairing off my 1200s. It is now a 1200n.

from this:

to this:

No more buffeting around the head. Didn't matter what type of screen I had it still was a real pain in the neck.

Follow the posts in the link to see how I did this... http://rossmz.blogspot.com.au/search...aired%20Bandit

1CAMWNDR · 09-04-2012, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rch10007

The best mod I ever did was buy a bike with all the mods already done...

Ditto. 8/27/11 I bought a 2008 1250 with only 4,800 miles on it. Naked conversion, and nearly the entire Holeshot catalog already thrown at it. I am now in the process of upgrading to an HID headlight and LED turn signals. And new plugs. One day a seat.

05-04-2011, 07:24 PM	#41
Downs Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: MCAS MIRAMAR Posts: 1,984	Re: What's Your Best Mod My bobblehead Bender __________________ 04 Weestrom (DL650) 07 BMW F800ST (On the chopping block) 98 DR350SE 78 GS1000 (Tennessee Hillbilly)

05-06-2011, 04:17 AM	#42
achesley Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jennings,La. Posts: 3,651	Re: What's Your Best Mod After trying out a 22" National Cycle windshield, putting my Zero Gravity/Laminar Lip combo back on the bike sure made me move it up in grading my modifications to my Bandit. __________________ an '00 KLR650, an '07 Bandit 1250S, an '03 5.3L Chevy truck and a '43 type Andrus Chesley Simper Fi

05-08-2011, 01:46 PM	#43
A3klus Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Netherland Posts: 7	Re: What's Your Best Mod The new progressive rear and fork springs. Attached Thumbnails

05-08-2011, 02:42 PM	#44
Fittysom'n User's account inactive by request Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 1,477	Re: What's Your Best Mod Ahhh! "Purple Perfection" Hyperpros..... I put those on my BMW 8 years ago.

05-09-2011, 08:26 PM	#46
Downs Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: MCAS MIRAMAR Posts: 1,984	Re: What's Your Best Mod OH Oh I've got a new one.........A Ford Taurus added to the front forks __________________ 04 Weestrom (DL650) 07 BMW F800ST (On the chopping block) 98 DR350SE 78 GS1000 (Tennessee Hillbilly)

05-10-2011, 11:40 AM	#49
Downs Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: MCAS MIRAMAR Posts: 1,984	Re: What's Your Best Mod 04 Model. We'll see it's at the shop should know more by the end of the week about possible steering head damage if any. __________________ 04 Weestrom (DL650) 07 BMW F800ST (On the chopping block) 98 DR350SE 78 GS1000 (Tennessee Hillbilly)

08-07-2011, 09:05 AM	#50
René Alexander Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Beuningen Netherlands Posts: 58	Re: What's Your Best Mod Hmm... the best mod for me so far would be the superbike handlebar (ABM), the little optional flip up screen (MRA) i mounted and my Yoshimura oval. A little titanium here and there for the looks (spares i had from my former bikes) and some other things like bellypan (Puig) and cox radiator gard. The gel cushion isn,t bad either. The garmin 220 helps find my way in Europe.....

08-07-2011, 10:12 AM	#51
BlueStreak Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fairfax, Virginia Posts: 522	Re: What's Your Best Mod Spencer seat mod. I wouldn't be able to spend as much time riding without it. Next is the set of Rox Risers. __________________ 2007 Bandit 1250 SA, "Blue Streak II"

08-08-2011, 04:15 AM	#52
achesley Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jennings,La. Posts: 3,651	Re: What's Your Best Mod Pondering on the question. Again! I'm thinking that, for me, there was really no BEST MOD. It was a combination of mods that transformed my Bandit into the mile eating machine I have today. Seat, windshields, rox risers, footpeg rotation, sheep skin. And, of course, having my '00 KLR back has really cut into Bandit time locally. __________________ an '00 KLR650, an '07 Bandit 1250S, an '03 5.3L Chevy truck and a '43 type Andrus Chesley Simper Fi

08-09-2011, 11:32 AM	#53
bushmaster Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: canada Posts: 47	Re: What's Your Best Mod 1. taller windshield 2. sheepskin seat cover 3. hand guards from the suzuki storm

08-09-2011, 09:21 PM	#54
Captain Moron Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 12	Re: What's Your Best Mod Those who have flipped the footpegs and shortened the shift lever ( Achesley ?? ) is there any downside to shortening the shift lever such as too much extra effort required due to shorter lever etc. ? Probably my favorite mod is either the Sargent seat or the MRA Vario Screen for comfort and the Bags Connection Daypack tank bag ( mounted to fuel filler, no contact with paint ) for sheer convenience.

08-09-2011, 10:34 PM	#56
Captain Moron Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 12	Re: What's Your Best Mod Thanks Achesley - I've picked up a spare lever which I plan to shorten by about 20mm (3/4") to see if it works for me - maybe I should go a full inch ? If I can get a good result that looks OK I'll leave it be but if the end result works well but looks bad I'll contact Scott to make me something professionally.

08-10-2011, 07:40 AM	#57
achesley Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jennings,La. Posts: 3,651	Re: What's Your Best Mod Heck, try the 3/4 " , may work for you. I had drilled a small hole at the 3/4 and 1 inch marks and inserted a nail through them to see what it would do with my size 12 riding books. The 1 worked out better. Then I cut the lever, drilled and tapped the hole at 1" , dressed out a bolt and re-installed, re-adjusted. That was pret near 40,000 miles ago. . oh yes, I got the idea from Scotty ( Metrick Metal ) . Think he was the first to do this footpeg lowering mod. __________________ an '00 KLR650, an '07 Bandit 1250S, an '03 5.3L Chevy truck and a '43 type Andrus Chesley Simper Fi

09-01-2012, 06:23 AM	#59
Ross.Moorhouse Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Erina Posts: 35	Re: What's Your Best Mod Took the awful fairing off my 1200s. It is now a 1200n. from this: to this: No more buffeting around the head. Didn't matter what type of screen I had it still was a real pain in the neck. Follow the posts in the link to see how I did this... http://rossmz.blogspot.com.au/search...aired%20Bandit __________________ Proud owner of a 2002 1200 Bandit. NOT SO Proud owner of a Bavarian Money Waster My motorcycle blog....http://rossmz.blogspot.com/

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