5 Cheap Mods That ACTUALLY IMPROVE Your Motorcycle!

[@spitescorner]

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[@TheOnceAndFutureDoug]

I broke a pair of stock levers dropping my bike and replaced them with some nice Puig ones that had an adapter that mated them perfectly with my bike. Feel was great. As others have said I think there's a difference between buying cheap knockoff parts off eBay and buying a high-quality part from a reputable company sold by a proper retailer.

[@thagingerninjer5391]

Most of the cheap, eBay levers are fine, too, as long as you prep them before you install them.

[@CosmicCookieCraze]

Sorry Spite, but I have tiny baby hands. Putting after market adjustable levers on my bike was non negotiable 😂

[@jaromor8808]

I have large hands and I prefer super-short levers too. (The original ones were comically long.) I don't want my levers to continue past my index- and middle-finger.

[@fools_opinions]

I have decent sized hands and still had to go for adjustable levers as the oem brake lever was too far from the bar to get 4 fingers on it till it was pulled halfway to the bar.

[@FanaticalKilla]

Agreed, I have had aftermarket levers on my last three bikes.

[@derekperry9139]

I wish I could get levers just like my Shimano mtb levers, after all I only need 1 finger for front brake and just 2 for the clutch.

[@elementalworld]

me too not all of us are Texas 6fters

[@_MisterFish]

Gatta say you're wrong on the levers. Stock levers on my MT-10 were not color matched, way to long, and no adjust-ability. Getting some nice after market levers make it all so much nicer on feel and look. Not saying to get $30 ebay levers, my set went for $180~. Love my shorty levers, love they match my bike, and love that they are fully adjustable.

[@512460]

To be honest you point about levers where a reach. In fact what you should've said is unless you intend to put high quality levers on then leave them oem. Your issue was with cheap universal levers not all levers in general. Not to mention high quality levers always will have adjustability. Something now all oem even have.

[@Ruelasway]

Some one pushed my bike and fell braking my breake leaver. I found a decent one that folds like those cheap ones and turns out they work. After a while I fell on the driveway and when it fell just pushed it up and it didnt break this time. I share the spirit of only use purpose made parts but hey, if it works then why not.

[@brazoon1]

My buddy is a race engineer who flies around the world to help race teams squeeze out hundredths of seconds here and there. He has built race cars of many types. His personal garage has a 4 axis CNC and commercial 3D printers among many other things. He said to me how good he thought those generic CNC levers are for the money and that for that price he wouldn't even bother trying to make his own. I've used them on a few bikes and I've never had a problem with function or fitment. I order the ones that are specific to the bike and they aren't janky at all. I've never understood Spite and Yammy's gripe with them.

[@MrBCRC]

All OEM? Maybe try walking through a bike showroom once in a while.

[@gapper3]

Agreed. I put some pretty expensive ones on my bike and I love the adjustability and feel, not to mention that they look better.

[@orange3203]

Orange chain, orange sprockets, orange hand guards, orange zip ties etc. necessary performance parts

[@SummitCoyote]

the zip ties add like 3hp definitely worth it

[@nordicjourneys]

Got an orange chain on my 1290!!!

[@orange3203]

@@nordicjourneys my 990 has an orange chain.

[@DeepBarney]

Found the Harley fanboy. 😂

[@nordicjourneys]

@@orange3203 dont even correct him let him just misunderstand hahahah

[@chaswalk1000]

Swingarm lift spindles. Cheap, easy and very useful.

[@thestandardbearer6633]

You lost me on the lever discussion. Adjustable shorties of billet aluminum are a must on every bike that I won.

[@ellwoodwolf]

My first response “ full size non adjustable better than shortie adjustable???? Is he on drugs? “

[@fullmetalcorgi1350]

Reject levers. Embrace button activated regen

[@revmatchproductions]

Yeah im really confused, some ASV’s are some of the best mods you can put on a bike and reviews have said it gives you much better clutch control, so who knows?

