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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: Stig / Major Tom on January 29, 2024, 01:32:55 AM
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Pictures please!
I've done things to my scooters to please my eye, and to improve my safety, and to hopefully extend the life of my scooters (like ACF-50 applications and frequent oil changes).
I never wanted a top case on the Forza or the Burgman. Scooters were nice and sleek without that mushroom back there - plus the underseat was big and suited my needs!
What bike - tell us what you've done.
Made it faster?
Made it safer?
Made it handle better?
Made it louder?
More comfortable?
Maybe has had no real affect - didn't hurt anything but your wallet?
Wish you hadn't done it to your scooter?
Cosmetic change so you like the appearance better?
Me?
Faster. Nothing.
For safety - being a night rider - Variously on my scooters : I've added LED tail-light bars, a top case w/LED DRL's and brake lights, pulsing Tailblazer brake bulbs, Philips Motovision headlight bulb. Better mirrors on 3 of the 4.
Handle better. Better tires (RR those scary Kendas on my LIKE after only 400 miles!) Dunlop, Michelin, Pirelli.
Louder? nothing.
Comfortable. Completely rebuilt a seat for the LIKE. Switched out tall stock screen on the Burgman (horrible head buffeting!) for short sport Ermax.
Didn't hurt but.... Dr. P's and Iridium NGK spark plugs, more expensive oil, SHELL Nitro gas.
Wish I hadn't. Sold the Forza.
Cosmetic changes. Crash bars on the LIKE. Blacked out the inside of the Forza screen to match the dark screens used in Euro/Asian markets. HONDA lettering, Forza. Reflective 3M stripe on Burgman side, the dark Ermax screen.
stock LIKE200iLX
(https://i.postimg.cc/66FxtrNQ/2012-kymco-like-200i-lx-3-1.jpg)
Mine...
(https://i.postimg.cc/fR1hTYdC/LIKEglam222.jpg)
2014 HONDA NSS Forza 300 - stock, USA red version with clear screen.
(https://i.postimg.cc/SN1xp2xQ/Captureredforza.jpg)
Mine
(https://i.postimg.cc/mZzP2yKz/forza39-2.jpg)
Stock 2014 Burgman 400 - horrible tall screen - buffeting is amazing!
(https://i.postimg.cc/154f4hXK/butgmansc.jpg)
Mine - with short Ermax screen (FR) no buffeting! , tailblazer bulb, red 3M reflective stripe, mirror stem extensions (U.K.)
(https://i.postimg.cc/RhqmXmnC/Burg.jpg)
2018 (MY), Piaggio Liberty 150i
The only thing I've done is added the Admore rear LED DRL/Brake-light bar, and the Piaggio custom color-matched top case, and OEM flyscreen.
(https://i.postimg.cc/R0hKwsM7/P1130724copy.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/pLnnTbrF/P1130723.jpg)
Stig
Oh yeah - too much black for me on the Liberty "S" model - so I repainted the muffler cover gun-metal.
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on previous S200...reflective rim tape and additional red tape on luggage rack and aftermarket top case (for nightime visibility, ironic, because I don't ride at night)..Dr Pulley sliders, led bulbs in taillight and turn signals, red silicone vacuum lines (looked cool) and installed working 'International market' led front turn signals and wired them up as running lights.
Helix - only added led head and tail lights and utopia backrest (for comfort).
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For me:
Faster. Nothing. I'd like to hold onto my licence, 85 mph is fast enough for me!
For safety - Better mirrors on all 3 I've owned!
Handle better. Better tyres again on all 3 predominantly Michelin City Grip 2s. YSS aftermarket shocks on 2 out of three. Worth the money.
Louder? Nothing. (Edit: Just remembered, I did put a Black Widow exhaust on my Honda PCX125. Did nothing for speed, but did sound quite nice.)
Comfort. Nothing, although I almost committed to a seat remodel on the X-Town it was hard over 100 miles.
Wish I hadn't. Waited so long before getting my first scooter - they're a hoot!.
Cosmetic changes. None.
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My AK550 - Givi tall windscreen
My K-Pipe
yes faster, stupid fast 190cc motor
yes safer, double take mirrors, I can now see what is behind me instead of my shoulders
yes handle better, installed YSS shock and Otom Racing steering damper
yes, definitely louder with a Thrush #24210 Cherry Bomb on custom 1ΒΌ" headpipe
Comfort, working on it, tractor style Harley saddle
Wish I Hadn't.. made it so stoopid fast before I put the shock & steering damper on
yes, cosmetics, YSS, Thrush & Otom stickers, bright red Delrin frame sliders, anodized red sidestand, anodized red foot pegs
(https://i.imgur.com/axwR1T4l.jpg)
edit, I forgot, my " This BIKE Climbed MOUNT WASHINGTON" sticker, a 200 mile round trip from my house, longest ride on my K-Pipe https://mt-washington.com/ (https://mt-washington.com/)
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Mostly my motorcycles, but also my scooters, had many farkles.
