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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 06:32 PM
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I was just wondering what eveybody thought was the best thing to do do to make your bike look or run better than stock.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 07:05 PM
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Many people start with an upgraded pipe. You can add all sorts of things l.ike levers, grips, windscreens. the list is endless. You should look in the modification section or the section that is specific to your bike. You'll discover a ton of stuff...
 
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 07:25 PM
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Never fails, I always do the lights, exhust, paint. One time I painted pink flowers on an old nighthawk. I loved it, but when it came time to sell it no guy would even look at it. I finally painted it soild black and got more out of it then i put in it. Moral of that is remember what you do someone else might not like, if you plan on selling.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 08:12 PM
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The modification that I get the most comments on is the Mountain Dew can wrapped around the rear shock reservoir. Haha.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 08:14 PM
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Its really up to you and what you can afford. Make a list of what you would like to do and start from there.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 08:16 PM
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so far i have:
put on a yosh rs-3 pipe
flush mount signals up front
pimpbike undertail
integrated taillight
tinted double bubble windscreen
ohlins steering damper
red leds
second look seat skin

i think thats it any other ideas
 
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 11:14 PM
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Wheels always change the entire look, but no rim stripes please.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 11:25 PM
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did u powdercoat yours
 
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 11:30 PM
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Mine are painted, although i dont advise it. I am learning now that no matter how much clear coat, the brake dust, chain wax, etc really takes a toll on it. I would go powder coat if i were to do it again.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 12:22 AM
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Mine are painted, although i dont advise it. I am learning now that no matter how much clear coat, the brake dust, chain wax, etc really takes a toll on it. I would go powder coat if i were to do it again.
yeah, I powder coated my f4i wheels 3 years ago now and they still look bran new w/o any chips or blemishes..

+1 to powder.

oh and im a paint man myself

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