[@dropspace]

Maybe he's just buying cheap Amazon levers. ASV shorties for me. "I won't change my mind on this"

[@Wintersdark]

​@@ellwoodwolfyeah, fully adjustable *quality* shorty levers are amazing, particularly if the stock levers are not adjustable. However, if you're not willing to buy *good* levers, don't. Stock levers > $20 amazon adjustable levers any day.

[@JPTulo]

There’s a huge difference between crappy eBay levers and quality levers like ASV or CRG. Stock levers are better than some of the Amazon junk, but a nice set of levers absolutely change the feeling of the bike for the better!

[@matejsvrcek273]

not just feeling, I have smaller hands and when I tried to rev-match when downshifting and braking at the same time with the stock lever I shat my pants cuz I either couldn't twist the throttle enough or was afraid of squeezin the brakes too hard so that I could twist it more 😂

[@michaelleoanrd194]

I found 2 tiny things that make a MASSIVE difference. Swapping out worn out grips for fresh ones is the first. I didn't realize how much I was losing in road feel until I got rid of the blown out foam grips for some basic rubber. The second is tank grips. It was like unlocking a new level of control instantly. I freaking love those things.

[@masonhock6442]

Personally, changing out brake fluid and pads is a great way to improve your bike. Certain pads are better and old brake fluid isn't as great for stopping. It's the cheapest way to improve brake feel without spending hundreds of dollars on things like a new master cylinder!

[@Eclispestar]

def on the break fluid. makes a huge difference. and with older bikes its hard to see fluid levels on cloudy windows. or on bikes that have no break fluid view window.

[@One-way]

Same with the brake lines and full flush. Last thing you need is a brake failure.

[@beanwithbaconmegarocket]

I like how Spite is getting absolutely demolished in the comment section regarding his stupid point on levers but hasn't responded to any of them.

[@JPTulo]

@spitescorner To be fair he did state right off the bat in the video that he felt strongly and wasn’t going to change his mind. I think he knew going in that it was going to be an upopular opinion. I think maybe he didn’t consider the ergos of different riders and different sized hands though.

[@beanwithbaconmegarocket]

@@JPTulo OK, well if both those things are true (i.e., he said he wasn't going to change his opinion and he didn't consider all the facts) that makes him a stupid person. People think giving "hot takes" and not deviating from them is commendable for some reason. That's stupid. If you have a hot take and you change because of peer pressure that's one thing. But if you have a hot take and you reevalulate it because you got more information, that just makes you intelligent.

[@JPTulo]

@@beanwithbaconmegarocket Haha it’s not that serious man. Anyways he said on here he was ordering a bunch of different levers and was going to do a blind shootout and give the good levers another chance.

[@beanwithbaconmegarocket]

@@JPTulo Yeah--my comments really make it look like I care a lot more than I do haha.

[@fullmetalcorgi1350]

I suggest improving the nut that connects the handlebars to the seat.

[@ellwoodwolf]

Is that a lock washer with a cotter pin ?

[@donaldoehl7690]

HUH?

[@Andrew-mk7rm]

Connects the handlebars to THE SEAT?? what kind of mutated freak bike do you have?

[@timlubbers2884]

😂😂😂😂

[@Gigantor-fq4rr]

No better upgrade than the handlebar nut. Often rusty and frequently stubborn, it's a key way to improve safety AND performance.

[@rideon41]

There are a lot of bikes that come stock with non-adjustable levers. Your hard stance on aftermarket levers makes no sense, sorry. I’m not going to be uncomfortable just to remain stock.

[@5e11even]

Disagree with the levers. I have smaller hands and shorty, adjustable levers are a much better experience than OEM. With that said though, the more higher end brands like ASV, CRG, Pazzo, etc., have been better quality experience than the $25 eBay/Amazon specials.

