What's the best upgrade for these old bikes?

[thkbaron]

here are a few pics of it.













That seat has to go eventually.

[GSX1000E]

To answer the title question: suspension, tires and brake PADS.

[Badooka]

[ Between this bike and modding out my ram I swear my wife's going to divorce me. lol.[/QUOTE]

Sometimes this is a good thing.


Black looks great!

[thkbaron]

I actually rattle canned all my paint. It's not very oil and gas resistant so I have to be careful but for this 32 year old bike I figured I wouldn't go all out the first time.

[GSXR7ED]

Nice Bike!

here are a few pics of it.













That seat has to go eventually.

Thanks for posting pics! I have a "T" with an "L" seat...and your's is 16V with dual-disks. Did you paint your pipe(s) or change to 4-1? I can't see the left side too well.


Ed

[thkbaron]

Thanks for posting pics! I have a "T" with an "L" seat...and your's is 16V with dual-disks. Did you paint your pipe(s) or change to 4-1? I can't see the left side too well.


Ed

I found a stock set out of nevada and painted it. wrapped the headers in case the paint decided to peel there. I like the looks of it too.

[Guest]

My signature gives you an idea what I have done to mine. And yes, I did the change out to a series R/R Compufire long time ago.

[robertbarr]

IMO, one important mod is the addition of a headlight relay setup -- the functional equivalent of this one . These do amazing things with your headlight brightness and, therefore, safety. I opted for the unit I linked to, and it was really money well spent.

[Gorminrider]

OK, less stress on the system in general makes sense. Thanks.
We dont run headlights through the day here(unless you want to), but i can see why that would make a difference + blinkers e.t.c

Oh geez.landshark. Please turn your headlight on if you don't already. It's a lifesaver. I notice a definite difference as to folks pulling out of side-streets in front of me , if I forget to turn it on.

[posplayr]

Oh geez.landshark. Please turn your headlight on if you don't already. It's a lifesaver. I notice a definite difference as to folks pulling out of side-streets in front of me , if I forget to turn it on.

If you have not voted Please do.

Moto Viz

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=219433

[posplayr]

IMO, one important mod is the addition of a headlight relay setup -- the functional equivalent of this one . These do amazing things with your headlight brightness and, therefore, safety. I opted for the unit I linked to, and it was really money well spent.

Or as I prefer:

Moto Viz

[landshark]

Oh geez.landshark. Please turn your headlight on if you don't already. It's a lifesaver. I notice a definite difference as to folks pulling out of side-streets in front of me , if I forget to turn it on.

I sometimes do, i just dont remember to turn it on all the time.

[Spiff]

The best upgrades I did to my bike are:
-modern tires
-progressive front springs
-stainless steel brake lines, pads could also be upgraded for better performance