Bits and Bobs and what is worth bothering with???

malb · Spanner Monkey Joined: 04 Jul 2004 Karma :

OK so everyone knows there are loads of extras available on the market but what is worth bothering with. Whether it be security wise or things to improve comfort, speed, or make the bike look pretty, what would you recommend.

For example One of my mates has bought Renthal handle bars for cornering, a small circular plastic mat thingy to stop the side stand from scratching the tarmac, and a pad to stop zips from scratching the fuel tank.

P.S. Sorry if this thread has been done before I had a look but couldn't find one
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craigT19 · Jolly Green Giant Joined: 09 Feb 2002 Karma :

i think your be hard pushed to find a bike without a tank pad, there a very good bit of kit as your zips will scratch your tank.

Most accessories are junk (tyre flys etc) but i suppose if you need it then why not.

All i have in the way of stuff like that is a tankpad and a carbon fibre tax disk holder.
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NickD · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Aug 2004 Karma :

Speaking from bitter experience, crash bungs are always a good idea.
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Mr C · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Feb 2003 Karma :

depends what you want

I can recommend full race system, filters and a well set up Powercommander

but then you may not have 2 grand to spend and a manic desire to go faster and faster and faster

and then need a turbo Rolling Eyes

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Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

Double bubble screens look good and are actually practical as they keep the wind off more than the standard ones, generally. Thumbs Up

jay12329 · Dr. Evil Joined: 02 May 2003 Karma :

I couldnt live without my hugger, stops all the shit of the road manking up my back end. And my bike just looks naked without it.
I have a tank pad, and a small screen which helps on faster roads.
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MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

I have a Scottoiler, absolutely indispensable! Thumbs Up

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malb · Spanner Monkey Joined: 04 Jul 2004 Karma :

How about coloured lights anyone bothered with them? I heard you can get lights with a blueish tint.
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McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

Do NOT get blue lights. They are the most annoying thing in the history of annoying things. Oh - apart from wankers at work pissing on the toilet seats.
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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

The blue halogen lights are quite good, especially in drizzle and fog, the light seems to penetrate the murk better.

If I was going to buy one accessory for a motorcycle it would be to replace the standard Japanese rubber brake hoses with braided steel ones. The difference it makes to the efficiency and feedback in braking is unbelievable. I cannot understand why someone would make a bike with sexy billet alloy 6 pot callipers and then bolt rubber hoses to them.
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malb · Spanner Monkey Joined: 04 Jul 2004 Karma :

You'll need to be having words with Lee from work then!

EErrrr.. about the Blue Lights not the pissing on the toilet seats, just thought I'd better make that clear. Having said that I don't actually know if he does or not??? Confused

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craigT19 · Jolly Green Giant Joined: 09 Feb 2002 Karma :

ill keep my rubber ones Laughing

they stop me......so i'm happy but i will but braided ones on at the end of this year when the rubber ones are due to be replaced Very Happy

especially if they make as much deference as you say Thumbs Up

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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

Tank pad. Very useful and found on most bikes.
Braided hoses & better brake pads. Improves your brakes and the feel of them. Not expensive and easy to fit.
Crash bungs. Saves lots of damage on your bike in 99.9% of crashes and dropping it. You'll have to crash a bike quite hard for them to do damage to the frame.
Race can. Mainly tart factor ( Razz

). Does add a couple of bhp and make bikes run better.
Double bubble screen. Add comfort as gets more wind out your face, makes motorway miles easier and makes sitting at high speed easier.

malb · Spanner Monkey Joined: 04 Jul 2004 Karma :

What about ear plugs does anyone bother with them?

I know my cousin said that on long journeys they can be a god send... but I was wondering if they could be a little dangerous E.g. if you can't hear an emergency vehicle coming maybe!?!
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

What bike is it?
What 'sort' of riding do you do? (ie fast road riding, commuting, etc etc)

Craig:
Braided hoses do make quite a difference on the tokico 6 pots to get rid of the slight spongeyness, not sure about the 4 pots.
The Yamaha brakes (r6 etc) are pretty damn good as standard and in my opinion don't really need anything extra.

Mr C:
Not everyone already has the fastest bike out there as it is Razz

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Not really worth spending £2k on a bike that isn't when that could get you one with a lot more power as stock in most cases Smile

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fazed · Korn is my hero! Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Karma :

R&G`S , a rear hugger to stop rubbish going in your shock , and a nice screen for the high speed stuff Thumbs Up

Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

Ear plugs are good because they block lots of the wind noise out. You can still hear other vehicles and things like sirens. And a traffic police man told me I should get some as it gets loud above 120mph, however I'll just have to take his word as to how loud the wind noise is above 120mph. Razz

Getting earplugs free from work was probably a big reason why I used them lots. Laughing

zaknafien · Joined: 25 Mar 2002 Karma :

I love my earplugs but only on longer rides as they do help alot. When i'm just out for a blast or not going very far I prefer hearing the exhaust etc.
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malb · Spanner Monkey Joined: 04 Jul 2004 Karma :

G, I've got a Hyosung Comet 125cc well I will have tomorrow, so i don't fly along, but I do get to the speed limit as fast I can.

I will be using it for commuting and general use, as well as a bit of thrashing! although I'm fairly sensible.

See I'm still fairly new to biking so I'd kind of like to know what you guys think is worth getting. I don't think the Hyosung comes with a tank pad so thats the first thing I'll go for. There seems to be a general consensus that they are worth confronting the moths for!
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

I presume it's new?

I don't think you can get crash mushrooms for it, but if you can, do.

I'm guessing you haven't passed your test.
Not taking the piss here, but the best thing you can spend your money on is training and doing your test. In the long run it will make your whole 'biking experience' much better.

If you do decide to make your bike look like a tart's handbag, do make sure you keep the original bits, as the tarty bits devalue the bike usually.

There are various 'mods' that could be done, but to be honest I doubt any will make a significant difference.

Ignoring the test, I'd spend the money on petrol and enjoy riding it Thumbs Up

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leg-end · Derestricted Danger Joined: 26 Aug 2004 Karma :

My 2002 'blade has various "bits and bobs" some fittted by me, some fitted by the dealer as the bike was a demo for Datatool gadgets.

Datatool turn alert. Really useful for a middle aged guy like me, means you can never leave your indicators on Smile

Datatool revlight. Just a gimmick in my opinion.

Datatool digigear. Another gimmick, slightly useful as it stops me looking for seventh gear.

Datatool System III alarm. Good bit of kit.

Tank protector. Good bit of kit, stopped the fastenings on my leathers from damaging the tank.

NWS grab rail. Makes my wife feel more secure when going pillion, likewise for me when she rides and I go pillion. Looks naff though.

Crash bungs. Good idea, limited the damage when I was knocked off last year.

HEL Performance braided brake hoses. Excellent bit of kit, gives more feel to the brakes.

Sprint steering damper. Not essential but calms down the front on the bumpy surfaces tha seem to abound in Portsmouth and Hampshire.

Double bubble screen. Being a shorty this really works for me, lot less turbulancein the 100+ speed range.

Swing arm bobbins. Needed to use with a hook type paddock stand, makes rear wheel maintenance easier.

Visordown.com stickers. Essential on any bike Wink

leg-end · Derestricted Danger Joined: 26 Aug 2004 Karma :