[@wanderer7779]

Sometimes stock levers don't have the adjustment and high quality ones are definitely better 😅

[@rollandklontz]

Pretty much all of my bikes from Harley's to sport bikes have aftermarket adjustable levers or 1fnger style levers. I say no to cheap levers, but quality levers form the like of Brembo, 1fngr, Performance Machine, PSR and the likes are most definitely an improvement.

[@FZ6Lucas]

Stock levers are AWFUL. Huge L on that take.

[@mnaith]

This.

[@luddite6239]

Being a Ducati owner. I always fit an Oberon clutch slave for a lighter action. I agree with all your other picks, except the levers. I have a set of ASVs on my bike - the inch-plus span adjustment means you can tailor them exactly to your grip. And the fold-up 'unbreakable' part of the lever actually works as I found out to my embarrassment when the bike toppled over onto the clutch side in the garage. 🥴 But, agreed, I definitely wouldn't fit generic, no-name, Amazon clones.

[@spitescorner]

Oberon slave cylinders are a solid upgrade for hydraulic clutches. I had one on my SCMR, there was no going back

[@512460]

Agree bought asv myself too

[@Ratt1eHead]

So you missed a key bonus for aftermarket levers... Adjustability. OEM style levers aren't adjustable. It's very important to get lever distance and angle set up for each individual rider.

[@spitescorner]

All of my OE levers are.

[@Ratt1eHead]

@@spitescorner Well, on older bikes then. I stand corrected on newer bikes. I can't afford a new bike so my bikes are all used and older.

[@FZ6Lucas]

@@spitescornernever owned a bike with oem adjustable levers.

[@RainerMeier]

In fact most bikes I know have adjustable brake lever. OEM Clutch levers although are not adjustable in most cases. So actually both are right - almost all motorcycles have adjustable (brake) lever and almost all have non-adjustable (clutch) lever. I prefer good aftermarket levers exactly for that reason as I have rather small hands and the OEM levers often are less comfortable and lack adjustability. Though I don't like the short ones but there are good length-adjustable or long aftermarket ones too. Also the flip-up ones might also be of benefit if you're planning to tip over your bike and might prevent breaking them in some cases (not all though). Also I have seen some OEM ones breaking off the complete lever as of lacking factory breakage points while good aftermarket levers often are designed to break off at the tip only so you can sill ride home. I agree that as a general recommendation using OEM is always safe and ensures quality. So not trying to change anybodies mind here. However if you order off e-bay you might just get "OEM style" levers which are not OEM but cheap aftermarket ones too. With questionable quality. The most safe way to assure you're getting OEM quality is to order them via dealership but at least in my countr ythis is usually even more expensive as ordering good aftermarket ones. And also not to forget: In some countries (like here) you need to get approved levers and you need to get them registered to use them legally on the road. At least for the brake lever this is true in my local country. Clutch lever is not to be approved officially. So this is why you see some bikes here with aftermarket (adjustable) clutch lever while using the OEM (adjustable) brake lever. Fully road legal, both adjustable. Safe.

[@itsmeagain1745]

@@Ratt1eHead I have a new bike (2023) - non adjustable levers as standard. They do not suit my hands. Gone with a set of Puig - looking forwards to trying them when the snow goes.

[@jasonfecteau4868]

...dude, quality adjustable levers are much better than stock.

[@adventuretimemoto]

Sorry the levers pitch was the dumbest take. There are many many many reasons for quality bike specific levers. #1 being not every human has the same size hands 🤦‍♂️

[@spitescorner]

So use the built in adjusters, most stock levers have it, even beginner bikes.

