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Old 01-21-2007, 08:01 PM
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I have a stock 01 F4i and was woundering what would be the biggest bang for my buck? An exhust, power commander? I`m looking on spicing my bike up a bit for the new year and the new riding season. I`m also looking on getting a underbody cowl, do you guys think it is to hard to see the brake lights and blinkers on them. I would like to be as safe as possible while ridingon the roads. One more thing... where is a good place to look for aftermarket products? Thanks for your help guys!!!
 
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Old 01-21-2007, 10:40 PM
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Biggest improvement in performance wouldcome from spending your money on a track day. A full exhaust system and remapping the FI to match will get you a few more hp, if that's what you're looking for. Making sure the suspension setttings match your weight and riding style could help. But really, for almost all of us, the weak link in the bike's performance is the rider.
 
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Biggest improvement in performance wouldcome from spending your money on a track day..... But really, for almost all of us, the weak link in the bike's performance is the rider.
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Mod the rider instead of the bike. Plus, that mod is transferrable to your next bike.
 
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Old 01-22-2007, 12:00 AM
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suspension setup does make a big difference.Even for regular street riding.1st mod I did was had it custom set for me
 
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+1 on suspension and the rider... hp means nothing...
 
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Old 01-22-2007, 02:03 AM
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now if you're looking for more umph...then sprockets would be the BIGGEST bang for the buck.
 
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Ok so how do you become a better rider?
 
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Old 01-22-2007, 07:46 PM
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practice riding...learn from veteran riders and go to trackdays.
 
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Old 01-22-2007, 08:09 PM
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LOL!!!!! Tahoe's new sig looks like an advertisement for Sea World. LOL!!!!!
 
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I would recommend attaching a side mounted paintball gun with remote trigger as your first mod... but that's just my $.02
 


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