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Old 10-31-2009, 06:26 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Exclamation ZX11 "Must Have Mods" ?

If all goes well, I'll be hitting the streets here in Europe with a ZX11 myself. With that in mind, I'm curious if anyone has any "must have mods" they'd like to share?

Can be anything from bar raisers, windshields, DIY jobs, performance mods +++.

I'm hoping to do a few myself like an "Angel Eyes" mod, Corbin seat and touring windshield.

What have you guys done to your bike? Hopefully we'll get a good listing here for others who want to mod their bikes.
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Old 11-01-2009, 01:17 AM   #2 (permalink)
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good reading here:
http://www.pashnit.com/zx11.htm
http://www.bigbikeworld.com/forum/fo...TID=19863&PN=1

so far, I have done:
* 6-pot caliper upgrade and steel braided lines (front)
* stick coils

Planned mods are: BMC/K&N air filter, ignition advancer and exhaust/jet kit
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Old 11-01-2009, 08:19 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Nice links Kromdom, I had to sign up to view the second one though. Glad I did, looks like a place I'll be spending some time at!
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Old 11-04-2009, 07:08 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Mods.................
stick coils from 10R
muzzys advancer set at +3
muzzys 4-1 race pipe
jet kit
K&N
Works remote res rear shock
Race-tech front
21 pound weight loss
6 piston calipers (gsxr 1000)
rear caliper (gsxr 1000)
EBC pro-lite race full floating iron rotors
braided clutch/ brake lines
Orient express heavy clutch springs
17-46 gearing
front lowered 10-15mm
rear raised 15mm
corbin seat (comfort)
genmar bar risers (comfort)

There are many more but....These are what I would consider the must do mods. They all contribute to better the bike.
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Old 11-05-2009, 07:20 PM   #5 (permalink)
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First thing is to make your bike fit you. If you are not comfortable with the seat and the ergonomics (handlebars, mainly) and wind protection there are quite a few different things you can do to improve your riding position. Next, spoon on some good tires. Changing from mediocre, price-point rim protectors to some good sport or sport-touring rubber will make it feel like a new machine. After that, improve the brakes. Try some higher-grade pads and swap out the stock lines for some braided-stainless lines. If that's not enough, swap out the calipers like Crashtech and others (myself included) have done. Lastly, a good exhaust pipe and well-sorted jet kit will reduce weight (always a worthy cause) and smooth power delivery while yeilding a few extra horses. After you are comfortable and have heightened the performance and safety, take some good rider training. Some guys like track days, others think MSF courses are good, but the point is, making yourself a better, safer rider will greatly enhance your riding experiences. Once you have done all that, if you still want to personalize your bike even further, go for things that make you more conspicuous like the angel eyes you mentioned, or perhaps reflective rim stripes, additional running lights and a louder horn. Everyone likes to stand back and gaze at a beautiful motorcycle, but the best money is spent on making the ride better and safer.
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Old 11-06-2009, 09:43 PM   #6 (permalink)
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The guys above have spelled it out pretty well. Crashtech's ride is a real beauty, had a chance to see it a while back.

Something I would add to the list is an HID headlight kit. You can never see too well at night!
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