[@adventuretimemoto]

@@spitescorner no they don't. 5 bikes in my garage. 2 of them came with adjustable levers

[@jaromor8808]

@@spitescorner stop trying, you are wrong on this one... it is not only about adjustability (which not all OEMs have), it is also about their absurd length

[@JPTulo]

@@spitescornerThe stock adjusters on my ‘23 Kawasaki are clunky and just felt incredibly cheap overall. I have tiny hands and need them adjusted all the way in to get anywhere close to comfortable. Then the levers are so long that they bash into my pinky and ring finger on every 2 finger engagement. When I tried out a set of shorty ASV’s it was like 🤯. The click on every adjustment feels absolutely premium, not to mention you go from having 5 adjustment settings to 100+ adjustment settings on each side. I respect that something like that might not be beneficial to someone with Goliath sized hands, but try to put yourself in the high heels of those of us with lady hands 👠

[@trevor6814]

Thanks for shouting out Dave Moss. He’s criminally underrated when it comes to mainstream motorcycle youtube.

[@subzero-ku2wx]

There's gotta be a middle-ground between OEM non-adjustable levers and shit eBay levers. There are decent aftermarket levers and sometimes factory upgraded levers. Dumb take.

[@ellwoodwolf]

I brought a motorcycle that had adjustable shorties and thought wow I really like these and might put them on what I get next, what brand are they ? Amazon 35$ .... hmmm stock levers suck.

[@drfrisker]

@@ellwoodwolf got a ninja last year that had ebay/amazon shorties. they went straight in the trash. didn't engage the brake light switch properly, the pushrod for the cylinder was cut for them to work and would fall out if you looked at it wrong. On the clutch side, it was just so floppy and the the pull feel/ engagement feedback is garbage. Not to mention both of them flopped around in the wind with so much play. I can't believe people buy them. Don't have an issue with name brands like pazzo or asv.

[@dasko3]

I like to add frame sliders to my naked bikes. A center stand is a must for winter storage and fill ups. Unless the bike I am buying already has a unique saddle, I tend to swap it out...

[@jaromor8808]

You're utterly wrong on the levers. The stock ones on my bike are bizarrely long (CB1kR), it makes operating them (using two fingers) more cumbersome.

[@fools_opinions]

Yeah that seems to be a feature of many hondas, my cbr125r has the same problem with the oem levers plus they angle away from the bar so much that it's hard to get 4 fingers on them when you really need to.

[@MT-Othree]

I lost count of how many OEM levers I went through, the main reason for this is they are too long. Shorter levers with personal adjustment/flex, has survived a lot and feels great

[@FlesHBoX]

God I can't stand it when someone hacks up the wiring harness. When I did my tail I went so far as to source the same connectors that Kawi uses and added them to the new tail so I didn't even need to cut them off the stock lights, and I can return it 100% to stock if I want to.

[@darkgravystains]

Mr spite, i am a firm believer in there is an exception to every rule, the only thing firmer is the stock clutch pull on my 03 sportster and for that reason i needed the aftermarket levers. Good day

[@triot2127]

I guess I'm with spite on levers. But I can see why some people need them. High quality ones look nice. I'm also not a fan of shorties even though I use two fingers on the brakes. But that's just personal performance. I run guards to protect the levers.

[@shauns5278]

Same I'm always a 1 or two finger guy and just find shorties put weird pressure on my hands.

[@GTarditi]

#5 for me is probably always going to be add some kind of luggage capacity. From a tail pack to a full set of bags, being able to bring some extra waterproofs, a t shirt, maybe some extra tools for a long trip, a first aid kit etc etc can really come in handy. Or in my case, 2 bottles of irn bru to drink in the middle of nowhere 😂.

[@marshall4759]

Not cheap, but heated, seat, grips, and properly length or adjusted bars make the riding much more comfortable for the long haul.

[@hvymax]

Raising links also magnify spring rate and Dampening for the KLR!

[@SummitCoyote]

stickers that nobody can acknowledge without calling themselves out :)

[@RadicalLinguisticDescriptivism]

lmao

[@akripper6248]

Heated grips and a good aftermarket seat. I have yet to own a bike which has a seat that's comfortable after an hour. Oxford makes great heated grips and the newer ones can direct wire to the battery and they shut off automatically so if you forget to turn them off they don't kill your battery. These aren't necessarily cheap mods but they are great if you like to do long rides in a colder climate.

