What First mods?

[vkray]

O k my bike is totally stock, I have ordered a Cee Bailey touring screen. But what other mods, should I get first?:thumbup:

 

[Geoff]

Common mods are FE kits, exhaust, and grips.

 

[FB400]

I did frame sliders first

Then upgraded that lame horn

and oh yeah the legendary bd43 dual headlight mod

 

[AngelFZ]

I also did frame sliders first, then a TS seat and pazzo's.

I have pending HIVs


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[dturpen]

I have pending HIVs

I REALLY hope you mean HIDs.

 

[dturpen]

OT: I got my belly pan and frame sliders first. I also painted my exhaust and passenger pegs to match the frame pretty soon after I got the bike.

 

[IndyFZ6]

I REALLY hope you mean HIDs.

+1 for hoping you meant HIDs!!!:

 

[Erci]

bd43 dual headlight mod

+1! This is a great cheap mod.

LOTS of people find stock handlebar uncomfortable. FZ1 bar swap is a common, inexpensive mod.

 

[galen]

How did the painted rearsets hold up after time? Would love a new set but so expensive.

 

[AngelFZ]

I REALLY hope you mean HIDs.

Oooohhhhhh crap!!!!!!!!!!

I meant HIDs


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[dturpen]

How did the painted rearsets hold up after time? Would love a new set but so expensive.

Mine are holding up fairly well. They've chipped in a few places, but I attribute that to the fact that when I painted them, I had them too close together, so I got overspray on each one and other dust. I've just been touching them up for now until I decide to get them powdercoated or until I sand them down and respray them.

You can get them powdercoated for fairly cheap in most places, and that's the best option, but I'm cheap, so I just went with BBQ black spray paint. I might end up re-doing them in the future.

It took me a few tries to get the exhaust cover painted properly, but they came out awesome, and have not chipped or scratched yet.

 

[dturpen]

Oooohhhhhh crap!!!!!!!!!!

I meant HIDs


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Phew! That could've been bad.

 

[Botch]

I'd say frame-sliders (cheap, easy, and SO good if you have a drop, and being new with the bike is the most vulnerable time).
Then, Grip Puppies if you either are bothered by handlebar vibration, or have large hands (as in my case); SO much more comfortable.
After that, it's what YOU want. :cheer:

 

[sleepymas]

i have had my bike for a little over a month. i did sliders, painted rearsets and radiator side shields black to match frame, took off hugger, trimmed fender then decided to build my own from pieces at home depot(took about an hour), and changed the bars to pro taper se dirt bars. for painting i did flat black then covered with clear coat so far no chipping. i have a spreadsheet going of mod ideas and i as i come up with money i do them. just a few ideas, have fun modding is awesome but can be a headache at times.:rockon:

 

[vkray]

What is the difference between the FZ6 & FZ1 bars? Frame sliders yes but how many do I need and what is no cut?

 

[FB400]

FZ1 bars will give you a bit more of a sporty stance and I heard it puts less stess on the wrists. Someone who has already done that mod can chime in.

For frame sliders the term no cut comes from sliders that install onto bikes with full fairings which the FZ6 does not have so you need not care about no cut sliders. You will install 2 sliders one on each side. Popular choice sliders are motovation (sp?). I went with shogun sliders which seem pretty decent and all but I never road tested them. Try and stay away from cheapo no name ebay frame sliders

 

[LERecords]

+1 of frame sliders... should be the first mod on any bike..

 

[BlueRider461]

I have a new 09 FZ6 and did the fork & frame sliders, FE kit, new exhaust, bars, screen and grip puppies.

Would say the bars were a must really quick for me and went to the FZ1 bar then did the rizomas

 

[Botch]

took off hugger, trimmed fender then decided to build my own from pieces at home depot(took about an hour),

Have you posted pics of this mod? That sounds interesting!

 

[Hellgate]

A turbo charger.