VFR mod's

killa · Won't Shut Up Joined: 18 Oct 2004 Karma :

Right pay day is nearly here for me, I am looking to buy a new lid, I have one in mind so that’s ok.
I love the look of my bike, and as it hasn’t blown up or broken down yet I thought I’d by a few trick bits maybe. Only problem being, WTF do I put on it!?!
At the moment it has some funny foam grips (not good in the rain).
It has a VFR tank protector, silver bars ends and a red after market can, I have no idea what else I can slap on it.
Are L.E.D’s on the wheel’s shite looking??
Apart from that I would like some ideas.

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Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

Crash mushrooms.

Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

Carbon can to replace the ugly red one Laughing

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

Spend the money on parts you don't really want as you're just wanting to spend the money and you'll be kicking yourself when you need the money to fix a broken part of it. Expect this to happen, the bike will attempt to commit suicide in an expensive way after you've spent money on shiney parts for it. Razz

Crash mushrooms from R&G, LED's on the wheels are a really bad idea unless you want the valves for the tyres to break off, if the tyres are nearing the end of their life you'll be wanting cash to spend on those shortly, some luggage (tankbag, tail bag and panniers) is always useful to have. Haynes Manual will come in handy at some point I'd expect. Braided brake hoses are worth having (IMO), also have a look at how much life there is left in your brake pads.

killa · Won't Shut Up Joined: 18 Oct 2004 Karma :

Yeah I see exactly what you mean but I was only thinking of things that don’t cost the earth.
Crash mushrooms sound like a good plan, where would they fit on the VFR, does it have spaces for them?

I wouldn’t spend on little trick parts if I needed tyres or pads etc, I don’t really need them at the moment so I thought I could make it look a bit individual.
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Steve H · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Oct 2003 Karma :

If you've got some spare cash try Checking out the 'top 3 bike related things that you couldn't do without with' which appeared recently, it might give you some good ideas. As for adding more things to your VFR, to be fair I think it looks about as pimped up as you could get at the moment!

If you haven't got one already a trickle charger is always handy, as are waterproofs/comfortable riding gear and as Ste mentioned some decent luggage.

I'm sure you've done it already but if not, check out Hein Gericke on Tewkesbury Road (Cheltenham) which is close to you I think. Always bargains to be had and plenty of stuff to waste your money on Wink

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Whitetrash · Banned Joined: 31 Jan 2005 Karma :

for a start, take no notice of people harping on about "not spending your money, wasting it blah blah blah blah blah" its your 'king money, you spend it!!!!!
i got loads of bits for my VFR, they didnt cost the earth and look good!!!
go on get your wallet out
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JonB · Afraid of Mileage Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Karma :

What is it with VFR owners and tartiness?
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Whitetrash · Banned Joined: 31 Jan 2005 Karma :

why not????????
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Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

You could buy a trackday, more fun and cooler than any anodised tax disc holder.

Whitetrash · Banned Joined: 31 Jan 2005 Karma :

they just dont get it...
there's no point trying!
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Whitetrash · Banned Joined: 31 Jan 2005 Karma :

its obsessive, but take a look at what this dude has done to his... you have to admire it!
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JonB · Afraid of Mileage Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Karma :

But with the money he must of spent on that why didn't he just get an R6 anyway, they are much better. Confused

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Jrod · Page 3 Girl Joined: 02 Aug 2004 Karma :

I've done quite a bit of tarty stuff to my bike but I will never spend any serious amount of money on it..... It's only a 400 stepping stone IMO.

Whitetrash · Banned Joined: 31 Jan 2005 Karma :

some people like their 400's for what they are, not as a stepping stone i guess
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JonB · Afraid of Mileage Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Karma :

But my test is booked and I have a Bandit. Go Figure.
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Jrod · Page 3 Girl Joined: 02 Aug 2004 Karma :

If you wanted a tarty 400 shoulda got a ZXR. Wink

killa · Won't Shut Up Joined: 18 Oct 2004 Karma :

Reevo8 · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 Jun 2004 Karma :

What is with the negativity about tarty 400's?

You guys will really hate me when mine is done!
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killa · Won't Shut Up Joined: 18 Oct 2004 Karma :

I would love to go on a track day, but I have only just got my VFR, if I came off I wouldn’t be able to get to work or afford to replace the now rare panels probably. Thrashing my bike around a track means I am putting my lively hood at stake. Fuk that.
I guess some of you can afford a car and a bike and repairs if you bin it.
An R6 reminds me of a beamer, usually on Chavie hip hop videos related to bad boys or bad Sunday riders with lollypop leathers, one or the other I don’t care. (Watch channel U booooiiieeeee).

Taking more interest in my VFR, it’s a personal thing now, I have always wanted one since I was a wee lad back in the 90’s and nothing else, and I have the colour scheme I always wanted, I’m living out my dream where as a nightmare for me is a Bandit.
Not really a rant as I don’t feel embarrassed about my 400 but I am getting the same shite I got back when I was chuffed with my 125. Rolling Eyes

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Spend your money on petrol Thumbs Up

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