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* I feel are my must haves.


F4I Front wheel, wheels powder coated -75


*Two Bros silp on, w/ headers, *repacked, ceramic coated and TI wrapped rear downpipes removed heat-shield -12.5


Hell SS lines


*DMr fork kit, raised 8mm


Pazzo levers


*Zero gravity DB screen


*2002 mirrors


Painted grey dash panels Back


CBR1000 Coil On Plugs -1.25


*Pair valve removed -1.5


*Air-box mod w/ Pipercross


Samco hoses


Barnett clutch springs, rebuilt slave


Valve clearances adjusted


Pro Factory Star Shifter


CBR1000 Alloy Kickstand and kill-switch -1.0


*Removed center stand -4.0


*CBR600 pegs .25


Haris CF huger & moded


*520 sprockets -1 front, and chain -2.5


*Shori battery -7.5


*Penske rear shock, raised -2.5


*PC3, with custom map


Galfer rear roter -2.0


Cush drive bushings replaced


TI bits -2.0


*Chopped rear fender


*LED brake lights


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First and foremost is a voltmeter. Then Sargent seat and EBC HH brake pads. After that it's just personal preference. I've got the Harris hugger, Ohlins rear shock, Yoshimura SS2R slip-on, Galfer SS brake lines, powdercoated wheels, GPS mount and wiring, 45 tooth rear sprocket, bicycle computer to use because the speedometer is waaaay off due to the previous mod, HawkeOiler chain oiler, bright LED rear brake lights, Mercedes horn, Blue Sea fuse box, VFRness, PAIR block off plates, K&N air filter, Chinese knock-off shorty brake and clutch levers, Power Commander 3 USB, Helibars, Vibranators, black rear wheel lug nuts, rear wheel hole cover, 2001 VFR non-condom mirrors.

And I think that's about it. For now anyway. :beer:

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Corbin seat

Heli bars

Lowering blocks for the pegs

Throttlemeister

Heated grips

Luggage

VFRness and voltmeter

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First and foremost- reliability:

VFRness and Voltmeter

Updated voltage regulator and a quality battery

if your seeing a trend here...the electrics are the achiles heel of the VFRs including the 5th gen

From there...

Upgrade the suspension- you don't need to spend alot. Get a DMR fork kit and CBR929 shock

Install good tires- Michelin Pilot Power family/ Pirelli Angel GTs are good choices

EBC HH brake pads and stainless steel brake lines

Comfort...

Taller screen

Heli bars

Throttle lock of some kind (there are $20 Throttle locks out there now that work as good as my $200 Throttlemeister)

Sargent Seat (not a fan of Corbin myself)

Performance...

Quality slip on exhaust- check the classifieds on here and flea-bay

Some folks like to change their gearing for more low end and some go for more mileage

PAIR valve removal (DIY)

Power Commander 3 (the 5 is not a plug in play according to most)

Its really not worth trying to get more performance out of the engine

Personal faves...

LED CREE headlight kit

TechSpec tank pads

Factory shift kit

GI Pro Digital gear indicator

8 spoke rear wheel off a 3rd gen

Givi tank lock tank bag

Rear hugger (don't buy a Red Fox they are crap...mine cracked after a year and 5,000 miles)

That should about cover the basics of the "must have" 5th gen VFR mods... have fun shopping!

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The only "must have" for me is PAIR mod, volt meter & DMr shock/fork upgrades. I'm fairly happy with the stock seat, foot pegs & handlebars. As long as everything else is in good repair, ride the hell outta it!

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Corbin seat

Heli bars

Lowering blocks for the pegs

Throttlemeister

Heated grips

Luggage

VFRness and voltmeter

Corbin seat

Heli bars

Lowering blocks for the pegs

Throttlemeister

Heated grips

Luggage

VFRness and voltmeter

+1 ... minus lowering .....

And a Power Commander 5 with gear indicator .

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Who makes the lowering blocks for the footpegs? I can't remember :(


EBC HH brake pads and stainless steel brake lines

Comfort...

Taller screen

Throttle lock of some kind (there are $20 Throttle locks out there now that work as good as my $200 Throttlemeister)

Any brand recommendations for those 3 things please? Brake lines, screen & cheap throttle lock? :491:

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Brake lines- HEL, Galfer, Goodridge and Spiegler are all good quality brake lines.

Screens- Givi, MRA, Zero Gravity- all good screens in various designs/heights

Cheap throttle lock-

Inexpensive options

Go Cruise

Crampbuster

Expensive- Throttlemeister (includes bar ends, optional designs and sizes)

You can't beat the Go Cruise for $20. You can even move it from bike to bike. So incredibly simple its amazing no one thought of it sooner. They also have the Go Cruise 2 which is adjustable. Which is a plus if you want to move it from a bike with a 7/8" bar to a 1" bar.

