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essential storm mods

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What would you consider essential mods on the storm and why?

I know we mention bits all over different posts buy id like to see people actually say WHY they believe something was worth changing

It seems front forks are one, but luckily mine were "rogered" a year before I bought the bike
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I quite like the aftermarket exhausts. Changes how you feel riding it, no more does it feel like a tuned up sewing machine! ! :lol:

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the search function http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic ... ntial+mods :lol:

just did it to save Carl the bother
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Ahh cheers

Cmon then al, what is the best thing youve done to your storm?
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Me and my big gob. :(

I'm with Virt on this one. Cans are essential as they sound better and change the whole vibe of the bike.

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I really want some high level ones, for looks alone

Tbh I love the sound even with my standard ones and a bafflectomy
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my best mods in improvement order are:
1) the front brake calipers swapped for CBR600
2) Rogered forks
3) eastern Beaver relays and 100w bulb
4) Cans
5) new rear shock
6) Renthal Bars
7) rearsets for my long legs
8 ) taller gel seat
9) Ventura luggage rails
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Tank grippers were a fantastic addition for me :thumbup:
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Jamoi wrote:Tank grippers were a fantastic addition for me :thumbup:
good catch Jamie, yes i forgot that and the quick action twist grip, they would be in the mid table both of them
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Do the stompgrip type thinks really make that much of a difference?
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I think they do, allow you to grip the bike with your legs and take the force off the bars when braking and cornering
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Good pads what a differnce
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Essential mods are only really CCT's, and on the earlier versions replace the rectifier. Other than that the rest is personal choice based on what you like and how you ride :wink: :lol:

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CCTs
R/R
Exhaust
Flip screen
Heated grips
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USD forks
Rear shock
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Fuel injection
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