[@fools_opinions]

The Oxford ones are decent, I've had multiple pairs over the years with no issues. One thing to note though is that the auto cut off comes a bit late if your bike has always on lights. I forgot to turn them off once and I had enough battery to power the lights etc but not enough to also run the starter so I still had to bump start it.

[@plap.]

Totally agree about the levers. The only time i mess with the OG levers is when one gets broken. Always used factory except one time. The wait from the dealer was going to be long because of a back order. So i decided to try a decent looking aftermarket set. All streight forward and seemed ok. They worked fine for a week or so until one day at about 40mph i hit the brake and when i let off, the lever didnt. Brakes stayed hard on and dragged the bike down to an abrupt stop in the middle of the road. It was pure luck that it was a small quiet road and it wasnt all that fast but it could have been much worse.

[@Walker_62738]

First mod I did on my cbr (its not cheap) was a full custom made set of carbon fairings with red touches in them. I just love the way a full carbon cbr looks. No fake carbon stuff either, just actual carbon

[@thorstenmetalhead9666]

I like my shorty alu billet levers, but I can see your point. I would put protectionparts on any motorcycle I potentially own. Just in case I drop it. Frame and axial sliders and engine covers.

[@ellwoodwolf]

I put sliders on very first...... and unfortunately used them a short time later..... but man was happy I had them and definitely worth the money.

[@TheMikinger]

Dont buy cheap eBay levers, thats why. I got some probrake stage levers on my kawa z900rs cafe - perfect fitment, a thousand times better than OEM flimsy levers. If i Had enough Money those would go on all my Bikes. OEM ist not always better, especially if the levers are non-adjustable for grip length in stock form

[@itz_x_salvation395]

I own 3 bikes, cbr650r, r6, and s1000rr, replacing the stock levers is an absolute must. ASV shorties are incredible.

[@Carlisho]

I cant agree more with the levers point, when I got my Z900 I wanted to replace the oem levers only because I dont like chrome levers, but I found out that the ZX4RR levers are exactly the same only painted black, so I got myself ZX4RR levers for my Z900, now I have black oem levers, its perfect

[@masonl.8859]

Best mod I’ve ever made to a bike is heated grips! Specifically Oxford grips, they’re a little spendy but what a game changer.

[@fools_opinions]

Can't agree with the oem levers. The stock brake lever for my Honda cbr125r is far too long and angled out too much so you can't get 4 fingers on them till you're at least halfway to the bar. I bought bike specific aftermarket ones as the cheaper ones I tried were no good. They cost about £60 for the set but have been excellent for over 2 years now.

[@abluequaker5486]

Bought a '21 390 Duke last year and I've done all these mods and more. All the powerparts. I've learned so much about my bike and could replace most things if I dropped it. Hell, I don't even pay for servicing anymore. I use the Quad Lock quick charger for my phone though BUT a genius at my ride yesterday gave me the idea of using the USB port to charge my Insta360 so I'll be getting that and routing it to my camera mount.

[@grj512]

You’re right about tires, pressures etc. when I bought mine, the guy rode it to me and had 15# in them. 😳 I don’t know how he stayed on the road. My upgrade is LEDs from incandescents. Better visibility.

[@233kosta]

I enjoyed adding wind deflectors to mine. They come with mounts for extra indicators (or replacement indicators, if you must) and I'm still debating whether I want to do that. I think it might look pretty sick, actually

[@Eclispestar]

it makes a big difference.

[@blandrooker6541]

One thing that I've added are heated grip wraps that plug into my bike's USB port. Cost me like 30 bucks from Amazon compared to the 400 plus the OEM grip set costs, and in the Summer I just remove them and put them away until winter. Even though my bike is a sport tourer, I added ADV style hand guards to cut the wind for days like today when it's 40 degrees here in Colorado. Grips, guards and a pair of Alpinestar heated gloves, I'm set to ride today.

