Need Your Help..

[VAVFR]

Hey Fellow FVR folks. I'm reaching out for some advise. I have an 07 ABS that I picked up last year and ready to do some mods. Any feedback on exhaust? Power Commander? WindScreen? Hiding the rear license plate? (already took the fender off but want to hide the plate a little more), Decals? Rear Tire Hugger? What Else? I'm trying to find out where to get some of these parts and which brands are the best for the bucks.

Thanks for your assistance. If you can give me Make, Model, website, aprox price. etc. that would be most appreciated. If your in the Richmond VA area, let me know.

B.

[stewartj239]

I used the Competition Werkes kit for the fender eliminator option. It seems to be a real popular kit. Here is a link to a thread that shows a photo of how it looks and as well as a good installation tip.

http://vfrworld.com/forums/sixth-gen...ation-tip.html

[grayflare]

None of the above. Suspension upgrades will give you more bang for the buck than anything you have listed. It is more expensive to do it right, but well worth it in the pay off you will receive. Change the front springs to match your weight and install gold valves and for the rear replace with a better shock built to your specs. At the least exchange front and rear springs to match your weight and set the sag.

[VAVFR]

Originally Posted by stewartj239

I used the Competition Werkes kit for the fender eliminator option. It seems to be a real popular kit. Here is a link to a thread that shows a photo of how it looks and as well as a good installation tip.

http://vfrworld.com/forums/sixth-gen...ation-tip.html

Thanks - I'll check it out. Can you recommend a place to get it? How much?$$.

I noticed on the thread you attached that someone made a comment about not being able to remove the rear pegs on a nonABX model. Is this true? if so, why? Looks like they are just bolted on. I was thinking of removing them also.

B.

[VAVFR]

Originally Posted by grayflare

None of the above. Suspension upgrades will give you more bang for the buck than anything you have listed. It is more expensive to do it right, but well worth it in the pay off you will receive. Change the front springs to match your weight and install gold valves and for the rear replace with a better shock built to your specs. At the least exchange front and rear springs to match your weight and set the sag.

Thanks for your reply. This is my first bike and know vertually nothing about them. This may sound like a dumb question but, what is changing the springs/suspension going to get me? Performance? speed? handling? Is this someting I need to have the dealer do? I don't think I could tackle this. I just picked some of the obvious mods from what I have been reading on other threads but would definately consider all options.

Thanks again.

B.

[reg71]

Originally Posted by VAVFR

Thanks for your reply. This is my first bike and know vertually nothing about them. This may sound like a dumb question but, what is changing the springs/suspension going to get me? Performance? speed? handling? Is this someting I need to have the dealer do? I don't think I could tackle this. I just picked some of the obvious mods from what I have been reading on other threads but would definately consider all options.

Well, it would get you handling(and with handling comes speed). But, and this is a Della Reese but, if this is your first bike, just get to know her for a while. When you are getting comfortable and thinking about a new bike, then add performance. Right now you are in the honeymoon, and it's going to insult her if you go tryin to change everything about her.
When you get to that point, we have a thread on nearly every option you could want...including suspension. And, back to the fender eliminator, you can DIY on the cheap and have good results. (Not as good as the comp werx but close and MUCH cheaper) So browse some messages about doing it with a dremel before you fork out the dough.

Here's the mods I have on my 1998 (let me know if you want an impression of them):

Gel grips
Heli bars
fake carbon fiber bar ends, tank protector, etc
real carbon fiber triple clamp protector
sargent seat
gold valves and .95 racetech springs up front
penske 3 way rear
2bros slip on
power commander
home made fender elim
RK chain and sprockets
Barnett clutch

that's all that comes to mind right now...

[grayflare]

Thanks reg71 you answered better than I could. I was assuming this was not his first bike. I agree with what reg said if you are new to riding. Also if you ride your bike for a while and get used to it, when you do decide to upgrade your suspension you will notice a huge difference in handling which will in turn make you a better rider and faster.
To answer your question about springs, they will match your weight to the bike, most bikes are set up for about a 170lb person. So unless you are right around this weight the bike is not set up exactly perfect for you. It is good enough for now but when you get ready check back and some of us can help you with the set up.

[Puma Cat]

NorcalBoy has been doing an extensive number of mods on his 6th gen; I am sure he will chime in here with his.

But, Grayflare is correct in my book. Suspension mods provide the most improvement for the dollar invested; provide improvements at any speed, and are one of the few mods that likely will not reduce the resale value of the bike should you ever sell it. For my sensibilities, typically the only mods Hondas need are suspension, the rest of the bike works really, really just stock. The stock seat for my F4i notwithstanding!

[stewartj239]

Originally Posted by VAVFR

Thanks - I'll check it out. Can you recommend a place to get it? How much?$$.

I noticed on the thread you attached that someone made a comment about not being able to remove the rear pegs on a nonABX model. Is this true? if so, why? Looks like they are just bolted on. I was thinking of removing them also.

B.

I got mine off eBay. There are eBay stores that sell them. I believe I paid between $60 - $70. You can modify the bracket that comes with the stock rear fender, but it allows the plate to hang too far out and down. It doesn't give it as nice of a look. If you're looking to save money, then going the do it yourself route might make sense, but it might not look as good. You can take the rear fender apart and manually align the bracket to see if it works for you. You may like the way it looks.

As far as removing the rear passenger pegs with the ABS model, it is true that the right peg also holds the dial / knob for adjusting the rear shock. You may want to do a search on this site to see if anyone has found a good place to relocate it as I know there was an interest at the time to do so as removing the pegs really highlights the single sided swingarm.

[rngdng]

My advice to our new owner is to do a little reality check. Answer the following question:

"Are you being limited in some way by this bike's performance or handling?"

I'm willing to bet that the answer is "no".

In other words, don't try to fix what ain't broken. "Dressing up" bikes is for Harley and Gold Wing owners. Use your money for gasoline, and enjoy the bike. Quit worrying about what other people might think or say about it. These bikes are nearly as good as bikes can get...right out of the box.


Lane

[lear 31a]

I crafted a license plate bracket out of sheet metal for less than $4.00. Works like a champ and looks snazzy too.
I agree with other posts, ride the bike and get comfy with it, this wil also help establish a baseline for you to compare your improvements to.
I don't know if anyone has mentioned the warrantee issue, I may be wrong but some mods may void your warrantee(?)