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#136900 Darn (User) Don't forget, Never forget. Platinum Boarder Posts: 7083 Best upgrades for the Buck? 3 Years, 6 Months ago   I'm looking at low cost upgrades, I don't want to have to dump a ton into the bike right away. What are some low cost upgrades that really make a BIG differance? Engine, Tires, Looks? Thanks, And I know that I will get lots of opinions on this, so if you have a Pic of what you did it would be the most helpfull. Thanks,   Logged     Free, personalized tra   The administrator has disabled public write access. #136901 silvasilv (User) Platinum Boarder Posts: 1007 Re:Best upgrades for the Buck? 3 Years, 6 Months ago   dont know what you mean by cheap haha nothing is cheap but i know anytime i get a bike pipes are always the first thing i do...i need it loud for speed you may want to look into a 31tooth pulley looks are a personal thing but i like the looks over a lowered bike so you could do the flip and grind to lower it for free   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #136903 bmatpt (User) Junior Boarder Posts: 179 Re:Best upgrades for the Buck? 3 Years, 6 Months ago   Stage your exhaust - Free Poor mans BAK - Free Flip and grind to lower - Free Re-jet - $55 Ported intake - Free Remove AIS - $8 Vent gas cap - Free Then start spending money on everything else.   Logged     Riding and Jeeping is always better than the alternative   The administrator has disabled public write access. #136909 Questcap (User) Platinum Boarder Posts: 3209 Re:Best upgrades for the Buck? 3 Years, 6 Months ago   That's a good list... definitely start with the AIS removal, $8! I also removed the fuel pump, $0, and used the original mount to make a very factory looking choke mount under the tank, $0. Subtle... looks good. I staged my exhaust first, but found the Santees in the pic on eBay cheap, $170... love 'em. I have a poor man's BAK with a K&N, $50, but have Mr.C's universal K&N, $45, to fabricate a mount for... I want to further open the view of the jugs. I rejetted... Dyno jet kit off Ebay, $27! There's plenty you can do... costs don't have to run high, and I got all my best ideas from... RoadStarClinic!   Logged     Sig pic deleted - larger than 450 pixels and 50 kb   The administrator has disabled public write access. #136914 Lakecharles (User) Jeremiah 29:11 and Semper Fi! Gold Boarder Posts: 745 Re:Best upgrades for the Buck? 3 Years, 6 Months ago   Kuryaykn iso grips with throttle bosses   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #136934 eblack (User) Don't force things, just use a bigger hammer Expert Boarder Posts: 432 Re:Best upgrades for the Buck? 3 Years, 6 Months ago   I don't know your budget but the answers easy. -31 tooth sprocket -eibach rear spring -exhaust (perferably rinehart) -aircleaner/ re-jet.   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #136936 Darn (User) Don't forget, Never forget. Platinum Boarder Posts: 7083 Re:Best upgrades for the Buck? 3 Years, 6 Months ago   Budgets are like butt's, we all have them, and most of them stink. I have to be careful, the bike is still under factory warranty and I don't want to void that warranty.   Logged     Free, personalized tra   The administrator has disabled public write access. #136939 slyguy (User) What happens in the garage stays in the garage. Platinum Boarder Posts: 1869 Re:Best upgrades for the Buck? 3 Years, 6 Months ago   depends on what is most important to you and what your budget is. If performance is the most important thing, than what is suggested already is a good start. Pipes and a BAK or a different air box will really change the looks as well. If looks are important; lowering the bike will give the bike a beefy look, you can do this for free using the flip and grid method. Keep in mind what look you're going after and determine how much you are willing to eventually spend for that look. Its been said before that if you just keep buying stuff without having a plan, you will waste money in the long run. Have a plan. Look on various sites and find bikes you like and accessories you like and form a plan. what is your start off budget?   Logged     2004 Road Star Silverado (original owner), over 55K mostly trouble-free miles Patriot Guard Rider, IBA Member, Star Touring & Riding   The administrator has disabled public write access. #136943 Darn (User) Don't forget, Never forget. Platinum Boarder Posts: 7083 Re:Best upgrades for the Buck? 3 Years, 6 Months ago   slyguy wrote: what is your start off budget? Depending on what the market does this week, I have about $1 - $1,000 that my girlfriend doesn't know about. Again, I have to be carefull not to VOID my factory warranty. I like the Low riders, but I think I will get more going twards the Dresser look. We want to make some long runs next summer, maybe pulling a camper.   Logged     Last Edit: 2008/11/07 13:25 By Darn.   Free, personalized tra   The administrator has disabled public write access. #136950 Rayjay (User) Friends make life enjoyable. Platinum Boarder Posts: 1347 Re:Best upgrades for the Buck? 3 Years, 6 Months ago   How about high compression pistons w/ upgrade valve springs, or a big bore job At least a Nemesis intake manifold or hand-ported stock.   Logged     Last Edit: 2008/11/07 13:50 By Rayjay.   Ray   The administrator has disabled public write access.

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