Gunner75 Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Since my plan is to stop smoking, and Im doing far better than I have in the past Im looking towards my next set of mods, in my sig is my current list of mods, Im in the process of making my next set so far I have. Keep in mind not all these are for sure going to happenJuice Box Pro/Dyno time (uses same software as PC5, and is made by PC, but is more then 130 cheaper)Steel Braided brake cables in red Integrated Tail light adjustable Shorty levers anidized redErmax rear seat cowl in redErmax tire hugger in red adjustable rear sets (Fuck Sato @ 600+ Voodoo is around 300)eliminating the mirrors and going with bar end mirrors or getting a aftermarket set with integrated turn signalsDouble bubble windscreen+2 rear sprocket in red, -1 front sprocket/red chainNo real performance mods other then the juice box pro and some dyno time. The sprocket changes would increase my acceleration and add a little torque. Thoughts? Suggestions? Im open Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Rear tire huggers are a PITA. I put one on my TL and quickly took it off. It made cleaning, tire checks and changes, and lubeing the chain a pain.Plus 1 on the intergrated mirror turn signals I loved the Chinese knock off ones I got off ebay.And plus 2 on the double bubbleSent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Rear tire huggers are a PITA. I put one on my TL and quickly took it off. It made cleaning, tire checks and changes, and lubeing the chain a pain.Plus 1 on the intergrated mirror turn signals I loved the Chinese knock off ones I got off ebay.And plus 2 on the double bubbleSent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2I love the carbon fiber rear hugger on my C14, don't have any issues with tire changes, and of course having no chain to lube helps too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner75 Posted May 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 I love the carbon fiber rear hugger on my C14, don't have any issues with tire changes, and of course having no chain to lube helps too. Real men have chains:DSent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Real men have chains:DSent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2oh yea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 +2-1 might be a little extreme for street riding. I'd start with a -1 and your current chain and go from there. Why put so much bling on a 650 ninja? Seems like a waste of $ to me, but to each his own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSparky Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 650 shouldn't need more torque... I'd stick to stock gearing, and keep your awesome fuel efficiency. But, that's me, not you. I loved my double bubble. Made the ride noticeably quieter. Especially with sportbars. Integrated tail was nice and bright. Other bikers were jealous. The rearsets felt fine for me. And looked badass! I wanted to cut off the passenger pegs like someone on riderforums did, but the gf would not have been happy...I just disagree with the sprocket change. You have the airflow, wait until after your tune, and you'll be much more enthused with the torque. I still miss that bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSparky Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 (edited) +2-1 might be a little extreme for street riding. I'd start with a -1 and your current chain and go from there. Why put so much bling on a 650 ninja? Seems like a waste of $ to me, but to each his own.Agreed. But, why bling? It's seriously a comfy bike. Way easy to ride. I wished I had just stuck with it. But, I am glad to have gotten experience on the I-4, and now the triple. Mmm, the triple... just gotta get that thing a seat and some grips.Oh yah, I'm a pussy, and I demand the progrip dual sport grips. Idk part no. 9004? I highly suggest them for commuting comfort. Edited May 3, 2013 by RSparky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Yes, why bling? It's a fine bike in stock form. Why spend money on nonsense? Red chain and seat cowl and tire hugger and what not? In the end, that's all wasted money. Don't get me wrong, I've done it, but that's why I'm saying this. It's a waste of money in the end and it cheapens the look of the bike. Now a stretched chrome swing arm, that's some bling!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner75 Posted May 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 I rethought the sproket changes and figure ill just stat with it till it needs a new sprocket all together. It already has a set of progrip 717grips on it that did wanders for vibration managementSent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSparky Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 awesome on the grips. btw, what's your windscreen mod you have already? a slit to allow a pressure balance? if so, how well does that help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 The first thing I would do to a Ninja 650 is mod the suspension. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 I rethought the sproket changes and figure ill just stat with it till it needs a new sprocket all together. It already has a set of progrip 717grips on it that did wanders for vibration managementSent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2Love these grips, my favorite I have used and have them on now. I was a big fan of the Pro-grip 714's until I discovered these.http://spidergrips.com/spiderg/models/slim-line-slr-for-sport-road-and-motard/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner75 Posted May 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 awesome on the grips. btw, what's your windscreen mod you have already? a slit to allow a pressure balance? if so, how well does that help?I just painted it black is all. Its starting to chip alreadyThe first thing I would do to a Ninja 650 is mod the suspension.I had thought about it but that's a costly mod that would require me becoming a man whore/slave to my wife. I have too much dignity and pride for that.Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRMN8TR Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 If you add up all the $$$ you were going to spend on all the other nonsense, you'd have almost enough for the suspension. Look for used stuff on ebay or racing classifieds like WERA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 I haven't researched the Ninja 650 specifically, but there's probably some fully adjustable shock from a recent ZX or GSXR that will fit. Those can be easily found on ebay for under $50. Throw some emulators or Intiminators in forks and the handling will be much improved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner75 Posted May 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 Ok so I contacted EPM performance Imports about hyperpro and YSS rear systems. I just have a hard time rationalizing the cost of such an upgrade being worth it. Yeah I plan to keep the 650 for some time but is the suspension upgrade cost really worth if on such a low level middle weight bike? for a rear it could cost as much as several hundred dollars, is the upgrade going to be worth it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 If you're going to keep it and you ride it hard enough to really test the stick suspension then an upgrade is worth it. Hell I'm slow and still upgrading mine cause I'm a big guy and outweigh the springs badlyI would imagine there are cheaper ways like tpoopa said to upgrade. I won't the cheapish route on my upgrades Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 Ok so I contacted EPM performance Imports about hyperpro and YSS rear systems. I just have a hard time rationalizing the cost of such an upgrade being worth it. Yeah I plan to keep the 650 for some time but is the suspension upgrade cost really worth if on such a low level middle weight bike? for a rear it could cost as much as several hundred dollars, is the upgrade going to be worth it?My very similar Gladius with modded suspension will hang with supersports when riding aggressively through twisties. My pace was noticeably less quick with stock suspension. Whether it's worth it really depends on how you like to ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohdaho Posted May 26, 2013 Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 (edited) If you can use a stock 05 zx6r shock, I'll sell you one cheap.But I'd go suspension first, buy used and you save tons. Edited May 26, 2013 by ohdaho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted May 26, 2013 Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 After finally giving my new suspension a test ride, let me just say I wish I did this years ago! Night and day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted May 26, 2013 Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 If you can use a stock 05 zx6r shock, I'll sell you one cheap.But I'd go suspension first, buy used and you save tons. Uh, yeah.......the bike's totalled now so I don't believe he's in the market anymore 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner75 Posted May 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 Uh, yeah.......the bike's totalled now so I don't believe he's in the market anymoreWe dont know for sure, but its a pretty safe assumption Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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