moto.monk
Well-Known Member
So for the longest I want a motorcycle where I had every mod. So i went and got the crash bars, bags both hard and soft, gps, lights, and other electronics I could find. When after spending a few thousand and living with some mods for a few months.
I have found that it's a waste of money and in most cases that its marketing hype. It pushed the narrative that you need it or just in incase. Well I've rethought what I use daily and what problems I've run across in my other bikes. Well its comes down to a flat tire and loose screws. Also yamaha reliability had a lot to do some it. In worse case scenarios I punched a hole in my crank case but it was my fault. So far I've noticed that st handles better in all conditions, saves gas, brakes better and saves money most of all that could that been used for more trips. About 1 day ago I had a tip over on dirt and the oem plastic guards took the force perfectly. I know the risks involved with not having this that or the other but riding comes with risk inherently. For me I riding solo and 99 percent pavement. Most these mods are useless and riding offroad alone is no go for me learned the hard way. Riding at night in LA and parts of Mexico I can tell you none of your mods will help you against a dui driver, a cow, super pot hole or careless drivers.
Atm I have one small pouch, one 3l tank bag and sometimes 2l water bottle and a 34l waterproof bag, one set of rok straps,shifter sock, larger brake pedal, f+r camera system, healtech quick shifter, corbin rider seat, phone holder, helibar risers, airhorn+plus upgrade 2nd horn, road attack 3 tires, Anthony's reflash, led lights with extended caps. The rear seat , carrier, grab handles have be removed. So far its worked perfectly for 2 to 5 day trips of some moto camping.
Looking back now I enjoyed modifying my st and have had an adventure on a non adventure bikes. Some of my most memorable times were on a 130cc scooter that cost me $700 usd in the middle of Vietnam.
I have found that it's a waste of money and in most cases that its marketing hype. It pushed the narrative that you need it or just in incase. Well I've rethought what I use daily and what problems I've run across in my other bikes. Well its comes down to a flat tire and loose screws. Also yamaha reliability had a lot to do some it. In worse case scenarios I punched a hole in my crank case but it was my fault. So far I've noticed that st handles better in all conditions, saves gas, brakes better and saves money most of all that could that been used for more trips. About 1 day ago I had a tip over on dirt and the oem plastic guards took the force perfectly. I know the risks involved with not having this that or the other but riding comes with risk inherently. For me I riding solo and 99 percent pavement. Most these mods are useless and riding offroad alone is no go for me learned the hard way. Riding at night in LA and parts of Mexico I can tell you none of your mods will help you against a dui driver, a cow, super pot hole or careless drivers.
Atm I have one small pouch, one 3l tank bag and sometimes 2l water bottle and a 34l waterproof bag, one set of rok straps,shifter sock, larger brake pedal, f+r camera system, healtech quick shifter, corbin rider seat, phone holder, helibar risers, airhorn+plus upgrade 2nd horn, road attack 3 tires, Anthony's reflash, led lights with extended caps. The rear seat , carrier, grab handles have be removed. So far its worked perfectly for 2 to 5 day trips of some moto camping.
Looking back now I enjoyed modifying my st and have had an adventure on a non adventure bikes. Some of my most memorable times were on a 130cc scooter that cost me $700 usd in the middle of Vietnam.
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