View Poll Results: What is your first thought when considering a new mod.

Safety - See and be seen or protection

5.00%

Performance - I just want to go fast

30.00%

Looks - As long as it improves the looks

5.00%

Function - It's an improvement over stock

50.00%

Comfort - The bike feels better to me

10.00%

Voters: 20. You may not vote on this poll

What do you consider most when doing mods

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Mar 27, 2010 | 06:58 AM

US66harley

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What do you consider most when doing mods

What do you consider most when doing mods? Would you put a safety mod at a higher priority than a performance mod?

Mar 27, 2010 | 08:03 AM

dope_man_21

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I can't vote on this because it all depends on the mod being done as to what I think about first, if it is for looks then I think how is it gonna look, if for performance, I think what is this gonna do to my engine, and ETC.

Mar 27, 2010 | 09:48 AM

mtnlvr

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I voted performance. Not just cause I wanna go fast, but cause I love performance. Besides...safety, comfort and function, I feel, all fall under the performance category. I think the only thing I've put on my bike in the 5 years I've owned it is the "Live to Ride" clutch cover that I installed when I deformed the stock one.

Mar 27, 2010 | 09:48 AM

dawg

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I thought we all told our wives that everything is for safety! Even the chrome doo-dads

Mar 27, 2010 | 10:23 AM

petemac

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Yup, and when the day comes I need a new bike the "reason" will be because the new bikes have ABS and it will be much safer.

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Originally Posted by dawg

I thought we all told our wives that everything is for safety! Even the chrome doo-dads

Mar 27, 2010 | 10:30 AM

harleydavis

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I voted performance, but because I want my bike to run right. Comfort is also important, so it is set up for my riding style. I also putting running lights on the bike and an LED brake light so I can be seen better, which is a safety issue as far as I'm concerned.

Mar 27, 2010 | 10:31 AM

MZBuckeye

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From: Brunswick, OH

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Originally Posted by mtnlvr

I voted performance. Not just cause I wanna go fast, but cause I love performance. Besides...safety, comfort and function, I feel, all fall under the performance category.

+1. Agreed. Comfort is also very important for touring, and being comfy can contribute to safety as well, IMO.