Gold Wing:
Added a Tulsa Tall windshield and Baker air deflectors to make it more comfortable.
Added pop-up highway pegs to make more comfortable for my wife.
Also a headlight cover to protect from rocks and such.
Added a Time Out camper and the related wiring on the GW for comfort while camping by bike.
Added dual air horns for safety.
Added a GPS mount and electrical connection for convenience while traveling.
Added remote button for garage door opener for "comfort" of not having to fish around in my pockets.
Redesigned the lighting that the PO put on to be correctly wired so the entire rear of the bike lit up bright when the brakes were used... for safety.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/n2mVTPUGJirH2CXy6 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/n2mVTPUGJirH2CXy6)
2005 Burgman 650:
Added a Givi top case, diminished my wallet for that one.
Added extra lighting to the top case for safety.
Added Gerbing heated gloves controller for comfort (I ride in some very cold temps sometimes).
Added remote button for garage door opener for "comfort".
Added a GPS mount and electrical connection for convenience while traveling.
Added the bungee hook studs under the passenger handles for convenience (and used a bit more out of my wallet).
https://photos.app.goo.gl/qtnPvPkNPMurUx7r5 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/qtnPvPkNPMurUx7r5)
ST1100:
Added a Sargent Stealth seat for comfort (very minor improvement).
Added handlebar risers for comfort.
Added Gerbing heated gloves controller for comfort.
Added a Bestem top case and tank bag for extra storage when traveling (wallet drain).
Added LED lighting with extra turn signal LEDs around the license plate and also up high under the top case and also in the top case for safety.
Added a headlight modulator for safety (yes it actually did work really well to that end... if it bothers some people that only means they notice me).
Added a GPS mount and electrical connection for convenience while traveling.
Added remote button for garage door opener for "comfort".
Added a trailer hitch and wiring to pull a Kompact Kamp Mini Mate camper for comfort when camping by bike.
Picture below.
CTX1300:
Added extra LED lighting to the rear for safety.
Added Gerbing heated gloves controller for comfort.
Added rear luggage rack with added bungee hook studs for more storage options.
Added saddlebag guards for protecting the bike saddlebags (safety of the bike?).
Added pencil beam LED driving lights for safety.
Added a radiator guard screen for bike safety.
Added Kuryakyn Switch Blade main pegs for comfort.
Added the Honda Tall windshield for comfort.
Added a GPS mount and electrical connection for convenience while traveling.
Added a SAE cable for connecting a Battery Tender.
Added remote button for garage door opener for "comfort".
https://photos.app.goo.gl/zRTuaQRXtLCRH2gy9 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/zRTuaQRXtLCRH2gy9)
2013 Burgman 650:
Added Gerbing heated gloves controller for comfort.
Added rear LED light bar for safety.
Added Suzuki top case (Kappa brand) and rear rack for extra storage (wallet drain).
Added a phone mount and power connection for convenience while traveling.
Added a SAE cable for connecting a Battery Tender.
Added remote button for garage door opener for "comfort".
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Hr7v7AUu8HaMcADS9 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/Hr7v7AUu8HaMcADS9)
Kymco AK 550:
Added Kemimoto handlebar muffs to work with factory heated grips for comfort.
Added Givi rear rack for added storage options (convenience).
Added rear LED bar for safety.
Added side stand wide foot for safety (so bike doesn't fall over on me when parking on soft ground).
Added a SAE cable for connecting a Battery Tender or an external battery.
Working on adding a trailer hitch and electrical harness to pull a Uni-Go trailer.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/2DAroH8FVr7FuxUv6 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/2DAroH8FVr7FuxUv6)
Edit: Forgot to mention that on both the 2013 Burgman and AK 550 I added an emergency manual seat latch release. Posted about it in a thread on this forum.
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A couple mods I am going to do on my AK550 over the winter, is add remote battery posts that can be accessed for jump start without disassembling the front. also manual trunk release
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Randyo - a cherry bomb muffler, I love it!!!
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Randyo - a cherry bomb muffler, I love it!!!
I have the same Cherry Bomb on y V-Strom 1000
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEPod9Z5LEI&t=43s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEPod9Z5LEI&t=43s)
(https://i.imgur.com/FtnMEHrl.jpg)
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Nice throaty note Randy
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Nice throaty note Randy
not all that loud either, compared to tire noise, crickets & locusts, and my neighbor yelling at her son