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BusyLittleShop makes the lowering blocks.

I can't help you on the brake lines, but for the screen, Zero Gravity, Givi, or MRA are your options, I believe. For the throttle lock, the cheap option is the Vista Cruise. The original looks better, but requires modification to not hit the tank at full lock, while the NEP is cheaper, and requires no modification. I just installed a NEP, and while it's not much for looks, it works and is a LOT cheaper than Throttlemeister.

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In case you need a picture, here's a ST1300 tank pad with Tech Spec C3 tank grips on my 99.

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What is your type of riding you mostly do? Sport Tour? Cross Country? Commute? Occasional trackday?

I sport-tour, and commute:

Minimum mods are:

Spare RR, if possible VFRness upgrade (especially if you are on a second or third RR)

Volt Meter (datel or other doesn't matter if you are lower than 12.5V in traffic at least you will know).

12V accessory plug or the like for heated gear

Front Springs for your weight and riding style (I have 0.95's up front (Ohlins))

New rear spring for your stock shock--don't want to get unbalanced.

Bags: Either a top box, soft bags or some type of side bags...good for a briefcase/computer bag. I strap a gym bag on the seat.

Battery Tender outlet to hook up battery when not riding (keep battery happy - is like your wife--happy battery, happy life).

Brake Flasher - for commuting...the Back Off brand is easy to install. I have a diffent custom setup.

Extras for comfort:

Sergeant seat (or a Sergeant cover on the stock seat),

Bar Risers (Heli-bars) - if you commute the extra reach of the stock bars will eventually make your wrists ache in traffic.

Ram Mount X-grip center mount

Performance mods:

Ohlins or Penske Rear Shock with proper spring

Front Fork valving - Non Stock: Ohlins, Racetech or DMR Valves - better yet go drop in a set of Traxxion Dyamics AK-20's with comp and rebound adjustment

ss brake lines. (front is minimum).

two-brothers headers and exhaust can

EFI (Bazzaz, or Power Commander) controller

Hour and a half of dyno time at a reputable tuner.

I also have F4I front forks on mine with 6th gen triples. I did the valving myself.

I use the stock air filter - works great.

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Fifth gens have two three weaknesses:

- electrical (VFRness and r/r to fix, voltage meter to monitor)

- suspension (Jamie Daugherty fork internals and rebuilt Honda 929 shock) and set-up for your weight and riding style

- headlights (Cree LED headlights HighPerformanceBulbs dot com) - to better avoid deer encounters

The rest is gravy.

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Well I have quite a few mods already but some here were not on my list until now, here is what is currently on the bike + a picture

suspension built for 200lb rider by daugherty motorsports (929 shock rebuilt/revalved, front springs + gold racetech valves)
custom superbike bars (renthal medium)
sargent seat
givi top and side case racks
zero gravity touring windshield
oxford heated grips
oberon bar ends
power distributor box
square projector retrofit (morimoto xb35 bulbs)
led brake light bulbs
led signal light bulbs (all 4)
usb power outlet on front fork
blue led gauges
power commander 3
FH020AA mosfet r/r
pilot road 4 tires
8 spoke rear rim
yoshimura r77 carbon slip on
pazzo replica levers
Next up are:
CBR1000 Coil On Plugs
Spiegler SS lines
Samco hoses
Factory pro shift star kit

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Wow. Looks to me like you've already got it all.

YOU could make recommendations to US.

She's a beauty.

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Well I have quite a few mods already but some here were not on my list until now, here is what is currently on the bike + a picture

suspension built for 200lb rider by daugherty motorsports (929 shock rebuilt/revalved, front springs + gold racetech valves)
custom superbike bars (renthal medium)
sargent seat
givi top and side case racks
zero gravity touring windshield
oxford heated grips
oberon bar ends
power distributor box
square projector retrofit (morimoto xb35 bulbs)
led brake light bulbs
led signal light bulbs (all 4)
usb power outlet on front fork
blue led gauges
power commander 3
FH020AA mosfet r/r
pilot road 4 tires
8 spoke rear rim
yoshimura r77 carbon slip on
pazzo replica levers
Next up are:
CBR1000 Coil On Plugs
Spiegler SS lines
Samco hoses
Factory pro shift star kit

10592713_10152628675663665_8637525048469

Yea, that is a good list already! What is you goal with the bike, better touring, sport ect?

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What no carbon wheels, disappointed ;)

No 1 on my list when i win the Lottery!

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I have some 50+ mods to my redslut.

The absolute best though is sitting right behind me!

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