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Old 01-21-2009, 02:05 PM
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Default Buying any new goodies for yourself/bike this year

Well,

If anyone is going to be buying any goodies for their bike, whether it is gear, tools, supplies, upgrades, tweaks, parts, or whatever, share your list.

I am going to be buying some new gear: Leather jacket, boots, and gloves. I already have a textile jacket and many have recommended a leather. I am also going to buy some oil and a filter for a change. Although my bike only has about 2200 miles on it and the oil was changed back in October (only about 200 miles on that oil) I decided since it has been sitting this cold winter I will change it. I am also going to be buying some T-Rex stands (rear and front with triple tree adapter) and the spools and do that metal rod tweek that was posted earlier.

I have a relatively small budget and everything will probably only come to about 550.00

I found a Teknic leather for 150.00
Boots about 165.00 (between Joe Rocker super street and Alpinestar S-MX 2 boots)
Gloves between 15.00-30.00
T-Rex stands about 150.00 shipped.
Oil/filter 32.00 local.

I am trying to get everything before the end of February in case we get some good whether here in PA so I can ride when the whether breaks from this cold.

Well, what is yours if you care to share?
 
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Old 01-21-2009, 02:17 PM
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SS brake lines, and maybe new paint.
 
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Old 01-21-2009, 02:40 PM
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Default RE: Buying any new goodies for yourself/bike this year

new chain/sprockets
and probably some new tires
i have a plus in my back tire, which i know the opinions on riding like this, but being a broke college kid and nothaving
the equipto change them make getting new tires expensive
of course new oil and filter
and ill probably need to change the spark plugs but i just dont feel like messing with it (ive heard theyre not very fun)
 
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Old 01-21-2009, 03:05 PM
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Default RE: Buying any new goodies for yourself/bike this year

There's a lot of things I'd like to do, but money will of course limit most of it.

I'll definitely be doing all the maintenance stuff. Change fluids, valve check, new brake pads, CCT, new tires.

Things I'd like but will depend on cash flow:
- Dyno tune for PCIII.
- Factory Pro shift kit
- Vinyl decal kit.
 
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Well I just finished the gixxer and I just picked up the CBR so:

- woodcraft or vortex rear sets
- new paint
- exhaust (pretty much set on the level one)
- stainless lines
- steering damper. (still looking for a good model under $400)


As for personal stuff, I think I'm going to keep my spending down and just get the Shoei Tamada X11 in white.
 
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Old 01-21-2009, 03:39 PM
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Default RE: Buying any new goodies for yourself/bike this year

I got a little unexpect bonus at work so I bought me a set of Traxxion AK20 cartridges

also bought myself the new Komodo racing suit since I needed a new one after last seasons mishap.

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went with a new helmet since I crushed my last helmet bouncing it off the musuem corner at barber

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also got myself a new set of Spidi Penta gloves, and went ahead and also purchased mya new Forcefieldchest protector and back protector. awesome comfort and protection. most comfortable protector I have ever worn. and gets top reviews in tests.



highly recommended.

http://www.shop.superbikestore.net/p...;productId=943
 
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Old 01-21-2009, 03:45 PM
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Default RE: Buying any new goodies for yourself/bike this year

HIDs
Polished rims (depending on the price I can get)
Nice helment (still researching what is the best for under $200...any suggestions??)
New gloves
maybe some LEDs
And lots of gas for all of that ridin'
 
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Old 01-21-2009, 03:58 PM
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Default RE: Buying any new goodies for yourself/bike this year

well since i downed it end of sept i just got done buying everything lol...

For her
new fairings all...
Stator cover...
Windshield...
Mirrors...
Turn Signal...
Handle bars...
Foot Shifter...
Bunch of paint (painting it myself)...

For me
New Jacket...
Riding jeans...
Gloves...
Boots...


HMMM?? probably should of got a new cbr...although practically brand new as it is... Love it to death tho...

 
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Old 01-21-2009, 04:04 PM
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Default RE: Buying any new goodies for yourself/bike this year

if I fall into some money
I would like to get a good leather jacket and boots.
 
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Old 01-21-2009, 04:27 PM
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Default RE: Buying any new goodies for yourself/bike this year

more like needs then wants or a mix of the two but here we go:

new tires probably shinko because i have zero dineros
full tune up, oil plugs etc
raise my bike (the midget before me lowered the damn thing)
bar ends
grips
slip-on exhaust
scorpio alarm
cluthc and brake handles
puig windscreen
undertail

that should be it...


 


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