Billet Bolt-on v.s. Monster Mod

[rule62]

Any of this "speedymotoberonizoma" billet, bolt on, bling bothering any of you purists?  Is there a difference anymore between a "mod" and an "ohh that's pretty"?  Should we have seperate board sub-forums for those who actually modify their bikes and those who just figured out righty-tighty, lefty-loosey and how to use two sided tape? 

[xcaptainxbloodx]

seems like alot of the "actual" mods (suspension, performance)  fall into the tech section.

I just want a sticky of the full specs of various bikes.  Im talking everything from fork diamaters and offsets to frame tubing diamaters. I likes me some frankenbikes.

[DucHead]

1) Go hang out on the "Tech" forum.
2) Learn how to spell "separate."   

[Spencer]

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Uh....this sub forum is:

"Accessories & Mods
Bits you add on or take off your moto"

I would think that all of the bolt on items qualify.   

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[stopintime]

I know that, when I got my Monster, it was scary to start thinking of modifying it. The support and suggestions I got was encouraging - even though bolt ons was what I was doing. To me, it was welcoming that I could hang in the section where guys were discussing "real" mods - it made me feel cool

After a few k miles on the bike I started to understand what "real" mods could do to the bike and my riding experience/skills.

I think it's a good idea to mix Rizoma and the welders. We're all Ducatistis and everyone starts out where they start out - to some it's a bling piece, others have the welding machine lined up when they take home a brand new bike. It's great either way and we all need to talk to people who understand and accept the addiction.

[mstevens]

2) Learn how to spell "separate."

What? "Alot" and "diamaters" didn't bother you?

[teddy037.2]

bolt-on bling is an 'accessory,' right? and any change from the stock form would be a 'mod,' right?

so this is the board for it.


who cares if some of us don't do fab?      I'm not about to piss in anyone's cheerios because they bought rearsets instead of making them  

[rule62]

Sheesh... didn't mean to stir it up so much.  I like the tech section and obtain and share most of my information there.  Just wondering if accessories and mods still belong in the same subtopic, that's all.  I love the DMF just fine.  There are so many bolt on blingy parts for our bikes now though, that I wonder if it might be time for them to have their own category.  Heck... I think that some of the "pretty bolt on bits" look sharp.  I just don't like sorting through all of them to find the threads that show some real ingenuity.

[stopintime]

What happens when ingenuity is pretty? Performance enhancing even?

[lawbreaker]

... I was wondering if this topic was intended to go the route of, say.. "Billet Proof" shows, and the whole rat-rod scene. Was that what you had in mind? I'm just curious.

I love tinkering with my bike... mostly 'cuz i'm learning more as i go and it creates more interest in my bikes ( I wanna know how it works and how to fix it- not that im gonna stop going to my mechanic any time soon). Some mods are a snap and not intimidating but others are. I think everyone gets something out of it, however slight or major.

So i take it you dont like billet stuff or off the counter bolt-on bits. I LOVE one-off goodies (Celli's Monster is KICK-ASS)..... if that's what your doing, i'd love to see some pics

[bullet boy]

... I was wondering if this topic was intended to go the route of, say.. "Billet Proof" shows, and the whole rat-rod scene. Was that what you had in mind? I'm just curious.
So i take it you dont like billet stuff or off the counter bolt-on bits. I LOVE one-off goodies (Celli's Monster is KICK-ASS)..... if that's what your doing, i'd love to see some pics

Well, I certainly have more than my share of over-priced aftermarket eye candy, but I still dig the rat bike look:

[Grrrly]

you mean "bolt-on" parts actually just bolt on???

[quasto]

Not a huge fan of the billet more carbon crazy.
In my opinion it comes down to your personal preference, bank roll, and time/ability.
Mine was to send the bike to Mark at MotoCreations.

Nice seat on the Rat bike

[kopfjäger]

Any of this "speedymotoberonizoma" billet, bolt on, bling bothering any of you ?     

No

[Drunken Monkey]

Just to be clear, you're complaining (kinda loudly) that you have to actually read a bunch of threads to sort out the threads you like (fab work) and the ones you don't (bolt on parts)

Forgive us if we don't all rush to meet your personal demands all at once

Seriously, we could split it into two boards, but hmmm, what's the right way to sum up that idea?

Oh yeah, "that's a bad idea."

Even bikes with tons of machine and fab work (like say... mine) still have their share of bolt on parts. And sometimes people use bolt-on parts as a starting place for more custom work.

Long story short: Folks interested in one are inevitably interested in the other. To differing degrees to be sure, but not so much that we need a separate section.

And yes, you have to search sometimes for real ingenuity. But, well it's the internet. That's why it has search buttons.