3.
Fender Eliminator Kit
The hacksaw and electric carving knife have their place on the tool rack, but it shouldn't be within 10 feet of your motorcycle. Although the temptation to slice away at the obtrusive tongue hanging from the tail section is strong indeed, in the end it'll only cause more harm than good. Holes and gaps will appear out of nowhere and one slip could mean curtains for the entire tail.Instead, there are loads of aftermarket options that will not only tidy up the hiny but also keep you somewhat street legal. Early fender eliminators left the owner high and dry without turn signals or a license-plate light, but newer versions address those concerns and include everything you'll need to be rolling in style within about an hour of the UPS man's visit. Add in an integrated light and you'll really have the tail tightened up.
Price: from $154.95
www.hotbodiesracing.com -
www.clearalternatives.com
www.tobefast.com -
www.competitionwerkes.com
2.
Steel-Braided Brake Lines
The rubbery-jubbery tubes that come from the factory are a cost-effective means of holding brake fluid, but certainly not the best option. Not only do the lines heat up, bulge and lose strength, but they can also crack and leak. Then there's the fact that they're rather plain and not very attractive looking.
Improving your braking performance with high-end calipers, a master cylinder and rotors are a good idea, but without quality brake lines you won't get your money's worth from them. The first step in an upgraded braking system should be quality brake lines, and most suppliers now offer color options as well so you'll get some added style points to keep your improved performance company.
Price: from $140/set
www.helusa.com
1.
Sprockets
Although your bike came from the manufacturer with a perfectly good set of sprockets, they've probably worn out after a few seasons of power wheelies and canyon races. When it's time to replace them you should reconsider the stock gearing and set your bike up for your riding style.A 600cc sportbike doesn't have much low-end grunt, but a smaller front (or larger rear) sprocket will help deliver the power lower in the rev band. Though you're not actually going to "gain" any horsepower or torque you will make it more useful in the "street rpm" range.Literbikes are geared for upward of 175 mph, but how often do you need all of that? Instead, go up a couple teeth on the rear sprocket and then hold on tight. Not only will your bike feel stronger from low revs through the midrange, but you can also color coordinate your sprockets to match your bike.
Price: from $129/set
www.sidewindersprockets.com -
www.vortexracing.com