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Susan Serious Thumper 2004 No Login Offline Been AWOL but I'm back... Posts: 682 Eastern PA Gender:	Re: Where to begin with mods Reply #15 - 10/01/04 at 18:44:16 Best comfort modifications I've made: Windshield Custom seat -- cut down foam; added gel pad Grips with a throttle boss Heavier Footpegs
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klx650sm2002 Serious Thumper Offline The more I learn the less I know. Posts: 2041 Cumbria,England Gender:	Re: Where to begin with mods Reply #16 - 10/02/04 at 05:02:47 Like the flames, would like them on My KLX, if and when. Clive W
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Reply #17 - 10/02/04 at 11:13:44

Savage_Rob wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:10:

This is the first time I've tried to insert an image directly so I hope it works. My main visible additions are the highway bar, the sheepskin seat pad (available at www.sheepyhollow.com) and the trunk. She had the windscreen when I bought her and the tank bib and decals are basically cosmetic. Not visible is the alarm I installed. It's mounted on the other side opposite the horn. A lot of folks won't care for the trunk due to personal opinions on aesthetics but I like the ability to lock stuff up and I don't think it looks bad. Also not visible is the gremlin bell.

Well, as you know, the trunk isn't my style on my bike, but it looks pretty good on there for you. I wondered how that would turn out. Looks good....Hard saddle bags would really balance it out nicely, too (IMO). Will that trunk hold a full face helmet? It's mounted on the OEM rack?

That isn't the OEM engine guard either. Where'd you get it? Is that the one on Ebay?

I need a Gremlin bell too
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Ed L. Guest	Re: Where to begin with mods Reply #18 - 10/02/04 at 16:33:12 I went over to bikepics.com and have two pics of my '02 with the sheepskin seat covers. Here is the link, hope that it works. http://www.bikepics.com/pictures/220848/
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Ed L. Guest	Re: Where to begin with mods Reply #19 - 10/02/04 at 16:38:22 Hey, it worked, here's another shot from the other side. You can see the extended shifter lever for my big feet. http://www.bikepics.com/pictures/220849/
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Reply #20 - 10/02/04 at 20:16:40

Thanks.

The flames are actually decals available at Cycle Graphics and the Wingerline Highwaybar is from Accessories International. The trunk will easily hold a full-face helmet. I used a 1/8" x 6" x 12" aluminum plate on top of the stock luggage rack as an extension for mounting. I removed the pad from the backrest to allow it to fit more closely but the trunk contains its own backrest pad. Also, I reused the Suzuki nameplate from the backrest on the back of the trunk (to cover two access holes that mount part of the lock mechanism). The only think I want to do is take it apart again and primer/paint the aluminum plate black. Oh, the Gremlin Bells are available here.

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Savage_Greg Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Don't go around your ass to reach your elbow... Posts: 7844 SW Washington State Gender:	Re: Where to begin with mods Reply #21 - 10/03/04 at 03:49:35 When I installed my flag mount, I moved my Suzuki emblem also. Thanks for the Gremlin Bell link. Gonna have to get one
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Gitarzan Serious Thumper 2004 No Login Offline ! Posts: 827 Columbus, Oh, Earth, Solar Sys Gender:	Re: Where to begin with mods Reply #22 - 10/04/04 at 17:59:46 Rob, You need to send a pic of your bike to Cycle Graphics. They don't have any for that sticker. I've been looking at their site every so often for the last few months. They've got a few more added this time. Those flames on your bike look wicked.
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Savage_Rob Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Mechanically Inclined Amateur Posts: 6972 Texas (Dallas area) Gender:	Re: Where to begin with mods Reply #23 - 10/08/04 at 08:21:17 I happened to think of something else I should have included in mods... safety items. In particular, a brake light modulator and a xenon headlight bulb.
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Reply #24 - 10/08/04 at 19:58:33

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a brake light modulator and a xenon headlight bulb

I've got those too. Safety mods are easy choices to make.

Todd,

Other cheap, low $ mods:

-Streamers, if they are to your liking.

-Replacement grips. Knock-offs are not too expensive.

-Remove the pad from the Sissybar. I stuck on a cheap concho on the crossbar to dress it up. The leather tassles are black cable ties! But they match my fringe/streamer theme I've got going. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~gitarzan/bike/concho.jpg

- Chrome cable ties. http://shop.store.yahoo.com/nichenet-store/chrome-cable-ties.html

-Remove stuff... I removed all decals other than the clearcoated tank logo.