[@westondifranco9313]

What bike do you have?

[@blandrooker6541]

@@westondifranco9313 Mine is a '22 GSXS 1000GT +.

[@westondifranco9313]

@blandrooker6541 Fantastic motorcycle. I have an 03 fz1 and it's a very similar style bike. Old literbike engine with a good chassis and handlebar.

[@Eclispestar]

I got a nice set of LED Rizoma turn signals. on my 02 Hornet. they are so slick. That and slapping on a deflector around the headlight. its sick. Dude ya. on the wire harness. its been a pain to fix it. previous owner did some cheep spliced job they sucked. blew turn signal fuses all the time... OH and get a fresh battery with better cold crank amps. i take my Hornet out on some clear dry winter days.

[@stevegee218]

On levers, You should compare vs a Brembo RCS system. If you have a cable clutch, just going to RCS for brake master is in the $350 range for many bikes. Adjustable high end master and better levers. That $200 for "Replacement Levers" buys a lot of the Brembo system upgrade.

[@alanaspurling6469]

Dave Moss is great, what’s better?? Dave Moss being my local suspension guru!

[@John_Ridley]

If the stock levers are non-adjustable, I'll take a middlin' set of adjustable levers every time. HUGE improvement in ability to control my bike well if I can reach the levers without stretching for them.

[@gabrielkopp2036]

The levers are the first thing i change for two reasons..one adjustability..two who need mile long levers when you ony use one or two fingers to operate them??

[@CurtisCCoomber]

A fresh set of grips made my old bike feel a ton better

[@spitescorner]

This is definitely one I forgot! Great one

[@ArturoEspinosaAldama]

Remove the rear fender. In some bikes (RE Int650) the fender is independent from the plate bracket, and the looks improve so much. Zero cost, and you can put it back again if you need it for the rain season or a long trip. Meanwhile, your rear tire will stand out so much more. You can even do that on a front fender; some bikes look sick when the front tire is fully naked.

[@DiveBC]

My stock ktm 890 adventure levers didn't have enough adjustment and were to far out. I was having major hand issues. Went to after market adjustable levers and problem solved. Love them

[@Gofr5]

So my new 1290 SAS so far has a new bigger Puig touring windscreen put on (clear though, no fancy tinting) and a Wings exhaust that is waiting for the first service before it goes on. I also had the head light protector and radiator guards put on the bike when I bought it. Will be getting a heated comfort seat in the next month or two also along with a proper rear tail case. Do have a soft tail bag similar to that Nelson Rigg that I am using with it right now. Have plans to put a cyclops turn signal lights system on it also, but that's only going to be next year as it's quite pricey and I need my wallet to recover a bit. BONUS: I already had to buy a new left hand mirror coupling for the bike to replace the stock one as that one broke when the bike fell over while parked on soft grass. Luckily, that was the only damage done and an easy fix.

[@wolfmanjackxl1691]

I like putting MRA racing screens on my bikes. I'm a big tall guy and they reduce the air pressure on my upper body and head at higher speeds without creating too much turbulence. I had them on my VTR 1000 F and now on my RSV Mille. Apart from that smaller indicators.

[@ahau3696]

damn i thought accossato clutch levers really helps me 2 finger clutching, is it that bad?

[@jadudar]

Tires rotors pads oil. I went through my mod phase with Harley. Now I am just strict maintenance and PRACTICE on my Yamaha models.

[@TerenceKaplan]

I've got short arms, so for me the first mod is bar risers. You may have to reroute the cables a bit, but every bike so far has taken 1 - 2 inch risers without grief.

[@M.L.Knotts]

What about levers for small hands?

