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Hutchmaster34 · 08-25-2008, 08:14 PM

So I

over all the beautiful bike mods i see on here everyday, and a thought came to mind, it did hurt a little, but what are some of your mods that you completely regret or did and then changed back? Just curious and lookin to learn from others mistakes

Coskie · 08-25-2008, 08:36 PM

There's this clutch casing/pavement mod I wish I never did. On a related note, I wish I had gotten frame sliders sooner : )

**sportrider** · 08-25-2008, 08:40 PM

a 190/50 rear tire... absolutely horrible (no I didn't buy it to try and "bling" my bike out, I had a ride planned the next day and got a flat and that was the only tire that shop had in stock)

Hutchmaster34 · 08-25-2008, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Coskie

There's this clutch casing/pavement mod I wish I never did. On a related note, I wish I had gotten frame sliders sooner : )

Haha ya never thought of that kind of mod good point

Ozfazer6 · 08-25-2008, 08:58 PM

LED pod lights !
I was forever replacing them , must be the vibration,put standard amber bulbs in and never had a problem again .

jniedermeyer · 08-25-2008, 09:55 PM

windscreen bullets. also in this picture is a mod i liked. the r1 mirrors that i slightly customized but since the glass cracked on the left 1 i put the stock antennae back on.

Wolfman · 08-25-2008, 09:58 PM

Painting my silver radiator guards, and silver head light mount/ front indicator bracket black myself, looked good for about a month, until paint starting chipping off. Ended up buying new head light mount, and 07 radiator guards(metal, not plastic like on 04-06 fz6), both in black. Cost me nearly $300!

Fred · 08-25-2008, 11:18 PM

Altering the Mix-It and wiring it into the bike. I relocated the volume control on the end of five inches of wire. The problem is that the volume control is before the amplifier. So what I did was create a very inefficient radio.

I get a lot of static and occasionally I'll pick up a station for a little while. I can also hear cellphone towers transmitting.

I've got to go in and put the Mix-It back to stock form.

**lazamus69** · 08-26-2008, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Ozfazer6

LED pod lights !
I was forever replacing them , must be the vibration,put standard amber bulbs in and never had a problem again .

Ive had my LED podlights in and no probs for 5000km. They are of the 6-led Super-white ebay special variety.

**FZ6inNH** · 08-26-2008, 07:37 AM

Fortunately, I've not done any regretful ones. I typically study everyone's input here first and learn from their opinions then go get the good ones.

I apologize for using you all a guinea pigs!

08-25-2008, 08:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
Hutchmaster34 Sparkie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Minnesota Bike: 2008 FZ6 Raven Posts: 38 Rep Power: 2 Member #4190	Worst Mods Anyone? So I over all the beautiful bike mods i see on here everyday, and a thought came to mind, it did hurt a little, but what are some of your mods that you completely regret or did and then changed back? Just curious and lookin to learn from others mistakes __________________ Mods: Painted Stock Windshield, Dual Headlight Mod, Fazr6 FE, Motivation Frame Sliders

08-25-2008, 08:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
Coskie Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Terre Haute, IN Bike: FZ6 Posts: 64 Rep Power: 2 Member #3598	Re: Worst Mods Anyone? There's this clutch casing/pavement mod I wish I never did. On a related note, I wish I had gotten frame sliders sooner : )

08-25-2008, 08:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
sportrider Freeway Assassin Join Date: May 2007 Location: Redlands Ca.(can't see hell anymore) Bike: 2007 Yamaha YZFR1 Posts: 2,657 Rep Power: 10 Member #127	Re: Worst Mods Anyone? a 190/50 rear tire... absolutely horrible (no I didn't buy it to try and "bling" my bike out, I had a ride planned the next day and got a flat and that was the only tire that shop had in stock) __________________ My Rider Resume America LOVE it or LEAVE IT former FZ6 test rider much of the action depicted here could rip your limbs off if done improperly.the riding discussed is done by an experianced rider in semi-controlled conditions, save the speed for the track. ride within your capibilities, concentrate and always wear protective gear, including a helmet, gloves, jacket, pants, and boots. I and the forum, forum staff, any combination of the words, forum, staff, thread, post, website, internet or member, are in no way responsible if you ride over your head and wad yourself up trying to recreate something you've read here.

08-25-2008, 08:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ozfazer6 Koala with Attitude Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Adelaide Bike: 2005 FZ6 in Blue Posts: 1,094 Rep Power: 15 Member #372	Re: Worst Mods Anyone? LED pod lights ! I was forever replacing them , must be the vibration,put standard amber bulbs in and never had a problem again .

08-25-2008, 09:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
Wolfman Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia Bike: 2006 fzn Posts: 1,737 Rep Power: 21 Member #2280	Re: Worst Mods Anyone? Painting my silver radiator guards, and silver head light mount/ front indicator bracket black myself, looked good for about a month, until paint starting chipping off. Ended up buying new head light mount, and 07 radiator guards(metal, not plastic like on 04-06 fz6), both in black. Cost me nearly $300! __________________ 06 FZ6N - *Engine:* PCIII (Cust.Map) = 98.4hp.TB Ti's, BMC Air filt., airbox mod, -1 front sprocket, Speedohealer *Suspension:* 08 fz6 Forks, Racetech .95kg springs & gold valve emulators, Ohlins shock. *Brakes:* 05 R6 front calipers, Braking Wave Discs, Goodridge Braided Lines, Ferodo pads. *Ergonomics:* Pazzo levers, Valtermoto Rearsets, MCS Drag Bars, Oggy Knobs. *Bling:* MCS Mirrors, Mini LED indicators, MCS Carbon Bar Ends, 08 front fender, Bagster tank bra, Polished Wheels,TB's FE.

08-25-2008, 11:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
Fred M em b er e d Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Austin, TX Bike: 92 K75 Turbo, 07 Yamaha FZ6, Custom chopper (Pocketbike rear end, K75 front end.) Posts: 827 Rep Power: 25 Member #872	Re: Worst Mods Anyone? Altering the Mix-It and wiring it into the bike. I relocated the volume control on the end of five inches of wire. The problem is that the volume control is before the amplifier. So what I did was create a very inefficient radio. I get a lot of static and occasionally I'll pick up a station for a little while. I can also hear cellphone towers transmitting. I've got to go in and put the Mix-It back to stock form. __________________ I don't know anything about motorcycles, but I just love little kittens. 1990 BMW K75 Turbo (Eternal project bike) 2007 Yamaha FZ6 (Modifications: Stebel Nautilus horn, Valentine 1 hardwired with remote display and audio, Mix-It sound mixer modified for hidden installation, Mayer saddle, true dual high/low headlights. Relay, fuse panel and lockdown blocks for all additional wiring.)

08-26-2008, 07:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
FZ6inNH Twisted Fate Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Hampshire Bike: 2008 FZ6 Cobalt Blue Posts: 2,895 Rep Power: 48 Member #18	Re: Worst Mods Anyone? Fortunately, I've not done any regretful ones. I typically study everyone's input here first and learn from their opinions then go get the good ones. I apologize for using you all a guinea pigs! __________________ -={FZ6inNH}=- . . Member #9 . . 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6 -My Rider Resume Mods: Yamaha Lower Cowl, Racetech Springs w/15w oil, FAZR6 F.E. Kit, Puig Smoke Racing Screen, Tank Camera mount, Cortech Sport saddle and tail bags, dual headlight mod, Shogun Sliders, Yamaha Comfort Seat, Mild Airbox Mod, De-Stickered, and Custom Carbon Fiber SwingArm Decals

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