ek5425
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Post by ek5425 on Mar 17, 2019 9:52:26 GMT -7
I put on some ASV adjustable levers and EBC HH front brake pads first. It was easy to do and made a big difference.
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techsniffer
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Post by techsniffer on Mar 17, 2019 10:45:47 GMT -7
I put on some ASV adjustable levers and EBC HH front brake pads first. It was easy to do and made a big difference. Any links you could share? |
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Post by theculturalattache on Mar 17, 2019 12:02:43 GMT -7
"But I want your thoughts, what is the first thing you would suggest doing to the MT-10?"
Ride it!
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Post by techsniffer on Mar 17, 2019 12:47:30 GMT -7
"But I want your thoughts, what is the first thing you would suggest doing to the MT-10?" Ride it! If it were in my garage yet, I would. Nothing wrong with being curious as to what others would change out first, no bike is perfect for all people and more than anything I'm just trying to source ideas for myself. I'm still newer to riding so I'm constantly amazed at all the things I didn't know existed or could be modded. I've spent the past two days scouring these forums and Revzilla just looking at things and getting ideas and trying to learn what I can. |
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Post by thefinn on Mar 17, 2019 14:11:16 GMT -7
My advice is to ride it. Mods are personal preferences, you wouldnt ask someone if you should put mustard, raw or fried onion or pickles on your hotdog either. Also it comes down to how much you like to spend. I would not put my money on an exhaust system before upgrading the forks and shock. Are they horrible? Absolutley not. But I am a heavy guy and I like comfort. I first wanted a more comfortable seat, but after 1 month of riding i decided i was happy with the stock seat afterall. However, in my opinion you cant go wrong with radiator guards. They look great, dont affect your riding experience (unless you are a weight reduction fanatic ofcause  ) and just give you that extra bit of security. My first "mod" was to ceramic coat and seal the paintwork and rims. Ofcause this means an extra week off your new bike but in my book its definitely worth it. |
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Post by techsniffer on Mar 17, 2019 14:44:02 GMT -7
My advice is to ride it. Mods are personal preferences, you wouldnt ask someone if you should put mustard, raw or fried onion or pickles on your hotdog either. Also it comes down to how much you like to spend. I would not put my money on an exhaust system before upgrading the forks and shock. Are they horrible? Absolutley not. But I am a heavy guy and I like comfort. I first wanted a more comfortable seat, but after 1 month of riding i decided i was happy with the stock seat afterall. However, in my opinion you cant go wrong with radiator guards. They look great, dont affect your riding experience (unless you are a weight reduction fanatic ofcause ) and just give you that extra bit of security. My first "mod" was to ceramic coat and seal the paintwork and rims. Ofcause this means an extra week off your new bike but in my book its definitely worth it. As I said, once I get it in the garage, I will be riding it! But I don't see what's wrong with sourcing thoughts and ideas. I don't mind spending money for quality upgrades or for aesthetic upgrades (IE Tail Tidy's) But I know that full exhaust and ECU flash makes a huge difference in the performance side of things both for unlocking hidden horses and for making the bike simply run better, and smoother. I'm a bigger guy which is why I'm opting for the Corbin seat out of the gate, as my current bike has a complete garbage seat and I always want to ride longer than my seat allows me to and I already know the stock seat is NOT for me on the MT-10. As for the forks and shocks, I'll need time in the seat before I could say what and how to change it more to my liking, but I fully expect at some point both of those will be changed. My last bike didn't have even 1% of the mods that are available to the FZ/MT lines which is why I ask for thoughts, suggestions, links, pics etc because there is no way I'd ever find all the items that are possibilities for this new bike and I 100% believe that a stock bike is begging to be modified for the rider, I mean I'm pretty sure that's the point of the Hyper-Nakeds anyway... a blank canvas to make your own. And why wouldn't I want to source those ideas from people that have the bike I have and have shared ideas for years with one another. I'm beyond excited to be getting a bike that I have lusted over for almost a year, and the prospect of modding it making it 100% for me makes me doubly excited. What product did you use to ceramic coat your paintwork? I've heard a few people on YouTube mention a few odd items but I didn't take note. What works well? |
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Post by thefinn on Mar 17, 2019 15:05:44 GMT -7
That is all true. I just dont want a brother to go put money on a mod someone else likes, never to find out if you ever really needed to put that money as you dont really know how it was before you changed it  I used Carpro. Easy to use, wont break your bank (severely anyways) and has fair durability. I went for their DLUX coating and Reload sealant (ive heard of better sealants for the money, but it felt safer to use the same manufacturers stuff). Also i got the reflect polish and ereaser cleaner for preperation. Any old claybar will work fine to get iron paricles and gunk out (i used soapy water as a lubricant). |
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Post by techsniffer on Mar 17, 2019 15:24:58 GMT -7