[@shinyribs2178]

Those dumb levers and flashy "mod" aftermarket grips are huge pet peeves for me. Working in a bike shop, 99% of bikes that get those "mods" are ghetto superstar and extremely neglected. Instant pass on marketplace 😁

[@MrDeepseadweller]

Oem levers always better than aftermarket? What drugs are you on? Oem does not automatically mean superior. Oem tires are usually inferior versions of the real thing. Oem exhausts are usually built only to comply with regulations and are heavy and restrictive. Oem levers are often unadjustable and too long. In short, many oem parts are actually designed to be replaced, and levers are one of them.

[@entropy5125]

The exhaust sounds so good tho. Its like 46.35% of the fun. Also unbreakable levers are critical if you are on a dirtbike. Unless you have wraparounds but thats a whole other debate

[@dumptrump3788]

6:37 I can't agree about after market levers. My bike only had an adjustable brake lever & I didn't like the reach for the clutch lever. With the cable adjusted there was too much of an opening for crap & water to get in. I bought a cheap adjustable & I love it, the lever reach is perfect, plus the end of the clutch cable is now pretty much covered up all the time. WIN-Win.

[@krazokid19]

I agree on the cheap levers. Get rid of that crap! Stock is usually better unless you fork over some serious cash for the good stuff. There's nothing worse than seeing a super expensive nice motorcycle with cheap ebay levers on it. So gross haha

[@elementalworld]

I ditched the terrible gear shift on the Meteor 350 for a normal toe shift finally I can get my feet comfortable. Its taken a bike I enjoyed to one I love and has stopped me trading it in.

[@skotty1962]

I agree 100%. I even have the Nelson Rigg tail bag. 👍

[@AlicesWondereland]

Ok, so...yall might not believe this. But I have the ONLY, 100% stock Hayabusa in the state of Fla. Its a 2015. I bought it with 0.3 miles on it. It now has, 21,000 miles. It even has the little reflectors on the sides lol. The only things I've replaced have been wear items. Tires, brakes, spark plugs, batteries and filters.

[@robertlizarraga9716]

Don’t worry too much about the “born on date” , I worked at a tire shop. Some tires can sit in the shop even a few years before they actually get bought and used. Perfectly good tire even if it’s a few years old.

[@BladeoftheImmortal2005]

But what if I want the bike stock?

[@GageGrimm96]

not to beat a dead horse, but i think the general comment section thinks that levers are an important mod. with hand size being the most varied thing amongst riders, levers that fit and feel well to the rider are more important

[@fairplayer916]

My personal history would say that my number one mod is storage. Even if it's just some cheap canvas bags. Actually having a place to toss s*** on the bike is a godsend.

[@wizzardx666]

But.... my levers....😢

[@kugangles9860]

I agree the Chinese knock off ebay special levers are junk. The quality name brand ones work really well.

[@kingsofnh]

The easiest mod I did that made the biggest difference was a new seat. I bought the bike new, but the stock seat looked and felt cheap. The biggest change I made was redoing the rear end, and it looks good, but I definitely could have made better choices.

[@Jenuin]

I have a ZX6R and I went cheap putting Dunlop on it. 😅 it’s will spin its rear tire no problem. I am looking to put a set of monsters on my CB900 ❤ and hope for the best in the ZX6R 😅

[@jbermudez2000]

I'm one of the few not against Spite on the levers. I have long fingers though so I've never had to reach or anything. Distance has never been an issue and if I felt like it was, I'd change the pair of fingers I use accordingly. But again, I've been blessed with long fingers so Ive never needed to.

[@johnsaporta4633]

Swapping out rubber hydraulic lines with braided stainless has been the most rewarding mod I have done. Many of my bikes have beed vintage, so my time is spent de lousing the sins of the former owner, and maintenance, maintenance, maintenance.

[@xXceejaybeeXx]

I second that nelson rigg bag. Super convenient, super high quality.

