I'm a new rider to the VFR. I picked up a 2003 at the beginning of August and have managed to put on 6000km all ready and have been wondering about some mods to make the bike even better. By mods I mean, after market seats, exhaust, lighting etc. What are some of the best mods that have really impacted your riding? Please keep in mind that I won't be overhauling the bike, so no superchargers or what not :P My bike is totally stock expect for a tinted zero gravity wind screen.................
Many mods are mainly for looks I'd say, not really impacting one's ability to ride.
The 2003 is a modern bike so there is not that much room to improve to a level that justifies the expense (imho).
So if after 6,000km you donot have any real gripes (suspension not bottoming out because you weigh 160 kg), it comes down to having excess cash to spend on niceties......
The only one I can think off that falls in your search is tyres.
New modern shoes will give the best improvement. If your bike is still clad with older ones, try a set of Michelin PR2 for instance.
A Scotoiler will keep your chain lubricated nicely.
An alarm system piece of mind
Enjoy!
Ps: on my 4thv gen the suspension change was I'd say the only performance improver...... the Pazzo levers, the Akrapovic exhaust, the dark windscreen, the red striping, carbonfibre hugger, RC30 look single nut in rear wheel? All excess cash.......... :biggrin: )
CalibanI'm a new rider to the VFR. I picked up a 2003 at the beginning of August and have managed to put on 6000km all ready and have been wondering about some mods to make the bike even better. By mods I mean, after market seats, exhaust, lighting etc. What are some of the best mods that have really impacted your riding? Please keep in mind that I won't be overhauling the bike, so no superchargers or what not :P My bike is totally stock expect for a tinted zero gravity wind screen.................
Hope this is in the correct thread!!
Look forward to your replies
For BC,
Seat, Heat(grips) & Rubber(Michelin PP, PR2)
Lights- WigWag rear, Modulator headlight
Lgt duty tour- Top Box, (Kanadian Ken rack or oem)
Suspension is only worth it if you spend the majority of your time pushing the limits of your current suspension....for me it is maybe .5% of the time that I get that chance....so it wouldn't be money well spent (not at 25% of the cost of the bike!).
My favorite mods are:
Throttle Lock, cheaper Vista unit is the correct one. Throttle Meister are good as well, but harder to engage and more expensive.
Throttle Rocker...this is possible better than the lock except when I am touring.
GSXR Lighted Mirrors - Although the mounts are not angled as I would prefer, being very short, I find the visibility they provide is much improved. The optical quality is not as good as OEM either, but good enough.
Tailbag/Tankbag - I hated using a backpack, as I always want my raingear with me. I can also stop at the store as needed.
GPS - This is only used when touring, but boy did I love it. I didn't spring for the Zumo 550, but the other end...the TomTom 1 ($50).
Voltmeter - This is the last mod I would remove of them all, I like knowing what my charging system is doing. I would rather have a voltmeter than a tach, if I had to make the choice.
Rivcyko's Bugbuster is a nice addition, and looks sweet as well.
Radar's Frame Sliders were added after I dropped the bike....so the barn door is at least closed now.