Performance or Cosmetic
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Road Captain
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Performance or Cosmetic
I know sometimes we would love to have our cake and eat it too, but reality sets in and tells us differently. Just wanted to get feedback from you guys on what you prioritize first. Do you make performance upgrades to your ride or start on the chrome doo dads and then the go fast stuff ? Would love to do the chrome front end and maybe some wheels this year, but when I lurk around on the engine/exhaust threads; I can't help but think how much I would love a 103" or 107". Let's hear from you....
Thanks guys,
Joe
Thanks guys,
Joe
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Massachusetts
Having just bought a new bike this past fall and needing to start all over again, I have had this problem all winter, If I had all the $$ to do the performance upgrades I wanted, that would be first. But I don't so pipes are 1st for me. I also have bought some bling so the bike will at least start to get the look I want this spring. It will be work in progress for the next few years.
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: St. Augustine Florida
Dip stick or lipstick?
I have always done pipes AC and fuel mgmt first due to heat. reducs greatly.
Then go to comfort...then to cosmetic stuff. Always in this order for me on all of my bikes over the years.
I have always done pipes AC and fuel mgmt first due to heat. reducs greatly.
Then go to comfort...then to cosmetic stuff. Always in this order for me on all of my bikes over the years.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Colorado Springs CO
My first is usually function, exhaust, tuner, seat, bars etc. then some chrome that I prefer like the chrome front end. Performance is something I save for so I can get the what I really want.
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Joined: Sep 2009
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From: eastern Kentucky
If it doesn't make it more comfortable, more reliable, faster, handle better or stop quicker, it doesn't go on. The only "looks" mods I would do is to make it less flashy, less chrome, more stealth.