-Chrome Bric-Brac http://www.jpcycles.com/groups.aspx?LID=B3C4D0EC-067D-482F-B765-E4FF75BD916F&... I've installed a chrome license plate cover, pointy little bolts, valve stem covers with Suzuki logos on them, a headlight visor, and I'm thinking about getting a bugeye grill for the headlight.

-New Mirrors. A little more expensive, but not that much. Arlen Ness inspired cheapies can be had fron JCWhitney.

-Handle Bars. I picked up a nice set of very wide cruising bars for $20 at a grubby (but very cool) metric bike repair shop.

-Clean, Polish and Wax. No matter what's on your bike, it never looks better than when every single part sparkles.

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Re: Where to begin with mods
Reply #25 - 10/09/04 at 10:08:31

Remove the sidecovers and airbox.
Move the battery box.
Install ignition unit in tool box.
Re-route all wiring and cover with spiral wrap.
Install a K&N pod filter.

Remove and toss the stock exhaust.
Modify rear muffler mount.
Install a drag pipe.

Remove carb.
Install thinner spacer.
Install larger main jets.
Reinstall carb.

Buy an engine guard.
Remove engine.
Toss engine guard u-bolts.
Weld permenant mounts to the frame for engine guard.
Fill all frame holes with Bondo and repaint frame.
Reinstall engine and everything else.

Remove the swingarm.
Remove the rear footpegs.
Toss rear footpegs.
Grind off, weld and fill footpeg mounting holes.
Grind off, weld and fill drive belt guard mounts.
Toss belt guards.
Paint rear drive pulley with high temp ceramic paint.
Repaint swingarm and install everything else.

Remove rear turn signals and disassemble.
Install 3 wire sockets and wiring.
Install dual element bulbs.
You now have rear running lights.

Go to bike rally.
Have custom painting and pin stiping done.
You, too, can have your name on rear fender.

Remove engine again.
Remove cases and external stuff.
Paint engine with high temp ceramic black paint.
Bake until well done.
Sand edges of fins on head.
Reinstall engine and everything else.

Remove front forks.
Buy P J coatings gloss black paint.
Paint lower fork sliders.
Can't have inspection sticker on paint, so...
Make inspection sticker bracket and mount by left footpeg.

Disassemble brake caliper.
Paint caliper with high temp ceramic paint.
Reassemble.

Remove grips.
Install Kuryakyn grips.

Remove front footpegs.
Install Highway Hawk pegs.

Buy leather lace on tassles for levers.

Buy leather tank bib.

Buy windshield.

Install mud flap on front fender.

Remove side stand switch

Remove clutch lever switch.

Bypass neutral safety switch

And along with everything else...
Change every possible screw and bolt to stainless steel Allen head type everywhere.

Tada 8)

Now, this coming winter?

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Susan Serious Thumper 2004 No Login Offline Been AWOL but I'm back... Posts: 682 Eastern PA Gender:	Re: Where to begin with mods Reply #26 - 10/09/04 at 14:24:56 What is on the agenda this winter? Hmm, this could be a good topic...I think I'll start a new one.
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Savage_Greg Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Don't go around your ass to reach your elbow... Posts: 7844 SW Washington State Gender:	Re: Where to begin with mods Reply #27 - 10/10/04 at 02:02:01 This winter? Carb change? Solo seat/ rear fender mod? Open exhaust port? Not sure..... ???
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Reply #28 - 10/10/04 at 09:24:05

So far on KLX:-

Rear wheel up from 2.5/17 to 4.25/17 fitted with a 140/70/17 tyre, EBC disc and pads.

Front up from 1.85/21 to 3.5/17 fitted with 110/70/17 (will go to 120/60/17 when the 110's worn) also EBC disc and pads.

Dumped the std. exhaust and fitted a one off designed by me and made by a friend and I.

Got rid of airbox, carb and de-icer, to be replaced with an FCR41 with an air filter off a mini of all things.

No side stand or clutch switch, and a nice stubby little clutch lever.

Renthal bars and sprockets.

Leather grips and those little leather things on the levers too.

Stainless brake lines.

Trimed side panels and front and rear mud gaurds.

All light duty bolts replaced with anodised aluminium.

Lowered front gaurd.

Hope you all like it.

Clive W Cheesy

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