[@johnv3599]

First thing I always swap are the grips. They are the connection between you and the bars. Most OEM ones are horrible feeling

[@epoliseno32]

I picked up an ‘06 F4i last summer. What turn signals did you go with for front and rear? Those are about the only things I want to change.

[@chiguy_]

heated grips are something I want to get for my motos. I don't mind aftermarket levers as long as they are ones that are meant for the bike. Mirrors are something I like to mess around with as well. as for the suspension I will need to look into that a bit more since I have a good amount of miles on them and one was set up for someone about 60 lbs lighter than me. good tips. cheers.

[@sendit2873]

angel gt tires have me hooked all the grip I need and last a couple riding seasons unlike super soft tires

[@ryanbell144]

Got a Denali Soundbomb Mini to replace the weak factory horn on my z650. 2 minute install for a proper horn sound

[@nowhere529]

Aftermarket adjustable levers are a gift from the Lord for my small hands.

[@MrThecyrille34]

levers is usually the first thing i do. i have quite small hands and for me on my hornet and my R6 (both 2001 models) the clutch lever was too far for me so i put on after market ones puig are good levers made in spain and they have the same feel as the original levers. they design their levers adapters specifically for the bike and then you simply bolt the lever in place on the adapter.

[@Rex_the_Badger]

Centre stand if there isn't one on the bike already and fork braces to sharpen up the handling if the bike is getting on a bit. also new pads/discs/oils/fluids etc

[@WKM_RIDES]

Great video, just a quick question. Is it necessary to have belly pan cover underneath on any naked motorcycle? I put it on my 800nk and it looks so much better. But just the look. I don't know if that's useful or just to look good. 😅

[@tonyjourneyman1944]

It's always about ergos for me. I leave everything stock, maybe I'll add bar raisers, maybe I'll put on a better shock, since so many rear shocks are cheap, even on Japanese bikes these days. Handling and comfort, that's all I'll ever change. If it ain't broke, I ain't going to fix it. Maybe some paint protection on the tank. Heated grips, maybe. I won't be throwing away a good stock part.

[@MrGhoulie]

I agree with you personally on the levers, the OEM levers on my R6 were way better feeling than the aftermarket ones that came on it. But it was a super cheap chinese brand, I'm not sure how higher quality like ASV would feel. Levers don't actually do anything to improve performance, but they can improve feel for personal preference like if you have smaller hands or just don't want longer levers I could see aftermarket being an improvement. Still don't get ebay or amazon levers.

[@jamesgrandfield4843]

Spite, your videos are getting better and better! Thanks

[@AddumEnied]

in this order: phone mount USB charger heated grips or bark busters

[@MrBCRC]

WTF? Adjustable levers are a must if you have either large or small hands.

[@MrBlompod]

An aftermarket brake lever can not let the brake master cylinder operate correctly and lock up your front brake, It happened to me, totally agree, don't change your levers..!!!

[@michaelpaciorek4068]

Super cheap that add a lot of flare is rim tape

[@amb158]

I partially agree on levers, but not really. I guess I agree in that I’ve ridden some bikes that truly just didn’t need aftermarket levers, and it just felt good. But I’ve also had bikes that absolutely suck with the stock levers. Is it necessary? Not for me, but it’s certainly a very nice upgrade in functionality and usability. Cheap levers are garbage all around, stock levers are hit and miss, quality aftermarket levers can be a very nice upgrade depending on the bike. But nobody is going to convince me that across the board, aftermarket turn signals are a better investment than quality aftermarket levers

[@carltontweedle5724]

Spite I have a question for you, bikes at the moment get you wet covered in crap from the road. Should mudguards come back. I ken does not look up to date, but who cares when you ride all year. What do you think. I live in Scotland so a little wetter then where you are. Love the show.

[@tonyiandiplock5825]

I was going to comment on the leavers but looks like you already lost that argument 😂

[@secondsightvisuals]

"While you're budgeting out the exhaust for a motorcycle you don't even own yet..." -- I feel personally attacked