Suggested/best upgrades to improve road manners of EFI classic?
Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 10:31 am
Hello all,
I have an EFI Classic - 2012 version, which in general is very nice. But... I am using it as an out and out Commuter Bike doing around 70 miles per day, and I will also be using it most of the winter.
While generally "good", it does have some issues - it chatters at high speed, and I'm not so fond on the levels of visibility available at night. The complete lack of fairing also makes it a bit chilly at the moment.
A key thing for me is that I will be doing a lot of night riding as I leave the office late.
I'm more than happy to spend money on what I consider a good bike to turn it to something linked exactly to my needs, so I was wondering if you good people could have a look at my proposed upgrades/modifications, and see if you think they meet my goal of improving the bike as a functional commuter, and if you would argue against any of my idea's, or add any in yourself. I have put my proposed reasons in ()'s
(I have been giving a lot of thought to the Big Bore kit, but I am going to wait for the summer for that, along with suspension etc )
So - planned upgrades are:
- 19inch wheels front and rear ( to improve chatter at high speed and handling in traffic in town )
- Front fork Yoke - same as above
- Upgrade lights to Neolite shell and Motovision bulb ( visibility and sight quality )
- Upgrade indicators to clear LED versions ( visibility )
- Add Mudgaurd light ( visibility )
- Headlamp peak ( reduce glare )
- set of reflectors
- large mudguard set (keep nice and clean )
- Large wind screen ( improve riding experience )
- Oxford Hot grips ( keep nice and warm in winter )
Key things I'm trying to acheive is comfort on a long trip, conmfort in bad weather, and safety.
Any comments you have gratefully recieved.
Steve
I have an EFI Classic - 2012 version, which in general is very nice. But... I am using it as an out and out Commuter Bike doing around 70 miles per day, and I will also be using it most of the winter.
While generally "good", it does have some issues - it chatters at high speed, and I'm not so fond on the levels of visibility available at night. The complete lack of fairing also makes it a bit chilly at the moment.
A key thing for me is that I will be doing a lot of night riding as I leave the office late.
I'm more than happy to spend money on what I consider a good bike to turn it to something linked exactly to my needs, so I was wondering if you good people could have a look at my proposed upgrades/modifications, and see if you think they meet my goal of improving the bike as a functional commuter, and if you would argue against any of my idea's, or add any in yourself. I have put my proposed reasons in ()'s
(I have been giving a lot of thought to the Big Bore kit, but I am going to wait for the summer for that, along with suspension etc )
So - planned upgrades are:
- 19inch wheels front and rear ( to improve chatter at high speed and handling in traffic in town )
- Front fork Yoke - same as above
- Upgrade lights to Neolite shell and Motovision bulb ( visibility and sight quality )
- Upgrade indicators to clear LED versions ( visibility )
- Add Mudgaurd light ( visibility )
- Headlamp peak ( reduce glare )
- set of reflectors
- large mudguard set (keep nice and clean )
- Large wind screen ( improve riding experience )
- Oxford Hot grips ( keep nice and warm in winter )
Key things I'm trying to acheive is comfort on a long trip, conmfort in bad weather, and safety.
Any comments you have gratefully recieved.
Steve