Mods and Rockers

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Not very exciting here I'm afraid Alan, but here goes:

1. A digital clock

Why? Cos I am a thick newbie, who suddenly realised that rolling up the
sleeve of his leather jacked to look at his watch whilst on the move was not
a good idea.
10/10 only cost a tenner and works great.


2. A flyscreen

Why? To deflect the wind off my chest
10/10 improves (I think) the look of the front end (of the bike), and does
alleviate the wind blast.

Next:
Dunno, not too many options for a CB500, maybe one of those Carbon Can Co
end cans.
--
Oldbloke

2000 Honda CB500
BOTAFOT #140
"He's like Robbo's chubby kid brother"

 

Surely a sign that you are in need of a new bike

 

I've never modified anything on any of my bikes. I have contemplated a
race can but decided I don't wish to give the police any extra reason
for stopping me or for adding another "offence" to any list that they
might be creating.

 

K Olley wrote

How can you not do tassles with all the other tarts stuff you want to
put on your bike? Hopeless you kids are.

 

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OK, here's mine

DB Screen to stop my lid lifting as it seems I am the perfect height to get
the standard screen to deflect air straight at my neck
yes, it works. But a little buffering at speeds above 105mph

R&G frame protectors, because it you should not do it then I probably will.
Cheaper than the fairings they are supposed to protect
Not found out if they work yet, watch this space...

Oxford heated grips, because they where free from bike mag subscription
Too bloody hot at times

Next on the list for me is the factory panniers and possible bar lifters to
take some weight off my wrists

 

Hmm, recently I have been looking at Zephyrs on ebay (750 or 1100).
Dunno why, but I still think they look soooooo right.

--
Oldbloke

2000 Honda CB500
BOTAFOT #140
"He's like Robbo's chubby kid brother"

 

Did we not have this discussion before your das?

 

We did, and I got a sensible CB500 (which is great), but I still fancy one
of them Zephyrs
ISTR you and your bro extolling the virtues of the CB

--
Oldbloke

2000 Honda CB500
BOTAFOT #140
"He's like Robbo's chubby kid brother"

 

yep and we still do. I just, for some reason I cannot figure, thought you
might have seen a few more bikes that might interest you.

Mind you m8, what can I say, you kept the CB longer than I kept the TT

 

Ducati - stock, bar a small rack.

Trophy - ditto

400 Four - ditto, plus Goodridge hose.

Benly - ditto

Dax - aftermarket carb, K&N air filter, non standard paint scheme.

 

on current bikes:

CBR929RR-1: Blue Flame "White" Carbon race can. Cracked front
mudguard.

R65LS: Givi Rack, braided hoses.

CD200 Benley: Marzocchi rear shocks.

of all of the above, only the cracked front mudguard on the 'blade
done by me.

 

Disk lock?

 

Original screen put back on after the orange tango one.
Original end can sourced for MOT.
Big number plate
Standard sized indicators.

I like my bikes as Mr. Honda/Suzuki/Kawasaki/Yamaha intended.

 

Alan.T.Gower said....

I fitted a lighter weight rider to give more acceleration and top speed.

 

*ding*

or rather, *bl-creick*

 

Wing:
Full Motad S/S exhaust system
K&N Air filter
Fender extender
Top-box rack
Spotlights
Cigarette lighter
GPS mount
12disc CD changer
Datatool 2
Extra top-box lights
Extra pannier lights
Extra tail lights
Topbox cubby holds
Pannier cubby holds
Topbox lid cubby and vanity mirror
Pannier lid cargo nets
Fairing sidelights
Headlamp protector
Optimate connection
High Output Headlamp bulbs

As the initial purchase was a "rocker" moment, I suppose all the mods
must be too.

Blackbird:

Fender Extender
Hugger
Datatool Veto Evo
K&N Air filter
Tank protector
Heli Bars
GPS Mount
Double Bubble Screen
Scottoiler
Promotive "Silencers"
Givi Wingrack
Optimate Connection

All "mod" with the possible exception of the pipes.
Heli bars were effin expensive, but the bike was gone without them.

Waiting to fit:
GL:
Progressive Springs
Trigger Wheel
Oxford Hot-hands
Rings of Fire
BB:
Hagon Springs

 

speed.


I'm working on one of those.

--
Alan

http://www.ads-training.co.uk
"Kneesliders Sponsored by Cane"
GSX-R1000 , Triumph Thunderbird, ZXR750L2 Racer(gone), GS500,
GHPOTHUF#27
TGF, UKRMFBC#7, Two#24, BOTAFOF#11, YTC#9, GYASB#1. SbS#23.
DFWAG#2, DS#2, DIAABTCOD#20. remove "thisbit" in the reply
http://sportsbike.org (our own endurance team) http://Team-ukrm.com
"Nemo repente fuit turpissimus"

 

Eking hell mate, you've spent more on mods that you did on your bike.

--
Alan

http://www.ads-training.co.uk
"Kneesliders Sponsored by Cane"
GSX-R1000 , Triumph Thunderbird, ZXR750L2 Racer(gone), GS500,
GHPOTHUF#27
TGF, UKRMFBC#7, Two#24, BOTAFOF#11, YTC#9, GYASB#1. SbS#23.
DFWAG#2, DS#2, DIAABTCOD#20. remove "thisbit" in the reply
http://sportsbike.org (our own endurance team) http://Team-ukrm.com
"Nemo repente fuit turpissimus"

 

Alan.T.Gower said:

Me: Pan Euro ABS/TCS

Minidisc/CD/RDS Radio
Mobile phone connector/charger attached to radio headset
Heated grips
Fender Extender (front)
Cigar lighter socket
100W headlight bulbs
Baglux
Wind deflector kit
GPS and mount

All worth the money (to me)

Powerbronze +4" screen - load of crap, therefore removed and sold on.

 

Those wankers Lloyd Cooper sent them somewhere.