That is all true. I just dont want a brother to go put money on a mod someone else likes, never to find out if you ever really needed to put that money as you dont really know how it was before you changed it I used Carpro. Easy to use, wont break your bank (severely anyways) and has fair durability. I went for their DLUX coating and Reload sealant (ive heard of better sealants for the money, but it felt safer to use the same manufacturers stuff). Also i got the reflect polish and ereaser cleaner for preperation. Any old claybar will work fine to get iron paricles and gunk out (i used soapy water as a lubricant). I'll only buy what I think is right for me, but I'm always open to hearing others thoughts and opinions mainly because I like seeing how many different ways a single thing can be modded lol. I have done a few demo days when Yamaha was in town last year, it's what really solidified by choice to buy, but I didn't rush right out and buy the bike, as I wanted time to let it all sink in. But I know the stock exhaust doesn't have the sound I want (That damn MT-09 sounds amazing) and if I'm going to be changing out some of the exhaust I don't see the point in doing it only 1/3 or 2/3 of the way lol. The ECU reflash was always on my list because I know how much better the bike is when it's fully 'unlocked'. I've spent over 9 months now reading and watching countless videos of the MT-10 to better understand some of the things that I wanted to do. But I know that there is more than one way to skin a cat, especially when it comes to mods for the MT-10. As for the coating, I was thinking about bringing it home and coating it right away before dirt and grim get a chance to work into the nooks and crannies. I was looking at the CarPro Cquartz 50 ml Kit, I would assume it would last me a decade lol. |
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Post by thefinn on Mar 17, 2019 15:40:49 GMT -7
Haha, sadly the coatings can only be used within one year of opening the bottle (or thats what they say).
I would still go ahead and get a claybar and ereaser. In the US vehicles are often shipped by train which creaits a bunch of iron particles which can only be removed with a claybar or chemically. Also there is likely a film of residue from the factory on painted surfaces, so the claybar and ereaser will take care of that so you are really getting the best contact area for the product.
The DLUX is cheaper and wheel and plastics specific (makes naked ABS plastics dark and shiny, like it was made yesterday). It did work nicely on painted panels too. Couldnt tell you what the differences are between the two performance wise.
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Post by thefinn on Mar 17, 2019 15:49:57 GMT -7
But i have to say, the hydrophobic properties are insane. Nothing any wax and even get close to. I had that small square panel fron the tank fenders off the bike and poured some water on it, i could not balance the water "pool" to stay on the thing no matter how i tried, it just flowed off like when trying to trap an air bubble underwater.
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Post by theculturalattache on Mar 17, 2019 16:29:22 GMT -7
If you don't fancy a ceramic coating soft99 fusso is an excellent product.
naviwax ion coat is another and is easier to apply.
Fusso in particular lasts ages.
Both are no good for matt paint though, which unfortunately I have.
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Post by techsniffer on Mar 17, 2019 16:41:02 GMT -7
If you don't fancy a ceramic coating soft99 fusso is an excellent product. naviwax ion coat is another and is easier to apply. Fusso in particular lasts ages. Both are no good for matt paint though, which unfortunately I have. Actually, I do. But my current bike is also matte and I was stuck not being able to use any ceramic coatings either. |
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Post by thefinn on Mar 17, 2019 16:53:15 GMT -7
I used DLUX on my fake air intakes and the small triangular fenders, which are matte coloured. Havent seen anything bad on them. Then again they havent been out in direct sunlight yet so ill have to see about that. this is how they turned out   |
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Post by evitzee on Mar 17, 2019 17:06:46 GMT -7
First things to do is 1) radiator and oil cooler covers, 2) wind protection, 3) frame sliders.
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Post by techsniffer on Mar 17, 2019 17:48:51 GMT -7
First things to do is 1) radiator and oil cooler covers, 2) wind protection, 3) frame sliders. I was looking at some covers earlier today, I want to get some but I know they are not made equal, some are junk and some are so hard to install you wish you never bought one to begin with. If you have some suggestions on some covers that are good and won't make me see red while installing them throw me some links. I'm still trying to find a screen I like, I'm coming off a bike that had zero wind protections and it doesn't bother me too much, but I'm sure I'll find one I like eventually. And I was also looking at some woodcraft sliders, but honestly, I've never bought any before and I'm not sure what all I would need for the MT-10 or which brands are good at actually protecting the bike (I've read that the OEM ones are kinda junk) so any advice on some good ones I'm all ears. |
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Post by evitzee on Mar 17, 2019 18:51:28 GMT -7
Evotech guards are the most popular, they fit well, look good and block bugs and road debris well. Woodcraft sliders are a good option, but there are others that will protect the bike in the event of a tipover or crash.
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